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Old 04-13-2009, 01:57 PM   #1706
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Default Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75 View Post
So, I have a deadlift question for you guys. I've been gripping the bar with both hands over, to work my grip strength as well as everything else. One thing I see a lot of guys doing(non-strap users) is flipping one hand palm-forward for a more secure grip. So, at what weight (% of 1RM) do you switch to a pronated/supinated grip?
85% / 3RM or higher for me, anything else I use hook grip to work on hand strength.

For some its more of a personal preference than others. A few guys I know cannot pull well using a mixed grip, but succeed when they pull double overhand. Figure out what works for you. The above is my person use of grips. Also on a side note, ditching wrist straps for accessory work will do wonders for grip strength.
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