Grip strength problems with double overhand deads

[Squat4PRs]

I just switched to doing double overhand, and my grip gives out way too soon. The other day I went for a PR and could had gotten another 2 reps but my grip gave out. Any suggestions or will my grip just improve as I keep doing deads this way?

[BigJon55]

I just switched to doing double overhand, and my grip gives out way too soon. The other day I went for a PR and could had gotten another 2 reps but my grip gave out. Any suggestions or will my grip just improve as I keep doing deads this way?

If holding the bar while using an over/under grip becomes a problem THEN address grip weakness but if it ain't broke don't fix it. Just keep using an over/under.

[wick]

Why are you going for a PR on deads with a DOH grip?

[simp3204]

I think OP has DOH confused with hook-grip.

[Squat4PRs]

I think OP has DOH confused with hook-grip.

No I don't. I tried hook grip also after hearing that its stronger than double over hand, but It seemed the same or even weaker to me

[getout87]

No I don't. I tried hook grip also after hearing that its stronger than double over hand, but It seemed the same or even weaker to me

you seem very confused.

[onionhead444]

Use double overhand til the weight gets heavy enough where u need to switch to over/under... If you want to improve your grip high rep shrugs and kroc rows do wonders

[Squat4PRs]

you seem very confused.

Double overhand = pronated grip
Hook grip = pronated grip with fingers wrapped around thumbs.

Right? Am I missing something?

[SumPersonGuy]

Double overhand = pronated grip
Hook grip = pronated grip with fingers wrapped around thumbs.

Right? Am I missing something?

More or less. But if hook grip is weaker than DOH for you, then you're doing something wrong. If there are people who can pull ~900lbs with a hook grip there's no reason you can't pull whatever you pull with it.

[yummy22]

Just do mixed grip

If bennie never tore his bicep doing mixed grip and he has deadlifted over 1k+ lbs then noone will assuming proper technique

[scorpionsf]

why you switched from mixed grip to double overhand is beyond me

did you take some stupid pills this morning??

[getout87]

Double overhand = pronated grip
Hook grip = pronated grip with fingers wrapped around thumbs.

Right? Am I missing something?

I'm more confused as to why you switched from mixed grip to DOH and expected it to make your grip less of a problem.

[Anthony21]

Why go for a PR if you know your grip is weak with a double over hand? That doesn't make much sense.

Stick with a mixed grip for your heavier sets and PR attempts. Work your double over grip on your warm up sets/lighter sets. Work on grip work as well on the side.

[davisj3537]

Use double overhand til the weight gets heavy enough where u need to switch to over/under...

It really is this simple.

[samsont]

I pull every set DOH until I have to double/over, this has helped my grip immensely

[ShaunB61]

Mix it up however you want if you feel if it'll improve your overall grip but if you're going for a pr, use what you know works best

[Wolfex]

Hook grip.