DEADLIFTS

kingkong123

i'm going to disagree
if your one rep max is 450 lbs then you should be strong enough to hold onto the bar for the time needed to complete the rep without using straps.

I never wanted to even switch my grip, but literally added 70-100 pounds just by going to over/under. After that, I was convinced that I would never get straps because I didn't feel I needed them and felt that if my grip strength should catch up as I do more weight.

Now the problem is that I'll lose my grip as I get higher in sets (moreso than on 1RM). I know I can bang more reps out and max lift more if I could hold onto the bar. So I'm gonna try em.

ninerbuff

I do both. Some days I do rack deads so I can up the weight a bit more, and other days I do true deadlifts.


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Ambrogio1

I went over/under grip after my grip started to fail me on higher rep sets and 1RM. The over/under is starting to fail me as I use higher weights. Getting 8-10 reps is a struggle.

I was trying to avoid getting straps, but several articles I've read say all the olympic lifters train with them. Your grip muscles get tired much quicker than the muscles needed for deadlifts....thus, straps are useful for training. I'll be picking up a pair on the way to the gym today.

There is no doubt in my mind that using straps is the way to go. The body part you are working is still getting crushed! BACK/TRAPS
When you start pulling in the ranges fo 350-450 and on on on
Your going to need something

i'm going to disagree
if your one rep max is 450 lbs then you should be strong enough to hold onto the bar for the time needed to complete the rep without using straps.

Some can go along without straps. I am not one. I can progress and go ahead with much more weight with straps so I choose too. For some reason my deadlift is the weakest lift not sure, trying to perfect. I did 315 for 10 with no straps but when I get over that I need them. I see no shame in using them. I lifting for me not for anyone else and it fits me. I use to pull from rack too but that felt like cheating to me. I start form up top and for some reason I can pull alot more, I could probably do sets with 405 when I Start at the top but I can't pull from ground yet.

And I am 180, just a wee little guy! lol
Sunday I get 405.