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Originally Posted by deathpotato
Interesting, it doesn't feel like that's what's happening but it makes sense. My overhand is starting to give out and I'm curious to see how much longer mixed will hold up.
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The back will not pull off the floor what the hands cannot hold, due to proprioceptive feedback that tells the back the weight is too heavy. When the grip is flipped and the hands don't slip as the load increases off the floor, the back doesn't receive the signal that makes it stop the pull.
It's what Smiley said, but phrased differently.
If your grip slips, your brain tell your back it's too heavy, sort of like a fail-safe I'm guessing. Do the alternate grip and it doesn't slip now your brain gives your back the go-ahead.
I think I'm going to start using straps however, I think this is superior to the alternate grip because I'm not planning on competing any time soon.
Last edited by JohnnyFondue; 11-23-2009 at 01:16 AM.
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