Grip Strength

[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