A Few Training Questions

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Hey everyone, i have been training for about 1 year now, but only 3 months since the football season ended. I have a few questions that you all might think are dumb or “rookie” but whatever.

  1. When i deadlift with chalk, i always use the reverse grip with my left hand. Is it bad to always turn my left? Or should i alternate switching my grip on sets?

  2. For the front squat, does it matter which way i hold the bar? Whether its with my arms crossed, or my like the olympic style lift hold?

Thanks for the help guys!

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  1. Alot of people say it will lead to uneven back development or postural problems, but that hasn’t been my experience. I’d play with it and see which way I was stronger. I know I’m stronger with my left hand over and right under. So that’s all I do now and I haven’t noticed any problems. And I pull heavy and often.

  2. Unless you are an olympic lifter, I don’t think you need to use that style. It’s really tough on your wrists if you are not super-flexible. The arms crossed version is fine (so is the sting-ray device, or using straps.)