Any Tips For Good Deadlifting?

[michaelcoutts]

The deadlift has become one of my favourite exercises as it is a good compound exercise and it really gets the blood rushing.

But i have been having problems lately because it seems that my hands are struggling to hold onto the bar throughout the lift. My back, upperarms and legs are fine but i just cant seem to get a good firm grip therefore i am not gettin that maximum intenisty workout.

Any tips on how to overcome the problem? Possibly more forearm strength required or is it just weak hands?

 

[BlkWS6]

First off, are you using chalk? That makes a HUGE difference. Other then that I would just make sure you dont use wrist wraps for anything! Your grip will get stronger.

 

[zackdarnell]

Definitely get some chalk. Your grip should come along soon, but some forearms work would definitely help.

 

[louden_swain]

Don't let your hips come out of the hole too fast. When this happens, you are shifting all of the stress to the lower lumbars.

Always keep your head up.

Keep your back nice and flat.

 

[muscledog95]

Hey dude...could you explain coming out of the hole? Im soo paranoid about my deadlift form. Dont want to hurt myself.

Thanks in advance

 

[needsize]

"out of the hole" = bottom of th lift

 

[spatts]

Don't let your hips come out of the hole too fast. When this happens, you are shifting all of the stress to the lower lumbars.

Always keep your head up.

Keep your back nice and flat.

That's precisely the opposite of what I do.

 

[DrBones]

Try using a mixed grip... I had to use chalk before I figured out how to deadlift with this grip.

 

[Lift Chief]

Absolutely, i think the mixed grip makes a big difference with being able to hold the bar.

 

[big_bad_buff]

I would just make sure you dont use wrist wraps for anything!

i would have to state my opinion. straps can help you a lot. less concentration on your grip, and a lot more on your lift. it's just a matter of personal opinion, i don't believe it is wrong to use straps at all, hit your forearms after deads.