Does anybody use straps for the deadlift ?

[Big Smiley]

I have been working deadlift for about 5 weeks now,have been lifting for over 15 months solid doing chest, biceps, abs and working in cardio as well. 1st time doing deadlift I hit 300 pounds, which I am assuming for someone that hits 305 on the bench is not very good. Anyway I have gotten up to 315 so far, but my problem is with a mixed grip my left hand starts to slip with more weight. I know I can deadlift way more than I am,but my grip sucks. So my question would anyone reccomend the use of lifting straps on the heavier sets, so I am able to get my full potential, cause yeterday I couldnt even get my 3rd set because going up my hand kept slipping before I locked out kept trying but same result. When it comes to chest or biceps I always get all my working sets. So it was frustraiting as hell to not get my 3rd. I would appreciate any feedback on the situation.

[Unholy]

If you are not powerlifting there is nothing wrong with straps. Just try to use them on your heaviest set so that your grip gets better.

[Lones Green]

man if i were you i'd concentrate more on improving my grip rather than using straps, which in a sense hinders your grips. try farmers walks, plate pinches, and wrist curls to strengthen your grip and forearms.

[BFGUITAR]

I hope your squatting too!

[WestsideWarrior]

no back? no squats? looks like you need a new routine.

but for grip...do you use chalk? gloves? but to improve grip, try what lones provided.

[Natetaco]

the only time i use straps for deads is when im doing Romainian Deadlifts, and i usually dont use straps because i rarely have access to them. I wouldnt use them unless your doing RDL's

[Roddy]

never.

[Big Smiley]

Yeah I havent worked in squats yet. I workout at home. I have turned my spare bedroom into a weight room. But I dont have a rack for squats, I have olympic sized bench, incline, curl bar and 330 pounds of weight, but you know I make do with what I've got I would love to be able to work squats in I am just not sure of a safe way to do that without a rack. Anyway as far as gloves go I use them, but they seem to be hurting my grip rather than helping it. And as far as chalk I just got some today so I will see how that works.

[Buzzsaw]

Try some chalk. I was having a lot of trouble increasing weight on dead's for a long time - my grip just couldn't keep up with the rest of me. I was able to rep nearly 25lbs more the 1st time I used chalk.

[Big Smiley]

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

[VDubb]

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