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hud 91gt · 03-15-2011, 11:01 AM

I used to do mixed grip but it puts a lot of strain on your shoulders. I was doing 345lb x 8 with mixed, I now do about 270 with a standard grip. It sucks to see less weight on the bar, but my forearms scream for mercy and hopefully I can save my shoulders. I need to invest in some chalk as well.

03-15-2011, 11:01 AM	#5545
hud 91gt RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 8,419 Thanked 4,040 Times in 1,562 Posts Failed 35 Times in 27 Posts	I used to do mixed grip but it puts a lot of strain on your shoulders. I was doing 345lb x 8 with mixed, I now do about 270 with a standard grip. It sucks to see less weight on the bar, but my forearms scream for mercy and hopefully I can save my shoulders. I need to invest in some chalk as well. __________________ Crush - 1971 Datsun 240z - Build Thread The Daily - Rav4 V6 - “Goldilocks”