28 vs 29mm bar for Deadlifts

[Cody]

I pull mixed grip. I tried hook for a couple of weeks but if I remember correctly I couldn't make it work past 585. I'm going to just assume that this will be a non-issue, but if I can't hold on to my deadlift I'm blaming all of you people.

If grip isn't your limiting factor on a 28.5mm TPB, it won't be on a 29mm OPB.

[Les]

I pull mixed grip. I tried hook for a couple of weeks but if I remember correctly I couldn't make it work past 585. I'm going to just assume that this will be a non-issue, but if I can't hold on to my deadlift I'm blaming all of you people.

If grip isn't your limiting factor on a 28.5mm TPB, it won't be on a 29mm OPB.

And if it is, there is always deadlift seppuku.

Can someone photoshop this into a barbell going through him?

[Skid]

If all you are worried about is grip, you will be pleasantly surprised at the grip provided by a meet bar vs a worn out gym bar. Eleiko's especially grip like crazy!

[TimK]

If all you are worried about is grip, you will be pleasantly surprised at the grip provided by a meet bar vs a worn out gym bar. Eleiko's especially grip like crazy!

I also thought about this. The knurling on my gym bars is very worn down with barely any bite to it. Grip has been a limiting factor in the not-too distant past, but the worn knurling is probably part of the problem, and I've been working pretty consistently on the other part (my actual grip strength) so I'm thinking it won't be a problem at the meet. I managed 605x2 last week with no slippage so I should be good for one rep at 10-30lbs more I think.