Getting a good grip for deadlifts?

**Carmine20** · 08-02-2006, 06:14 PM

when i get to 350 i can barely hold on to the bar is this because my forearms are weak and should i start trainig my forarms for a better grip?

**Triple X** · 08-02-2006, 06:16 PM

Just use straps!

**helium3** · 08-03-2006, 07:30 AM

could use straps but id just hang in there to gain grip strength.

**stayinstacked** · 08-03-2006, 07:32 AM

Your forearms are weak, dont rely on straps until you get to 405

**helium3** · 08-03-2006, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by stayinstacked

Your forearms are weak, dont rely on straps until you get to 405

yeah i got 485 at the end of my last training cycle without straps and im not strong at all,im gonna push for 500 then evaluate then.

**stayinstacked** · 08-03-2006, 07:43 AM

See, I can do 4 and 500 w/out straps, but the number of reps wont be as high. I might get 405/6-8 if I'm lucky, but w/ straps I can get 10-12 easy. 500 would definitely be a 1 rep max w/ no straps, but I've never used chalk either. My buddy says that once you use chalk you wont go back to straps, but my gym doesnt allow it.

**a-bomb83** · 08-03-2006, 08:22 AM

ever use chalk? applying it for every set really helps with grip, keeps you from slipping. i've ditched my straps (use them very rarely) and instead have started using chalk. i like it better, grip strength has improved signifcantly. used to struggle holding 315, now i can get 405 with just chalk.

**Andorious** · 08-03-2006, 08:55 AM

i would use straps (when you have to!), wouldnt want to wait around for my forearms to catch up to my back. and yes throwing in a bit of forearm training is not a bad idea, but my forearms generally get hit hard when doing most everything else.

**Carmine20** · 08-04-2006, 09:22 AM

yea im going to give it a few more months and start training my forearms, if my grip strength doesnt improve i am just going to have to use the straps. thanks for the feedback fellas.

**a-bomb83** · 08-04-2006, 09:55 AM

chalk!

**Carmine20** · 08-04-2006, 10:18 AM

i use chalk

**Njectable** · 08-04-2006, 04:51 PM

i use foam, seems to help my grip, and ur not focusing so much on the skin being ripped off you hands during your lift.

**chest6** · 08-04-2006, 09:25 PM

Chalk Chalk Chalk

Never used straps for deadlifts in my life..

***Doc.Sust*** · 08-05-2006, 08:36 AM

chalk, also on hand turned inwarw, and one hand turned outward, deadlift with this grip, it makes a huge difference, you cant lifta heavy dead with a double overhand grip

**novastepp** · 08-05-2006, 03:48 PM

you can do what is called a static hold. load the bar up with weight. on a rack that you can just grip and walk back... and simply just hold the weight. do a few sets of this with as much weight as you can hold for a good 8-12 seconds. do these once a week with bicep routines and your grip strength will go up.

helped me a lot. i used to use straps/chalk. but i can get away without using them until a higher weight / more reps now.