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[ironmask]

I guess I have no choice other than to accept your informed judgment. And, I will. But, I would hate to think that there is absolutely no difference between me (pulling 1.99 x BW with straps, and no belts) and another person who does 0.75 X BW (or pulls nothing at all).

[About five years ago, in my local gym, I had one of the trainers tell me that if I was doing deadlifts with belts, I wasn't doing deadlifts. Who am I to argue with experts, is my philosophy.]

Now, the point is, I happen to have really thin wrists -- a genetic "gift" -- about 6.75" in circumference. I imagine that is the weakest link in the chain that comprises my deadlift effort. Could I try to improve on getting my wrists stronger, with this "handicap"? I guess I could. But, I don't aspire to be a powerlifter; my goals do include becoming stronger, but -- at the age of 58.5 years, and blessed with a very small frame (height: 5' 7") -- that is secondary (though still important) to my having an aesthetic physique and a low body fat percentage.

So, I need my major muscle groups -- backs, abs, lats, thighs, and more -- to benefit from the 2 x BW of deadlift weights when I work out. Trying to move along the "weakling" in the chain will impede the rest of my body from developing, is my thought.

Another factor: I have a weird, chronic right shoulder injury that makes it scary for me to try a mixed grip. So, I continue to use an overhand grip for my DLs. And, without a mixed grip, a 2xBW strapless-DL is likely beyond my realm.

So, I suppose I might remain a non-member of your elite club, which I admire very much. (And, if some day I do happen to make it as a member, I will be very happy with myself.)

Thank you guys, for all your feedback.

If you're wearing straps and you're deadlifting 2x your body weight, guess what? You're still lifting 2x your body weight. All this means is that your grip sucks. Last time I checked, straps are incapable of doing anything. They're just still life textile. I don't use straps, but I'm not going to knock on another lifter for it; however, I have seen people use straps for the lightest of weights or movements that don't require straps, ie curls....I just laugh and move on.

I have however, started to use a belt, but then....I lift more than 99% of the guys at the gym. My point is, who cares?

 

[TecHNooB]

440lb deadlift @ 185lbs

my heaviest bench was 245 for 1 @ 185. Was making great progress on bench until I went to grad school. Then it just went down down down... Sad times.

 

[TallBill]

Farmers walk. Period. Heavy farmers walk

I love throwing 495 on the trap bar and walking around with it.

 

[Zivic]

If you're wearing straps and you're deadlifting 2x your body weight, guess what? You're still lifting 2x your body weight. All this means is that your grip sucks.

by this logic, if I can press 1100 lbs on the sled it counts equal to squats? or is there a percentage....?

Last time I checked, straps are incapable of doing anything. They're just still life textile. I don't use straps, but I'm not going to knock on another lifter for it; however, I have seen people use straps for the lightest of weights or movements that don't require straps, ie curls....I just laugh and move on.

when wrapped around the bar, they allow you to lift a weight you likely could not without their "help"

I have however, started to use a belt, but then....I lift more than 99% of the guys at the gym. My point is, who cares?

belts are acceptable. I don't wear one, but they aren't helping anything. I see guys wearing mouth pieces now, these are legit still life material.....

with that said, I know where Java is coming from. there are days after work, my hands are just dead. I use straps for most my lifts if they require pulling. you still want the benefit of the weight and using the straps helps one overcome a shortcoming that day.

The argument comes when you are talking about actually lifting the weight.... if you can't do it without it somehow attached/strapped to your body, you can't lift it, simple as that

 

[SP33Demon]

440lb deadlift @ 185lbs

my heaviest bench was 245 for 1 @ 185. Was making great progress on bench until I went to grad school. Then it just went down down down... Sad times.

Added. Nice job on the lift.

 

[surfsatwerk]

Got 551lbs at 275 earlier today.

 

[SP33Demon]

Got 551lbs at 275 earlier today.

Nice lift for the big guy! Added.

 

[rga]

Just wanted to add my name to the list. I hit 410 lb. this afternoon at a bodyweight of 198. No belt no straps just chalk.

Here's a video. Sorry it's blurry; the camera on my iPhone 5 lost focus when I put my hand in front of it.

http://youtu.be/5vrOHomrOyw

 

[SP33Demon]

Just wanted to add my name to the list. I hit 410 lb. this afternoon at a bodyweight of 198. No belt no straps just chalk.

Here's a video. Sorry it's blurry; the camera on my iPhone 5 lost focus when I put my hand in front of it.

http://youtu.be/5vrOHomrOyw

Congrats rga. Added to the list.

 

[Sixguns]

Not double my body weight just yet but a new PB. 305lbs @ 205lb

 

[gradoman]

Just wanted to add my name to the list. I hit 410 lb. this afternoon at a bodyweight of 198. No belt no straps just chalk.

Here's a video. Sorry it's blurry; the camera on my iPhone 5 lost focus when I put my hand in front of it.

http://youtu.be/5vrOHomrOyw

Congratulations! Was that blood on your leg?

 

[blackdogdeek]

Finally.

365lbs deadlift 1RM @182lbs bodyweight.

 

[SP33Demon]

Finally.

365lbs deadlift 1RM @182lbs bodyweight.

Congrats blackdog and welcome to the club! Added to the list! Is the squat next?

 

[blackdogdeek]

Congrats blackdog and welcome to the club! Added to the list! Is the squat next?

Aye, the squat is next. I'm currently at 315, IIRC, so hopefully not too long now.

 

[Koing]

Finally.

365lbs deadlift 1RM @182lbs bodyweight.

Good job buddy!

Koing

 

[Sid59]

nice! I have a strength meet this weekend, so i'll update with a PR.
My last training session before the meet was 5 sets of 3 @ 400 lbs, no straps, just a belt, weighed in at about 158ish.

hoping to open at 460 then 475 then 490

 

[surfsatwerk]

weighed in at about 158ish.

hoping to open at 460 then 475 then 490

Impressive!

 

[Sid59]

back from my strength meet (Squat, Shoulder Press, Deadlift)
Had a shitty squat and press day ..

Finished deadlift @ 500#, weighin at 156.6.

First in my division 75K kilos, 10# under, total = 1000#.

Lightweight went up to 100kg and i finished 4th overall.

 

[SP33Demon]

back from my strength meet (Squat, Shoulder Press, Deadlift)
Had a shitty squat and press day ..

Finished deadlift @ 500#, weighin at 156.6.

First in my division 75K kilos, 10# under, total = 1000#.

Lightweight went up to 100kg and i finished 4th overall.

Congrats! It feels good when you take first in your weight class. Next time you may want to try filling out that extra 10 pounds unless you're looking to drop down a class. The extra weight should help all of your lifts.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Not there but I just got back into lifting. Expect I will be there in 3-4 months or so. Deadlift goal is 420/210. I did 325/235 this morning and my strength is increasing while my weight is going down (chalk that up to me being a fatso that now does crossfit 4x a week and watches his diet like a hawk). I've done double weight DL before, but its been a looooooong time.

 

[SP33Demon]

Not there but I just got back into lifting. Expect I will be there in 3-4 months or so. Deadlift goal is 420/210. I did 325/235 this morning and my strength is increasing while my weight is going down (chalk that up to me being a fatso that now does crossfit 4x a week and watches his diet like a hawk). I've done double weight DL before, but its been a looooooong time.

Cool man, can't wait until you hit double DL again! We are eagerly awaiting for you to get there.

 

[gothamhunter]

345 at 155lbs

Not a lot, but getting back there.

Was during a CF workout. No belt.

 

[SP33Demon]

345 at 155lbs

Not a lot, but getting back there.

Was during a CF workout. No belt.

Nice job, added! Club is up to 21 members, great work everyone.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Getting closer. Did 350/225x3 today and could have gone heavier i am sure (ran out of time). Seeing Huge gains in almost everything the last two months. 3rep max in early October was 265.

My body seems to like the fact that I am not spending all day everyday on my backside.

 

[CPA]

Need to add this lady to the club...maybe as an honorary member

215lb deadlift at 105lbs....oh, and she's 77 years old.