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chaddukes · 06-05-2009, 06:45 PM

Thanks for all the good information, everyone!

I use a regular overhand grip as much as I can. When I get into the high 200's, or 300 I use a mixed grip. I've been doing all of my rep work with an overhand grip. It makes sense that if a mixed grip allows me to lift heavier, then it would also allow me to do more reps of a lighter weight. But, since the grip seems to be the weaklink should I stick with an overhand grip until my grip gets stronger? Or should I use what allows me to lift more weight. When using a mixed grip I'm careful to write down which hand is pronated so that I can keep track and be sure to switch it on every set.

I don't have chalk.....oops! Is that something you can pick up at a Dick's Sporting Goods, or will I have to order it?

Thanks for the compliments/encouragement as well. I'm happy to be able to lift anything over three hundred pounds after months of being in a calorie deficit. Over the next two months I'll be getting back to a pretty strict diet. I won't be shocked if I lose a bit of max strength while losing those last ten to fifteen pounds. But, so far I've been able to lose weight and keep improving on my strength gains.

Once I hit my goal of sub 12% body fat I'll be hitting a true max strength phase while not in a deficit. I hope at that point that I'll be able to really make some solid improvements. In the meantime I'm reading as much as I can. I'll get getting the Rippetoe book as well. I want to have a very solid plan of action in place before I hit my fat loss goals so that I can transition quickly with a solid plan in place!

I'll also add that I feel better today than I do after most heavy deadlift days. I'm usually pretty beat up all through my upper back, shoulders, and hips. But, last night while lifting I felt really good. 315 wasn't as hard as it was last time. And I feel like my technique is getting better with each session. The bar is staying closer to my body. my hips are hinging better, I'm using more of my hips and less of my back, etc.

Thanks again!

06-05-2009, 06:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
chaddukes Will Deadlift for Food! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 884	Thanks for all the good information, everyone! I use a regular overhand grip as much as I can. When I get into the high 200's, or 300 I use a mixed grip. I've been doing all of my rep work with an overhand grip. It makes sense that if a mixed grip allows me to lift heavier, then it would also allow me to do more reps of a lighter weight. But, since the grip seems to be the weaklink should I stick with an overhand grip until my grip gets stronger? Or should I use what allows me to lift more weight. When using a mixed grip I'm careful to write down which hand is pronated so that I can keep track and be sure to switch it on every set. I don't have chalk.....oops! Is that something you can pick up at a Dick's Sporting Goods, or will I have to order it? Thanks for the compliments/encouragement as well. I'm happy to be able to lift anything over three hundred pounds after months of being in a calorie deficit. Over the next two months I'll be getting back to a pretty strict diet. I won't be shocked if I lose a bit of max strength while losing those last ten to fifteen pounds. But, so far I've been able to lose weight and keep improving on my strength gains. Once I hit my goal of sub 12% body fat I'll be hitting a true max strength phase while not in a deficit. I hope at that point that I'll be able to really make some solid improvements. In the meantime I'm reading as much as I can. I'll get getting the Rippetoe book as well. I want to have a very solid plan of action in place before I hit my fat loss goals so that I can transition quickly with a solid plan in place! I'll also add that I feel better today than I do after most heavy deadlift days. I'm usually pretty beat up all through my upper back, shoulders, and hips. But, last night while lifting I felt really good. 315 wasn't as hard as it was last time. And I feel like my technique is getting better with each session. The bar is staying closer to my body. my hips are hinging better, I'm using more of my hips and less of my back, etc. Thanks again!