mixed grip with deads?

[b fold the truth]

The only time(S) my head is down on a deadlift is when I'm reaching for the bar and as my hips go through at the lockout and I wait for the down signal. All other times I'm thinking "BACK BACK BACK BACK....!!!".

I have far from perfect form on deads but you can see my vids if you YouTube search "ClintDarden". I deadlift on Sundays...Event Training days.

 

[moya]

i keep my head forward at the initial pull, and as i lock out a near max i will look up high...
the body tends to follow the head...

 

[b fold the truth]

Couple of recent vids... Deadlifts are at the beginning.

 

[ExtraMile]

No EM, I'm not gay. Sorry bro

I find using straps to be a hindrance to my pulling. I'd rather use a hook or alternate a mixed grip.

If you have no intentions on competing in a PL comp then sure strap up on your max set. Especially if it will prevent injuries and imbalances.

Even Rip says the same thing in SS. Not that his word is the gospel, but if he approves of strapping up, then by all means strap up.




*This is not an excuse to strap up on all your warm up sets. Use them sparingly

Lol. Everyone has a differant view on it, Rippetoe says that but Jim Wendler says you shouldnt because:
1. Your grip will quickly catch up to your hip/leg/back strength.
2. Grip strength is essential in all sports, and in life.
3. For overall muscle growth, it’s best to train without the aid/support of equipment.
4. It’s also best to use as few "crutches" as possible when you train.

If forearm size and grip strength mean nothing to you then go ahead and strap up, but I still think if you cant grip the weight then its too heavy for you.

 

[Tblock1]

Lol. Everyone has a differant view on it, Rippetoe says that but Jim Wendler says you shouldnt because:
1. Your grip will quickly catch up to your hip/leg/back strength.
2. Grip strength is essential in all sports, and in life.
3. For overall muscle growth, it’s best to train without the aid/support of equipment.
4. It’s also best to use as few "crutches" as possible when you train.

If forearm size and grip strength mean nothing to you then go ahead and strap up, but I still think if you cant grip the weight then its too heavy for you.

Yeah but I like using straps sometimes, I would have been screwed without them the other day because I had that tendon injury in my finger and using straps helped me get the weight because it helped shift the weight off my fingers. All things in moderation....

 

[Hellawulf]

Chalk is a helluva thang!

 

[b fold the truth]

I don't let any of the guys that train with me use straps, and now it has no effect on their deadlifts. They even take as many of their warm up sets as possible with a double overhand grip.

I've never had an issue of a bar coming out of my hands.

 

[the_alcatraz]

grip should be however you're comfortable with...I dont believe I need to switch a grip if the current one works for me....IMO that's the way to go

 

[Landospike]

I agree. As long as the grip is anatomically correct, go with what you're comfortable with.

 

[bblazer]

I have pulled with a "different" grip only a few times in my life.

I have fairly decent body development for a non-bodybuilder.

I have a deadlift of over 800 lbs as well.

Don't split hairs of the little stuff...especially if you only have 285 lbs on the bar.

BINGO!

And when you are doing silver dollars for 1200 then you can think about straps.

Until then, don't worry about switching your grip. Or if the mere idea of it bothers you, just hook it like Brad Gillingham or Dimas. Your thumbs will love you for it.

And lets really cut to the chase. When we are talking about grips that can hold a bar with 500 and up on it, imbalances are a moot point.

B-