How often can I train grip strength for deadlifts before I'm overdoing it?

[FH93]

Currently, once a week, 3 days after heavy deadlifts, I train my grip.

I start off with heavy barbell rows, which isn't for grip but I do it for my back.

For my grip, I first do 3 sets of heavy barbell holds, 3 sets of side holds, then a bar hang, all to failure.

My last session I managed 150kg double overhand for 15, 13, and 12 seconds, with the side holds my right hand is significantly stronger than my left for some reason, as I'm sure they used to be closer in strength when I started 6 weeks ago, and managed 75kg for 12 seconds, 7 seconds, and 70kg for 8 seconds. I use the time on whichever hand failed first. Bar hangs I generally last only 45-50 seconds as I'm pretty fried by that point.

Is once a week optimal for this? I'm trying to make sure my grip doesn't fail me for deadlifts in my powerlifting meet late April.

 

[Canknucklehead]

Yes that’s about 2x a week if you count them being worked during heavy deadlifts.

I would say 2-3x a week would be the most I would recommend hitting it.

 

[FH93]

Yes that’s about 2x a week if you count them being worked during heavy deadlifts.

I would say 2-3x a week would be the most I would recommend hitting it.

Well I guess I can just start holding the bar as long as possible on my last rep for deadlifts & stiff leg deadlifts as partial grip training, and then my dedicated grip training can still be on the separate day 3 days later.