Using a closed or alternate grip is a great way to improve your grip strength on big heavy lifts like the deadlift - there's no secret about that.
BUT, it's always a bit of an injury risk, as it buts your pelvis and lumbar at a slightly twisted angle, AND puts stress on the supinated/palm-up forearm and biceps - where it is always at a greater risk for a tear.
So if you're using straps to close your grip and improve the grip strength, WHY would you use an alternate grip?? Straps close the grip and allow the hands to stay pronated and keep back and biceps to stay safer...
using straps and an alternate grip seems nonsensical to me.
And the argument "ronnie coleman does it" doesn't take away from the apparent increased risk:sammich:
BUT, it's always a bit of an injury risk, as it buts your pelvis and lumbar at a slightly twisted angle, AND puts stress on the supinated/palm-up forearm and biceps - where it is always at a greater risk for a tear.
So if you're using straps to close your grip and improve the grip strength, WHY would you use an alternate grip?? Straps close the grip and allow the hands to stay pronated and keep back and biceps to stay safer...
using straps and an alternate grip seems nonsensical to me.
And the argument "ronnie coleman does it" doesn't take away from the apparent increased risk:sammich:
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