[quote]BacktotheBar wrote:
Great vid, usually pull sumo best, but will try the extra narrow stance next time I pull conventional. Don’t think I go quite as wide as you show in the video (though you may be doing it for emphasis.) Excellent movement analysis.
[/quote]
Yeah, I actually have no idea how to pull sumo, haha. I’ve never done it before, so the video just uses it as a demonstration. Glad you enjoyed it.
I’ve found a lot of the same things out as in your video. I’ve started using straps for for my ME and RE work on deadlift variations. Rows, chins, presses, and other random accessories seem to do the trick for me. My grip had been naturally strong so I just haven’t worried too much about it. I’ve liked using the straps because when I don’t use them on a movement as heavy as deads, my body thinks I’m about to die or something the next morning. Maybe because there’s so many nerves in the hand.
Personally, I never use straps unless it is a horrible DL variation (snatch grip, heavy RDL’s, high rack pulls) and have never had an issue with my grip in a meet. Actually, having a strong grip is the only thing that has been consistent with my training over the years.
I would strongly suggest just pushing through this. Your hands will get stronger in time. Also, if you don’t do it already, add in some grip work to your training.
[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:
[quote]PHGN wrote:
[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:
The only time I pull deadlifts without straps is in meets, and I’ve never run into this issue, to include a 600lb pull in competition at the 181 weight class. You haven’t mentioned any grip work from what I can see, and that’s ultimately the problem.
Using straps doesn’t excuse you from grip training. If anything, it means you need to double your efforts on it. I use a captains of crush grippers and focus on timed holds with them to simulate what you will need to do in a deadlift. If you can work up to the #2, you’ll be in a good place.[/quote]
Makes a lot of sense, I think I will try your approach to DL training for a while. Do you use straps to also reduce the chance of tearing a bicep from training mixed grip all the time ?[/quote]
I haven’t ever torn a bicep, so I couldn’t really say if I’m reducing my chances, haha. I just like being able to pull double overhand in training.
I actually shot a video explaining my deadlift style
I just watched this and some of your other videos your strong as hell. Love the rants BTW.
[quote]bdocksaints75 wrote:
I just watched this and some of your other videos your strong as hell. Love the rants BTW.[/quote]
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it. If you wanna see/read more of my thoughts, I actually have a blog.
I don’t make any money off of it or anything, I just use it to force me to think/write about lifting every week. It’s like my own form of therapy, haha.