Chalk? That alternate grip people use for heavy DLs? Still doesn't help?
It is with alternate grip. I tried full overhand and couldn't get past 175.
I have the same problem. If I beast through it and complete my sets re-adjusting my grip every rep I end up not having the strength to grip for other exercises.
Going to put it on hold until I get some wraps.
Going to put it on hold until I get some wraps.
Really? I did 96kg today without any problems grip-wise (full overhand), except I feel I've mildly pulled a muscle in my right hip.nukchebi0 wrote:
It is with alternate grip. I tried full overhand and couldn't get past 175.
Last edited by Jaekus (2011-10-17 03:37:36)
I used to do 110 and had to use gloves to maintain a decent grip.
I did 80 yesterday and that turned out to be the point at which i needed gloves. But i think if i ever want to progress beyond 130 im probably going to need straps as well since my grip is just very weak.
Good thing my supplement store gives free straps when you order over 90 euros.
I did 80 yesterday and that turned out to be the point at which i needed gloves. But i think if i ever want to progress beyond 130 im probably going to need straps as well since my grip is just very weak.
Good thing my supplement store gives free straps when you order over 90 euros.
I'm using a standard bar if that makes a difference. I've been told the gripped part of the bar, where the knurling is, is the same diameter as an olympic bar though.
It's strange because it seems whilst my grip is stronger than both of you guys, your BP was greater than mine. I think my forearms let me down in this regard.
It's strange because it seems whilst my grip is stronger than both of you guys, your BP was greater than mine. I think my forearms let me down in this regard.
Hey guys, hope everyone is having good lifts.
Keep up the good work guys!
Keep up the good work guys!
Yep, I've always had a weak grip.Jaekus wrote:
Really? I did 96kg today without any problems grip-wise (full overhand), except I feel I've mildly pulled a muscle in my right hip.nukchebi0 wrote:
It is with alternate grip. I tried full overhand and couldn't get past 175.
well you can improve it (outstide the wanking sessions.)
Blackbelts are just whitebelts who have never quit.
Yeah, you're only really going to improve your grip strength by gripping the bar.
Maybe my grip strength is good from playing lots of bass guitar for the past 13 years.
Maybe my grip strength is good from playing lots of bass guitar for the past 13 years.
My grip strength has been improving, just very slowly. The problem is that the only other exercise I do where grip is really an issue is dumbbell row; squats, bench press and OHP have gravity working with your hands, not against them.
Successfully completed 4x6 155 (~70.3) bench and then deadlifted 1x4 at 185 (~83.9), 2x4 at 225 (~102), then 1x8 at 225 with minor slippage on the final reps, which was far better from a grip perspective than I anticipated. In the next workout, I'm going to up the weight to 245 (~111.1) for 4x3 to see if this progress is real or imagined.
How are you gripping the bar?
I switched in to heavy mode last week. Man do I feel it. I've been on a cut routine for the last month or so now. Time for some size and strength .
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You have a point.
I use her sometimes to do front shoulder flys ..lol
I use her sometimes to do front shoulder flys ..lol
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Still alternate, with the left overhand.Jaekus wrote:
How are you gripping the bar?
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if its grip related that means your forearms are too weak
so do some extra forearm workouts
so do some extra forearm workouts
Any ones you'd recommend in particular?Stimey wrote:
if its grip related that means your forearms are too weak
so do some extra forearm workouts
(don't say wanking)
or the wrist itself.Stimey wrote:
if its grip related that means your forearms are too weak
so do some extra forearm workouts
Nuk, one of my favorites is the one where you roll up the weight (its attacked to a stick with a string.). That will work the tops. For the other side I grab a dumbbell and lay my wrist up against something that supports it from going to far like the edge of the bench (to reduce risk of injury). A rep consist simply of letting your wrist relax and then pointing your knuckles towards your shoulders.
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So I did so horrible explaining..lol
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Okay, thanks. I'll try out each exercise the next time I workout and see which feels the best.
Kmar, what do you mean by your karma message? You mean they are worked as an auxillary muscles in other arms exercises such as bicep curls?
Kmar, what do you mean by your karma message? You mean they are worked as an auxillary muscles in other arms exercises such as bicep curls?
Yes, and that's why it is noticeable when you're gripping for other exercises.
I mean, you can use some gloves with wraps. I forget the name of them , but they actually wrap around the bar before you lift. They take some of the load off of your forearms.
But really, I'd suggest hitting your forearms directly first to get them caught up with the rest.
I mean, you can use some gloves with wraps. I forget the name of them , but they actually wrap around the bar before you lift. They take some of the load off of your forearms.
But really, I'd suggest hitting your forearms directly first to get them caught up with the rest.
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I'm not going to purchase straps. I'll start doing forearm curls along with my rotator cuff maintenance exercises hit them directly, as you suggest.Kmar wrote:
Yes, and that's why it is noticeable when you're gripping for other exercises.
I mean, you can use some gloves with wraps. I forget the name of them , but they actually wrap around the bar before you lift. They take some of the load off of your forearms.
But really, I'd suggest hitting your forearms directly first to get them caught up with the rest.