Deadlifting and >STRAPS<

[drrman]

i use double overhand grip myself, usually sumo style when i go super heavy. I agree with ua iron, don't use them till you are doing VERY heavy weights.

and those aren't bad numbers for deads at your age and weight bro(considering you aren't lying)

 

[BeautifulBiceps]

on deads I only use straps over 300lbs, the lower weight sets I can easily grip.

Back days with the heavy BB rows and DB rows I have to use straps - at least on the heavier sets.

They have their place, but I try not to rely on them.

If you're gym allows it you should try using chalk. Chalk is the ultimate grip enhancer

Ya man I use chalk, but I still failed with 365x6, and i know i can with straps.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Ya man I use chalk, but I still failed with 365x6, and i know i can with straps.

strap up then son... and pull like you've never pulled before

 

[Illuminati]

Ok, I need some opinions here. I found some straps in my gym today and learned how to use them, and guess what, it was deadlifting day, yay.
Ok so I did , 135x10, 225x6, 275x6, 355x6, I used double overhand for the first 3 lifts, the last I used the straps. Man they are sweet, I'm going to aim for 405x6 before 2007! Well I guess my question is...........
......(sorry my forearms are sore from the deads)...my question is, fuck grip right? If straps means more weight lifted go for it? I've done 355 for 6 just with chalk and alternate grip before, but then the next week I tried 365 and only got 3! Fuck I can't seem to just ask the fucking question. Maybe I do have downs... anyways, comment thanks.

just ditch the straps, use an alternating grip. you will be a lot better off in the long run. with an alternating grip, you can support more weight than your body will be able to handle

 

[BeautifulBiceps]

just ditch the straps, use an alternating grip. you will be a lot better off in the long run. with an alternating grip, you can support more weight than your body will be able to handle

i agree man but i missed 365 for 6 and i know i can get it with straps.

 

[Sassy69]

What does this have to do w/ AAS?

 

[mlong23]

Don't use straps until you need to. Let your forearms and hands get stronger on there own, until you need them.

 

[immortalis]

Im in the same boat with most of the bros on the thread. I use straps all the time for heavier weights, just because my hands cant hold that much. Id much rather use straps and be able to do 50+ pounds more per lift, than have to settle for a lighter weight workout. I use straps on deads, shrugs, regular and close grip lat pulls, and sometimes upright rows.

For the record I use a double overhand grip on deads as well.

 

[BeautifulBiceps]

What does this have to do w/ AAS?

A forum for anything related to bodybuilding & steroids.

 

[DJ_UFO]

get a pair of lifting hooks