Anyone Here Ever Thought Of Using The Hook Grip? Watch

[SGT ROCK]

Firstly, Ano is a SUPER nice guy and absolutely someone I respect and admire. He posted a vid of his bicep injury, it is not for the feint of heart! Just when I ALMOST considered giving up on the hook grip. I wish Ano a very speedy recovery, he is one of the best EVER.

Semper Fi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW6dTdSnDtU

[Lones Green]

i posted that video in my log. pretty gruesome, you can see it roll up.

i think the hook grip is the way to go, if you can deadlift that way. its a lot of pain, but much safter. (because of instances like Ano's video) and you can keep the bar closer to your body. i messed around with it awhile back, once i get to 405 i have to quit. if i forced myself to train it, maybe.

Ano is an awesome lifter! his deadlift is nuts.

[chris mason]

Lol, I can't watch it! I know I will get paranoid...

[KarstenDD]

Lol, I can't watch it! I know I will get paranoid...

Seriously, thats a wise choice.

[Lones Green]

Lol, I can't watch it! I know I will get paranoid...

it made me want to go do bicep curls so i don't do it to mine hahaha

maybe i'll just get on the greg valentino program

[Lones Green]

oh and Chris i thought you pulled hook grip?

maybe i'm wrong, but i remember a thread awhile back where you were talking about it.

[Travis Bell]

with what he did to his hand on Monday he won't be pulling much for this week at least LOL

[chris mason]

Lol, I switched back to a mixed grip and have done 2 sessions that way (my first 2 heavy conventional deads since I hurt my back). On Monday at Westside I tried to pull 645 lbs and it wasn't happening (no drive off the floor). I didn't feel a grip problem, but because I have pulled hook for so long the hand I am using an under grip with for the the mixed grip (my right) had lost the necessary callous for said mixed grip was no longer there and I pulled a nice chunk of skin away. I think I will be moving back to the hook...:)

[Ben Moore]

Seriously that video is messed up - I've never seen one roll up that fast...

[youngguns]

i cant watch it. my hands are too sweaty to keep hook grip, and i work out in a commerical gym (sigh) that has a no chalk policy.

[Lones Green]

i cant watch it. my hands are too sweaty to keep hook grip, and i work out in a commerical gym (sigh) that has a no chalk policy.

check out APT's website. they have some liquid chalk that leaves no mess. its not as effective as regular chalk, but it might be good to have for a few max effort attempts.

[johnst_nhb]

Can someone explain the different grips for the deadlift and the advantages/disadvantages of them? I have always used the mixed grip (alternating). Never really even thought of using another.

Thanks,

j

[Brad08]

Can someone explain the different grips for the deadlift and the advantages/disadvantages of them? I have always used the mixed grip (alternating). Never really even thought of using another.

Thanks,

j

the video pretty much explains the advantages/disadvantages

[deeder]

Mixed grip - very strong, as we saw, chance of injuring bicep.

Hook grip - hurts like a mofo.

[youngguns]

check out APT's website. they have some liquid chalk that leaves no mess. its not as effective as regular chalk, but it might be good to have for a few max effort attempts.

ill have to check it out, thanks.

[ryuage]

i'm a panzy... hook grip hurts my thumbs :D

and it just feels odd

[Ben Moore]

Long ago I worked up to a 600 pull with a hook. Then I decided it hurt, and I stopped, LOL

[SGT ROCK]

The hook grip eliminates the chance of a bicep rupture, and lessens the distance you have to pull the weight. It hurst at first but you can get used to it.

Semper Fi

[Lones Green]

Long ago I worked up to a 600 pull with a hook. Then I decided it hurt, and I stopped, LOL

jesus Ben. i messed around with it awhile back, and i was able to stay so tight. kept the bar very close to my body.

[deeder]

I've been experimenting with hook grip a little bit while doing cleans and shrugs. I haven't tried it for a deadlift day yet...