deadlift grip

thedon · 07-22-2005, 12:11 PM

i have noticed from the video's if seen on this site that alot of people deadlift with an over/under grip. I always deadlift with both hands over the bar. Does the over/under grip give you more strength?..or is it more for comfort?

b_sinning · 07-22-2005, 12:14 PM

It's suppose to help with gripping it easier. Easier to control the heavy weight.

Muebli · 07-22-2005, 01:14 PM

i think the reason for such a grip is, that when you hold the bar with both hands in the same direction the bar can "roll" out of your hands. But when holding it with an over/ under grip the bar would "roll" in two different directions...so it doesn't "roll" at all!

i hope that everyone or at least a few understood my theory *lol*

seekinfo · 07-22-2005, 01:22 PM

i agree with b sinning, i think, and i use the under/over hand grip because i get a stronger grip of the bar

eli80cal · 07-22-2005, 01:27 PM

Unsure, but Ive always done over/under. Thats the way I was taught. Im sure it helps with the grip, like a hook grip on clean or snatch.

EneMy@fSelf · 07-22-2005, 02:19 PM

Or.. use straps (and weaken ur natural grip a little) and dont worry about it...

StayBig · 07-22-2005, 03:14 PM

I used to do over under, then swithched the hands that I used cuz I thought that one side would get stronger. Then I just started doing it with both hands facing the same direction. Now I don't even deadlift anymore cuz I go too crazy with them and always ****ed up my back. My max is (or was, maybe I got a lot stronger) 355, and that was when I stopped deadlifts 7 months ago. That might sound weak but I only weigh 160 lbs. Just curious, how much do you guys deadlift?

therealgame · 07-22-2005, 03:43 PM

i have to deadlift useing the smith machine because of two tears on the left shoulder one in 99 and the other 20weeks ago..ouch!!
at 44 tears just dont fully recover..damn thing still hurts a bit while doing squats..ouch!!

eli80cal · 07-22-2005, 04:33 PM

best ever was 495...that was in 2002.

b_sinning · 07-22-2005, 05:04 PM

I've just started back at them after taking awhile off and I'm going to focus on strengthing my lower back before worrying about going too heavy.

thedon · 07-22-2005, 05:38 PM

385 lbs

StayBig · 07-22-2005, 07:36 PM

Wow, I just got back from the gym today and it was a back day. My lower back is killing me and I didn't do much. I might go see a doctor. My friend was benching today and he pushed 325 and he weighs 180. I was pretty damn impressed.

illinois firefighter · 07-28-2005, 10:45 AM

i weight 174 i can deadlift 415 but i use straps because i cant hold that weight.. im also only 5 foot 6 i do dead lift once a week but dont max out every week

bulldogs2k · 08-11-2005, 01:32 AM

my deads are at 405. i would like to hit 500 one day :)