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Originally Posted by PeteSB75
I dunno about Dokk, but I only use straps for deads, and only on the work sets. Personally, I do want to build stronger grip, etc. so I go normal grip up to about 225-250, but I am deadding 315 right now and my grip doesn't keep up. I find the over-under grip incredibly uncomfortable and it distracts from my lift. I can use a hook grip at 250-275, but it's a struggle and I'm lazy, so I go normal grip on my warmup sets and straps on my work sets.
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I think it all depends on your goals. I want to be a powerlifter. As a powerlifter, I won't be allowed to use straps to assist a lift. As such, I don't train with straps on the deadlift anymore. If I was more interested in building posterior chain and didn't care about my grip being able to hold 500lbs, then I'd probably hit deads with straps for reps. So it's all about your goals, bro.