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Just a random note on hook grip, it took me six months using it every time I lifted to use it without pain/discomfort (it's not really an option to not use it for heavy oly lifting). I think its something you just kind of have to work through. Even though I use hook grip every day for snatches and cleans I still prefer and use a reverse grip for dead lifts.4
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I'll add my $0.02 on hook grip. I've been using it exclusively in training (vs. mixed grip) and competition since 2011. Once I became accustomed to it and learned to trust it I began to use straps more to save my hands. I have yet to lose a lift for grip. The heaviest I've pulled like this is 147.5kg at 59kg. I think it allows me to pull more as my shoulders can roll down and forward lengthening my reach. I decided to switch when I developed a noticeable amount of windmilling on my supinated side.3
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I still pull everything double overhand. Its generally the 4th or 5th rep anywhere above 300 that my grip gets questionable. I try not to use chalk until the bar gets really heavy. Not sure if its a good idea or not just mentally I've been locked onto keep it natural as long as I can before supplementing with chalk. I own straps but so far I have never used them because I switched to mixed grip (alternating hands) on my heaviest sets.0
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Hook grip sucks.
OK, not really. I'm just having a hard time getting used to it. I'm fine until ~390. At that point, I can't even move it at all. I think I would have been fine today, but it might have gotten in my head. Additionally, I pull sumo for volume on squat day. I could only get 4-5 reps at 275 before my grip started giving out. I'm sure it'll be fine, eventually, but it's weird now. I even got a nice bruise on my knuckle today. eta: I just "really" started using hook grip (or trying) last week, FWIW./edit
Oh, and good mornings suck. No, they really do. F those, even though I do them and they're (probably) good for me.0 -
Grinding out new PRs... 280 lbs / 127 kg. Was very happy with the depth.
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TresaAswegan wrote: »I don't think I even attempt DOH for warming up with 135 at this point... #lazy
I never alternate hands either, probably why I'm "effed up" lol
Mixed grip has really surprised me the last 8 months or so that I've been actually deadlifting heavyish. The first month or two I struggled a bit, I think I dropped 265 before lockout for a single. (crappy bar though, might have even been thicker than standard. I've since learned which bars are "acceptable" at this gym, but they still stink)
Some liquid chalk had me pulling something like 265x9 last week with little to no grip problems. When I was doing lower reps I think I hit 300x3 fine too. I usually decide I'm too tired to keep pulling before my grip starts to give. I've never done any grip work, just kept grinding and eventually it caught up.
I started focusing more on double OH this year when warming up because I came to realize that I was WAY stronger with mixed and almost felt like I wanted to play catch up because my DOH strength was nearly 100lbs less than it. I usually warm up for deads with 135x5 DOH unbroken, and then do 185x5 DOH having to reset my grip around rep 2 or 3 lol. Yesterday, I attempted 225x1 DOH. It moved off the floor, past my knees, and then my grip was like "nope!" so then I just switched back to mix. Soo yeah, I have no idea how people can pull so much DOH with no straps or anything, but it amazes me!0 -
something to consider for your grip strength is just hanging from a pulp bar. when I hurt my back late last year one of the only ways I could find relief was getting my spine to decompress. when I would do this for as long as I could my grip although pretty good was definitely the weak point in my ability to hang. just hanging until near failure a few times seemed to improve my hanging time. I couldn't translate that directly to deadlifts as it was a long time before I went heavy again but the theory seems good.maranarasauce93 wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »I don't think I even attempt DOH for warming up with 135 at this point... #lazy
I never alternate hands either, probably why I'm "effed up" lol
Mixed grip has really surprised me the last 8 months or so that I've been actually deadlifting heavyish. The first month or two I struggled a bit, I think I dropped 265 before lockout for a single. (crappy bar though, might have even been thicker than standard. I've since learned which bars are "acceptable" at this gym, but they still stink)
Some liquid chalk had me pulling something like 265x9 last week with little to no grip problems. When I was doing lower reps I think I hit 300x3 fine too. I usually decide I'm too tired to keep pulling before my grip starts to give. I've never done any grip work, just kept grinding and eventually it caught up.
I started focusing more on double OH this year when warming up because I came to realize that I was WAY stronger with mixed and almost felt like I wanted to play catch up because my DOH strength was nearly 100lbs less than it. I usually warm up for deads with 135x5 DOH unbroken, and then do 185x5 DOH having to reset my grip around rep 2 or 3 lol. Yesterday, I attempted 225x1 DOH. It moved off the floor, past my knees, and then my grip was like "nope!" so then I just switched back to mix. Soo yeah, I have no idea how people can pull so much DOH with no straps or anything, but it amazes me!1 -
Haven't posted forever, but had a good bench day this morning.
https://youtu.be/QH614bb5ZZI
290/131.5x6,5,4. First set was a rep PR. Trying to accumulate as many reps in the 260-315 range as I can in the next few months to build for a new 1RM.
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lsutton484 wrote: »
something to consider for your grip strength is just hanging from a pulp bar. when I hurt my back late last year one of the only ways I could find relief was getting my spine to decompress. when I would do this for as long as I could my grip although pretty good was definitely the weak point in my ability to hang. just hanging until near failure a few times seemed to improve my hanging time. I couldn't translate that directly to deadlifts as it was a long time before I went heavy again but the theory seems good.maranarasauce93 wrote: »TresaAswegan wrote: »I don't think I even attempt DOH for warming up with 135 at this point... #lazy
I never alternate hands either, probably why I'm "effed up" lol
Mixed grip has really surprised me the last 8 months or so that I've been actually deadlifting heavyish. The first month or two I struggled a bit, I think I dropped 265 before lockout for a single. (crappy bar though, might have even been thicker than standard. I've since learned which bars are "acceptable" at this gym, but they still stink)
Some liquid chalk had me pulling something like 265x9 last week with little to no grip problems. When I was doing lower reps I think I hit 300x3 fine too. I usually decide I'm too tired to keep pulling before my grip starts to give. I've never done any grip work, just kept grinding and eventually it caught up.
I started focusing more on double OH this year when warming up because I came to realize that I was WAY stronger with mixed and almost felt like I wanted to play catch up because my DOH strength was nearly 100lbs less than it. I usually warm up for deads with 135x5 DOH unbroken, and then do 185x5 DOH having to reset my grip around rep 2 or 3 lol. Yesterday, I attempted 225x1 DOH. It moved off the floor, past my knees, and then my grip was like "nope!" so then I just switched back to mix. Soo yeah, I have no idea how people can pull so much DOH with no straps or anything, but it amazes me!
I actually did isometric holds for a while. I also did farmers walks and managed to do 100lbs/handle for 45 feet or so. I mean all the grip work helped a smidge for deads but didn't really help my grip strength to skyrocket. I guess the only way to truly get stronger with double overhand for deads is to continuously practice with it and maybe incorporate static holds at lockout and pause DLs with it. I also saw some coaches like to use suicide grip during deadlifts to train it. Sounds like no fun but maybe I'll try it with 135 at some point bleh.1 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »^ I have heard of people finding that one lat (etc) is larger/stronger from not alternating. Among many other potential problems.
I can definitely see why it's a good idea to alternate.
So far I just.... haven't.
I have a subtle shift in my spine/lats b/c I ONLY did one way for several years. I now alternate regularly and it's made a difference. but I did some damage never shifting back and forth.
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I've got a PL meet this Sat and should crush my platform PRs. I'll be competing in the under 181lb weight class (up from the under 165 class last year).
Last Sat. I got squat and DL home/gym PRs (320 & 425).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AknWk4Sz_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epUjzcU-9Uw 6 -
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Good luck @_benjammin at your meet!
Gonna make some micro plates to help with progression on bench. I can see me stalling out on 5rm around 295 if I don't. Though my volume was a tad low the past couple weeks so that should generate some.
https://youtu.be/zUb5VICEABI
Squats still steady growing as expected Looking to have 4 plate 5RM just before I start peaking for meet in beginning of August.
https://youtu.be/HvbHnlLTu1w
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155x4 ohp today. +3 rep PR2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eJY7n6UYTM&feature=youtu.be
200 lbsx2 Squat volume PR5 -
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PowerliftingMom wrote: »https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eJY7n6UYTM&feature=youtu.be
200 lbsx2 Squat volume PRPowerliftingMom wrote: »
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^ My deadlift technique. I'm working my way toward a 200 kilo dead by the end of the year.1
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^Squat technique. Working toward a 1RM of 160 kilos this year. At the same time dealing with an injured glute.0
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OHP 155x4 (+3rep PR)
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Behind the back 500x3 (+1 rep PR)
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315x13 Was going for 20 but gassed.
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Last vid. 55lb ring dip (+10lb pr)
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PowerliftingMom wrote: »https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eJY7n6UYTM&feature=youtu.be
200 lbsx2 Squat volume PRPowerliftingMom wrote: »
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Yesterday's meet was a fun success. 467.5kg (1030.6lb) Total. Squat 152.5kg (336.2), Bench 115kg (253.5lb), DL 200kg (440.9lb).
Squat:
https://youtu.be/qE9d5cIzQa8
Bench:
https://youtu.be/bOL5ODERwxA
DL:
https://youtu.be/jdIcRzC31ZM
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Congrats0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y3iPoBPZ8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbk51SQQ7Y4&feature=youtu.be
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