2014-02-27, 05:32 AM
Fiel Wrote:Finally improved my grip strength and now my deadlift is increasing very rapidly.
Today I did:
1 x 225
2 x 245
3 x 265
Before I could just barely do 215 lbs.
I learned how to use my back to help with my grip. I wasn't deadlifting properly. Combine learning to lift with my back muscles and farmers walks = much improved deadlift. I can now do farmers walks with 60 lb dumbbells for about 40 yards.
Nice! I should do farmers too, but my gym got rid of their handled barbells.

Last time I did farmers, I did 95lbs ~50 meters. I don't know what that is in yards.
Update:
My technique is getting better. I am currently on a lower body break, as I've pulled my left hamstring during stiff legged deadlifts.
I can now focus totally on upper body without feeling like I am cheating on myself. If I don't have a reason, I can't skip legs.

