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Old 06-20-2008, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RileyMartin View Post
When I go heavy on deadlifts I can only do two or three reps before my grip has slipped to the point where I have to pause to re-grip the bar and then do two-three more reps. What should I do to strengthen my grip? Also, I've seen weightlifters on TV use some sort of powered chalk. Should I be using that or is there something else that I should use? Thanks.
there is nothing wrong in needing to re-grip the bar. most of us do that. you are supposed to completely de-weight the bar onto the floor. this is not "touch and go". the bar must come to a stand still halt on the floor then it must be picked up. that is why this exercise is called the "dead" lift.

if you are suffering from grip issues, then i suggest you try and do as many sets as you can with an over-over grip. once your over-over grip fails, only then shift to an over-under or an under-over.

to work on grip work, try doing plate pinches (look them up if you like). don't overdo this because it will most likely fatigue your forearms causing your grip to worsen. only do it once or maybe twice a week. like 2-3 sets of 30-45 second holds. you can use 25 or 45 lbs plates.

do not go and buy straps. they will hamper your form.

as ross said: chalk is excellent. i'm a chalk man myself and i love chalk. find out if your gym allows chalk. if it doesnt, however you can buy liquid chalk..

something i want to clear up...

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Originally Posted by Mistwraith View Post
I had issues with my grip slipping also, but that was because of sweaty palms, and not using an opposite grip on each side of the bar. I solved my sweaty grip problem by buying some weight lifter gloves, and by changing my grip. One hand should grip from outside of the bar, and one from the inside of the bar. Now i can do as many as i need to.
if you have sweaty palms, i suggest you buy chalk. it helps wonders. and it helps to grip the bar. but, do not use lifting gloves because they add to the diameter of the bar meaning your hand has to work more in gripping something "fatter". so wearing gloves while deadlifting is actually counter productive.

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