What is Group B PRT for deadlift?

• A. 50 x 5
• B. 40 x 5
• C. 60 x 4
• D. 30 x 8

Answer: (A)

Group B PRT for deadlift uses a five-by-five approach with a moderate weight. In this scheme you perform five sets of five repetitions at 50 pounds. That combination hits a middle ground between heavy, lower-rep work and lighter, higher-rep work, providing enough volume to build strength endurance and reinforce form without overloading the nervous system.

The other options don’t fit this Group B pattern. A heavier load (60 x 4) shifts the stimulus toward higher-intensity strength or power work, which would align more with a different protocol. A lighter load (40 x 5) would reduce the overall stimulus, and a higher-rep scheme (30 x 8) emphasizes endurance differently. The standard Group B deadlift prescription is 50 pounds for five reps across five sets, which is designed to balance training stress with technique preservation.