Kitty’s Log

[tarmyg]

I use revers grip when doing deads. I think that, alone, adds a massive amount of weight to my lifts and also helps with my form.

[tarmyg]

Concur. I use overhand when the weight is light, then switch to reverse grip for medium plus, going over to straps when the weight gets 'heavy'. I've been in the 'Never use straps' camp but just don't like some of the odd torsional forces I experience with a mixed grip at higher weights. Maybe I'm just getting old... Well, OK, you can strike 'maybe' out :grumpy:



Plus, wraps add at least as much to reverse grip weights as reverse grips do for overhand only. At least in my experience.

Agreed! I only stopped using grips because lower arm and grip strength is more important to me than maxing out a dead lift.

[KittyO1]

I like hooks for this very reason, But i'm really tryin to focus on developing grip strength and dislike hooks for that very reason

Ahh yeah I forgot about hooks! Grip strength is a huge reason I don’t use anything with deads. I need them on so much else but like having a few things that allow for decent grip strength.

I use revers grip when doing deads. I think that, alone, adds a massive amount of weight to my lifts and also helps with my form.

I don’t guess I’ve ever considered reverse grip. I use a mixed grip.

Concur. I use overhand when the weight is light, then switch to reverse grip for medium plus, going over to straps when the weight gets 'heavy'. I've been in the 'Never use straps' camp but just don't like some of the odd torsional forces I experience with a mixed grip at higher weights. Maybe I'm just getting old... Well, OK, you can strike 'maybe' out :grumpy:



Plus, wraps add at least as much to reverse grip weights as reverse grips do for overhand only. At least in my experience.

Haha I’m getting old too- at least my body is reminding me of that despite how much I’m in denial.

[KittyO1]

AARGH, actually I meant mixed grip but I guess I read what I wanted to see lol. Overhand to start, mixed when medium'ish, straps with overhand when heavy.

Haha that’s ok...do you use a belt? I have used one for squats in the past on my heaviest sets but don’t at the moment for any lifts.

[KittyO1]

I do not, actually, and haven't for about 15 years. I did buy one a couple of months back but couldn't get used to it again. Just felt uncomfortable.

Same!