Hook Grip Power!

[Sebass67]

Wow...first time i tried it was with 120kg and i have to say my pull feels great...i just couldn't get the catch....
Sigh...well i guess some more tweaking and i will be there.

Catching with hook grip throws an extra wrench into things for me..elbows aren;t all that flexible...

 

[coolcolj]

You release the hookgrip before you rack the bar

 

[wildonsquats]

Hook grip, provides incredible grip for me with weights under 300.. but anything over that.. and my hand begins to scream with pain.. feels like my thumb is going to just be ripped out.

I have never had any problems with holding onto my deads with a mixed grip.

On another note, i tried using straps on rack deads the other day (havent used them in a whole year but i thought i'd give them a try since just didnt feel like doing normal deads and needed a change) and it just felt weird. And i got the normal bruised wrists from them the day after (co-workers thought i got arrested and put in cuffs ).

 

[Cuthbert]

Cleans are great with a hook grip. I don't like deadlifting that way. The only advantage is that the hook grip will provide less strain on your biceps since you won't have one of your hands turned over.

I can hold onto more with a mixed grip though, which helps.