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Originally Posted by Frank.S
Ive never heard of a powerlifter alternating grips before, I think ill give it a shot, if anything maybe it will bring up my grip strength. Really, i could care less about deficiencys and imbalances as long as my lifts are going up and i dont tear anything.
I disagree with the straps no matter what your goal. If you HAVE to use straps on something, the do a hell of alot of grip/forarm work after and make the goal to do it strapless. Have you ever seen a forearm snap on a bench press? its not cool.
And alco, on the only strongman contest ive seen, they did not allow straps on the deads?
big forearms are cool, too.
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so what's the negatives of using straps?
just because you use straps, doesn't mean that your arm will snap on a bench press or your grip won't improve. What about rowing?
All strongman contests allow straps on deadlifts unless noted. Usually unless it's an axle they allow them.
Do you think Derek Poundstone has small forearms or his arm will snap under a bench press (he benches 405 for reps routinely)?
855 strapped deadlift:
YouTube - 855 Deadlift
pictures of him:
Physical Advancement - Pictures of Americas Strongest Man pre IFSA Worlds!!
Or Nee strapping up for a 855 deadlift. He's not lacking forearm size...
YouTube - Kevin Nee 865 Deadlift
Now let's look at Oli Thomson. He was going to strap up for this pull, and just decided to mix grip it. Result:
YouTube - Oli Thompson deadlift session / Bicep Tear
Just because you strap up doesn't mean you won't have big forearms or a good grip. It just means you don't want to pop a bicep. I honestly don't know why people (and i'm not talking about you, but it seems like this mentality is on all boards) think that if you strap up you're a pussy. It's not like people who wear gloves or use the pussy pad because they don't want to hurt their neck or get a callous.
I also think that deadlifts are overrated as a forearm builder. Your forearms are not used on the pull, your hands are basically a hook for the pull, and the forearms don't contract like they do on things like rows, or cleans and snatches.
So basically i really haven't heard from anyone, why you SHOULDN'T use straps besides it affecting your grip, which, if you're doing rows and some grip work, or if it's your strong point, this shouldn't be a problem.