DL Grip

[Mr. G]

So, I'm deadlifting this morning using my normal mixed grip when one of the trainers at my gym comes over to me and explains that I should use a simple overhand grip with straps. He used to be a Soviet powerlifter, so I tend to heed his advice, but this seemed strange. He explained that the underhand in the mixed grip causes a slight drop in that shoulder, which thus produces a slight twist in the spine, and that, of course, being bad. I've never heard anything like this before. Anybody know anything about this?

[Schwarzenegger]

Seems logical about the twist if you are going heavy. But ive never heard that before, thats not to say that it doesnt have merit. It does make sense though.

[stacked566]

I've read of a few people using a dual overhand grip called 'the hook', but from what i've read it hurts like hell in the hands. I always pull opposite grip, beacause my grip is stronger that way. I DL sumo style and my shoulder never drops and my back doesnt twist...hmmmm