My first coach taught me the rules of safety in the gym. Now I have started doing deadlifts and holding the barbell for a long time on a regular basis, and I remembered the coach's advice to use weightlighting grips for beginners . I took Versa Gripps Classic because they are simpler and lighter. They do not make you "depend" on them, but rather give you confidence that you will not drop the bar and injure yourself. I advise all beginners not to skip this important step of training in the gym.