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    Default Training grip strength on NLP

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    My grip strength is extremely weak and I have to use straps when deadlifting. Is it ok to add exercises to train my grip strength or should I wait until I complete my NLP?

    If so which exercises would you recommend and which days should I do them?

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    How much can you deadlift without straps?

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    I got up to 135kg for 1x5 without straps.

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    When in the deadlift sets do you add the straps? Grip? Chalk?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mathgainer View Post
    I got up to 135kg for 1x5 without straps.
    Was this a double-overhand, a hook, or an alternate grip?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason Donaldson View Post
    When in the deadlift sets do you add the straps? Grip? Chalk?
    Only straps now. Before I started using those I would use liquid chalk sometimes.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    Was this a double-overhand, a hook, or an alternate grip?
    Alternate grip, I am not sure if I used chalk or not because I rarely used it back then and only use straps now.

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    Use a double-overhand grip for all your warmups, and strap the work sets. As you get stronger, your warmup weights go up and your grip strength improves.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe View Post
    Use a double-overhand grip for all your warmups, and strap the work sets. As you get stronger, your warmup weights go up and your grip strength improves.
    Ok I will do that, thank you.

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