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Originally Posted by stt816

I appreciate any advice, I am always open. Thank you....

I have chucks, I also squat barefoot

I know 1rm calculators arent accurate I just use it as a set point to know if I have increased strength (really the lower the reps the more accurate it will be) I don't think I will ever be competing but who knows, I will work on not using straps, gotta get some chalk up in there


thanks again

btw I know this is a huge difference that they are deadlifting lol but how come in the strongman competitions on espn they are allowed to use straps?

Well going to the chucks will put you in a better position to DL since you won't be pitched forward like you are with tennis shoes. It's for sure worth something on a max attempt.

To answer your question, because it's allowed in the rules and straps obviously allow you to hold a heavier weight for longer.

In a powerlifting meet they are NOT allowed which is what you would have to lift in to get elite classification for deadlifting.