Normal vs. Snatch Grip on Deadlifts

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I normally do snatch-grip, what is the difference?

I want to know if my doing snatch grip is less beneficial in certain areas.
 
Do you mean you spread your hands way out while doing deadlifts? Hence the snatch grip?
 
Do you get much weight that way? I've never really tried it on heavy deads, but just by the nature of it I'd think your total weight would drop dramatically.
 
You should be able to do WAY more with a conventional grip. Snatch grips are great because they get you a whole lot lower and help with power off the floor, but they're much more difficult because of that.
 
That must be why my problems arise at lockout and my starting strength is the best part of my pulls.
 
Would it still even be a Deadlift, though they just called them Snatch-grip Deadlifts?
 
I would assume so, you still bring it from floor to standing.

IPF rules have no limitations on grip.

I'll try a max day with conventional grip and see how much I can up it.

Thanks for the advice guys.
 
snatch deads are more about deeper start and more hip strength....you'll do a lot more with conventional deadlift...for me it was over 200lb difference...
 
If snatch grip is about hip development, wouldn't it be a great exercise for grapplers/most athletes in general?
 
juanlawnmower said:
If snatch grip is about hip development, wouldn't it be a great exercise for grapplers/most athletes in general?
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Hell yes, also a great lift for those who have less power off the floor when deadlifting. I should do more of these and dls off blocks, mind you my strength off the floor is a lot better than my lockout so I guess it's not really a priority.
 
WHen I pulled conventional, I used a semi-snatch grip (wide, but not that wide). Now that I'm pulling sumo, my grip is substantially more narrow and I feel that I can hold on to the bar better. It's all up to you really, and what you feel more comfortable with. Keep making small tweaks here and there until you find what is right for you.
 
I only got 20 pound increase.... but that could have been because I skipped from 355 to 375 then stalled early.

I may continue with snatch-grip.
 
Snatch grip forces a greater range of motion, and puts more strain on the lower back and hips.
 
PhxJudoJujitsu said:
Snatch grip forces a greater range of motion, and puts more strain on the lower back and hips.
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You can get that by standing on a box. IMO a very wide grip puts strain on the shoulders.
 
I like snatch grip (strapped) for shrugs and rack pulls. You really seem to hit the traps hard with the wider grip.

Haven't tried them for DLs off the floor, but it sounds as though I should - I can pretty much lock out anything I can get off the ground.

When you use a snatch grip on DL, are you going double overhand with a wide grip, or over and under, just wider than normal?
 
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