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Originally Posted by chaddukes
I think the primary issue with reps is my grip. I might be able to do more reps, but I can't hold the bar long enough.
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Thanks for all the information. I knew there was more to this than meets the eye. Do you use overhand grip or mixed grip? For example, when I deadlift 315 with an overhand grip, I can only do 5 reps before my hands can't hold the weight anymore. With a mixed grip I can do 13 to 14 reps at 315 and grip never enters into the fatigue equation. It's my hips, etc. that can't do the work anymore.
By the way, 315 lbs after 1 month training for a 180 lbs individuals not bad progress at all.
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Originally Posted by LisaS
you should by Starting Strength and read it - I think you'd like his approach to lifting and progressing in strength.
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Great suggestion and I think perfect for his situation.