Mixed Grip Deadlifts are Fucking Stupid
Warning: strong language.
Also warning: rant.
A mixed grip deadlift or an alternate grip deadlift is when you hold onto the barbell with one hand in a supinated/underhand position (palm facing out) and the other in an overhand position (back of the hand facing out).
It can make deadlifting feel lighter or more manageable on the hands by sandwiching the bar between the opposing fists with an alternate grip.
5 Strength Exercises for a Desert Island
If I were going to a desert island and could only take one type of squat with me, I would pick Bulgarian Split Squats.
The Gym Rules you Need
Use the smallest possible number of plates.
Load the heaviest plates closest to the centre.
Put them back where they go, neatly and in order.