Grip failing on Deadlift!

[endofOne]

Ok I've been on SS for about 2 months now. Today I did 1x5 with 315. I got all 5 reps with the 3rd and 4th feeling like my grip was about to fail on me. I just barely held on for the 5th rep. I've already been using an alternate grip. Is using bar straps ok so I can keep progressing?

[coreJack]

using chalk?

[endofOne]

No, the gym where I lift doesn't allow chalk :/

[Mr.City]

Time to sneak some in then. It's the only way I'm afraid. That or a hook grip.

[endofOne]

I'm probably going to change gyms soon though. They only had two power cages and just removed one over the weekend to make room for a new smith machine. It's lame!

[Mr.City]

That seems to be the trend unfortunately.

[Rorschach]

Deadlifts themselves are of course great for grip training, but you don't want your back etc to be waiting for your grip to catch up.

Using a climbing belt-pouch for chalk leaves zero mess, unlikely they'll agree as it'd set a precedent, but worth a try.
How regularly do they clean? Rubbing dust on your hands works as a half-way decent substitute.
Are you using mixed grip? That helps a lot, as does hook-grip, though some people have difficulty with it.

Other than that, there are various training techniques to target grip, ie. throwing a towel over a bar and doing chins on that, and free hanging at the end of chinup sets for as long as you can. Those squeezy spring things (no idea of the name ) aren't too bad either, especially since they're small and portable - I have one in the car for when I'm stuck in traffic. They're not as scalable as a barbell though, so you'll just be doing endurance work when you out-grow them.
Know any climbers? They do a lot of grip work, so could probably give you some tips. I know some who swear by finger boards.

[endofOne]

I have one of those grip strength devices with the springs laying around somewhere. I'll do my best to sneak some chalk in and just keep the pouch in my pocket. Since I'm leaving there soon anyway I'm not too concerned about them finding out. Thanks for the advice guys!

[mstrofbass]

I have one of those grip strength devices with the springs laying around somewhere. I'll do my best to sneak some chalk in and just keep the pouch in my pocket. Since I'm leaving there soon anyway I'm not too concerned about them finding out. Thanks for the advice guys!

If you do sneak it in (I did it for almost a year, but I also worked out at down times), make sure you clean it off the bar.

[endofOne]

It shouldn't be very hard to do since it's a 24/7 gym with swipe cards. There's no staff there when I go and management only pops in occasionally for cleaning.