Grip strength is bad!!!

[02gixxersix]

If straps dont work I would say you;re not using them right. For grip strength either just keep working or when you get to say your last deadlift rep, just hold it at the top until you can't hold it anymore. When I am doing a bodybuilding type routine I use wraps for any set where the numer of reps I get will be hindered by my grip. If I am lifting PL style I try not to use wraps until I really can't pick up the weight. I'm also usually doing singles or close to it with.

 

[bblazer]

so technically, if I used those grippers for a few months, my hand shake will be crushing...lol I like the sound of that

Yes.

It is a great way to get someone's attention and keep it for as long as desired.

I've done it to two of my daughter's "boyfriends."

It didn't take them long to completely understand what I was saying and agree with it.

B-

 

[the_alcatraz]

Yes.

It is a great way to get someone's attention and keep it for as long as desired.

I've done it to two of my daughter's "boyfriends."

It didn't take them long to completely understand what I was saying and agree with it.

B-

lol...nice

I have a pretty strong grip, but it's not "crushing"

 

[SouthernLord]

Something that I would like to add that has help me recently. One armed deadlifts. I do them after my regular DLs. I set up just like a reg deadlift with the bar in front of me and grip the bar on the middle knurling. I usually warm up with trips at 135 and then I will do timed holds with 185 or 205. These fry my forearms and my grip is improving. Especially on chins and Rows. I usually strap up on my Dl work sets, but I am sure these would help tremendously if you pulled without straps. If you need motivation there are videos of Mark Felix pulling 405 and 440 with one hand. What a beast.

 

[trauck1506]

Something that I would like to add that has help me recently. One armed deadlifts. I do them after my regular DLs. I set up just like a reg deadlift with the bar in front of me and grip the bar on the middle knurling. I usually warm up with trips at 135 and then I will do timed holds with 185 or 205. These fry my forearms and my grip is improving. Especially on chins and Rows. I usually strap up on my Dl work sets, but I am sure these would help tremendously if you pulled without straps. If you need motivation there are videos of Mark Felix pulling 405 and 440 with one hand. What a beast.

Yeah I was trying to do those with dumbbells, but had problems with 100 lbs. and it's really sad. I should have never stopped doing deadlifts.

Also I'm sure I was using the straps properly, but I just think they are crappy. I think they are made by Tko and don't get many wraps around the bar and the material is really thick.

 

[SouthernLord]

Yeah I was trying to do those with dumbbells, but had problems with 100 lbs. and it's really sad. I should have never stopped doing deadlifts.

Also I'm sure I was using the straps properly, but I just think they are crappy. I think they are made by Tko and don't get many wraps around the bar and the material is really thick.

Try DB rows as an assistance lift. Try three to five sets of ten to twelve reps. On your last set rep out as many as possible. This should be an all out set with each arm. i usually rest two to three minutes between each arm on the rep out set. When you get to 20 reps with your target weight up the weight by 5 pounds and start over. These will pump the absolute shit out of your forearms, biceps, and especially your lats.

 

[SouthernLord]

This guy is my fucking hero. Crazy strong grip and back.


Mark Felix

 

[SouthernLord]

High rep "Kroc" rows. He's using straps here but holy fuck. Straps or not these blast your grip. Most guys can't even row 225 on a barbell.

 

[bblazer]

For the mathematically challenged, that last pull by Felix was for 893 lbs.

Lets just say that is a bit out of my league. As in Holy fuck that is a lot of weight to pull!

B-

 

[Big_BK]

Feliz is one of if not the greatest deadlifts to ever walk the face of the earth. AND to top it off, he is like 43 years old.