Deadlift with straps vs mixed grip
| Robbo |  | Deadlift with straps vs mixed grip | 25-01-2012 @ 12:23 |
 When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq | Been lifting with straps for a while and always seem to stiff leg them a lot more than when i use a mixed grip. Does anyone else find that they can get into a better position with a mixed grip or is it just me? Feel like i can force my hips down more with a mixed grip  | ||
| JC | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 12:26 |
 technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | I find it much easier to lift with straps, and get in a nice comfy position I also reckon you pull more with straps (not due to grip, just the setup) | ||
| spam_up | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 12:27 |
 Glorious spam Member 1563, 3961 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 260570.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Don't notice any difference tbh, I only use straps when I need them tho or going for a 1rm attempt incase I fail it on grip. | ||
| martinb | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 12:29 |
 Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | I get the very same, it seems to alter my set up position, even though I try not to let it. For me I think it is to do with the time involved with strapping up, and not just dropping down and lifting | ||
| Robbo | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 12:30 |
When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq | At the minute i can lift more with straps but feel i cant get into the correct position that feels most beneficial. Cant seem to force my hips down. Spent so long lifting with straps now but kind of feel i could more more without with a bit of practice | ||
| Robbo | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 12:42 |
When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq | martinb said:I get the very same, it seems to alter my set up position, even though I try not to let it. For me I think it is to do with the time involved with strapping up, and not just dropping down and lifting Yeah i think you have a point there. Strapping in always seems to leave me with a different set up before i pull | ||
| fctilidie | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 12:46 |
Grandad Goatse Member 2494, 5035 posts SQ 120, BP 110, DL 125355.0 kgs @ 67kgs UnEq | I used straps for the first time on Saturday and have been thinking that it felt much harder than it would of done without them. I only used them as they are allowed in the comp I'm doing. My hands tear quite badly and quite often so they would be a good idea for me in that way. I even wondered about doing mixed grip with the straps for the comp so they would be more of a protection for my hands and I'd feel more comfortable with it been in a mixed grip. | ||
| Rodger | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 12:58 |
 salad dodger *missing* Member 1805, 10367 posts SQ 215, BP 121, DL 240576.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq | Robbo, I find the set up much better with mixed grip, however my grip isnt that good so straps do help , but i rarely put them on properly despite being helped lots of times with them  | ||
| Robbo | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 13:22 |
When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq | With straps, Captain Stiff Leg and hips shooting up Without straps, hips down more and better form i think | ||
| deleted2_20210523 | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 14:49 |
Member 2606, 11453 posts SQ 170, BP 117.5, DL 215502.5 kgs @ 91.6kgs UnEq | deleted | ||
| chaos | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 14:49 |
 An amazing human being Member 2047, 17156 posts SQ 262.5, BP 170, DL 300732.5 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | I've just spent the last 2 months learning to lift with straps!!! I actually prefer mixed grip though as I find I lose that inital drive and anger (can't think of a better word for it) by the time i've done my straps up! | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 14:55 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6051 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | I can hook grip my PB deadlift so needing straps isn't an issue but I always feel like I'm slightly twisted when I lift with a mixed grip. | ||
| JackRevans | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 15:13 |
 'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | i find it very hard to use them | ||
| hifilover | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 15:16 |
 Member 3241, 2043 posts SQ 1, BP 192, DL 255448.0 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq | My upper body twists when I use mix-grip; always felt strong but uncomfortable... Got used to hook gripping now so if I ever use straps (which is rare as I'm not keen on them) I just use an overhand grip; lower pull for me as well with having long'ish arms... Feel that I can lock out better also! | ||
| Rodger | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 16:06 |
salad dodger *missing* Member 1805, 10367 posts SQ 215, BP 121, DL 240576.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq | chaos said:I've just spent the last 2 months learning to lift with straps!!! I actually prefer mixed grip though as I find I lose that inital drive and anger (can't think of a better word for it) by the time i've done my straps up! agree john | ||
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