Thanks. Will bust out a video soon, I think this year is my break through year on my deadlifts, 5 plates for 15 and 8 plates for a single is the goal by the end of the year, ya I know I am a pussy cause I have to use straps
Correct. You are a pussy.
.. Well, actually, you're just misinformed. I was too, until a better deadlifter set me straight.
Alternate grip is fine for deadlift and it will take a month (max) for you to adjust to holding it that way. Once you commit, you will be surprised how quick you will adapt.
I have terrible grip strength and in a standard grip, my hands will fatigue out at 315 (!), yet I have not had any problems pulling close to 600 with an alternate grip.
(There will be some who will correctly point out that they are concerned about the mismatch of an alternate grip, but I sincerely doubt you will lose symmetry over it).
That being said, I go to a gym where the bars are proper deadlifting bars - so the bar feels like almost sandpaper in your hands. If you work out at a gym full of smoother type bars, you're probably out of luck.
And just for the record, if I heavy row, I do use straps. It's just not necessary when deadlifting after a period of adjustment.