415kg deadlift - raw - hook grip!

[51M0n]

Mikhail Koklyaev has to be my favourite strongman, and is my inspiration to continue using the hook grip in the deadlift.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWLPQhWooRc&playnext_from=TL&videos=3QryNa8rwEk&feature=recentlik

[George Noble]

That's whack.

[BrotherIron]

Doesn't everybody hook grip when they deadlift. I used to use a mixed grip but it causes an imbalance if you don't switch the mix from time to time and that will lead to injury. I should know b/c I got injured that way. I only use the hook grip now and use the hook grip for all pulling movements.

[Rorschach]

Mixed grip *can* cause an imbalance and injury. It's something to consider, but most people don't have a problem with it.

Anyway yes, awesome lift!

[rpbrown]

Did anyone notice the soccer ball button on the video that adds a nice little vuvuzela drone to the video? HA.

[George Noble]

I mixed gripped between 300 and 400, hooked pretty much between 400 and 484 and now mixed feels much more secure again.