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Post by Tennessee Mike on Apr 12, 2007 9:38:55 GMT -5
Ive been using straps since I was 15 years old.Hell,I use to strap into Dumbell curls.Now Im Thinkin about entering some meets soon and my grip sucks.I can barely handle half my max on deadz without them.My gym has a hammer strength gripper(plate loaded),pvc wrist rolls,etc. suggestions...
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Post by gopostal42 on Apr 12, 2007 11:24:32 GMT -5
those things sound good. i'd throw in heavy static holds, deadlifts with a fat bar. if you don't have a fat bar take some of the neck pads (or poo nanner pads) and hold them while deadlifting. you can put baby powder on your hands to make it work grip more also. but mainly throw away the straps entirely until you can hold atleast 100lbs over your max comfortably. your forearms are a part of your grip but you should try working your fingers seperately also as they are the main components of grip strength. you can also try using a hook grip. here is a good article on the hook grip. tomgorman.moonfruit.com/hookgrip |
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Post by len on Apr 12, 2007 13:45:27 GMT -5
Another thing that helped my grip is to hold a hex dumbell by the head for static holds. Try to hold longer each time then when you get to around 30 seconds, move up in weight. You can also grip a plate by the ring and static hold. My goal is to one day oick up a 45 this way. Ah, to dream the almost impossible dream.  |
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Post by tadpole on Apr 13, 2007 10:06:21 GMT -5
my old gym has one of the best deadlifters in the world ask him he is very smart when it comes to pulling
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Post by maxson on Apr 13, 2007 12:27:49 GMT -5
When you first start to pull heavy, I think you reach a certain limit mentally where your CNS is saying “holy shit I have never held this much weight in my hands before”! So you need to overcome that first barrier by squeezing the bar like your life depends on it. After you overcome that first barrier then some of the recommendations listed above about building grip strength come in to play. Just my 2 cents.
Also, the large handles on Kettlebells make them great for building grip strength.
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Post by Tennessee Mike on Apr 13, 2007 15:24:53 GMT -5
Im gonna practice some holds this week.Even today I did shrugs w/ no straps and the weight slid down into my fingers.Its gonna take awhile but itll come.Thanx for the advice.
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