Deadlifting

[Scotsman]

Great advise/info

2 Questions :

What's the difference between the styles of grip (overhand and alternate) ?

I know that hands should be outside the knees but what if they are far apart (more than shoulder width apart) ?

Overhand means both hands are facing back towards you. Alternate has one hand pointing towards you and one away. Alternate is preferable for most people because it prevents the bar from turning in you hands and breaking your grip.

Hands are outside the knees in conventional deads. If you put your feet wide (or sumo style) bring your hands inside you knees.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

Overhand means both hands are facing back towards you. Alternate has one hand pointing towards you and one away. Alternate is preferable for most people because it prevents the bar from turning in you hands and breaking your grip.

Hands are outside the knees in conventional deads. If you put your feet wide (or sumo style) bring your hands inside you knees.

Cheers,
Scotsman

I agree w/alternate grip..also I just started using rosin instead of gloves & much better grip control.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

good post bro..I love my deads

 

[jwwpua]

Will using an overhand grip with both hands strengthen your grip more than alternating grips?

Also, do you guys go slow and controlled on the negative portion (slow enough to gently sit the weight down on the floor between each rep)?

I've been doing them with a quick positive and fairly slow negative, but it's getting tougher to go slow as I increase the weight. Should I speed up the negative or just stay at the same weight?

 

[string_bean00]

I do both conventional and SLDLs. They're my best lift.

 

[Tom Treutlein]

If I remember correctly, in one of Needsize's videos he does the negative controlled, but pretty quickly. I think keeping yourself in that position for too long could risk injury. I mean, don't slam it down, but don't try and do a 3-4 second negative.

 

[string_bean00]

If I remember correctly, in one of Needsize's videos he does the negative controlled, but pretty quickly. I think keeping yourself in that position for too long could risk injury. I mean, don't slam it down, but don't try and do a 3-4 second negative.

I think that's a bingo.

 

[b fold the truth]

Everyone loves it when their chest and arms get sore...but never their back.

B True

 

[Tadow]

Hello all,

I am just returning to lifting after having an ACL reconstruction. Started squating again a few weeks ago, and plan to start Deads this week. Any tips on form that will help protect the knee, or any concerns I should keep an eye on?

Thanks in advnace.

 

[d3track]

i like a sore back
i want to cause an eclipse with my lat spread (long way to go)
and i've never seen a strongman with a skinny back, so deads must work


scots- i like the vomiting/icing on the cake analogy