A couple month before Christmas I started to lift again and for once sticking to it. Anyway I had noticed my bicep felt dull and achy and after a look around on google it seems the deadlift is more than likely the issue.
As most people the overhand grip works to a point and then people us the mixed grip which I have done. I have exclusively been using the left arm supinated which is the arm where the bicep hurts and unfortunately I didn't even know about bicep issues before lifting but now I do through first hand experience.
So as I get to looking some more I found the hook grip, looks great so might give it a try and try it on the barbell I use here at work but no luck as it's a thick bar. I can't get my fingers over the thumb to lock it in.
So what is the best solution here, just reverse the mixed grip for awhile, it feels awkward or try straps but I'd like to get my grip better. I feel strong enough to get the heavier lifts but my grip is weak.
Cheers
As most people the overhand grip works to a point and then people us the mixed grip which I have done. I have exclusively been using the left arm supinated which is the arm where the bicep hurts and unfortunately I didn't even know about bicep issues before lifting but now I do through first hand experience.
So as I get to looking some more I found the hook grip, looks great so might give it a try and try it on the barbell I use here at work but no luck as it's a thick bar. I can't get my fingers over the thumb to lock it in.
So what is the best solution here, just reverse the mixed grip for awhile, it feels awkward or try straps but I'd like to get my grip better. I feel strong enough to get the heavier lifts but my grip is weak.
Cheers