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Old 01-05-2004, 07:16 AM   #1
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Question Question about suicide grip question?

probably a stupid question, just curious.
I am wondering about my grip. i been using i guess a suicide grip when doing these and when doing skull crushers and close grip bench press. Is this ok to use this grip or am i going to injure myself.

besides if i drop the weight .

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Old 01-05-2004, 07:21 AM   #2
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i'm sure other people can help you with this question Larva. What is a suicide grip?



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Basically using no thumb to grip the barbell, instead your thumb is on the side with your other fingers. I only rarely use a suicide grip when doing regular barbell bench, I'm not sure about using it on the others. I guess you could, but I think personally I would have a hard time getting a good grip on the skull crushers and closed grip.
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I use suicide on most of my lifts except regular bench.



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I would say be carefull when doing close grip, listen to your wrists.



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I wouldn't use that grip for skull crushers, it has that nickname for a reason.



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Re: Question about suicide grip question?

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probably a stupid question, just curious.
I am wondering about my grip. i been using i guess a suicide grip when doing these and when doing skull crushers and close grip bench press. Is this ok to use this grip or am i going to injure myself.

besides if i drop the weight .

thanks for your time

I do the same thing man -- easier on my wrists



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I wouldn't use that grip for skull crushers, it has that nickname for a reason.
I always, and I mean always have used a suicide grip when doing skullcrushers. You will be fine. If you can;t hang onto the weight without droppin it on yourself then go lighter.



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Old 01-06-2004, 06:26 AM   #9
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Yeah, i've never had a problem with that grip and skullcrushers. Actually feels more secure to me



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If you haven't dropped it on ourself by now, you should be ok.



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thanks guys for your replys ill keep at it, i do change my grip if i feel i can't deal with it
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I actually prefere suicide over the normal grip with close grip and skull crushers. I feel it is more comfortable, but thats what works for me. And for some reason I tend to keep the rythm goin and get better workouts with this grip rather then the security of the conventional grip.



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