Which grips should be used during the deadlift exercise?

Which grips should be used during the deadlift exercise?

• A. Overhand, Closed, and Alternated
• B. Overhand and Open
• C. Closed, Open, and Alternated
• D. Overhand, Closed, and Open

Answer: (A)

Grips for the deadlift focus on securing the bar and maintaining control through the lift. The three common options that are suitable are the double overhand grip, a closed grip, and a mixed (alternated) grip. The double overhand grip keeps both palms facing you and provides solid bar control while developing grip strength. A closed grip, where the thumbs wrap around the bar, locks the grip more securely than an open grip, which helps prevent the bar from slipping, especially as loads get heavier. The mixed grip, with one hand over and one hand under, offers an even firmer hold for heavy pulls and can help you prevent the bar from rolling out of your hands, though it carries greater risk of biceps strains and should be used with awareness and, if possible, alternating or pairing with other grip strategies. An open grip, where the thumbs don’t wrap around the bar, provides less security and is not typically used for heavy deadlifts. So the best answer includes overhand, closed, and alternated grips, since these are the grips most commonly used to safely and effectively perform the deadlift.

Grips for the deadlift focus on securing the bar and maintaining control through the lift. The three common options that are suitable are the double overhand grip, a closed grip, and a mixed (alternated) grip.

The double overhand grip keeps both palms facing you and provides solid bar control while developing grip strength. A closed grip, where the thumbs wrap around the bar, locks the grip more securely than an open grip, which helps prevent the bar from slipping, especially as loads get heavier. The mixed grip, with one hand over and one hand under, offers an even firmer hold for heavy pulls and can help you prevent the bar from rolling out of your hands, though it carries greater risk of biceps strains and should be used with awareness and, if possible, alternating or pairing with other grip strategies.

An open grip, where the thumbs don’t wrap around the bar, provides less security and is not typically used for heavy deadlifts. So the best answer includes overhand, closed, and alternated grips, since these are the grips most commonly used to safely and effectively perform the deadlift.