Deadlift Grip Style

Mixed grip. I've never been able to hook grip effectively and double overhand will always limit you. I can hit maybe 150-200 extra pounds with mixed.

If you want hook grip, here's a good explanatory video:

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I pimp farmers walks all the time, but I can say this, if I regularly do heavy farmer's walks, I never drop a deadlift.

Farmers walks = anything you can pull, you can hold.

You’re leaving LBs on the bar if you don’t hook grip, if you even care about that

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My final couple of sets with heavy weight is always done with mixed grip with left under and right over though.

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I alternate which hand I pronate just to avoid overuse patterns.

I know people worry about a bicep tear with mixed grip, but if you cue arms straight and have the bar positioned correctly in the hand, I tend to think those concerns are overrated. Setting the bar in the palm triggers a ton of bicep issues on deads, in addition to being less mechanically efficient.

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After 225 I mix grip. I can’t hook grip so I don’t bother.

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You really need to work on your grip strength if 225 is when you switchover.

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You really need to work on your grip strength if 225 is when you switchover.

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Heard drinking your own piss is a great remedy for this.

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I find that unnecessary. Don't mix unless it's a top set. Otherwise do straps. 

You already said you do Farmers walks.

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I do powerlifting, so I think it's necessary to be comfortable mixed. I'd be more worried I'd rip my biceps if I tried it in a meet with no prep.

I don't go to mixed until I'm over 405 and I'll use straps for rep work. I could probably double overhand over 405, but the grip is shaky enough over 405 where it limits my power output.

Hook grip and straps on heavy sets. I ain’t competing so I don’t give a frick about grip. I only care about doing the lift properly.

I have strong forearms and grip already. I’m not too worried about focusing on it.

I've never really preferred one pronated hand vs the other, so trading off is easy for me.

The confidence level is probably mental to a significant extent. I doubt I really need it strength wise. I do think it gives me a little technique wise. With straps, I have an easier time keeping lats tight. Mixed, I have to stay in the groove to keep back tightness more.