Hook grip or over under with little time to prepare?

Gadawg

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So I just found out that no straps are allowed for deads in this competition. Ive always pulled double overhand with straps. Got about 3 months to prepare. Which grip would you say can be "learned" the quickest?

Keep in mind, I really just plan to do this one time and be done. It's not a from now on type of thing.

Deadlift goal will be 600 lbs
 

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I always pull double overhand myself. never like the feel of over/under.
 

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Tried the hook grip. I was fine up to 405 and then couldn't take it.
 

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I spoke to the guy that runs the league today and he said the same Pillar. I think he said it only took him a couple weeks to get used to it
 

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Definitely give hook grip a fair shot. You’ll be better off in the long run.
 

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Over/Under for myself. Practicing one style for months/years helps too.
 
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I started working on the book grip a few weeks ago. I think it’ll be better in the long run
 

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World record holder Cailer Woolem="always use a hook grip".

He did 950 Deadlift, lookin' like a casual gym goer.
 

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If u can use hook then do it. I'm with dys I can't do the shit and I wish I could. I have fat dago hands.
 

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