I have to say I disagree with the "if you cant hold it don't lift it" mentality. If your a PL then then I can see the rational because straps aren't allowed in comps, but if your a BB or just a recreational lifter I see no reason to neglect training lower back (along with the multitude of other muscles that are worked when doing heavy deads) just because our forearms are weaker. That's like cutting of your nose to spite your face. Just throw in some grip strength exercises and build up those forearms.
Moto