Author Topic: Tried using double overhand grip today for deadlifts, failed brutally (Read 5041 times)

Method101 · « **on:** April 23, 2009, 11:25:56 AM »

I can normally deadlift 405x8/10 reps with the one hand over, one hand under grip. Tried today for first time in ages to deadlift with double overhand grip, i moved the bar about an inch off the floor and had to put it down!
I think my grip sucks, but i don't want to keep using alternate hand grip incase i damage my biceps.

At the moment i swap which arm is doing the underhand grip inbetween sets to make sure grip is developed evenly.

I've seen people lift super heavy poundages with double overhand grip and no straps, how do they build their grip up that strong?! do you have to use chalk

Boost · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:33:16 AM »

I'd lay off the heavy weights.

It's really dangerous

ASJChaotic · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:34:15 AM »

Quote from: Method101 on April 23, 2009, 11:25:56 AM

I can normally deadlift 405x8/10 reps with the one hand over, one hand under grip. Tried today for first time in ages to deadlift with double overhand grip, i moved the bar about an inch off the floor and had to put it down!
I think my grip sucks, but i don't want to keep using alternate hand grip incase i damage my biceps.

At the moment i swap which arm is doing the underhand grip inbetween sets to make sure grip is developed evenly.

I've seen people lift super heavy poundages with double overhand grip and no straps, how do they build their grip up that strong?! do you have to use chalk

get some straps

but i would advise against not doing heavy deadlifts, no need to, very dangerous also

Mars · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:36:14 AM »

i never do deadlifts. never believed in them.

tbombz · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:39:22 AM »

its because they have always used the double over hand grip, so they are used to it.

Boost · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:44:55 AM »

Quote from: MemberX on April 23, 2009, 11:34:15 AM

get some straps

but i would advise against not doing heavy deadlifts, no need to, very dangerous also

Epic Grammar

Reign Down · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:47:51 AM »

Quote from: MemberX on April 23, 2009, 11:34:15 AM

get some straps

but i would advise against not doing heavy deadlifts, no need to, very dangerous also

Yeah all skinny queers who cannot do them say that, i can imagine your Mr. Burns back while attempting to d/lift 20lbs

ta ta

The Apprentice · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:51:19 AM »

hook grip or straps

Mars · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:52:06 AM »

Method101 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2009, 12:01:07 PM »

Layne Norton is a fking beast.

evandatp · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2009, 12:42:45 PM »

Quote from: Method101 on April 23, 2009, 11:25:56 AM

At the moment i swap which arm is doing the underhand grip inbetween sets to make sure grip is developed evenly.

I've seen people lift super heavy poundages with double overhand grip and no straps, how do they build their grip up that strong?! do you have to use chalk

First: back off the weight 10-20%

Then : Put the weight back down after one rep, stand up, repeat the rest of your set like that.

The rest gives you forearms ( & lower back) that little more time to recuperate between reps. It also ensures you don't bounce out of alignment while trying to 'touch' the ground as your end-of-rep marker.

It's that simple.