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Originally Posted by Alcoholiday
FYI: i use straps for straight bar deads.
my forearms and grip get enough work from the other strongman stuff i do (farmers). the risk/benefit ratio of injuring my bicep w/ a mixed grip just isn't worth it. I honestly think straps get a bad wrap, and PLers are the ones who shouldn't use them. I try to hook grip as heavy as i can, but twisting my body like that.. meh.
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If my priority wasn't bigger forearms but rather on my back or something else, I would use straps. I feel that I don't have to put as much time into direct forearm work if I don't use straps. I know it's working because it would be unlikely to be adding inches on my forearms with
one forearm exercise.
