Grip strength deadlift

[reignman76]

So I was doing deadlifts yesterday 2x3@335 lbs. I got the first set done but then only got 2 out of 3 reps on the 2nd set.

I’m 90% sure it was my grip that gave out and not overall fatigue. Should I just start using straps or try to push through without straps?

I do do farmers walk 3 times a week and some row work for grip strength. Anything else I should be doing grip specific?

[Ghawk21]

If grip is the limiting factor in how much you can pull then yea just use straps. No reason not to unless you plan on actually competing in powerlifting. Could also add some holds on your last strapless sets but farmers walks are probably plenty for your grip.

[DisguyzaFknm00k]

chalk

[ncsuLuke]

If grip is the limiting factor in how much you can pull then yea just use straps. No reason not to unless you plan on actually competing in powerlifting. Could also add some holds on your last strapless sets but farmers walks are probably plenty for your grip.

Agreed, there is no reason to not use straps on any exercise where your grip limits you from working the intended muscle groups. If your forearms/grip needs work then train it separately but don't let it hold back progress in other areas.

[HeMB]

Use the hook grip if not already.

Game changer, no straps no nothing.

[BulkingAkaFAT]

I wrap up on deads too - Grips ****'d & the pussy ass wrist i was born with don't help either.

Plus beats the bar ripping the skin when it slides down it...

[n64bomb]

So I was doing deadlifts yesterday 2x3@335 lbs. I got the first set done but then only got 2 out of 3 reps on the 2nd set.

I’m 90% sure it was my grip that gave out and not overall fatigue. Should I just start using straps or try to push through without straps?

I do do farmers walk 3 times a week and some row work for grip strength. Anything else I should be doing grip specific?

I wouldn't use straps or alternating grip at your level. The first couple of years of strength training, avoid using straps, and build that grip!

[sitsonCHROME]

+1 for chalk

[Millz12323]

I feel pretty strongly about this one. If you're not planning to compete then please buy straps.

You're short changing your gains by not using them. I reckon you could pull at least 10% more with them for more reps probably too. Just don't try to lift a weight with a rounded back. I abandon a lift of my back rounds before.tjr bar leaves the floor.

I'm more likely to hurt my back trying to pull double overhand without straps. I'm more likely to hurt my bicep and develop muscle imbalances with mixed grip. I guess I could try hook but I don't care to. You already do farmers walks. If you want train your grip then do it but don't reduce the effectiveness of the Deadlift if buillidng your posterior chain muscles due to your grip.

Expecting to get a bit of hate for my opinion here.

[BenMcLeodNZ]

It's funny because most people here would say for any other muscle group it would be overtraining, but not your forearms, which are about the hardest working muscle group in the gym. Using straps can make your grip stronger because you're giving it a chance to recover. If you are skilled you can lightly put straps on, and then the exercise will still fail at your grip (so no-one could argue it weakens your grip), but the rest of your muscle groups get to work at a harder level.

[TheUnderdog83]

If you aren’t already, you should regrip after every rep. I switched to mixed grip at around 300 pounds and used chalk at my last 1RM attempt.

I’m not opposed to straps, but I haven’t tried them yet.

[Garage Rat]

The great powerlifter Ed Coan said ring and little finger are keys to his deadlift grip.
If they are weak it effects holding a heavy bar.
You can do gripper work turning the gripper upside down and only using those two fingers.
Work on timed holds.
Of course you have to have a light enough strength gripper to be able to do them.
Another thing that may help are plate holds with the ring,pinkie and thumb.
Also various static holds with fat grip barbells,dumbbells or on pull up bar.
I like the fat gripz product that goes over a bar or DB.
Good luck.