so you want a massive back?

[JOKER47]

No matter the reason you lift for it's always a good feeling to get that 315 bench, that 405 squat, or that 500 deadlift. Keep in mind most people who lift classify themselves as a bodybuilder even though they don't compete. Not to mention that majority of this board are just average people so why not let them feel better about themselves by sharing their accomplishment regardless of what they call themselves. Ya know?

I see your point.

For me however, I don't feel as though I actually "own" the weight I just pulled (talking deadlifts) if I don't do it raw.
That doesn't mean that I won't use straps or a belt when it's allowed in competition. But that's the only time I use them.


Joker

 

[collegiateLifter]

alot of really big guys use straps.... Ronnie among others listed.... and DC comes to mind aswell.

 

[Lord_Suston]

I really only use straps on high rep stuff that I can own easily for a FEW REPS. but the bar does get slick and I would rather use straps to get the last few reps and let my back take the brunt of the assault. On the other hand if I can't lift it for at least four reps without straps then I won't use the straps cause it would be useles for me to lift it cause my back will overpower my grip. so when I SLDL lets say 200lbs for argument I will go for 2 sets of 10reps and maybe use straps just to make sure i can get the last 2-3 reps, but if I can't get four reps initially then I am noty even gonna bother lifting it even with staps...

BB should work on grip, but in reality it should not be as much as p'lifter or Strongmen/women, but more for symmetry

 

[DeepZenPill]

I don't know why there's such a heated argument over straps...

I do deadlifts to make my back grow. Not for my grip. At the same time, I don't want a weak grip either. I don't use straps until I'm working with a weight where my grip fails before my back does.

I am doing DC training, so strenght is a very important part of my bodybuilding philosophy. Once I pushed myself to lift as heavy as possible my gains amazed me. Size is #1 priority, but I need to be strong to get there. And damn it feels good when you're strong.

 

[benevolent anarchist]

No straps here—or gloves for that matter. I believe in teaching my body to take action (lift the weight) without the assistance of straps or gloves. That way if I do have to put my strength to practical use outside of the gym, I don’t have to say, “Wait, hold on, stop. Let me get my straps”.

This is just my opinion and I don’t expect you all to agree.

 

[PRO_BODYBUILDER]

i prefer many many sets up various types of chinups. i always wear hooks. also various forms of dumbell rows with 2 arms at a time with tons of squeezing and thinking about the muscles work for me

 

[bignate73]

No straps here—or gloves for that matter. I believe in teaching my body to take action (lift the weight) without the assistance of straps or gloves. That way if I do have to put my strength to practical use outside of the gym, I don’t have to say, “Wait, hold on, stop. Let me get my straps”.

This is just my opinion and I don’t expect you all to agree.

you can expect me to agree!

 

[PRO_BODYBUILDER]

for me deadlifts only work my quads hamstrings and some of my erector muscles but nothing for the upper back. i always go nice and low bending my knees almost into like a full squat, ive always felt deads are about the best leg exercise and not a back exercise. ive noticed many people do not squat low enough when deadlifting. i love deads mainly because of the rush of it