Gloves, Straps?

[JeffD]

I do use straps for shrugs (over 365) and SLDLs (<5 reps) just because I think a mixed grip on those can cause some twisting/torsion in your hips. And if you're prone to hip problems (like me) it will cause problems down the road. Otherwise I stay away from them on everything else. I even feel like a homo using them on that stuff, but I have to.

Another thing to consider. Find a guy at your gym who uses straps on everything and another who doesn't and compare their forearms. Nothing builds solid forearms like holding a heavy barbell. Not that bodybuilding, forearm 'belly' crap. I'm talking solid, strong forearms.

Glad to see you trying some chalk.

[Jstrong20]

Strap up if you need to. Makes no sense to limit your back and leg development because you can't grip the bar. Proffesional toughman use straps. I use straps when I do reps and can still pull my max single when I want to. Use the straps. When your done deadlifting set the pins high in a rack and do a couple sets of static holds. Won't take long for your grip strength to catch up. I never use a mixed grip cause I'm not going to risk a bicep tear. I can pull 600 with a regular grip for one.

[killamac27]

me personally, i hate using gloves but last week when i was deadlifting the bar hurt my hands so bad just to hold on i had to wear them. like it hurt where my calluses are. this ever happen to anyone?

[permanabol]

me personally, i hate using gloves but last week when i was deadlifting the bar hurt my hands so bad just to hold on i had to wear them. like it hurt where my calluses are. this ever happen to anyone?

Yeah I just say "damn this hurts, but I ain't no p****"
Not that I have anything against gloves but I wouldn't be seen in them

[FAMOUSX1]

No more gloves for me. But I did pick up some straps for deads and leg presses.

[brownstown89]

No more gloves for me. But I did pick up some straps for deads and leg presses.

straps for leg presss huh?

and btw.. using gloves on deadlift is dumb IMO use a mixed grip twist one grip one hand one way the other the other way...it will feel like ur twisting the bar to break it.. this will give u great grip strength.. you cant do this in gloves....

[bkoguy07]

No more gloves for me. But I did pick up some straps for deads and leg presses.

lol what? do you use the straps for chest and shoulders too?



i hope you hear the sarcasm

[FAMOUSX1]

I Use the straps mainly for leg and cardio days.

[brownstown89]

lol what? do you use the straps for chest and shoulders too?



i hope you hear the sarcasm

ive seen guys use straps for barbell curls pullups, dumbell curls haha queer if u ask me.

[Janimba]

I have the same prob hands tend to get alil sweaty...now this may sound ghetto as hell but i just wrap a spare towel around the bar and it makes it alot easier to grip the dam thing.

[kingk0ng]

straps for leg presss huh?

and btw.. using gloves on deadlift is dumb IMO use a mixed grip twist one grip one hand one way the other the other way...it will feel like ur twisting the bar to break it.. this will give u great grip strength.. you cant do this in gloves....

Mixed grip is dangerous. If the person is not a competing powerlifter using straps or hooks is the suitable option.

[JeffD]

Mixed grip is dangerous. If the person is not a competing powerlifter using straps or hooks is the suitable option.

I think a blanket statement like 'mixed grip is dangerous' is a little overboard. Yes, there is a higher likelyhood of a bicep tear using a mixed grip (less if you're using good technique). But thousands of guys use a mixed grip for heavy deadlifting year after year and never have a problem, other than a little elbow tendonitis of course.

[kingk0ng]

I think a blanket statement like 'mixed grip is dangerous' is a little overboard. Yes, there is a higher likelyhood of a bicep tear using a mixed grip (less if you're using good technique). But thousands of guys use a mixed grip for heavy deadlifting year after year and never have a problem, other than a little elbow tendonitis of course.

You just contradicted yourself. Elbow tendonitis IS an injury. So yes, they do have a problem. You can eliminate this and progress much faster with straps or hooks.

[wedlund6]

try straps they are not that much $. make up your mind.that is the only way you will know what works for you

[qwerty33]

i use chalk, wrist straps for heavy pressing movements, and versa grips for heavy pulling movements. Straps due lessen forearm strength for sure

for chalk, go to REI, but the rock climbing chalk bags. they are full of chalk and are small to carry around the gym in your pocket.

[BaldwinBoy]

Try these things called Big Back Grips (I don't have enough posts to put the link in, but just Google Big Back Grips)
They really grab the bar, NO slipping even when I sweat. They are especially good on knurled bars, but they also grab the slippery enamel bars on the BodyMaster equipment. (Especially good when the rubber coating on the machine is torn, which is nearly always.)

I found them at Muscle Beach last summer, they had a booth. They're in a bunch of stores in LA but you can get them on their website too.

[b2006]

I dont like to use them but I like to just use straps to support my wrist + grip

[dave12]

This is an old thread and I don't know if OP is still around and I'm surprised I only saw captains of crush mentioned once. Go to ironmind they have every stuff you need to help fix your grip.

www.ironmind.com

[FAMOUSX1]

Thanx for the link. Gonna check out those captains of crush

[brownstown89]

Mixed grip is dangerous. If the person is not a competing powerlifter using straps or hooks is the suitable option.

ive gotten 430 mixed grip, 485 rack pull and my biceps are still fine.. Im sure thats not up to the weights you can move but being in the 180ish range i think thats pretty good never even felt bicep pain...