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Improving Grip Strength
Posted on 10/4/17 at 8:06 am
Posted on 10/4/17 at 8:06 am
Really starting to hit the deadlifts hard lately, and it's getting to the point where my grip is what's always failing me.
How do I go about improving my grip strength? I used to do lots of farmers carry walks, but that's about it. Anything else you recommend?
I also like to use standard grip on deadlift as opposed to over-under as the over-under feels weird transitioning to the Olympic lifts.
How do I go about improving my grip strength? I used to do lots of farmers carry walks, but that's about it. Anything else you recommend?
I also like to use standard grip on deadlift as opposed to over-under as the over-under feels weird transitioning to the Olympic lifts.
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Posted on 10/4/17 at 8:31 am to FootballNostradamus
To increase my grip I do as heavy farmers carries as possible. I also do weighted hangs -- just strap a plate, or few, to you with a belt, and hang from the pull-up bar as long as possible.
Also, I don't do the split grip as I tend to have back trouble with that.
I have started doing hook grip which has helped some. Hurts really bad for the first few weeks but I'm used to it now.
Also, I don't do the split grip as I tend to have back trouble with that.
I have started doing hook grip which has helped some. Hurts really bad for the first few weeks but I'm used to it now.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 8:44 am to FootballNostradamus
You hook gripping?
Posted on 10/4/17 at 8:56 am to FootballNostradamus
Use a thicker bar, or something like FatGrips elsewhere in your training.
I found that sandbag training really strengthened my grip more than anything else.
I found that sandbag training really strengthened my grip more than anything else.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 9:42 am to FootballNostradamus
Hook grip if you are doing Olympic lifts also
Posted on 10/4/17 at 10:13 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
I really have trouble with hook grips, always seems to slip off my thumb.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 10:34 am to FootballNostradamus
LINK
This post was edited on 10/4/17 at 10:34 am
Posted on 10/4/17 at 10:40 am to Lester Earl
Have you ever heard of Gear Genius Pro? They have things to improve grip strength and correct your posture. I know you're huge on that stuff and I wanted to know if you knew anything about it.
ETA: Gear Genius Pro
ETA: Gear Genius Pro
This post was edited on 10/4/17 at 10:41 am
Posted on 10/4/17 at 10:47 am to FootballNostradamus
How much weight and how much volume we talking here on deads?
Nothing I can really add that other people haven't said, I love fat grip suitcase carries myself. But I do know that I have to train Deads first before anything else, or my grip strength is usually shot. I get massive pumps in the forearms from any pulling movements or even bicep curls.
If you're already pulling enough weight and you're limited by your grip. Nothing wrong with strapping up and progressing that way. Just train your grip separately with accessory work. No reason to stall the big lift waiting on the grip to catch up.
Nothing I can really add that other people haven't said, I love fat grip suitcase carries myself. But I do know that I have to train Deads first before anything else, or my grip strength is usually shot. I get massive pumps in the forearms from any pulling movements or even bicep curls.
If you're already pulling enough weight and you're limited by your grip. Nothing wrong with strapping up and progressing that way. Just train your grip separately with accessory work. No reason to stall the big lift waiting on the grip to catch up.
This post was edited on 10/4/17 at 10:49 am
Posted on 10/4/17 at 11:56 am to FootballNostradamus
Silly question but are you using Chaulk? Might be as simple as that...
I don't use chaulk myself I use straps or hook grip when I get up there in weight
I don't use chaulk myself I use straps or hook grip when I get up there in weight
Posted on 10/4/17 at 11:58 am to FootballNostradamus
I've never worried about grip training. The only thing I do is not use straps all of the time.
Just use straps when you get really heavy unless your grip is absolutely pathetic.
I won't touch straps until at least 405 deadlift for reps. It's really not even the weight, it's the bounce that messes me up.
Just use straps when you get really heavy unless your grip is absolutely pathetic.
I won't touch straps until at least 405 deadlift for reps. It's really not even the weight, it's the bounce that messes me up.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 3:06 pm to SabiDojo
Never heard of it man. My grandma was on me early as a kid, my posture is really good & something I focus on as I move around all day
Posted on 10/4/17 at 3:56 pm to FootballNostradamus
Weighted hangs for time.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 5:05 pm to Lester Earl
I need to work on it tbh.
Posted on 10/4/17 at 8:01 pm to FootballNostradamus
Towel grip pull-ups helped me. I need to do it more to be honest.
Posted on 10/5/17 at 12:11 am to olemissfan26
Towel pull ups are great. So is any odd object pullups, hangs or carries.
Posted on 10/5/17 at 2:01 pm to lsu777
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Weighted hangs for time.
This thread inspired me. I tried weighted hangs for time on an axle pull up bar today. Five sets to failure kicked my arse.
Posted on 10/5/17 at 6:49 pm to Cash
Do this
Get in a power rack and put the safety bars around hip height
Put a barbell with center knurl on the safety bars with weight
Pick up the bar in the center with one arm and lean towards to other side and hold. You can use the other pole to keep balance.
Get in a power rack and put the safety bars around hip height
Put a barbell with center knurl on the safety bars with weight
Pick up the bar in the center with one arm and lean towards to other side and hold. You can use the other pole to keep balance.
Posted on 10/7/17 at 11:25 am to FootballNostradamus
Lot's of Dead hangs, Pronated grip Pullups, and Loaded carries.
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