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If I'm doing double overhand grip for deadlifts, my grip dies above 180kg. Have never used them for normal alternate grip deadlifts. For high pulls and speed movement which is all double overhand grip, the straps go on from about 130kg upwards.
Same for me, but mine starts to slip after about half the volume above. I dare say actual weight isn't a factor until you hit a couple of multiples above your BW.
From day one as a weightlifter due to the style of lifting (thrusting of the hips which places more stress on the grip). Furthermore, any lift off the floor (and shrugs) that was not either a full clean or a snatch required the lifter to use straps. Olympic weightlifters do not view the usage of straps as a sign of weakness as some bodybuilders do. Weightlifters have more than their fair share of ripped hands, so there's never been a need to make matters worse for when one really needs to use his hook grip.
I have my own bar at the gym with a "proper" knurl so straps not needed. In the past I used straps as the bars the gym have are cheap crap. Chalk is, strangely, hugely effective in improving grip contact. A little messy but then you look da chit with chalk on yer bro shirt.
I rarely do high rep deads but when I do I use straps to ease up on the grip as my knurling can remove a chunk of hand if your push too hard.
I have my own bar at the gym with a "proper" knurl so straps not needed. In the past I used straps as the bars the gym have are cheap crap. Chalk is, strangely, hugely effective in improving grip contact. A little messy but then you look da chit with chalk on yer bro shirt.
I rarely do high rep deads but when I do I use straps to ease up on the grip as my knurling can remove a chunk of hand if your push too hard.
I used to avoid straps as everyone tried to shame you for using them. Then I realised the guys with the best results and lifts used them. Started using them and my deadlifts/rows/back weights went up and I made some solid progress. If you want to work the forearms, do forearm specific exercises.