deadlift grip

[MotoLifter]

dude screw that all you need is chalk keep thinking like you used to about them dont go back. if you can't deadlift the weigh cuz your grip then don't deadlift it untill your grips strong enough also like they said over under. your only as strong as your weekest link my thoughs are when you support the weakest link how is it going to get stronger

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

[Khazima]

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

Terrible analogy but I agree lol, as long as you continue to build the grip in one way or another you should use straps if you have to, so you're not missing out on any development in other areas.

I'm pretty lucky with grip, I can hold anything I can lift, which allows me leeway to use straps when my hands get raw without worrying about missing out on grip development.

[swolehead]

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

that's a good point didn't think of it that way yes I'm a PL so that's why mentality is that way