small handed person for deadlift?

[josephjung]

Hey Coach Rip,

I have small hands. In fact I can't touch the bottom of the thumb with my middle finger when holding the bar. I think that is the reason why my squat (280 lbs) feels so much easier than my deadlift (275 lbs). Do you think I should get straps? If so, where do I buy the ones like seatbelts shown in your book? Thanks.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Yep, that would do it. I get my seatbelts at the junkyard.