Sumos with straps

AntM1564

AntM1564

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I have been doing sumo deadlifts lately. When I go heavier, and use straps, I find it hard to ******* since the straps are dragging against my pants. Has anyone found something to combat that friction to make ******* easier?
 
Lose the straps? lol

Can you move your grip inside more? I don't pull sumo, but I'm interested in whether someone has a remedy.
 
Ditch the straps but if they're a must-then use baby powder. I'd use baby powder either way. I use it on all top sets.
 
If the straps are scrapping the thigh, it's mainly feedback of good technique. Baby powder won't help much here and another vote for ditching straps.
 
Sorry OP- I'm looking for advice too...

I feel asymmetrical when I pull sumo with a mix grip. I can double overhand up to 300. Beyond that I have to mix. Conventional pull with mixed doesn't feel as awkward. Just more practice?? Appreciate any input.
 
Drock1234 said:
Sorry OP- I'm looking for advice too...

I feel asymmetrical when I pull sumo with a mix grip. I can double overhand up to 300. Beyond that I have to mix. Conventional pull with mixed doesn't feel as awkward. Just more practice?? Appreciate any input.
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Have you tried Hook grip?
 
Glad to read that my technique is probably good. Sumo is still new to me. I will try mixed grip. I always get nervous of mixed grip though. That's what happens when you spend too much time on youtube and see bicep tears. I'll have to focus on keeping my underhand arm straight.
 
AntM1564 said:
Glad to read that my technique is probably good. Sumo is still new to me. I will try mixed grip. I always get nervous of mixed grip though. That's what happens when you spend too much time on youtube and see bicep tears. I'll have to focus on keeping my underhand arm straight.
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You should be fine with mixed. Hit 500 today and there isn't an ounce of bicep pain, and this is cinch for from someone who gets bicep pain on other lifts.

Try some chalk or liquid chalk. You'll end up loving it more than straps, I promise.
 
RegisterJr said:
You should be fine with mixed. Hit 500 today and there isn't an ounce of bicep pain, and this is cinch for from someone who gets bicep pain on other lifts.

Try some chalk or liquid chalk. You'll end up loving it more than straps, I promise.
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Hows that liquid chalk stuff working out for you?
 
jswain34 said:
Hows that liquid chalk stuff working out for you?
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So far, 10/10. We'll see how it does on a higher rep day. Once it dries it feels and looks identical to chalk bit with negligible transfer. No complaints and I 100% recommend it if you cannot have regular chalk.
 
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