# High-rep deadlifts/RDLs - straps or mixed grip?

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**Category:** Training Discussion\
**Created:** [June 25, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/high-rep-deadlifts-rdls-straps-or-mixed-grip/2451 "2018-06-25T03:27:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![ropable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/ropable/32/5961_2.png) [@ropable](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/ropable)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/high-rep-deadlifts-rdls-straps-or-mixed-grip/2451/1 "2018-06-25T03:27:05Z")

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I’m currently midway through the Hypertrophy/GPP template, and it prescribes a number of sets of higher-rep deadlifts and RDLs (6-8 reps). I find that using a standard overhand grip is tending to fail just before the end of the second or third set @RPE 8. I can use a hook grip to do the set, but I find that painful to the point of distraction (it’s fine for 1-3 reps, but not 8). I don’t currently own a pair of straps, so I’ve been using a mixed/alternating grip to complete the top sets.

Anybody got an opinion whether I should invest in some straps and use those, or just continue using a mixed grip for these sets as required?

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**Author:** ![jimmy02](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/edb3f5/32.png) [@jimmy02](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jimmy02)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2018, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/high-rep-deadlifts-rdls-straps-or-mixed-grip/2451/2 "2018-06-25T09:31:11Z")

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Once you get used to putting them on straps are great for high rep RDLs.

I just use two lengths of webbing from a warn out 2" ratchet strap so I don’t know about any brands.

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**Author:** ![teddyd](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/teddyd/32/81_2.png) [@teddyd](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/teddyd)\
**Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/high-rep-deadlifts-rdls-straps-or-mixed-grip/2451/3 "2018-06-27T08:15:34Z")

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Straps for deadlift assistance work.  
I use the Ironmind Sew-Easy straps, but I am sure any will do.

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**Author:** ![sjalbrec](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@sjalbrec](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/sjalbrec)\
**Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/high-rep-deadlifts-rdls-straps-or-mixed-grip/2451/4 "2018-06-27T23:15:41Z")

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One recommendation is that if you are planning to compete, always use hook or alternating grip, no straps. the more you lift without straps, the stronger your grip will be.