Axle Grip
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| sprange67 |  | Axle Grip | 15-02-2019 @ 12:58 |
Member 1858, 170 posts SQ 285, BP 157.5, DL 302.5745.0 kgs @ 98.9kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 15.02.2019 @ 13:11 PM by sprange67 Tried a deadlift for the first time with an axle bar and was not the result I expected, didn't move, so yes too heavy to start with... So, any tips for gripping it | ||
| macroth | | ... | 15-02-2019 @ 14:12 |
 no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3367 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Not sure I understand. How heavy was it, what kind of grip did you use, and why were you surprised that you couldn't lift it? You can switch grip up to the same weight as on a regular bar, give or take, but it's not recommended because of increased tension on the biceps. Most people use straps. If you're going with a double overhand grip then obviously you're not going to lift very heavy. Some people find a thumbless grip works a bit better, but in any case you won't get much past 50-60% of your regular 1RM. | ||
| danbaseley |  | ... | 15-02-2019 @ 17:41 |
 A member for 10 years and still no mouldy peanuts Member 1252, 4474 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 215485.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | The order of difficulty for me is thus: Switch Grip Deadlift Double Over Hand Deadlift Axle DOH Deadlift Fat Gripz Deadlift on standard bar I have a poor deadlift, but long slender fingers, and have got within a hairs breadth of 170kg on axle: but 140kg is my max on Fat Gripz. However, I have seen people MUCH stronger than me fail at 140kg on an axle. Start light. Paul Savage is the daddy of grip, and he recommended holds for time - rather than just banging out reps. | ||
| RebeccaRoberts | | ... | 15-02-2019 @ 18:09 |
update game is weak Member 6289, 173 posts SQ 220, BP 120, DL 228568.0 kgs @ 175kgs UnEq | Ill get Paul to weigh in on this tonight at some point  | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 15-02-2019 @ 19:20 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22043 posts | Axle DL with mixed grip is nasty. I did it in a comp once (240kg x 3). My biceps survived, but one of the other competitors wasn't so lucky. | ||
| dannyboy73 | | ... | 17-02-2019 @ 08:42 |
Mask it or Casket !! Member 4600, 8166 posts SQ 240, BP 162.5, DL 255657.5 kgs @ 90.5kgs UnEq | You keep suprising me fella. Wayne_Cowdrey said:Axle DL with mixed grip is nasty. I did it in a comp once (240kg x 3). My biceps survived, but one of the other competitors wasn't so lucky. over 200k and I get cramp in my chest of all things! Argo, axel deads =most horridness. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 17-02-2019 @ 10:48 |
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22043 posts | I was quite strong at one stage | ||
| sprange67 | | ... | 18-02-2019 @ 12:50 |
Member 1858, 170 posts SQ 285, BP 157.5, DL 302.5745.0 kgs @ 98.9kgs UnEq | Same grip for both hands, over grip if that makes sense. It was my first time using an axle and could not get 150kg off the floor, I expected to be a doddle. Lowered to 120kg and that was a piece of piss. 150 just rolls out of my grip, so i need to improve my grip | ||
| danbaseley | | ... | 19-02-2019 @ 14:25 |
A member for 10 years and still no mouldy peanuts Member 1252, 4474 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 215485.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | I'd try some timed holds with 100 - 120kg. After about ten seconds, it probably won't feel quite so easy. | ||