A switch-grip is successfully used by most powerlifters - but given the choice, I’d always opt for the more symmetrical grip Train w/ me on my App 📲 www.myliftfitness.com/training-app Get the best supps ➡️ rysesupps.com | Use my code “Davis” at checkout for 15% off 🙌🏼
@@_wolfpackwellness I’f I were using, I’d have zero issue in saying so. I’ll be making a video discussing my choice to not use. Almost did when I competed as a pro strongman. Be sure to tune in for that one - I learned valuable lessons that may benefit you.
@Dog not necessarily. If you have slack when you lift you are putting hundreds of pounds on the bicep. The hook grip is the best as you have drastically less chances of injury
@@daddyguy29 not an opinion if you keep your elbow straight the chance of pulling you bicep is little to none and when you are on roids you're muscles develop faster then tendons and joints leading to injury
I used to do over under, and whenever I would go back and watch my attempts I’d always naturally tilt to the over hand side cause of the better pull. This man knows what he’s talking about. If you’re struggling with overhand and form drop the weight and get your technique right.
I've gone the hook grip route. The thumb pain helps with bar speed 💯 and probably doesn't actually improve my grip but at least I'm not cheating with straps.
@@josesammut9396 2 months late but if anyone thinks straps are cheating you need to check yourself. Having enough grip strength to hold the bar isn’t the purpose of the lift. The purpose for deadlifts isn’t about grip strength it’s about glutes, lower back and a few secondary muscles. Getting rid of a limiting factor say your ability to hold the weight in ur hands tight by using straps will 10x your muscle growth
Yeah I just to do the first grip he said but then when I started doing the other grip i went from (No belt or straps) 120-130kg 6 reps to 90kg 6 reps on the bar. I’m just sticking with double overhand now.
This is the kind of advice that sounds good but actually isn't a good advice, you're capability of ejerce strength is different between alternated grips, you can be pretty good at one and be pretty bad in the other which is going to affect your training in a bad way. If you aren't a powerlifter you don't have any reason to use an alternate grip, just buy a pair of straps and train your forearm separately
@@dantesebastianespinolaorti4378 This is what I've been doing for 10 years. Just tried straps for the first time a few weeks ago and they just feel awkward. I'll stick to switching my over and under hand each set
Yeah it’s the best. You got it. Practice it often. And don’t grab the nail. Grab the knuckle of the thumb. It takes time for the calluses to form right. So it’s a prescription to deadlift heavy often.
I think you dont even know what the hook grip is if its comfortable for you. Its NOT comfortable takes a long and painful adjustment period and even then its not comfortable. I agree tho hook grip even tho i do Mixed grip
I always switch my mixed grip to avoid those imbalances. I'm exactly the same strength left or right side up. I have definetly reached the point of not being able to do double overhand and I still want to improve my grip strength, that's why i only use lifting straps for shrugs.
@@clint6716 Thanks! I noticed that just continuing to deadlift increases my grip strength enough for deadlifting so I'm not gonna train it specifically
Not only deadlifts but this kind of alternate switch grip is used in cricket and golf which results in muscles imbalance creating one shoulder and chest pec bigger and one smaller.
Buy a box of thick rubber bands. Wrap them around your fingers and open your hands up. After a few reps you'll feel a slight burn on the outside of your forearm, like between your backhand and elbow. Your grip strength will hit a cap until you train the opposite muscles.
@@abigailshaw2329 I’ve added wrist curls, behind the back reverse Barbell wrist curls. Currently at 275lbs Deadlift. Lost a bunch of weight since this was posted. Currently 220lbs.
When that happens I recommend to invest some time into grip specific training. That's kind of tongue In cheek. I know there are still limitations. But it helps a lot.
This is true fellas. I’ve trained as a power lifter for 3 years and it took me a while to realize my right shoulder and trap muscles were really uneven. The right trap became super tense and caused my right scapula to get tense as well. Now I’m in the process of getting this fixed because it will cause injuries if I don’t rehabilitate.
If you’re not competing, straps are 100% the way to go. Increases your or instantly, and the whole goal of deadlifting as part of your workout is to move the most weight you possibly can safely. Thanks for working to normalize this
The Switch grip is literal hand supination and pronation and occurs almost entirely in the radioulnar joints, not the shoulder. It isn’t going to promote ANY significant external rotation of the shoulder, as it would obviously be extremely uncomfortable to deadlift this way.
Absolutely agree. Let your body grow in to your grip and natural limitations instead of relying on tricks to make it easier. I think the average dude could at least work up to a 405 raw double overhand. However - your grip may get worked before your deadlift session is finished. In that case it could be good to put on a pair of straps, because at that point you're not limited by strength you're limited by endurance and the only way to get that up is to let it recover and try again another day. So yeah double overhand until your limit, but if your limit is mid-set then maybe strap up so your deadlift can improve while your grip is toast from usage. Conversely, if you finish everything off and your grip isn't fatigued then maybe add some forearm accessories to get it to failure. Deadlift session coming soon, right after I get off the pooper 💪😂
This doesn't really apply to powerlifters since you can't use straps there. You'll have to do either mixed or hook grip. I would also like to see some studies that show that mixed grip leads to imbalances. It seems more like a hypothesis than a fact to me.
Don’t see anyone mentioning but hook grip helps a lot when the weight gets too heavy for your grip. Same grip you’d use for Olympic lifts with your thumb inside your fingers
Was deadlifting 3 plates on each side with change for reps….i felt my bicep, it didnt tear but it felt like something tugged at it. Very scary no more alternate grip.
Just take a look at a deadlift bicep tear compilation. People tend to use mixed grip when doing 1 rep maxes but people also tend to get injured by that
I wonder when is this going to be a thing. Only bodybuilders have such clear muscular imbalances such as a werid head tilt and uneven traos lats shoulders bicesps foreamrs
Yeah it’s exaggerated some to demonstrate what it can eventually turn into - I’ve seen it this bad before though. Relatively common. It’s not like the internal rotation is the end of the world. A lot of powerlifters (including myself) have seen success with it…. But given the choice👌🏼
@@DavisDiley hey man you ever considered making a video on target training the serratus anterior? One of the most aesthetic muscles while also being one of the most chronically undertrained/unrecognized
@Swedish Ghostface yes of course, I workout upper body almost exclusively with gymnastic rings and they are excellent for that shoulder stabilization aspect and I've noticed it has really put a lot of definition in my serratus and shoulders in general. Proper full rom push-ups and pull-ups with rings will build an excellent aesthetic physique all by themselves
My current 1rm is 365. No belt. No straps. Not even tempted. Know why? Because A: I dont usually go for 1rm or even down to 3rm. I stay around 8-12 reps, I have cleaner form, and very little actual cns “pain.” But the biggest reason is that it also works my grip strength. Would have to add another excercise JUST for forearms if I get straps
if I’m doing working sets, I would do double overhand with straps, but if I’m going for a one rep max which I don’t do often, I use mixed grip, so it doesn’t end up being a long term issue
Switch grip also exposes the bicep tendon , this promotes strain on the tendon and increases risk of distil bicep tendon snapping. I know because I did it.
Ouch. I have distal bicep tendinitis on right. Likely on left (night also be brach.). I find the mixed grip the most comfortable. Going to try double overhand, but I’m almost positive I won’t be able to lift as much weight. Distal bicep tendon issues f****# suck. I can’t probanate either hand. It effects literally every lift
This is how I deadlift overhand till I can’t grip properly then we strap up. I’m not a power lifter so I don’t need to do a staggered grip. Also if you use chalk you can keep doing overhand for a bit longer before having to use straps.
I've never inverted my grip like they say to do. I didn't feel right and I felt that if I can't grip not right then I should not be lifting it and should strengthen my grip instead. There are always straps either way.
I use straps once I get to my working sets. One day I forgot them so I did the over/under method. Noticed I could lift more, but did stress my right bicep.
A switch-grip is successfully used by most powerlifters - but given the choice, I’d always opt for the more symmetrical grip
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You forgot to mention your steroid cycle.that helps your grip and strength
@@_wolfpackwellness lol
Any straps you would recommend? I've been using the basic Dicks set and the kind of cut into my wrists.
@@_wolfpackwellness I’f I were using, I’d have zero issue in saying so. I’ll be making a video discussing my choice to not use. Almost did when I competed as a pro strongman. Be sure to tune in for that one - I learned valuable lessons that may benefit you.
@@DavisDiley still dont believe you
I've gone double overhand back in 2015 and never looked back. My pull was so uneven with the under over.
@Sean Gooding if you are natty there is no reason to fear pulling your bicep with mixed grip
@Dog not necessarily. If you have slack when you lift you are putting hundreds of pounds on the bicep. The hook grip is the best as you have drastically less chances of injury
@@daddyguy29 as long as you are not bending your elbow with mix grip the chances of Pulling your bicep is little to none when you are natty
@Dog hmm that's your opinion I guess. It's better to do it the right way. Hook grip is the correct way.
@@daddyguy29 not an opinion if you keep your elbow straight the chance of pulling you bicep is little to none and when you are on roids you're muscles develop faster then tendons and joints leading to injury
Thanks to your video about the deadlifting technique, my deadlift went up for 45 pounds. 396lbs 1RM.
There we go ✊🏼 that’s what I like to hear. Keep it up bro. I’ve got great deadlifting info coming soon
Good work friend, almost at the 405 brigade homie
@@PacmanLickThisGuysAs best feeling bro keep going you got it ! 💪
I used to do over under, and whenever I would go back and watch my attempts I’d always naturally tilt to the over hand side cause of the better pull. This man knows what he’s talking about. If you’re struggling with overhand and form drop the weight and get your technique right.
I've gone the hook grip route.
The thumb pain helps with bar speed 💯 and probably doesn't actually improve my grip but at least I'm not cheating with straps.
@@josesammut9396 2 months late but if anyone thinks straps are cheating you need to check yourself. Having enough grip strength to hold the bar isn’t the purpose of the lift. The purpose for deadlifts isn’t about grip strength it’s about glutes, lower back and a few secondary muscles. Getting rid of a limiting factor say your ability to hold the weight in ur hands tight by using straps will 10x your muscle growth
Yeah I just to do the first grip he said but then when I started doing the other grip i went from (No belt or straps) 120-130kg 6 reps to 90kg 6 reps on the bar. I’m just sticking with double overhand now.
@@SanityJL it is cheating they're not allowed in powerlifting the only use for them is mot destroying ur hands on high rep sets
Bro you are like the godfather of bulk, fitness and gain muscle!!
Wise words from the deadlift daddy himself
We need more thigh shots like that
Right down Main Street
that new fireplace intro makes things more relaxing for information gathering. nicely done
Been using alternate switch grip for about 5 years now, just be smart and alternate your grips for each set
This is the kind of advice that sounds good but actually isn't a good advice, you're capability of ejerce strength is different between alternated grips, you can be pretty good at one and be pretty bad in the other which is going to affect your training in a bad way.
If you aren't a powerlifter you don't have any reason to use an alternate grip, just buy a pair of straps and train your forearm separately
Your non dominant hand should always be the one facing up
@@dantesebastianespinolaorti4378 isnt that why you get better with practice?
@@dantesebastianespinolaorti4378 This is what I've been doing for 10 years. Just tried straps for the first time a few weeks ago and they just feel awkward. I'll stick to switching my over and under hand each set
@@LongTim- no.
Thanks for your deadlift tutorial bro, managed to hit 225 for 3 reps today
Lifting two plates for the first time makes you feel like a god.
@@MrJibsIV update: I hit 315 for 3 last week
@@MrJibsIV the fact that you say plates makes you sound like you’re a gym fanboy lol
@@nocatchnobeat7015405? 👀
@@nocatchnobeat7015wow 315 is great bro the world record is like 501 so you are getting quite close
Tried hook grip in the beginning of my training, and it’s hands down(no pun intended) the best grip.
Luckily you tried it at the beginning. The adjustment period for lifers who have been lifting without hook grip for years is brutal
Yeah it’s the best. You got it. Practice it often. And don’t grab the nail. Grab the knuckle of the thumb. It takes time for the calluses to form right. So it’s a prescription to deadlift heavy often.
You are truly a successful example worth following in the sport of bodybuilding
Straight to the point- nice!
Couldn’t agree more!! The hand that does underhand, I feel my lats doing most of the work creating an imbalance. No one ever talks about this! Great 👍
I switched to hook grip a while back and I never plan on going back. It’s so much more comfortable.
I think you dont even know what the hook grip is if its comfortable for you. Its NOT comfortable takes a long and painful adjustment period and even then its not comfortable. I agree tho hook grip even tho i do Mixed grip
bro hook grip is only more comfortable after your thumb loses all feeling after a few months of hook grip lmaoo
@@tonyy5850 It's not uncomfortable at all once you're used to it. It only really hurts in the beginning or if you're doing it wrong.
@@onionman8160 i know, i was exaggersting to prove a point. But saying its more comfortable than the other grip options is questionable
Absolutely correct 100 percent . 👍
Glad I saw your video. I was doing alternative switch grip. And had uneven shoulders, now I know why
It’s nice to have a Fire place in your Gym
This time of year Davis
Excellent advice
I always switch my mixed grip to avoid those imbalances. I'm exactly the same strength left or right side up. I have definetly reached the point of not being able to do double overhand and I still want to improve my grip strength, that's why i only use lifting straps for shrugs.
If you wanna improve grip strength add in farmer's carriers and towel pull ups.
@@clint6716 Thanks! I noticed that just continuing to deadlift increases my grip strength enough for deadlifting so I'm not gonna train it specifically
Doesn’t mixed allow for the biggest bicep tears ???
@@aabahdjfisosososos No
@@Blackshark876 yes
I've found that deadlifting a low weight like 60-70kg then holding it for as long as possible for a few sets really helps grip
Thanks. I’m gonna try it. I have been having trouble holding on to 120kg
I do farmer walk and dead hangs my forearms absolutely massive and I can do 203 kg dead lift without straps.
Good point, I hold 30kg for about a minute and half, I weight 63 kg
Great advice ❤
Thank for that simple tip 😊
Thanks, greetings from CUBA 🇨🇺
Thanks bro 👍
Very sound advice.
Great tip!!
Thank you very much. Always got the best education from you 💪
Not only deadlifts but this kind of alternate switch grip is used in cricket and golf which results in muscles imbalance creating one shoulder and chest pec bigger and one smaller.
I’m having issues with my grip strength, added farmer walks to my routine to help. Currently at a 255lb deadlift
Buy a box of thick rubber bands. Wrap them around your fingers and open your hands up. After a few reps you'll feel a slight burn on the outside of your forearm, like between your backhand and elbow. Your grip strength will hit a cap until you train the opposite muscles.
@@abigailshaw2329 I’ve added wrist curls, behind the back reverse Barbell wrist curls. Currently at 275lbs Deadlift. Lost a bunch of weight since this was posted. Currently 220lbs.
Heeeelll yeah bro!! Keep on the path!
I LOVE that you lift in Jordan’s.
This is my exact thinking too, I think ‘most’ people who use the over under grip just care about numbers and gains, no so much imbalances!
When that happens I recommend to invest some time into grip specific training.
That's kind of tongue In cheek. I know there are still limitations. But it helps a lot.
Best freaking advice ever
I appreciate you for promoting lifting straps
Thank you for the lifting straps.
that pose tho 💀
This is true fellas. I’ve trained as a power lifter for 3 years and it took me a while to realize my right shoulder and trap muscles were really uneven. The right trap became super tense and caused my right scapula to get tense as well. Now I’m in the process of getting this fixed because it will cause injuries if I don’t rehabilitate.
double overhand hookgrip ftw!
Love the house background.❤
Thank you
Man, that position you are seating and the angle of the camera made me lost attention on the information of the video itself 😭😂🔥
Thank you, thank you thank you thank you. I've been wanting someone to say this.
If you’re not competing, straps are 100% the way to go. Increases your or instantly, and the whole goal of deadlifting as part of your workout is to move the most weight you possibly can safely. Thanks for working to normalize this
Your clips are good 👍
Love the new back ground tbh😂
Noice one davis🔥
Thank you for sharing this info about deadlift I plan on changing my deadlifts grip
Exactly my point, even I felt the same, 🙏🏻
This guy knows what's up
Very useful Information 👍👍👍
Can you make another my-lift for chest and triceps or legs
Damn thanks for the tip
Alternate-switch grip always sounded like bro science to me so never did it. Thanks for clarifying why
The Switch grip is literal hand supination and pronation and occurs almost entirely in the radioulnar joints, not the shoulder. It isn’t going to promote ANY significant external rotation of the shoulder, as it would obviously be extremely uncomfortable to deadlift this way.
Absolutely agree. Let your body grow in to your grip and natural limitations instead of relying on tricks to make it easier. I think the average dude could at least work up to a 405 raw double overhand. However - your grip may get worked before your deadlift session is finished. In that case it could be good to put on a pair of straps, because at that point you're not limited by strength you're limited by endurance and the only way to get that up is to let it recover and try again another day. So yeah double overhand until your limit, but if your limit is mid-set then maybe strap up so your deadlift can improve while your grip is toast from usage. Conversely, if you finish everything off and your grip isn't fatigued then maybe add some forearm accessories to get it to failure. Deadlift session coming soon, right after I get off the pooper 💪😂
This doesn't really apply to powerlifters since you can't use straps there. You'll have to do either mixed or hook grip.
I would also like to see some studies that show that mixed grip leads to imbalances. It seems more like a hypothesis than a fact to me.
Don’t see anyone mentioning but hook grip helps a lot when the weight gets too heavy for your grip. Same grip you’d use for Olympic lifts with your thumb inside your fingers
It will be great if you can make a video about full body workout this will be really helpful
I'm glad I'm not the only person that thought/thinks this.
Thanks
This overhand grip is the most powerful grip
you can also do double overhand hook grip with your thumb wrapped under your fingers.
Was deadlifting 3 plates on each side with change for reps….i felt my bicep, it didnt tear but it felt like something tugged at it. Very scary no more alternate grip.
Just take a look at a deadlift bicep tear compilation. People tend to use mixed grip when doing 1 rep maxes but people also tend to get injured by that
I use this grip .. it's really helpful for lifting ..
yes!! build up the solid foundation first then add in an accessory
Finally some solid advice from a big fitness youtuber. The athlean x dark ages are over.
No muscle imbalances if switching grip direction on each hand every set, and keep total deadlift sets an even number
Also cables create imbalances and rope attachements for kind of the same reason. Unless the cables and ropes are multibraided
I wonder when is this going to be a thing. Only bodybuilders have such clear muscular imbalances such as a werid head tilt and uneven traos lats shoulders bicesps foreamrs
If you have to internally rotate your entire shoulder just to switch your grip you have far bigger issues to worry about.
He exaggerating for the video, in practice it's less obvious but will still eventually lead to imbalance
Yeah it’s exaggerated some to demonstrate what it can eventually turn into - I’ve seen it this bad before though. Relatively common. It’s not like the internal rotation is the end of the world. A lot of powerlifters (including myself) have seen success with it…. But given the choice👌🏼
@@DavisDiley hey man you ever considered making a video on target training the serratus anterior? One of the most aesthetic muscles while also being one of the most chronically undertrained/unrecognized
@Swedish Ghostface yes of course, I workout upper body almost exclusively with gymnastic rings and they are excellent for that shoulder stabilization aspect and I've noticed it has really put a lot of definition in my serratus and shoulders in general. Proper full rom push-ups and pull-ups with rings will build an excellent aesthetic physique all by themselves
I had to replay this 4 times, couldn't shift my eyes from the thighs. 🔥
Down bad...
I know right?
Yes. My physiotherapist is screaming at me if I start alternating my grips. Stay hover hand grip bois.
Hex bar grip is great to!
Straps for the win 💪
Hi
Could you make a video of home workout for legs, abs, back etc
My dad taught me to switch halfway through the set so that I would develop my shoulders at the same rate.
Thank you, now I know why my one shoulder is a little up, being doing deadlift almost twice evey week, mybody is really disbalamced due to m grip
My current 1rm is 365. No belt. No straps. Not even tempted. Know why? Because A: I dont usually go for 1rm or even down to 3rm. I stay around 8-12 reps, I have cleaner form, and very little actual cns “pain.” But the biggest reason is that it also works my grip strength. Would have to add another excercise JUST for forearms if I get straps
I agree!
Doesn’t lifting straps decrease grip strength? And forfeit improving it?
Your voice is exactly the same as the buff dudes voice I always think you're them lmao
WOW. I think this is the cause of my uneven shoulders actually. I have never alternated between grips
I have scoliosis so this makes it better for me since right shoulder is lower than left
not to mention risk of bicep tear
Lots of them on RUclips . I don’t think I would ever use mixed grip after watching them
if I’m doing working sets, I would do double overhand with straps, but if I’m going for a one rep max which I don’t do often, I use mixed grip, so it doesn’t end up being a long term issue
Ahh your voice is awesome ♥️
Switch grip also exposes the bicep tendon , this promotes strain on the tendon and increases risk of distil bicep tendon snapping. I know because I did it.
Ouch. I have distal bicep tendinitis on right. Likely on left (night also be brach.). I find the mixed grip the most comfortable.
Going to try double overhand, but I’m almost positive I won’t be able to lift as much weight.
Distal bicep tendon issues f****# suck. I can’t probanate either hand. It effects literally every lift
This is how I deadlift overhand till I can’t grip properly then we strap up. I’m not a power lifter so I don’t need to do a staggered grip. Also if you use chalk you can keep doing overhand for a bit longer before having to use straps.
Felt, Thanks
Can u make a home workout for hamstring plz
I've never inverted my grip like they say to do. I didn't feel right and I felt that if I can't grip not right then I should not be lifting it and should strengthen my grip instead. There are always straps either way.
The one you're most comfortable with. The end.
Negative. Fight through the pain. Overhand Overlord
I definitely feel stronger with the switch grip but yeah you are right 😢
Double overhand works for me too. Cant do the alternate one, doesnt feel right
Same here it looks silly
I use straps once I get to my working sets. One day I forgot them so I did the over/under method. Noticed I could lift more, but did stress my right bicep.
100% I increased my deadlift from 70kg to 160kg for 4 in 8 months with this grip
This helped
I've personally only used double overhead for deadlift it's just always been easier
I have an inguinal hernia because I followed you