starting strength gym
Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: Deadlift questions

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Posts
    19

    Default Deadlift questions

    • starting strength seminar december 2024
    • starting strength seminar february 2025
    • starting strength seminar april 2025
    I'm wondering what your thoughts are on these points

    1) Double overhand hook grip is the preferred grip, over the alternating grip, because the latter causes torque through the entire spine that can cause injuries.

    2) Head should always face where torso is facing, i.e. cervical spine should also be neutral, not just lumbar and thoracic.

    Previously I was using alternating grip, but now I'm starting back on the hook grip w/chalk. It's really painful but I'm starting from lightweights and progressing. I was also previously always thrusting my head up and back almost by instinct, because I thought it helped me keep a neutral lower back, but now I'm trying to correct this bad habit...it's tough though, I almost need to paste a "DON'T LOOK UP!" notice on the wall...

    Any merits to the above 2 points?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    North Texas
    Posts
    54,826

    Default

    1. The double overhand hook grip is painful, true. I prefer to leave the hook off of the DOG, and use the alternate grip or the hook at workset weights. So I agree with your analysis on this point.

    2. I am agreement here also.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •