Grip can't keep up

[BK]

I know there are a lot of guys who have this same problem and was wondering what all of you do to cope. I've been deadlifting for about a year now and my current best is 290 for 4. However I would easily be able to beat this if I were to have a better grip. Usually I have to drop the last rep cuz my grip won't hold. I use nothing when deadlifting and was wondering if straps, gloves or chalk are a good idea. I'd like to hear your opinions.

 

[kingsquat]

I think that straps are the answer, but don't get dependant on them. Your grip fails before your back does, so using straps should increase the weight you are able to do, therefore increasing your size.

A lot of guys say that using straps will make your forearms weak, but I say not using them makes your back weak.?.? I think you get plenty of forearm work when doing other lifts like pulldowns, rows, etc.

Gotta love the Deads!

 

[gymtime]

Totally agree with Kingsquat. If your grip is keeping you from lifting at your potential, then I say go ahead and use the straps. I mean, what's the alternative. "I had to stop increasing my deadlift weight because my grip gave out?" That seems rediculous IMO.

 

[Exodus]

the main reason why people will advise not to use straps is because........ like you guys said........ it will make your forearms weak.......... plus i dont think you can use them in powerlifting meets.

but for bodybuilders....... thats a differnet story......... use your grip as much possible....when you cant do anymore.... then go to straps....

but dont become dependant upon them.

 

[MonStar1023]

I dont know I have always believed that if your grip cant sustain the grip then you really shouldnt be doing that weight... thats always just been my opinion but I dont know...

Good luck bro!

 

[bigmag]

I'm wouldn't use straps because of the already listed reasons.....what I used to do in powerlifting to help my grip is on the days I was doing deadlift after I trained I would get to a squat rack and put the bar on the lowest place I could....then I'd put about 400 pounds or so on it and hold it as long as I could....you may have to work up to that weight but make sure you keep the bar above the place were you rest it incase you drop it. Try it out!!!

 

[Avatar]

I'm wouldn't use straps because of the already listed reasons.....what I used to do in powerlifting to help my grip is on the days I was doing deadlift after I trained I would get to a squat rack and put the bar on the lowest place I could....then I'd put about 400 pounds or so on it and hold it as long as I could....you may have to work up to that weight but make sure you keep the bar above the place were you rest it incase you drop it. Try it out!!!

What bigmag speaks of here is a static hold, and I have also incorporated this exersice after my shrugs on shoulder day for the last few months. It has helped my grip strength a bit.

 

[big4life]

You can use straps for the heaviest weight, just don't grow dependant on them.

I would also do static holds to increase your grip

 

[Arkan]

I have been deadlifting for a few weeks now and always used hooks doing deadlifts. The other day I decided to buy some good climbers chalk and it worked miracles! I did a 330lb max, then I proceded to do 5X8 reps of 233lb just using my bare hands and the chalk!

 

[tripleV]

as a girl, i need straps to lift heavy weights otherwise i could never hold on. my hands and grip are super weak and i dont think they could get any better.