I suck at deadlifting

[gandalfscousin]

I suck at deadlifting to sum it up, I’m looking for advice on increasing grip strength. The funny thing is my max squat is 615 as of 2 weeks ago but deadlift is about 410 without sacrificing form. I have pretty decent upper body strength as well I just can’t grip worth a fuck.

 

[grey]

Well there are tons of grip/pinch strength things out there but many PL coaches will tell you to go ahead and do those things but to use straps and keep the DL progression going rather than waiting for your grip to catch up (which may never happen depending on genetics).

 

[gandalfscousin]

Well there are tons of grip/pinch strength things out there but many PL coaches will tell you to go ahead and do those things but to use straps and keep the DL progression going rather than waiting for your grip to catch up (which may never happen depending on genetics).

I honestly have never used straps I didn’t like the grip feel and strain on my wrist. I try to be as gear free as possible aside from a belt once I get around 500 on squats but it seems I will have to alter that mindset.

 

[grey]

I honestly have never used straps I didn’t like the grip feel and strain on my wrist. I try to be as gear free as possible aside from a belt once I get around 500 on squats but it seems I will have to alter that mindset.

I hate em too... almost more than I hate the hook grip pain but yeah.. at some point you just gotta in order to keep going.

 

[gandalfscousin]

I hate em too... almost more than I hate the hook grip pain but yeah.. at some point you just gotta in order to keep going.

Ya hook grip is brutal on my elbow, so far I enjoy farmers carry and holding on paused DL and using the fat grips the gym has.

 

[TestosTyrone]

Suitcase holds. Grab a barbell loaded with weight that you can hold with one hand while using the other hand to brace against the power rack.
Double over barbell shrugs help.
Heavy dumbbell farmers walks.

 

[Methyltst1993]

Either use jerks or learn to lift with a weightlifting grip. I overpaid for the hook grip, my biceps tendon was torn. Such an injury is common with the hook grip.

 

[Battousai]

Is your problem just grip or overall strength? My body is made for squats and I can deep squat the same weight as I deadlift. If it's a form issue, that's a longer discussion. For grip, use a fat bar. My favorite movement is to simply load up the bar and do holds for as long as possible (double overhand).

 

[laclark89]

It is definitely bio mechanical #1, #2 weak points that need worked upon. It’s hard to remember exactly but my 3 max way back was 1,100- 1,200ish max my bench was about equal as my squat ok, and my deadlift was pretty good around 495. Probably because I have long ass arms.

I have worked out with a lot of more experienced guys and some say don’t worry a ton on forum or technique it’s about pushing weight from point a to point b within your own personal biomechanics or what even.

 

[narta]

Suitcase holds. Grab a barbell loaded with weight that you can hold with one hand while using the other hand to brace against the power rack.

This. One of the most underrated exercises in existence

 

[TestosTyrone]

This. One of the most underrated exercises in existence

One of the oldest yet most effective accessory to do at the end of your sessions. Ed coan is a smart man