# \#hook-grip

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## [Hook grip vs. straps...](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/hook-grip-vs-straps/5200)

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**Author:** [@DkMetz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/DkMetz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/hook-grip-vs-straps/5200 "2019-03-18T09:15:29Z")

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So what are the facts, does the use of lifting straps prevent increases in grip strength? My deadlift starts to slip from my hands when the weight is in the high 200’s, so I’ve been using hook grip. In this video from …

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## [Hook grip vs.alternate grip vs. lifting straps...](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/hook-grip-vs-alternate-grip-vs-lifting-straps/4587)

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**Author:** [@DkMetz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/DkMetz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/hook-grip-vs-alternate-grip-vs-lifting-straps/4587 "2019-01-09T12:14:02Z")

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I’ve had to utilize the hook grip for heavier deadlifts lately and I had a couple of concerns/questions: 1.) If I choose to use hook grip for the heavy sets, should I also be doing all of my warm up sets with hook grips…