Umm..ok
i know i have a pussy deadlift but hear me out..
im doin sets of 185 for 12 .. fairly easy not even goin to failure..
so i decide to increase by 10 pounds so im at 195..
i lift the weight and do about 3 reps before my fingers cant hold anymore.. EVEN with straps.. my fingers let go.. i dont understand it ... theres nothing i can do the straps are tight as !@#$ but still my fingers cant handle the weight..
i have them on properly too..
anyways i tryed increasing the weight by 5 pounds... 2.5 lbs more on each side..
and same thing happened... for some reason my fingers cant handle anything past 185.. also by back can lift the weight easily.. DAMN FINGERS!!! anything i can do .. plz help ...
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Thread: Deadlift HELP please...
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06-04-2003, 06:27 AM #1
Deadlift HELP please...
6ft
220
12% bf
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06-04-2003, 07:27 AM #2Registered User
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You need to work on your grip strength. Maybe throw some farmers walks and static holds into your routine. Let me know if you need to know how to peform these.
Take good care.WOW, STRONG TEA - MY BRUV FITNESSMAN
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06-04-2003, 07:38 AM #3Man, I'm Big- RIP
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Grip definately. Do dumbell deadlifts with a 5 second hold at the top, get a pair of grippers and use those when your just sitting around.
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06-04-2003, 07:41 AM #4Registered User
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can u explain farmers walk plz?
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06-04-2003, 07:49 AM #5Registered User
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Grab a dumbell in each hand, walk for a long as possible while holding the dumbells until your grip gives out. Simple as that.
Take good care.WOW, STRONG TEA - MY BRUV FITNESSMAN
One of the most educational threads thats ever been posted. Thankyou DF1, madcow, Dom etc for increasing my knowledge on training tenfold. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=591896
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06-04-2003, 09:40 AM #6Registered User
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Work your forearms hard as they are a big factor in grip
16 yrs. old
5'10 - 171 lbs.
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06-04-2003, 08:05 PM #7Senior Member
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make sure ur using an alternate grip too
no pain no gain
age: 16
height: 5' 9"
weight: 195 lbs
bench max: 250 lbs
squat max: 405 lbs
deadlift max: 425 lbs
powerclean max: 205 lbs
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06-05-2003, 06:27 AM #8
are forearms still the issue.. even though im using straps?
6ft
220
12% bf
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06-05-2003, 07:40 AM #9
well if you can pick up 185 and do 12 reps and ten more pounds is a project im going with grip. you could try doing deadlifts with the shrug machine but thats a bitch on the hands 2.
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06-05-2003, 07:44 AM #10Registered User
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Do lots of forearm isolation exercises. I seriously almost doubled my grip strength just doing curls and extensions.
I remember having trouble squeezing those barbell locks onto the sides of the bar when I started... with two hands! Now I easily do them with 1 hand.Curls: 45x7(per arm)
Bar Curl: 90x7
Squats: 225x6
Leg Press: 600x6
Skullcrusher: 85x7
DB Bench: 80x5
Incline DB Bench: 67.5x8
Shoulder DB Press: 60x7
DB Row: 87.5x8
DB Flys: 50x8
DB Shrugs: 90x6
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06-05-2003, 09:30 AM #11Registered User
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While I am not a big fan of lifting straps and I do agree with those that suggest improving your forearm strength, if you still want to use straps until your grip catches up you could try lifting hooks seen here...
http://www.andreascahling.com/acb/sh...ctGroup_ID=144
Again, you should still increase your grip...I had the same problem and now my straps hang on the wall collecting dust.
You should check out this site.
http://www.ironmind.com/index.php
The $18.00 - $20.00 would be better spent on items that would improve your grip.Vae Victus
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06-05-2003, 10:20 AM #12Banned
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Which way are you wrapping the straps? Is the strap going in the same direction as your grip, or the opposite?Originally posted by TiNyTim
are forearms still the issue.. even though im using straps?
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