How to improve grip strenght ? (thinking deadlifts)

[Manu]

My weak part when deadlifting are the forearms.
I stop because my hands can't hold the weight more.
I'm new to deadlifting and the weights i use are far from heavy, still, is there an exercice i could use to improve it?
Thanks

 

[JOKER47]

My weak part when deadlifting are the forearms.
I stop because my hands can't hold the weight more.
I'm new to deadlifting and the weights i use are far from heavy, still, is there an exercice i could use to improve it?
Thanks

Try holding the lockout for several seconds of a weight you can pull.

Pinch-grip work, farmers holds, grippers, static BB holds etc......There are a ton of options.....

There has been several posts on grip strength on the board. If you haven't already, try a search.



Joker

 

[Cuthbert]

you may want to try hook gripping also... it hurts but is effective

 

[FatRat]

Static holds, pinch grip (use two plates to pinch together) and think bar work helped my grip a lot...

 

[makedah]

Get a Grip

Old-School Grip Training

 

[beefyin]

use the alternate grip....that is one palm facing you and the other facing away from u.....if you are using this grip then try
heavy.....more than you can deadlift static hold from rack.....or try hanging from the chining bar as long as you can

 

[Gigantasor]

If your new to deads I wouldn't feel too bad using straps either. A lot of pros use them so there is no shame. I have a good grip but when I get to the 500lb range there is no way I can keep my fingers from uncurling, so I am forced to use straps.

Just some thoughts.

 

[Citruscide]

Hmm... My grip was always strong until I injured some ligaments (which are finally healing) in each of my lifts (consequently, I was doing hang cleans).

I found to help strengthen mine, I just hold shit in my hands... like a 45lb plate, but I'll pinch in with my fingers... I can't hold it too long... but for the breif amount of time I can "clamp" it... (I'm not talking about gripping it, but just squeezing it with yoru fingers) it really helps out.

Also, I do my forarm exercises, and then hold a pair of DB's in my hands and walk around the gym... seems to help my grip strength too.

C-ditty

 

[Liftbig]

if you are using wrist straps for some exercises, throw them away!

 

[Manu]

Thank you all for the replies