[PeteSB75]

I will use straps on deadlifts from the floor if I am planning on repping out a bit with a heavy weight. For a 1 rep lift, there's no need. You should also do a double overhand grip with straps, IMO. The straps fulfill the same purpose as the over/under grip, namely keeping the bar from rolling out of your hands.

Main thing to remember is to pull the bar tighter to your hand than you initially think. You want the strap to take the weight of the bar instead of having it held by your fingers, if that makes any sense. Your hands are effectively there to keep the strap from unwrapping, your wrist is actually holding the weight. Your body won't lift a weight it doesn't think your hands can hold, so if you are too far out on your fingers, you won't feel like you can lift it.

Anyway, went for a nice (4 mile-ish) hike on Saturday and got some lighter deads, squats and abs in yesterday before heading out for Easter dinner.