Grip Strength

[deathdroprob]

Lately at the gym after my 4 weeks off, Ive been havin trouble doing deads. Not too heavy but I simply keep losing my grip.
atm Im using Chalk, but dont want to use straps.

Im looking to improve my natural grip strength with some light training for it.

Any suggestions?

*edit*
I was having these problems before I had the 4 weeks off.

 

[Azinine]

Not a deadlift vet but I would say just go a little lower on the deads. Work your way back up over 3-4 weeks or whatever...

 

[chaos13]

i found pullups really great for forearm strength

 

[pappad]

Hold heavy DB's as long as you can.

 

[BBR100]

I have the same problem. My grip gives out first and I know I could do another rep but don't want to drop the bar.

 

[keasbey]

the stick with a rope attached to it with a weight at the other end.. roll it up with your arms straight out then roll it down rinse repeat. or if you really wanna test your grip goto a indoor rock wall and climb for a few hours.. always tears my forearms up

 

[musketeer]

Captains of crush/ heavy grips.

They work like you wouldn't believe.
My grip was relatively weak and I always had to use straps. I could hardly close the No.1 at the start, and now I can overcrush the No.2 there's nothing I cant grip.

Working on the grippers for 10 mins each day will revolutionise a weak grip in 2 weeks.

 

[ryno9000]

I have this problem with dumbell shrugs, and mostly on my left hand. You can guess I masterbate with my right. But seriously, it sucks because my grip often gives out before my traps do.

 

[deathdroprob]

Captains of crush/ heavy grips.

They work like you wouldn't believe.
My grip was relatively weak and I always had to use straps. I could hardly close the No.1 at the start, and now I can overcrush the No.2 there's nothing I cant grip.

Working on the grippers for 10 mins each day will revolutionise a weak grip in 2 weeks.

sound awseome, what is/are it/they

 

[GUARDIAN]

are u using an alternating grip on deads?

ditch straps from your workouts if u use them. u can use the grippers if u like though i think your grip strength will gradually increase from doing heavy shrugs, deadlifts, bent over rows, dumbell lunges, forearm work, and chin-ups.

 

[jimmy04]

pinch 2 plates to gether and see how long you can hold them with out them slipping
start with smaller ones and work your way up to 20kg(45lbs)

 

[DaveTSI]

Captains of crush/ heavy grips.

They work like you wouldn't believe.
My grip was relatively weak and I always had to use straps. I could hardly close the No.1 at the start, and now I can overcrush the No.2 there's nothing I cant grip.

Working on the grippers for 10 mins each day will revolutionise a weak grip in 2 weeks.

pinch 2 plates to gether and see how long you can hold them with out them slipping
start with smaller ones and work your way up to 20kg(45lbs)

both of these are great options, i do plate pinches all the time. the COC's are def the way to go though.

 

[DannoMight]

One simple thing is to maybe see if there is a thinner bar you can use. I have no problem holding onto 405 for sets of 10-12 with the thinner bar at the gym. The fat one always makes my hands slip on any rowing or exercise where grip is a big must. Also to build up your grip try some behind the back forearm curls, plate pinches, and just try to squeeze more on your rowing and other back movements.

 

[fortunatesun]

The fat one always makes my hands slip on any rowing or exercise where grip is a big must.

It's why people use the fat bar, aside from variety. They will improve your grip for when you want to go heavy.

 

[TheOak84]

Are you relatively new to the gym? Maybe you just need to build up a base foundation for your grip. I mean, if youve been lifting 10+ years and still have trouble with grip, either you lack natural strength in that area, or youve been using straps/machines.

 

[dropkick_shanahans14]

you can try using a hook grip also