so you want a massive back?

[PolishHammer1977]

I respect the decision to train however you guys want to.

Wouldn't you want a stronger grip though?

 

[Citruscide]

I respect the decision to train however you guys want to.

Wouldn't you want a stronger grip though?

Sure, why not? But I'm not going to sacrifice a stonger back or traps or whatever the exercise may be, to have a stronger grip. My grip is already weakened due to an injury from doing hang cleans... oh so many months ago. lol -- I do other exercises specifically for that... usaually to hit my forearms.

C-ditty

 

[PolishHammer1977]

Sure, why not? But I'm not going to sacrifice a stonger back or traps or whatever the exercise may be, to have a stronger grip. My grip is already weakened due to an injury from doing hang cleans... oh so many months ago. lol -- I do other exercises specifically for that... usaually to hit my forearms.

I can understand your point foview Citrus. Absolutely.

Do the other board members using straps have your impairment?

 

[Deleted member 33117]

Sure, why not? But I'm not going to sacrifice a stonger back or traps or whatever the exercise may be, to have a stronger grip. My grip is already weakened due to an injury from doing hang cleans... oh so many months ago. lol -- I do other exercises specifically for that... usaually to hit my forearms.

C-ditty

My point exactally. I do forearm and grip work, but will not accept slower gains in my back just to have a stronger grip.

 

[JOKER47]

I can understand your point foview Citrus. Absolutely.

Do the other board members using straps have your impairment?

I know if only 2 members of EF that have an injury that REQUIRES the use of straps. C-Ditty is one.......


Joker

 

[Debaser]

Partial deadlifts are different BBF. The point of those is to use far more weight than in the conventional range of motion, therefore your grip will likely not be developed enough. You should absolutely make sure your grip stays up to par with full range deadlifts, and rows/chins.

I use straps on partial deadlifts as well, but that's the only exercise.

 

[Exodus]

well i dont see a problem using straps, if your gym doesnt allow chalk. it works just as good. i can handle more weight with straps than chalk, but its not with good form, which means im not ready for that weight. just my opinion. if your not a powerlifter, strongman, olympic lifter, then there is no beef with using straps from me.

but if you were a bodybuilder for 5 years and then switch to being a strength athlete and have to play catch up with your grip, it really really sucks.

X

 

[JOKER47]

Partial deadlifts are different BBF. The point of those is to use far more weight than in the conventional range of motion, therefore your grip will likely not be developed enough.

Disagree.

You should absolutely make sure your grip stays up to par with full range deadlifts, and rows/chins.

Agree.

But then, I'm sure you already knew that, huh?


Joker

 

[Deleted member 33117]

I only use them for deadlifting movements. I can easily grip the weights I do for various rows, pulldowns, shrugs, etc. I don't like the over under grip for stiff legged deads, so use them on that as well, so I can do an overhand grip, and focus on my hamstrings without thinking about gripping the weight.

 

[Nonerz]

well i dont see a problem using straps, if your gym doesnt allow chalk.

Rosin bag. Hey, it's a technicality...