Hello Community.

currently i’m stagnated at 90kg deadlift. I’m going twice the week to the gym.

My main issue is that the grip is difficult and shortly after that i’m not able to hold the bar.

I’m wearing gloves because after at some point the hand inside skin got so open that on the next train it began to hurt, so that I’m not able to do the workout clean.

Should i focus to do some training for the hand or try it without gloves so that the hands get trained?

  • The Giant KoreanEnglish
    2•1 year ago

    As others mentioned, you can use a mixed grip. A hook grip is another option that a lot of people use. Either way, try using a conventional grip during your warmup sets to strengthen your grip. Liquid chalk can help. Also, if you don’t plan on competing in powerlifting, straps are perfectly acceptable (they’re also great to use for when/if your hands feel beaten up).