can't keep a grip on Deadlift

[furuno]

I have had a lot of trouble keeping my grip with dead lift lately. I usually rep 275 8 times, 305 6 times and 325 3 to 4 times for deadlift during my back workout, but lately at the same weight I used to be able to do my right hand has had trouble from my first set on holding on. Has anyone else had this problem? I have heard that deadlifting without straps will help you build forearms, and that it is better overall to do it without straps, so I would like to not have to use straps but I do have a pair if I have to start using them. Am I just at that wieght where I have to start using them, or will building my forearms more help me do higher wieght?

My grip is one palm forward and one palm backwards.

Thks

[lionheart21]

Doing direct forearm work should help your grip. Try doing some grip work as well like plate pinches.

[neowings]

I use to do deads with underhand grip (both palms facing me). The first three set I don't use straps, however, I usually get fatigue during the fourth set and this is where I begin to use straps. It's up to you. Sometimes I don't use straps at all because it all depends on how I feel on that day. Of course I do some db wrist curls and plate curls.

[b~rad]

start doing static barbell holds where you put the bar on the power rack safety pins a lil above your knees. load up 350 and time yourself to see how long you can you can hold on to it when you pull it up. then try to beat the time the next workout.

[ExplosiveOne]

good piosts by the others... Yeah, maybe try a dif grip. I switched from underhand to alternate, been able to grip with a lot more ease. Of coarse the last set a little fatique sets in, but i can last throughout the workout.

[UNLVmike]

Straps are fine to use on your heavy sets. If your grip is giving out before your back is then why not use them.

IMO I would not let grip strength hold me back from a good back workout w/ heavy deads.

[AangleN]

well, if you're not competing in powerlifting events....why not just use straps? Yeah, do some forearms work to build those muscles, but you're not doing deadlifts to build forearms, you're doing them for your back. I have deadlifted 600+ before, but there is no way I could have done it without straps.

[Flex500]

just out of curiosity how the heck are you guys doing underhand deadlifts?? I mean I do mine overhand, and I understand the mixed grip. But I have never heard of doing them underhand

[AangleN]

just out of curiosity how the heck are you guys doing underhand deadlifts?? I mean I do mine overhand, and I understand the mixed grip. But I have never heard of doing them underhand

me neither....i've said this before, but even mixed freaks me out. i saw a guy tear his bicep doing it. really nasty and painful.

[powerlifter70]

Use chalk.

[Flex500]

me neither....i've said this before, but even mixed freaks me out. i saw a guy tear his bicep doing it. really nasty and painful.

yeah the biceps tendon is torn very often (compared to other muscle tears) to me it is just inviting a tear when you use an underhand grip. I still don't understand how you can comfortably do a double under handed grip and deadlift.

I typically use straps for the heavy sets and use an overhand grip for both hands.

[AangleN]

yeah the biceps tendon is torn very often (compared to other muscle tears) to me it is just inviting a tear when you use an underhand grip. I still don't understand how you can comfortably do a double under handed grip and deadlift.

I typically use straps for the heavy sets and use an overhand grip for both hands.

yep. i'll usually warmup to 3 plates without straps, but from there it makes no sense not to use them.

tearing a bicep sucks because it will never look the same again (see dorian yates).

[Morbid_Mind]

just out of curiosity how the heck are you guys doing underhand deadlifts?? I mean I do mine overhand, and I understand the mixed grip. But I have never heard of doing them underhand

I saw a guy doing them yesterday, granted he had terrible form, it just seemed akward and weird. I'll stick with overhand and mixed when it gets too heavy.

[zfan88]

just out of curiosity how the heck are you guys doing underhand deadlifts?? I mean I do mine overhand, and I understand the mixed grip. But I have never heard of doing them underhand

I'm pretty sure they mean they use double overhand, lol

[Flex500]

I'm pretty sure they mean they use double overhand, lol

ahhhhhh gotcha, I was wondering how the hell you could pull off double underhanded and still comfortably maintain good form or handle sufficient weight.

[zfan88]

ahhhhhh gotcha, I was wondering how the hell you could pull off double underhanded and still comfortably maintain good form or handle sufficient weight.

that would be very uncomfortable, lol

[SDFlip]

Use chalk.

yup.

chalk

[Dark Phoenix]

Use chalk.

Only took 9 replies to get the simple answer that would probably be the fastest fix.

[furuno]

Thanks, I'll work on my forearms, but I guess I am just at that stage where I am going to have to start using straps. Reps, if you haven't gotten them yet I will get the rest tommorrow.

[$AJ]

chalk.

[cbarry]

Get some gloves or straps. Chalk might help but its still tears your hands to crap. Mine and up itching with the mixture or chalk and sweat and stress fromt the weight..........i dunno, it might just be me.

[leggatt]

You could try a hook grip. Reach around the bar and grab your thumb. You should be able to do a fair amount more.