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 Deadlift grip
escrito 9 de julio de 2007 11:35
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 de: MelbournePosts: 11 Miembro: 15386 |
I have always been a great fan of deadlifts but after a injury I am really having problems with my grip in that arm. I guess I am getting old and weak  but I really don't want to start using straps. The injury I had was in the elbow and I guess I lost alot of strength in that arm. Any recommendations on how I could get the grip strength on that arm up to speed? I tried some "carry the big weight around for as long as you can" training but god that is boring
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 9 de julio de 2007 19:29
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 de: SollentunaPosts: 1636 Miembro: 6061 |
Good: Real man don't use strips!! :-) It's a good sight that you almost cannot lift without straps, that means that you lift heavy!!
I normally hold my hands in opposite directions, do you?
/Håkan
garywardI have always been a great fan of deadlifts but after a injury I am really having problems with my grip in that arm. I guess I am getting old and weak
 but I really don't want to start using straps. The injury I had was in the elbow and I guess I lost alot of strength in that arm. Any recommendations on how I could get the grip strength on that arm up to speed? I tried some "carry the big weight around for as long as you can" training but god that is boring |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 11 de julio de 2007 02:06
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 de: IllinoisPosts: 25 Miembro: 6227 |
I go both with and without straps. I know I need to improve my grip strength, so I dont use them at times. I also use the opposite hand grip. I enjoy going real heavy (for me anyway) during some workouts, then I throw the straps on. Do you guys use belts at all? I have one, but have read that for the normal workout types, the belt can hurt more than help due to not allowing the body to use stablizing muscles. So, I have quit using it. I wonder if I should though? |
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Re: Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 16 de julio de 2007 15:54
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de: Melbourne Posts: 11 Miembro: 15386 |
HakanLarssonGood: Real man don't use strips!! :-) It's a good sight that you almost cannot lift without straps, that means that you lift heavy!!
I normally hold my hands in opposite directions, do you?
/Håkan
I have heard different things about the alternate grip. Some people say its bad for your back but I don't know. I have generally tried to hold the hands in the same direction. What is your take on that?
I have tried some pinching stuff the last weeks now and I think I have seen some very slow progress, but boy it is boring hehe.
garywardI have always been a great fan of deadlifts but after a injury I am really having problems with my grip in that arm. I guess I am getting old and weak but I really don't want to start using straps. The injury I had was in the elbow and I guess I lost alot of strength in that arm. Any recommendations on how I could get the grip strength on that arm up to speed? I tried some "carry the big weight around for as long as you can" training but god that is boring |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 1 de agosto de 2007 11:36
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 de: GöteborgPosts: 33 Miembro: 6088 |
About strips and for example deadlift! Are you doing deadlift for training your grip or for training your back? It must bet much better if you put in som forearmexercises in your program. Pain doesn´t hurt Mats |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 19 de noviembre de 2007 20:00
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 de: StockholmPosts: 1 Miembro: 17564 |
hey, just saw your question about deadlift grip... hope your strength is getting back... =) I would suggest (just like Mats did) that you do some forearm exercises and some grip training, like squeezing a rubber ball and such just to get those muscles working again. otherwise you'll end up using the wrong muscles to compensate for your lack of strength in the injured arm and that's not good. anyway, I'm sure you've already found your way back but I thought I'd drop a line anyways. good luck /jen |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 31 de diciembre de 2007 10:13
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 de: PerthPosts: 4 Miembro: 18798 |
Invest in a Kettlebell. Great for working the entire body. Different to dumbells in the way that the weight is distrubuted due to the shape of the kettlebell.
I recently invested in one and wow, you workout with them and find that you have other muscles that normal weights dont know exist. Recommended starter weight for an average male is 16kg and for advanced men is 24kg. These things can be purchased online up to about 48kg.
I also saw an interesting YouTube video showing a guy lifting 200lbs with a one arm jerk. 7 reps was the best he could get out, Not a bad effort. I will try and track it down and post the link.
Definitely something to look at though mate. Have a look at
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kettlebells.htm
and have a read of some of the info contained there.
https://www.kettlebells.com.au
is also a wealth of KB knowledge
[ Cambiado por emlbaker 2007-12-31 16:23 ]
Regards,
Mark Training with Kettlebells |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 16 de abril de 2008 20:42
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 de: CoquitlamPosts: 1 Miembro: 27450 |
Straps are a neccessity for me, I don't use them until I absolutely have to, and that's usually in my last set but in all honesty I wouldn't get near the workout I do if I didn't use them |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 25 de septiembre de 2008 13:39
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 de: AbborrtjärnPosts: 1 Miembro: 26966 |
Farmer walk will get you there:) http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/strongman13.htm |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 10 de octubre de 2008 00:00
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de: Birmingham Posts: 1 Miembro: 35315 |
I use alternate grip - no straps or hooks. Gloves to start with - but when heavy nogloves and lots of chalk!! Chalk is great stuff to improve grip!! |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 22 de octubre de 2008 14:33
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de: KALKASKA Posts: 1 Miembro: 34684 |
The one thing that I always do, is sit on the edge of a bench. Put a bar in your hand with very little weight, maybe none. Rest your forearms on your thighs, and roll the weight to the end of your fingers till you almost drop it, and grab and curl the weight using only your forearm muscle. |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 8 de diciembre de 2008 14:35
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 de: LuleåPosts: 17 Miembro: 37329 |
Start to build up your underarm-strength, and do some gripexcercises! I think the only reason one might boycot straps and hooks is to make the training more competition-like, so if your not an active powerlifter you can use them without feeling too bad, but thats just my humble opinion! I also think one should not perform deadweightlifting in pain, not for long at least. You should pay attention to pain and try to find out what causes it. Actually powerlifting could make it worse. |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 8 de diciembre de 2008 18:33
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 de: DauphinPosts: 32 Miembro: 25723 |
I use straps on my heavy sets. I use a belt on my heaviest sets. If I don't, I can't lift heavy enough to get a good pump in my back. I also use them when doing chinups. Other than that, I don't use straps during my back workout. |
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Re: Deadlift grip
escrito 9 de diciembre de 2008 12:23
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de: Hattiesburg Posts: 2 Miembro: 37286 |
I had a similar injury when I was playing football (American). I actually went and bought my own deadlift bar to continue doing e deadlifts I needed to do as a lineman. Suprisingly, my grip came back fast once I switched bars. The bar was a diamond shape & you would stand in the middle. Instead of having to put your hands out in front of you and lose some of your grip, you put your hands beside you so, scientifically, you lose less of the strength from the positioning. The bar was about $29-$35 US at a local sporting good store. Hope the grip is improving! |
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