gripping barbell when lifting heavy

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (loudmouth)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:21:01 GMT

just t

i just wear straps for reps.

I would disagree with straps. My grip strength improved due to handling heavy dumbbells as well as from chinning/pullups. Through in some grip work at the end of the session to improve your grip strength.

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (nwalsh011)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:04:07 GMT

Chalk all the way

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (uncle_peter)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:51:39 GMT

I found that my grip got stronger by only using the straps at the point of failure. When I was using straps all the time my grip strength was really bad. Just to add I never use gloves anymore.

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (dirtyvest)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:40:57 GMT

If you've never tried chalk then that's definately your main starting point, that will make a difference. I used to but haven't specifically trained grip for a few years now and can still comfortably hold on to my max DL weight double over hand (never used mixed as I don't get on with it, or my back doesn't).

I often use a semi-hiooked grip. My index finger crosses over my thumb but not my middle finger, that really fcuking hurts.

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (just t)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:32:29 GMT

iaink

You've got to work slowly into a hook grip. Take a long term to toughen up the area, and I hear that it's not worth going much over tripples

This, hence why i use straps.

Stick with straps for reps. Singles with hook.

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (iaink)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:27:03 GMT

You've got to work slowly into a hook grip. Take a long term to toughen up the area, and I hear that it's not worth going much over tripples

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (Packup Pete)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:24:20 GMT

jack5r

Or if you like pain, thumb hook grip. :)

Ouch! I did 150kg single handed for 5 reps not long back and made my thumb nail bleed, almost ripped it off!

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (jack5r)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:21:19 GMT

Or if you like pain, thumb hook grip. :)

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (iaink)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:19:06 GMT

wolves1

Straps- grip is always going to give before the back is exhausted otherwise

It won't if you a) have a well trained grip, and b) use appropriate grip and chalk.

Still nothing wrong with straps if need be. I've never missed a deadlift due to a grip issue in a very long time. Mind you a set of 10 is CV but there you go.

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (wolves1)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:17:03 GMT

Straps- grip is always going to give before the back is exhausted otherwise

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (MMA4life)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:15:24 GMT

As said before, Liquid Chalk and Stuff like static holds (hanging from a chin-up bar with a weight belt or holding a loaded olympic bar for time)

MMA4life

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (just t)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:30:34 GMT

i just wear straps for reps.

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (Girth)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:25:42 GMT

Packup Pete

Have a look at some of the exercises on here too mate

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson78.htm

Pinch gripping, towel chins and static holds are esp effective.

Thanks

will have a read of that in abit . it looks good

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (Packup Pete)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:07:57 GMT

Have a look at some of the exercises on here too mate

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson78.htm

Pinch gripping, towel chins and static holds are esp effective.

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (iaink)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:05:18 GMT

Ohh yeah.. forgot mixed grip! That alone should make a huge difference.

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (Girth)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:03:17 GMT

Packup Pete

Sack the gloves off and get some liquid chalk

My protein do one for under a 5ver

Thanks

I never use the gloves , hate them! tried them today for the first time in ages and it just doesnt feel right wearing them when lifting

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (Girth)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:02:14 GMT

iaink

Chalk, train your grip and time. Add in judicial use of straps too.

will give the chalk a go

I usually take caffeine , which causes the sweat aswell...which obviously doesnt help

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (Packup Pete)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:02:13 GMT

Sack the gloves off and get some liquid chalk

My protein do one for under a 5ver

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (Girth)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:59:47 GMT

Packup Pete

Do you use an alternate grip?

sometimes , i find the grip alot easier and it feels alot stronger , if u get what i mean

Re:gripping barbell when lifting heavy (Packup Pete)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:58:46 GMT

Do you use an alternate grip?