Post: #1

Anyone only do this type of DL? Ive read an article that said conventional DLs are like half squat because the plates dont allow a full ROM... I think there is some logic to it. Anyway i cant bend properly cause of my ankle yet so ill be doing this for a few months. Will report back

Post: #2

Yeah, done them quite a lot. They target the upper back way more than regular DL. But you can't lift anywhere near as much weight, so it depends a lot on your goal. If your goal is to build muscle on your upper back, do give them a try. If your goal is to improve your snatch, they are a good fit as well. But there is nothing wrong with regular deadlift. If you want more ROM, then stand on some plates and lift from deficit.

Post: #3

^Ditto

I find them kind of strange.

They definitely do shift some emphasis to quads, but the limiting factor ends up being your upper back. I found them a bit awkward really.

I also prefer conventional DL, and if you want more ROM use smaller plates on the bar.

Post: #4

You can also drop your ass and get your thighs to parallel before starting the motion with a normal grip. Take a look at olympic lifters and you'll see that they start their clean pull with their butt lower than most power lifters start their deadlift pull.

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Post: #5

The deadlift is designed to use the best leverage to lift the most weight. Having the thighs in roughly a quarter squat gives you optimal leg drive (you can quarter squat more than you can full squat).

The deadlift and the first pull of a clean or snatch are two different movements. If you look at the movements closely they are very different.

I think snatch grips deadlifts are a great exercise, if you do them properly. I would use them as more of a secondary exercise personally. If you do use them as a main exercise be sure to rotate them out after a period of time.

Post: #6

I wouldn't do them unless my deadlift had already broken 500 pounds. A lot of guys like to get fancy with their lifting before they start pulling serious weight.

Post: #7

Klokov does them so they have to be good