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| Gannet1977 | Aug 30 2005, 07:33 PM Post #1 |
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I need some advice on how often to train my grip to build it up for maximum deadlifts, as my left hand (over hand grip) sometimes slips at 320kg+. Do I need to cycle the weights/reps etc? I would appreciate some advice on a suitable programme- have access to a thick bar, plate loaded gripper and captains of crush 1-3 as well as free weights. Thanks. |
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| sqeezemasterflash | Aug 30 2005, 07:55 PM Post #2 |
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Now you're boring us
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You could just learn to hook grip. Of if you're just trying to build supporting grip you could try farmers walks, or thick bar deadlifts. There's also something called weight drops that I'm going to start trying. Load up a barbell, maybe starting at 135, straddle it and lift it with one hand. Now pull the bar up slightly and let go. Catch it with your other hand as quickly as you can. This will work your wrist keeping the barbell level, and build some solid crushing power, perfectly suited to hanging onto heavy barbells. |
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| ANDY OX | Aug 30 2005, 08:04 PM Post #3 |
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Not The Mama
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After watching him perform some grip feats at the weekend ,Mobster's your man
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| Gannet1977 | Aug 30 2005, 08:10 PM Post #4 |
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Might try some weight drops. I used to train once a week on the farmer's but didn't feel that it helped my deadlift grip, probably as the angle of your hand placing is different, and you don't get the friction of pulling the weight up your thigh with the farmers. Hopefully Mobster can give me some input, as gripping is his speciality. |
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| Llamapower | Aug 30 2005, 08:43 PM Post #5 |
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That plate loaded grip machine Jon got is great, how about loading that heavy and doing timed holds on it? |
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| Mobster | Aug 30 2005, 10:29 PM Post #6 |
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If Andy's still got my PM he can copy it here. The same advice applies. |
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| Jamie | Aug 30 2005, 11:59 PM Post #7 |
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First Moderator on the SDF; first to have moderator title revoked.
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You could always try do REALLY heavy lockouts using no straps, and no chalk until you get over your max deadlift weight. Just move the bar a couple of inches up, then hold for a short while. |
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| ANDY OX | Aug 31 2005, 11:08 AM Post #8 |
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Not The Mama
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This is the PM Mobster sent me regarding grip advise i asked him for.
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| Mobster | Aug 31 2005, 11:35 AM Post #9 |
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Cheers Andy. Yes Jamie that's what I do. However, pretty much what I sent Andy also applies. I'd set aside say 2 x 20 minute sessions for grip if I was a top levbel athlete like Dale or Terry. Mind you I say that I do a darn site more than 20 minutes for my grip. Sunday - fuck all Monday - 40 minutes comp training Tuesday - 20 minutes comp training before whole body workout Wednesday - fuck all Thursday - 40 minutes Friday - 40 minutes Saturday - 20 minutes like Tuesday So nearly three hours a week on grip. |
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| Gannet1977 | Aug 31 2005, 12:13 PM Post #10 |
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Thanks everyone, I'll try 3 20 minute sessions a week and see how that goes. |
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