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themondtster
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I would do a regular grip on warm ups and all moderate weight. Then switch it to a mixed grip when it gets too heavy to hold. Find it helps strengthen grip more for me to use regular as much as I can.
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Myphic
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That makes alittle sense to me now guys, so it's more a personal choice, but under grip tech is alot better for heavier weights, would it have a better optimium using overhand for heavier weights?
I found the under makes it easier to grip for the lifts, but I feel it better with overhand grips, like I'm putting more pressure on back muscles and pushing more weight onto my legs.
If that isn't a bad thing my choice will be overhand grips lol unless i'm broken sooner then expected then I'll do under grip,
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I found the under makes it easier to grip for the lifts, but I feel it better with overhand grips, like I'm putting more pressure on back muscles and pushing more weight onto my legs.
If that isn't a bad thing my choice will be overhand grips lol unless i'm broken sooner then expected then I'll do under grip,
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rustilldown
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Yeah I use overhand, and wrist bands help? I should invest in them so I don't move to a under grip.
Don't use wrist bands it really helps develop forearm and wrist strength gripping that bar, use chalk
Myphic
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Ooh thanks for the advice! That'd be great, need to build on forearm strength, my forearms are fairly weak ATM, so chalk to help with grip.
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rustilldown
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Ooh thanks for the advice! That'd be great, need to build on forearm strength, my forearms are fairly weak ATM, so chalk to help with grip.
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Chalk is amazing I never understood why people used it until I purchased some. The bar just sticks to your hand! Plus you look badass
Myphic
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Chalk is amazing I never understood why people used it until I purchased some. The bar just sticks to your hand! Plus you look badass
Ahaha yeah I've seen some the guys benching 150kg using chalk n deading double that lol
I've just started a new routine using the SL5x5 but when weights go up n I need it, I guess it'd look pretty badass haha
And I'll def be investing in the chalk when the time comes lol XD
No chalk policy at my gym
And i can not griphold as much as i can deadlift. So wristbands is what i use with high weights
themondtster
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I bought chalk just haven't used it yet. I can handle it so far. Ill prob need it when I break 400lbs. If you do get straps use them for heavy shrugs and maybe heavy DB rows but if you keep up with deads ,grip should keep up with the rest. Keep it no gloves, no straps on deadlifts to build a killer grip.
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rustilldown
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Yeah this is solid advice, I am up to 405 with no straps, and I don't feel my grip giving up anytime soon.
snooch pounder
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Try "Dry Hands"! It's like a liquid chalk without the mess. I can pump out reps of 5 with 425 without straps using that stuff and I have a baby grip.
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I guess it depends on your goals. You trying to get stronger and build power, or just wanted to pack on mass?
over-under is best because it will allow you to lift more weight (with rare exception: some people are freaks and lift monstrous weight with overhand)I can dead lift 550+ with over-under and chalk and a belt. with overhand maybe 435. I weigh 198 give or take.
Myphic
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That's monsterous lol
I'll be struggling DLin 75-100kg lol (200lbs)
Over hand would give me better results in longrun yeah?
overhand is good for building muscle mass, but if you wanna big DL and want to rip big weight off the floor with easy Mixed grip (over-under) is the way to go.
Myphic
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Oh okay. Sweet, thanks for that extra info
no doubt. good luck and work hard. ALSO something that works for me. I don't go above 5 reps on DL, ever! form turns to shit and back injuries are always a concern when working the posterior chain. I do speed reps. for example a speed workout for me is 12-20 singles at 405 with 30-60 seconds rest between reps to reset form and catch my breath.
Myphic
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I'm currently doing the SL5x5
So yeah I won't be doing more then 5 reps, and I don't understand what you mean with 12-20 singles :/ I'm new to this, yeah I take a 45sec break between sets each time, keep up intestisty but allow for a breather n reset
Wait you said break between reps? :/ your gonna need to explain this alittle more to me, I'm clueless atm :/ 405 is 202.5kg roughly which is all I'm understanding lol :/
I'm currently doing the SL5x5
So yeah I won't be doing more then 5 reps, and I don't understand what you mean with 12-20 singles :/ I'm new to this, yeah I take a 45sec break between sets each time, keep up intestisty but allow for a breather n reset
Wait you said break between reps? :/ your gonna need to explain this alittle more to me, I'm clueless atm :/ 405 is 202.5kg roughly which is all I'm understanding lol :/
OK sorry for being vague.
step 1: warm up
step 2: load 405 pounds on bar.
step 3: set up and and perform my deadlift with perfect form and rip it off the ground (hold at the top for a one-Mississippi-two Mississippi)
step 4: drop weight and rest for 30-60 seconds
step 5: repeat steps 3 and 4 12-20 times depending on how I feel. Once I can do 20 reps with 30 seconds rest I bump the weight up 5-10%
Myphic
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Ooh I get you, 20 reps? Thought you done no more the 5? :/
haha oh sorry. PER SET is what I meant. my set's are singles so: one Rep=1 set x 20 sets. I would NOT do 2 sets of 10 reps to get my 20. does that make sense.
TheSVPdeal
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I warm up overhand and do my work sets with a mixed grip. I don't believe in using straps. If you can't hold the weight, it's too heavy, is what I believe.
good point. if you can't hang on with the chalk then lower the weight.
an underhand grip on deadlifts is more risk for a torn bicep... it is usually the bi that gets injured when lifting mixed... with that said i dont even think ive ever seen anyone deadlift with both underhand...
overhand is the way to go until you have to switch to mixed, which is the strongest...
i do almost all my sets, even the lighter ones mixed, to keep that grip strong... seeing as you are lifting for power/strength, imo this is best...
overhand is the way to go until you have to switch to mixed, which is the strongest...
i do almost all my sets, even the lighter ones mixed, to keep that grip strong... seeing as you are lifting for power/strength, imo this is best...
TheSVPdeal
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Yes sir
