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Posted on 12/9/19 at 3:35 pm to Rep520
Posted on 12/10/19 at 9:15 am to Bronson2017
Another thing I have noticed with deadlifts. As my work sets have gotten heavier my sleep has been phenomenal. I very rarely wake up in middle of night and if I do it is bc I have to pee.
Posted on 12/10/19 at 10:17 am to Bronson2017
This happened to me as well.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 1:21 pm to olemc999
I use straps and a belt. Absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 1:41 pm to Bronson2017
deadlifts
This post was edited on 12/12/19 at 8:51 am
Posted on 12/11/19 at 2:01 pm to litenin
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Has anyone noticed significant improvement with their vertical after incorporating deadlifts (i.e. at an older age)? I can still grab the rim as easy now as I could 25 years ago but would love to get just a little more height to be able to dunk.
First note, I hate you for referring to 25 as an older age.
Second, I don't think it would be odd. Deads can build tremendous posterior chain strength and tremendous core strength. Posterior chain and core are probably the two most important parts of a vertical jump.
Realistically, how much improvement you see probably depends on where you start. If you're grabbing rim and pulling 135, you'll probably benefit tremendously from getting to 315. Going from 405 to 500...the gains will translate less.
This post was edited on 12/11/19 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 12/11/19 at 2:22 pm to Bronson2017
quote:
I only do hook grip.
I was failing on my grip so I went with hook group. It took two months for me to get all my feeling back in my left thumb. I've been doing reverse grip because I am scared of hurting my thumb again.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 2:52 pm to arktiger28
Jesus, from what? The bounce of the bar or something? I have never had thumb pain from it. I would like to avoid it.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 2:54 pm to Bronson2017
Hook grip hurts your thumb like a mfer.
Basically, you're looping your fingers around the thumb so the thumb acts like straps and stops the bar from rolling. Done right, it's very effective. Downside, you direct a ****load of the bar spin into the thumb and it hurts until you get used to the pain and callus over.
Basically, you're looping your fingers around the thumb so the thumb acts like straps and stops the bar from rolling. Done right, it's very effective. Downside, you direct a ****load of the bar spin into the thumb and it hurts until you get used to the pain and callus over.
This post was edited on 12/11/19 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 12/11/19 at 2:56 pm to Rep520
Makes sense. I haven't gotten to heavy enough weight to experience that yet. Would straps help that problem?
Posted on 12/11/19 at 3:00 pm to Bronson2017
With straps, you won't need hook grip.
The only downside to straps is you don't get the direct grip benefits, but if you don't care about that or plan to compete in powerlifting or strongman, I'd use straps.
Even if you do care about grip, I might recommend you do farmers walk and strapped deads bc you'll get all the grip you need from farmers. Up to you, though, it depends on your goals.
The only downside to straps is you don't get the direct grip benefits, but if you don't care about that or plan to compete in powerlifting or strongman, I'd use straps.
Even if you do care about grip, I might recommend you do farmers walk and strapped deads bc you'll get all the grip you need from farmers. Up to you, though, it depends on your goals.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 3:20 pm to Rep520
Just to clarify, I'm 42 now. When I was 17, I dunked once in a situation that had a lot to do with adrenaline. Since then, I've had moments of being close but have never dunked again.
I think adding some things over the years has allowed me to maintain my vertical and guessing I'm simply too old to improve it at this point. Also keep in mind I'm the same height as Drew Brees (call myself 6' but actually 5'11 and a fraction).
I think adding some things over the years has allowed me to maintain my vertical and guessing I'm simply too old to improve it at this point. Also keep in mind I'm the same height as Drew Brees (call myself 6' but actually 5'11 and a fraction).
Posted on 12/11/19 at 9:42 pm to Bronson2017
Don’t use straps
Hook grip takes like a week or 2 to get used to.
Hook grip takes like a week or 2 to get used to.
Posted on 12/12/19 at 3:36 pm to Bronson2017
I know this board is skewed towards serious lifters but I'm sure a majority of the people here are like me...I've never progressed to weight where my grip was constantly slipping on a single or triple.
If I ever get to that point where it becomes a repetitive issue plus all of the following are true: my form is nailed in all the time at the heaviest weight, I'm killing my accessory lifts, and I still want to progress as far as lbs, I will have no regrets and happily strap up for deadlifts, and if all this applies to you I hope you do the same.
Honestly if I ever get to that point at my age I would probably move towards a lifting program that focuses more on balancing weight, mobility and lifting endurance.
If I ever get to that point where it becomes a repetitive issue plus all of the following are true: my form is nailed in all the time at the heaviest weight, I'm killing my accessory lifts, and I still want to progress as far as lbs, I will have no regrets and happily strap up for deadlifts, and if all this applies to you I hope you do the same.
Honestly if I ever get to that point at my age I would probably move towards a lifting program that focuses more on balancing weight, mobility and lifting endurance.
Posted on 12/16/19 at 3:04 pm to Bronson2017
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I only do hook grip. I watched a video of a guy tear his bicep using alternate grip and I can't get that image out of my head.
this only happens if you fail to keep the underhanded arm straight. I avoid this by envisioning my arms as ropes with hooks on the end. I try not to use my arms for any part of the lift and I've gotten away with mixed grip fine. However, I do use both grips (hook for hypertrophy and mixed for strength).
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