Dead lifts and hand grips

[deathdroprob]

Hey I usually do deads with a double over hand grip. Thats for doing lighter deads like 225 for 14 reps.but when I get heavier My hands just slip. Now when I use the DOHG I feel my lats get good sting but with the tradition way (that I have to use when I go heavy) I cant feel "the Burn" in my lats. Will they still grow as good? or should a start using gloves or somthing so I can resume by DOHG??

 

[beerdrinker]

You are using chalk, right?

 

[Scotsman]

If you're worried about a mixed grip affecting lats then switch hand position between reps.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[deathdroprob]

Scotsman:ah ha I will
beerdrinker: NO I dont use chalk. Never, unless there still some on the bar from the previous user

 

[beerdrinker]

You would be surprised at how many lbs chalk can add to your grip. I won't deadlift without it. I use chalk for every lift, even squats. Don't bother with the gloves, they make slipping worse, and increase the effective thickness of the bar which makes gripping it more difficult.

 

[deathdroprob]

I shall now purchase chalk.