Chalk.. I hate straps. I feel "trapped" when I have to squat down for so long cinching those bitches tight vs. slapping some chalk on, getting in position, grabbing and going.
That plus I'm the only one in my gym who isn't a pussy and does unacceptable things -> 1/3 squatting, stopping 3" off the chest benching, using straps for everything, not deadlifting, curling in the squat rack, ect.
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i use a double over hand grip for as long as i can while i am working up to heavier weights then i switch to an over/under grip when i start to feel like the weight is getting real heavy.
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Perhaps you could try not going all commando w/ fighting through the double overhand during all your warmups, and reserve some of that grip strength for the 10 wheels on up. That's what I do. If I want to work on grip strength, there's ample time after putting up 535 lbs raw.. Perhaps even loading 550 on there and just do some static holds, farmer's walks, ect. Personally, if I had to choose between losing my grip strength during warmups or a 540 lb deadlift raw then grip strength, I'll choose whatever's heavier.
