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What do you guys do to increase grip strength? Do you specifically train grip on some days? I definitely need some help in this area.
I pull double overhand until I physically cannot complete the lift without grip failure, THEN I use straps for reps or hook grip for singles/doubles. That’s the only grip training I do.What do you guys do to increase grip strength? Do you specifically train grip on some days? I definitely need some help in this area.
Fair enough, I'm working the grip in my right hand back up after this tendinitis bout. Seems to be progressing, but its a slow process.I pull double overhand until I physically cannot complete the lift without grip failure, THEN I use straps for reps or hook grip for singles/doubles. That’s the only grip training I do.
While I probably had a head start genetically when it comes to grip, combined with years of wrestling, training this way took it much farther.
You use the hook grip b/c it's mechanically superior to the mixed grip (look at the shoulder position of the supinated hand) as well as bein a safer option with less risk of injury (tearing the biceps tendon).I used to hate on straps. These days at the point my grip is breaking down, I just get out the straps and continue to squeeze like they aren't there.
I can hook grip and use my meat straps, but why do I need to do that? Stroke my ego? I'll do a little work with hook grip just to keep it within my ability but I'm done abusing my thumbs twice a week for no reason.
I can confirm this. I started weighted carries 3 weeks ago; mostly to help forearm growth, and my grip strength shot up fast over a short period.For everyone talking about grip strength....perform some weighted carries and watch your grip greatly improve. They don't even have to be very heavy. Instead, go for time.
I never used mixed grip. I wouldn't really use hook in training often even if I was competing. I only use it rarely now but it's never failing me. Since not using it all the time it's far less painful when I do.You use the hook grip b/c it's mechanically superior to the mixed grip (look at the shoulder position of the supinated hand) as well as bein a safer option with less risk of injury (tearing the biceps tendon).
But than again if you're not a PLer who care and just use straps with a double over grip.
I use it when I'm pulling single's to sets of 4. I won't use it for higher reps.I never used mixed grip. I wouldn't really use hook in training often even if I was competing. I only use it rarely now but it's never failing me. Since not using it all the time it's far less painful when I do.