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post 1611767451 07-26-2020, 10:29 PM
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Do you consider straps cheating?

I’ve been deadlifting with straps recently because I’m worried about tearing a bicep with mixed grip and hook grip isn’t working for me.

Never use them on rows, pullups etc.
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post 1611767641 07-26-2020, 10:31 PM
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Mixed Grip and Straps = Homosexual millennial
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post 1611768121 07-26-2020, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted By aleeboy⏩
Mixed Grip and Straps = Homosexual millennial
Stupidest way to deadlift IMO. All the drawbacks of both mixed grip and straps, and none of the advantages.
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post 1611768351 07-26-2020, 10:40 PM
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- if you deadlift less than 500-600 lbs risk of tearing a bicep is minimal unless you actively try to curl the weight and your form is garbage
- doesn't make sense to have grip a limiting factor for hamstring/glute/back strength/growth because of something arbitrary unwritten rule in your mind that you think its cheating
- pull your warmups and sets that are less than 3-5 reps without straps


obviously in a powerlifting competition the use of straps is not allowed. I find doing one rep maxes is a lot easier without straps because fixing the straps on the bar kills momentum.
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post 1611768461 07-26-2020, 10:42 PM
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Yes its cheating

But the only people who care are powerlifters
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post 1611768491 07-26-2020, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted By sooby⏩
- if you deadlift less than 500-600 lbs risk of tearing a bicep is minimal unless you actively try to curl the weight and your form is garbage
- doesn't make sense to have grip a limiting factor for hamstring/glute/back strength/growth because of something arbitrary unwritten rule in your mind that you think its cheating
- pull your warmups and sets that are less than 3-5 reps without straps


obviously in a powerlifting competition the use of straps is not allowed. I find doing one rep maxes is a lot easier without straps because fixing the straps on the bar kills momentum.
Oh the irony of powerlifting cope. No straps, but you can chalk, wear nappies and look like a swollen turd. Plus it’s for a single. Lol at thinking no straps gives powerlifters credibility.
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post 1611768661 07-26-2020, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted By aleeboy⏩
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post 1611768741 07-26-2020, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted By sooby⏩
- if you deadlift less than 500-600 lbs risk of tearing a bicep is minimal unless you actively try to curl the weight and your form is garbage
- doesn't make sense to have grip a limiting factor for hamstring/glute/back strength/growth because of something arbitrary unwritten rule in your mind that you think its cheating
- pull your warmups and sets that are less than 3-5 reps without straps


obviously in a powerlifting competition the use of straps is not allowed. I find doing one rep maxes is a lot easier without straps because fixing the straps on the bar kills momentum.
Do you have studies to back this up?

I had a friend who tore his bicep on a 435 deadlift with mixed grip.
post 1611768931 07-26-2020, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted By thebrainiac⏩
Do you have studies to back this up?

I had a friend who tore his bicep on a 435 deadlift with mixed grip.
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Deadlift is cringe and a useless lift. I’ve seen twinks pull 315 after two weeks in the gym.

Just lol at powerlifters in their nappies, belts and leaving chalk everywhere while they take an hour to do 3 singles.

Lol
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I feel like straps = better grip = more weight is liftable for everyone, even those who think grip isn't limiting.

Why I think this is that I never thought grip limited any of my pulls. Then I did some some RDLs with mixed grip and 60lbs more than I was power cleaning and found I was able to move the bar at power clean speeds. I power clean with hook grip which was the only difference meaning better grip was worth at least 60lbs, with straps, this might have been even more.
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Mixed grip is for *******s.

Just do double overhand.

Symmetry in form means symmetry in results
post 1611769101 07-26-2020, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted By mobp⏩
I feel like straps = better grip = more weight is liftable for everyone, even those who think grip isn't limiting.

Why I think this is that I never thought grip limited any of my pulls. Then I did some some RDLs with mixed grip and 60lbs more than I was power cleaning and found I was able to move the bar at power clean speeds. I power clean with hook grip which was the only difference meaning better grip was worth at least 60lbs, with straps, this might have been even more.
Can you post your ROM content? It seriously confirmed that manlet ROM on the DL is less than my dick length.

Lol at manlets and lol even more when they are powerlifters.
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post 1611769231 07-26-2020, 10:54 PM
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Would never use straps. Part of the lifting for me is to help improve your grip.
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no i dont consider strap ons cheating
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post 1611769451 07-26-2020, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted By aleeboy⏩
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Deadlift is cringe and a useless lift. I’ve seen twinks pull 315 after two weeks in the gym.

Just lol at powerlifters in their nappies, belts and leaving chalk everywhere while they take an hour to do 3 singles.

Lol
dude settle down. I actually agree that the deadlift is a largely useless lift outside of powerlifting.
post 1611769521 07-26-2020, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted By aleeboy⏩
Can you post your ROM content? It seriously confirmed that manlet ROM on the DL is less than my dick length.

Lol at manlets and lol even more when they are powerlifters.
Originally Posted By mobp⏩
Powerlifting is a joke. At least you can say that these days without getting banned.





Anyway, some detective on reddit did the above photo for that 881 "deadlift". Literally 3 inches of bar whip and 6 inches of actual ROM, LOL.
While we're on the topic of straps, I feel like belts add a lot too. I wouldn't have the assistance of a belt if I wanted to power bomb a manlet so why would I wear a belt when I'm lifting?
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Originally Posted By mobp⏩
While we're on the topic of straps, I feel like belts add a lot too. I wouldn't have the assistance of a belt if I wanted to power bomb a manlet so why would I wear a belt when I'm lifting?
Rofl lol’ing. I can’t believe they think they are being taken seriously.

And yeah, when I was forced to switch to high bar squats, due to shoulder injury, I got adventurous and tried a belt. I immediately lifted almost double the weight. Was easy AF.

And we wonder why powerlifters cry the most. I personally have never encountered an arrogant power lifter IRL though. They would never mess with me. 6’0 going to bed weight and 200 pounds. Over a decade lifting and excellent fitness.

Thanks for the lulz bro.
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post 1611769791 07-26-2020, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted By thebrainiac⏩
Do you have studies to back this up?

I had a friend who tore his bicep on a 435 deadlift with mixed grip.
bicep tears are extremely rare in powerlifting competitions where they are lifting a lot more weight than 435 lbs. like i said it's usually due to terrible form like flexing the elbow, trying to hitch the weight up or shrug it mid rep
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