*** The 2015 Gym Rats Thread ***

Status
Not open for further replies.
Just grab some chalk for the time being, you won't need hook grip for a while really unless you're really struggling. And I love hook grip <3
 
FutileBreadMachine said:
Hook grip? Ouch, no way man, no way. You shouldn't need anything other than standard grip for a long time. I can do 125kgx5 with standard grip and I have little lady hands and pathetic wrists. Just use liquid chalk like Somnambulist said, your grip will get stronger as your deadlift goes up.
Click to expand...

Nothing more painful about hook grip than how hands feel after deadlifting for the first time. It takes a couple of weeks and then it's easy. ;)

54321783.jpg


;) :D
 
I hook grip doing anything double overhand although mixed is more secure with max deadlift weights. It's a good habit to get into but your thumbs will hate you to start off with.
 
I try hook grip from time to time, but still not used to it. I do it when I'm doing single arm deadlifts - but that's just a bit of showing off :p

I'd prefer not to use mixed grip, but I have no choice whilst I can double over hand ~210, it's only for singles, any more and my grip starts to fade. I'd rather not use straps, though I do find I can concentrate more on the lift when I do.

Hook grip is the best answer to all the problems - shame it hurts :p
 
Freefaller said:
I try hook grip from time to time, but still not used to it. I do it when I'm doing single arm deadlifts - but that's just a bit of showing off :p

I'd prefer not to use mixed grip, but I have no choice whilst I can double over hand ~210, it's only for singles, any more and my grip starts to fade. I'd rather not use straps, though I do find I can concentrate more on the lift when I do.

Hook grip is the best answer to all the problems - shame it hurts :p
Click to expand...

A big bear like you should have no problem.
 
Me? I've changed my focus to calisthenics more. I'll still lift heavy but atm I'm not TOO bothered about hitting my initial end of year goals. As long as it's still going up (albeit slowly) then I'm happy for the moment.
Plus because I want to get back into dance a bit more (bboying), all that calisthenic/core work will be a godsend.
Any mirin' from the ladies are just a bonus. ;)
 
Last edited:
Freefaller said:
I try hook grip from time to time, but still not used to it. I do it when I'm doing single arm deadlifts - but that's just a bit of showing off :p

I'd prefer not to use mixed grip, but I have no choice whilst I can double over hand ~210, it's only for singles, any more and my grip starts to fade. I'd rather not use straps, though I do find I can concentrate more on the lift when I do.

Hook grip is the best answer to all the problems - shame it hurts :p
Click to expand...

Eh just use straps - strongmen use them all the time. I do like the hook grip and have spent some time playing about with it, but it isn't the be all and end all.
 
I don;t think anyones stating it's the be all and end all.

Personally I don;t like mixed grip, hence doing hook
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top Bottom