Usage of Deadlift straps
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I see most guys in comps use straps with a double overhand grip- is this because you are protecting your biceps/ don't feel comfortable with a mixed grip?
Basically why do (most) lifters use double overhand and not mixed grip when they use straps?
Basically why do (most) lifters use double overhand and not mixed grip when they use straps?
Mixed grip is ti provide reverse tork, to stop the bar rolling, ie stronger grip. If using straps you have no need to do that, so doh is safer, more comfy and stronger with straps.
Wayne_Cowdrey said:Double overhand is more comfy and, yes, eliminates bicep strain.
But if a lifter was in a comp and unconcerned with bicep strain, wouldn't it make sense to use mixed grip with straps for the best possible grip?
Terminator said:
But if a lifter was in a comp and unconcerned with bicep strain, wouldn't it make sense to use mixed grip with straps for the best possible grip?
But if a lifter was in a comp and unconcerned with bicep strain, wouldn't it make sense to use mixed grip with straps for the best possible grip?
Some lifters still choose to use a mixed grip when using straps. They are in the minority though.
Double overhand with straps isn't going to give way!
Hmm, I will give double overhand with straps another go tomorrow before I disregard it completely. Thanks for the advice guys.
If you're putting them on right you'll never have any problems with doh and straps giving way.
You are wrapping them round the bar the opposite way to your fingers right?
You are wrapping them round the bar the opposite way to your fingers right?
Shaun14/11/11 @ 23:31
Terminator said:
But if a lifter was in a comp and unconcerned with bicep strain, wouldn't it make sense to use mixed grip with straps for the best possible grip?
But if a lifter was in a comp and unconcerned with bicep strain, wouldn't it make sense to use mixed grip with straps for the best possible grip?
No, because there is no benefit to using mixed grip if straps are being used.
VanillaGorilla said:If you're putting them on right you'll never have any problems with doh and straps giving way.
You are wrapping them round the bar the opposite way to your fingers right?
You are wrapping them round the bar the opposite way to your fingers right?
No, I don't think I am wrapping them the opposite way to my fingers as it were.
I put them on my wrist and then put my hand by the bar (but not on the bar) then I point the long piece of strap away from me and over the top of the bar (away from me) and then thread it under the bottom of the bar (towards me)until the whole strap is wrapped round the bar. Then I grip the strapped area of the bar.
Would it make a significant difference if I wrapped them the other way round then?
Shaun said:
No, because there is no benefit to using mixed grip if straps are being used.
No, because there is no benefit to using mixed grip if straps are being used.
I can't find any specific examples on youtube, but I have seen 300 kg + pulls performed with straps and mixed grips.
Paul_D said:Yes, the straps would actually work then.
I wouldn't say my current setup doesn't work though, i.e. I have been able to lift more reps with straps & doh, than I have with just doh.
I reckon if Andy Bolton put straps on for some crazy weight he'd still use a mixed grip, because that's the technique that he's mastered.
Terminator said:
I wouldn't say my current setup doesn't work though, i.e. I have been able to lift more reps with straps & doh, than I have with just doh.
I wouldn't say my current setup doesn't work though, i.e. I have been able to lift more reps with straps & doh, than I have with just doh.
Straps that aren't put on correctly will still be much better than without using them at all!
If you put them on correctly (the other way) you won't lose the bar!