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Damn, it seems like between 200 and 250 thereabouts is where grip starts to really give out for most people. If you are not using an over-under grip at all, switch to that if and when needed and you'll be back in business (but only when needed). Use the straps only as a last resort or of course for the really heavy shit that is impossible to do otherwise. Some chalk also can make a big difference.

Don't let your rows stop because your back gives out. I think that is pointless. If you simply can't continue to keep good form on rows at this weight range switch to a row where the back is not such an issue. You could add some lower back work in after that, but just adding in the extra work is not going to cure your row problem (just adding that because so many seem to think hyperextensions are the answer to everything ).

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If you act sanctimonious I will just list out your logical fallacies until you get pissed off and spew blasphemous remarks.

what would you recommend replacing the rows with?

Actually I'm still going without until I absolutely need them. Before I stopped lifting I was just hitting 250 and starting to lose grip. However, now that I'm back into it I did 260 yesterday and am not having any difficulty holding the bar. I just picked them up to be sure, I'd rather develop grip as well so I'll be going without as much as possible. I'm using an over-under grip.

For the rows... When the bar starts to get too heavy I tend to try to extend my legs. My back still stays horizontal, but for some reason I'm 'standing up.' I can't figure out why this would 'help,' but is it bad? (I'd assume so, somehow)

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