Grip...

Emmon · 05-01-2002, 09:02 PM

Right i dont know if its just badly designed machines that i use but i often struggle getting the last reps out of a machine / dumb-bell workout as my hands give way throgh discomfort and slipping...

Is it worth investing in gloves or are just simple ways of improving your hand strength with special excercises similar to stress balls that you squeeze?

Thanks in advance

Mule · 05-01-2002, 09:42 PM

You could always get some straps. But Ive noticed that it weakens your grip a little as well in the long run. I would just get a forarm routine it will help... there is one on here somewhere.

**Prince** · 05-01-2002, 11:34 PM

I wear gloves.

Preacher · 05-02-2002, 01:54 AM

Chalk will do nicely on lifting motion like deadlifts, rows and pulling motions like pulldowns etc ..

On pulling exercises, you could also use a patch of wrapping foam to put between your hands and the bar:
no loss of grip, and yet no more pain in the palm of your hands (and no more gay-coloured gloves

).

If your hands are slipping when doing curls etc .. for heaven's sake, use lighter weight and control your form,
you're obviously trying to hoist a weight that is too heavy for you!

Rob_NC · 05-02-2002, 09:02 AM

My gym is full of less than desirable equipment, including the DBs and bars. I use Roebi grips instead of gloves. I love these things.

http://www.roebigrip.com/

ActionMatt · 05-02-2002, 09:10 AM

Static holds. Load up a barbell and hold the fucker till it drops out of your hand.

mick01 · 05-02-2002, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ActionMatt
Static holds. Load up a barbell and hold the fucker till it drops out of your hand.

HooRah! Statics holds did wonders for my grip!

Good Luck, Train Hard
Mick

Scotty the Body · 05-02-2002, 08:08 PM

I have a good grip, it comes with time but I have to wear gloves cause my hands sweat to much and my gym doesn't like people using chalk.

Emmon · 05-02-2002, 09:12 PM

Right thanks all... I'll give the static holds and forearm steps a go and let you know of any improvements after a week

Mule · 05-02-2002, 09:54 PM

My grip went to shit today since i, like a dumbass grabed a buring hot pully on a lawn tractor wich branded me good on the palm of my hand. I dont know how those guys get those branded things on there arms. Damn did it hurt.

**Prince** · 05-02-2002, 09:58 PM

I used to use chalk, but I just do not have the time these to mess with that shit.

picasso · 05-04-2002, 06:03 AM

This will be a problem unless you do some grip work
to "catch up" in grip strength.
static-holds,plate holds,rollers,grippers etc.........

BabyArnold · 05-06-2002, 11:05 AM

Get some chalk man!!!

05-01-2002, 09:02 PM	#1
Emmon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UK - Lincolnshire Posts: 37	Grip... Right i dont know if its just badly designed machines that i use but i often struggle getting the last reps out of a machine / dumb-bell workout as my hands give way throgh discomfort and slipping... Is it worth investing in gloves or are just simple ways of improving your hand strength with special excercises similar to stress balls that you squeeze? Thanks in advance
	It takes wisdom to understand wisdom; the music is nothing if the audience is deaf

05-01-2002, 09:42 PM	#2
Mule Great American Nightmare Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wheeling Posts: 888	You could always get some straps. But Ive noticed that it weakens your grip a little as well in the long run. I would just get a forarm routine it will help... there is one on here somewhere.
	Im an Iron Addict!

05-01-2002, 11:34 PM	#3
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,932 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	I wear gloves.
	SBMuscle.com - Discount Supplement Superstore AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders CEM Products - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclePharm - Complete Nutritional Arsenal BigBackGrips - If you lift weights you've got to try these grips! HumaneVoLabs - Foaming Transdermal Delivery System. Creatine Ethyl Ester HCL (CEE) On Sale $17.49 per bottle!

05-02-2002, 01:54 AM	#4
Preacher Strongest of all Hobbits Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Belgium - Western Europe Posts: 413 Photos: 2	Chalk will do nicely on lifting motion like deadlifts, rows and pulling motions like pulldowns etc .. On pulling exercises, you could also use a patch of wrapping foam to put between your hands and the bar: no loss of grip, and yet no more pain in the palm of your hands (and no more gay-coloured gloves ). If your hands are slipping when doing curls etc .. for heaven's sake, use lighter weight and control your form, you're obviously trying to hoist a weight that is too heavy for you!
	"When the going gets though, the Tough get Duct-tape!"

05-02-2002, 09:02 AM	#5
Rob_NC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,179	My gym is full of less than desirable equipment, including the DBs and bars. I use Roebi grips instead of gloves. I love these things. http://www.roebigrip.com/
	Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity.

05-02-2002, 09:10 AM	#6
ActionMatt Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Here Posts: 127	Static holds. Load up a barbell and hold the fucker till it drops out of your hand.

05-02-2002, 08:08 PM	#8
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	I have a good grip, it comes with time but I have to wear gloves cause my hands sweat to much and my gym doesn't like people using chalk.
	Cool

05-02-2002, 09:12 PM	#9
Emmon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UK - Lincolnshire Posts: 37	Right thanks all... I'll give the static holds and forearm steps a go and let you know of any improvements after a week
	It takes wisdom to understand wisdom; the music is nothing if the audience is deaf

05-02-2002, 09:54 PM	#10
Mule Great American Nightmare Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wheeling Posts: 888	My grip went to shit today since i, like a dumbass grabed a buring hot pully on a lawn tractor wich branded me good on the palm of my hand. I dont know how those guys get those branded things on there arms. Damn did it hurt.
	Im an Iron Addict!

05-02-2002, 09:58 PM	#11
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,932 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	I used to use chalk, but I just do not have the time these to mess with that shit.
	SBMuscle.com - Discount Supplement Superstore AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders CEM Products - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclePharm - Complete Nutritional Arsenal BigBackGrips - If you lift weights you've got to try these grips! HumaneVoLabs - Foaming Transdermal Delivery System. Creatine Ethyl Ester HCL (CEE) On Sale $17.49 per bottle!

05-04-2002, 06:03 AM	#12
picasso Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: north Posts: 26	This will be a problem unless you do some grip work to "catch up" in grip strength. static-holds,plate holds,rollers,grippers etc.........

05-06-2002, 11:05 AM	#13
BabyArnold Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 260	Get some chalk man!!!

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