Deadlifts

[y100adics]

I have gloves but haven't used them yet .... but when I do dead lifts over 225, the bar rips my hands to crap .... what are your thoughts on gloves? Will they hurt other body parts from growing or can I use them so I can get more weight? Thanks

[IBdmfkr]

Use wrist wraps, eventually the weight will be too heavy to hold on too.
You have to use an over-hand/under-hand grip as well.

[MartyMcFly]

Sponges work. I use gloves when I bench just for the wrist wrap. Straps are good.

[StevePJC]

I tout these hooks like they were a wonder drug. If you have any kind of grip issues, hooks can be invaluable in my opinion. Also prevents you from tearing your hands up like gloves.

[dhriscerr]

grip might be really important if your a strongman competitor or a powerlifter, but if your a body builder and not competing if your grip isnt insane its fine, your goal is size anyway correct? I use straps on all my deadlifts wouldnt want to hinder your gains because you cant hold the weight even though you can lift it.

[IBdmfkr]

I didn't use wraps for the first few years of lifting and it helped develop my forearms quite a bit. Ppl ask me what I do for them and the answer is nothing. So there are Pros and Cons of using wraps and belts for support.

[y100adics]

You have to use an over-hand/under-hand grip as well.

nice .... thanks for that tip .... I've been doing both overhand.

[y100adics]

thanks for the other info guys ... I think when it starts to hinder me from lifting more I'll try straps .... I can hold the weight for now .... just tears the skin right off my hands everytime.

[chest6]

Just get used to it I guess.

Either wear gloves and straps and save your hands..

or no gloves with chalk and devolope your forearms and tear your hands up. I prefer this one.

[Primalinstinct]

Use wrist wraps, eventually the weight will be too heavy to hold on too.
You have to use an over-hand/under-hand grip as well.

Spot-on, Bad MoFo.