During my work set tonight, I did straight grip for the first 4 reps and then for the 5th, I switched to mixed-grip just because my forearms were starting to give. Well, that 5th rep came up MUCH easier for me. Why is that?
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02-02-2010, 05:22 PM #1Registered User
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why is mixed-grip deadlifting easier?
H: 5'6" W: 176
Goal: 170
Program: 5/3/1
Diet: cutting
Squat - 1 x 363 @ 186lbs
Dead - 1 x 405 @ 173lbs
Bench - 1 x 225 @ 173lbs
Press - 1 x 160 @ 173lbs
USAPL (9/11) - 363/225/363/951 @ 186lbs
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02-02-2010, 05:24 PM #2Semper Fidelis
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one hand stops the bar from rolling out of the other.
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02-02-2010, 05:25 PM #3Registered User
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its called reverse torsion.
best gym lifts best competition lifts
squat 405 390
bench 265 240
deadlift 475 475
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02-02-2010, 05:26 PM #4Registered User
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Huh - I guess I just figured it'd help with me holding onto the bar, not actually do anything for the lift itself.Originally Posted by shadowspar
H: 5'6" W: 176
Goal: 170
Program: 5/3/1
Diet: cutting
Squat - 1 x 363 @ 186lbs
Dead - 1 x 405 @ 173lbs
Bench - 1 x 225 @ 173lbs
Press - 1 x 160 @ 173lbs
USAPL (9/11) - 363/225/363/951 @ 186lbs
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02-02-2010, 05:45 PM #5Registered User
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you ever see any powerlifters using double overhand thats NOT a hookgrip? thats the sole reason, mix grip with some chalk and youll be able to hold onto ALOT of weight.
best gym lifts best competition lifts
squat 405 390
bench 265 240
deadlift 475 475
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02-02-2010, 05:55 PM #6Semper Fidelis
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****.. i misread your question.
if your grip starts to slip, you won't have the same control over the bar, and overall form will breakdown.
i noticed the same thing.. if grip slips, the lift becomes much harder. the bar doesn't stay as close to my body, and my back is forced to bear more of the load.
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