lifting hooks experience needed 3 kinds linked from here

[ehtownsend]

I found three lifting hooks on the web and need to hear from anyone with experience with them.

these are the most expensive and lift a ton. I don't thnk I'll be lifting a ton though
http://www.precisiontraining.com/hooks.cfm

heres a cheaper versionof them
http://store.yahoo.com/sportsunlimited/powerclawhooks.html

I'll probably get these becaue of price also the hooks look wider (would help stablize single dumbell movements)

http://www.efitnessdirect.com/product.php3?id=111

unless I am influenced otherwise
thanks in advance Ed

 

[d3track]

is there a reason you think you need hooks?

 

[TheOak84]

just grab 315 and hold it for like, a day... that what b fold does

 

[d3track]

just grab 315 and hold it for like, a day... that what b fold does

was that aimed at me?
cause i'm thinking hooks would be more dentrimental than straps for grip strength....

 

[SlavikHavik]

just grab 315 and hold it for like, a day... that what b fold does

I think hooks are a great thing. If your like most people your grip on heavy deadlifts for reps gives out first. At least if your deadlifting 400+ for reps.
I use the hooks, just red ox brand.
They were like 40.00 they work fine.
I wouldnt sacrifice posterior chain devlopment for grip. So i definetly use them.
Just train grip seperate with COC's.

 

[Illuminati]

I think hooks are a great thing. If your like most people your grip on heavy deadlifts for reps gives out first. At least if your deadlifting 400+ for reps.
I use the hooks, just red ox brand.
They were like 40.00 they work fine.
I wouldnt sacrifice posterior chain devlopment for grip. So i definetly use them.
Just train grip seperate with COC's.

what kind of grip do you use on your deadlift? i use an alternating grip. i just recently got 515 off the ground, and had no problems with grip. i did rack deads a week ago with 600, and still had no problems with grip (and i could have done more.) but when i use a overhand grip with both hands, i start to run into problems. i use this grip for SLDL, and have to use straps with i use 315 for more than 5 reps.

 

[bignate73]

im not even gonna start here...again.

 

[TheOak84]

d - i wasnt talkin to u, i didnt know uhad grip trouble. i just meant i wouldnt waste 40 bucks on something for my grip when i, or u, or anyone can get a strong grip for free. i guess there ok, if u cant hold more then i can dead.

 

[ehtownsend]

is there a reason you think you need hooks?

my arms get pumped and tired way before my back. straps help, I figure hooks would help more.

 

[ehtownsend]

I think hooks are a great thing.
I use the hooks, just red ox brand.
So i definetly use them.
Just train grip seperate with COC's.

that's what I planned (just train forearms separate)

 

[ehtownsend]

what kind of grip do you use on your deadlift? i use an alternating grip.

i use the same but feel I need the hooks for pullups, rows also. even curling my upper arms get pumped too quick and I have to rest early

 

[TC2]

I recently purchased some hooks, I like them for deadlifts.

It lets you concentrate on working your back rather than worrying about your grip.

I use the overhand grip, and never liked the mixed grip.

The hooks help especially when your finishing up a heavy set and the bar feels like it's rolling out of your hand.

 

[TC2]

p.s. spend the extra money and get the better ones, the cheap ones WILL bend and rip away from the strap.

 

[d3track]

d - i wasnt talkin to u, i didnt know uhad grip trouble. i just meant i wouldnt waste 40 bucks on something for my grip when i, or u, or anyone can get a strong grip for free. i guess there ok, if u cant hold more then i can dead.

cool, yeah, i strap up at 405 and up, working on it though
i'm thinking hooks are kinda a waste...