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looks good.

Do you use straps when your doing deadlifts ?

Thanks. I try not to so my forearms grow. If I used an over-underhanded grip, I don't need any straps..It could be 500 lbs and it wouldn't be a problem. But, I use a double overhanded grip, which is near impossible to hold without straps unless you use a "hook grip". There's a pic of the hook grip on the previous page somewhere.

So what I do is to NOT use the wrist wraps until the last two sets..Essentially all my warmups up to 405 is without straps. After 400, I end up concentrating more on holding onto the bar vs. what really matters (form, driving heels through the floor, ect). If I get lazy and use my straps from 300+ warming up, then at the end of my workout I'll grab the 120 lb DB's and just hold the weight until they drop. Having a strong grip is very important IMO. I don't want to be that guy using those wrist straps for everything (pullups, pulldowns, rows, ect).

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