A switch-grip is successfully used by most powerlifters - but given the choice, I’d always opt for the more symmetrical grip Train w/ me on my App 📲 www.myliftfitness.com/training-app Get the best supps ➡️ rysesupps.com | Use my code “Davis” at checkout for 15% off 🙌🏼

I've gone double overhand back in 2015 and never looked back. My pull was so uneven with the under over.

Thanks to your video about the deadlifting technique, my deadlift went up for 45 pounds. 396lbs 1RM.

We need more thigh shots like that

Been using alternate switch grip for about 5 years now, just be smart and alternate your grips for each set

I used to do over under, and whenever I would go back and watch my attempts I’d always naturally tilt to the over hand side cause of the better pull. This man knows what he’s talking about. If you’re struggling with overhand and form drop the weight and get your technique right.

Wise words from the deadlift daddy himself

that new fireplace intro makes things more relaxing for information gathering. nicely done

Bro you are like the godfather of bulk, fitness and gain muscle!!

Thanks for your deadlift tutorial bro, managed to hit 225 for 3 reps today

that pose tho 💀

Tried hook grip in the beginning of my training, and it’s hands down(no pun intended) the best grip.

I've found that deadlifting a low weight like 60-70kg then holding it for as long as possible for a few sets really helps grip

Thank you very much. Always got the best education from you 💪

I switched to hook grip a while back and I never plan on going back. It’s so much more comfortable.

Straight to the point- nice!

I always switch my mixed grip to avoid those imbalances. I'm exactly the same strength left or right side up. I have definetly reached the point of not being able to do double overhand and I still want to improve my grip strength, that's why i only use lifting straps for shrugs.

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Man, that position you are seating and the angle of the camera made me lost attention on the information of the video itself 😭😂🔥

Glad I saw your video. I was doing alternative switch grip. And had uneven shoulders, now I know why

One of the best advices you can get here folks.

Absolutely correct 100 percent . 👍

Thank you for sharing this info about deadlift I plan on changing my deadlifts grip

Great advice ❤

Thank for that simple tip 😊

You are truly a successful example worth following in the sport of bodybuilding

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I’m having issues with my grip strength, added farmer walks to my routine to help. Currently at a 255lb deadlift

Thanks bro 👍

Excellent advice

Very sound advice.

Your voice is exactly the same as the buff dudes voice I always think you're them lmao

Couldn’t agree more!! The hand that does underhand, I feel my lats doing most of the work creating an imbalance. No one ever talks about this! Great 👍

This is my exact thinking too, I think ‘most’ people who use the over under grip just care about numbers and gains, no so much imbalances!

When that happens I recommend to invest some time into grip specific training. That's kind of tongue In cheek. I know there are still limitations. But it helps a lot.

If you have to internally rotate your entire shoulder just to switch your grip you have far bigger issues to worry about.

I had to replay this 4 times, couldn't shift my eyes from the thighs. 🔥

Noice one davis🔥

Love the house background.❤

Best freaking advice ever

Exactly my point, even I felt the same, 🙏🏻

Thank you, thank you thank you thank you. I've been wanting someone to say this.

Great tip!!

Not only deadlifts but this kind of alternate switch grip is used in cricket and golf which results in muscles imbalance creating one shoulder and chest pec bigger and one smaller.

Thank you

I LOVE that you lift in Jordan’s.

Yes. My physiotherapist is screaming at me if I start alternating my grips. Stay hover hand grip bois.

Thanks didn’t even know that can create muscular imbalance

I appreciate you for promoting lifting straps

Damn thanks for the tip

Your clips are good 👍

Thank you for the lifting straps.

Was deadlifting 3 plates on each side with change for reps….i felt my bicep, it didnt tear but it felt like something tugged at it. Very scary no more alternate grip.

This is true fellas. I’ve trained as a power lifter for 3 years and it took me a while to realize my right shoulder and trap muscles were really uneven. The right trap became super tense and caused my right scapula to get tense as well. Now I’m in the process of getting this fixed because it will cause injuries if I don’t rehabilitate.

My dad taught me to switch halfway through the set so that I would develop my shoulders at the same rate.

Alternate-switch grip always sounded like bro science to me so never did it. Thanks for clarifying why

This guy knows what's up

yes!! build up the solid foundation first then add in an accessory

Very useful Information 👍👍👍

Can you make another my-lift for chest and triceps or legs

Love the new back ground tbh😂

I'm glad I'm not the only person that thought/thinks this.

Thanks

It will be great if you can make a video about full body workout this will be really helpful

I agree!

Finally some solid advice from a big fitness youtuber. The athlean x dark ages are over.

If you’re not competing, straps are 100% the way to go. Increases your or instantly, and the whole goal of deadlifting as part of your workout is to move the most weight you possibly can safely. Thanks for working to normalize this

Just take a look at a deadlift bicep tear compilation. People tend to use mixed grip when doing 1 rep maxes but people also tend to get injured by that

WOW. I think this is the cause of my uneven shoulders actually. I have never alternated between grips

I definitely feel stronger with the switch grip but yeah you are right 😢

Felt, Thanks

Good thing I did this than the other I can see my veins now only on my arms

Straps for the win 💪

I use this grip .. it's really helpful for lifting ..

This overhand grip is the most powerful grip

I've used over under grip for so long that now i am facing this issue where my right front delt is protruding way more than my left. Because of this my expensive suits doesn't fit properly and its a nightmares for my tailor to fit it or any other dress correctly. I am learning hook grip nowadays but it is painful.

Double overhand works for me too. Cant do the alternate one, doesnt feel right

Hex bar grip is great to!

Trueeeeee Mixed grip causes muscle imbalance big time. My personal experience 🥺🥺

Facts my mom does that and im like😳

Thank you, now I know why my one shoulder is a little up, being doing deadlift almost twice evey week, mybody is really disbalamced due to m grip

I have an inguinal hernia because I followed you

Hookgrip: am i a joke to you?

The amount of bicep tears that I've seen with switch grip made me choose symmetrical grip

So He has heard of shirts 😂 but fr sick videos man

I thought this was gonna be some sorta bs like hook grip is best. Then he said use straps and I 100% agree with that

I moved 300lbs when I realized that double overhand grip strength was not catching up quickly enough to deadlift strength so I switched to hook grip and never looked back since

I prefer the double under👌

This helped

Ahh your voice is awesome ♥️

Broooo, that’s y my left trap is bigger than my right, and I’m right handed. I was so confused, thanks bro.

This doesn't really apply to powerlifters since you can't use straps there. You'll have to do either mixed or hook grip. I would also like to see some studies that show that mixed grip leads to imbalances. It seems more like a hypothesis than a fact to me.

Hello, i don't wanna use lifting straps for DLs but when i go heavier the bar starts to slip...any suggestions!?

I have scoliosis so this makes it better for me since right shoulder is lower than left

100% I increased my deadlift from 70kg to 160kg for 4 in 8 months with this grip

if I’m doing working sets, I would do double overhand with straps, but if I’m going for a one rep max which I don’t do often, I use mixed grip, so it doesn’t end up being a long term issue

I've personally only used double overhead for deadlift it's just always been easier

you can also do double overhand hook grip with your thumb wrapped under your fingers.

Absolutely agree. Let your body grow in to your grip and natural limitations instead of relying on tricks to make it easier. I think the average dude could at least work up to a 405 raw double overhand. However - your grip may get worked before your deadlift session is finished. In that case it could be good to put on a pair of straps, because at that point you're not limited by strength you're limited by endurance and the only way to get that up is to let it recover and try again another day. So yeah double overhand until your limit, but if your limit is mid-set then maybe strap up so your deadlift can improve while your grip is toast from usage. Conversely, if you finish everything off and your grip isn't fatigued then maybe add some forearm accessories to get it to failure. Deadlift session coming soon, right after I get off the pooper 💪😂

When using the switch grip just change which hands out each set to avoid posture issues.