Deadlifts problem !

[kairouzj]

so today was back day, and i got told to do deadlifts first, so i did. and after my my sets of deadlifts my forearms were really fatigued and i couldnt finish my other exercises properly without my forearms giving in
should i leave deadlifts last?

[Ironlife]

Leaving deadlifts last will perpetually limit your forearm strength...

Just keep training deadlift first, its a formidable lift and should be treated with respect and dignity. In time the forearms will get stronger mate.

[liftingson]

Hit your deadlifts first..your forearms will get stronger over time..do you train your forearms at all?

[phal]

Or, invest in straps.

[LulzYeah]

Too much weight that your forearms couldn't handle?

Just don't stop. This will encourage growth for your forearms and will help you to deadlift in easy later.

[OllieT]

I do deads first and then use straps if necessary later on.

Remember to only use straps if you think it's really necessary. The less you use them the more your grip will improve and so they should only be a last resort.

[IamJonsCranium]

Grip with one hand facing in and one facing out. I have really weak forearms and I don't have any problems using this grip.

[Sprog]

use straps or
mixed grip with chalk

And if you dont feel your forearms are getting strong enough do a forearm workout

Exercises for them:
Deadlifts
Static holds
Wrist curls
Reverse wrist curls
Hand grips
FAT Grips
Static hangs from pull up bar

the list goes on!

[tfpriest]

Always do deads first. I remember my forearms being exhausted dead'ing 135. Now, I can dead 315+ and my forearms dont bother me at all. No straps.

[DYTrainer]

Use straps on your heaviest sets ( ie not your warm-ups). This will save your grip strength. Your main goal with a back workout is to stimulate muscle growth in the back, not work on your grip. Not saying to use straps on every set though. If you feel the need you can add direct forearm work in a different workout.

[jack3367]

Use straps on your heaviest sets ( ie not your warm-ups). This will save your grip strength. Your main goal with a back workout is to stimulate muscle growth in the back, not work on your grip. Not saying to use straps on every set though. If you feel the need you can add direct forearm work in a different workout.

i may end up trying this since i cannot do bent over barbell rows after deadlifting because of my grip strength.

[DYTrainer]

i may end up trying this since i cannot do bent over barbell rows after deadlifting because of my grip strength.

If your goal is strictly back development, then this a good strategy. Though, please don't use the straps on every set, dont be that guy...

[kairouzj]

i do forearm workouts but when i rep 120kg my grip fails me, but i will keep at the dead lifts first, thank you all for your replies

and ill invest in some chalk, dont really want straps

[geoffstgermaine]

I'll use chalk on deadlifts. When I'm following deadlifts with a number of pulling exercises I'll use straps if necessary. Usually I run into problems when I run on the higher side of the rep range (10-12/set). I'll start getting a big pump in the forearms and my grip strength goes in the toilet.

[chazzy1864]

I prefer deadlifts last in my workouts.

Doing deads first kills me for the rest of my workout, while doing them last only has minimal impact on my dead ability.

Get straps I say unless you need to prep for a power lifting competition. Hell, even then you can use straps most of the time, as long as you make sure your mixed grip w/ chalk an compare (usually they are the same for most).

[unity]

i do deads in the middle, or last of my workout. i noticed deads will wipe me out for everything else, but doing other things first does not really effect my deadlifts at all.

[fraserj32]

so today was back day, and i got told to do deadlifts first, so i did. and after my my sets of deadlifts my forearms were really fatigued and i couldnt finish my other exercises properly without my forearms giving in
should i leave deadlifts last?

I used to use straps. And if grip strength is limiting your DL then by all means use em. I just wanted to say that chalk changed my life. I switched to chalk and have never used my straps since.

As others have said. Keep the DL first on back day for sure.

[mexman4595]

i do deadlifts last, given i have genetically big forearms, and i dont find it to hinder my ability to lift at all. to the contary i feel it helps because i have fully streched and warmed my back before doing my most important lift on back days.

just my 2 cents

[asmith-conway]

Deadlifts first....no straps....with time, you will get stronger. Yes it may be easier to lift with straps and you might be able to lift a higher load, but in the long run, you have just taken the muscles that you need to strengthen out of the equation.