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I guess that rest-pause is probably safer using the deadlift than squats? I do remember doing something similar years ago with Drew: We would do a single in the trap bar then wait exactly one minute to do another rep, for a total of ten. I don't know if you would consider it strict rest-pause training or not.

Drew has appeared in the pages of Hardgainer many times. However to truly appreciate him you have to see him in person. I had the pleasure of training with him many times. Incidentally, after the trap bar deads, we would usually do three sets of either Hammer Leg Presses or the TK Squat machine for 15 reps. Again, with only enough rest between sets for the other person to complete his set. The last movement would be either a press or bench press followed by one or two sets of negative chins.

The trap bar is an excellent tool, especially for guys with long arms/legs. It is especially good for high reps. The Hammer deadlift is a machine I've never had much luck with--Drew had one and I never felt comfortable using it. In fact, one time I really hurt my back doing high reps with it. For me, anyway, the trap bar was a much better, not to mention safer, alternative. As far as Drew's eating is concerned, you heard correctly: he does eat a lot. He is a prodiguous eater---both in terms of speed and quantity. How about a sicilian pizza pie washed down with a 2-liter bottle of coke as a late night snack after work. Many times we would go out to eat after working out and he would usually order two entrees and make easy work of them, then order a dessert. I've gone to Peter Luger's with him and the steak-for-two was nothing for him. He could easily finish off the steak-for-three if he wanted. Bob can also attest to Drew's abilities both as a strength athlete and and eater. In fact, both Drew and Bob have written articles about training and eating both in NYC and DC.

Now we have to keep it going. Like Bob says, we need guys to post and contribute. The oldetime strength training and the legends that made it will never die so long as we keep it alive.