[Andreus]

When I deadlift I find that I'm gripping the bar with pretty much my fingers, I start off with my whole hand gripping but by the time I have the weight up its hanging on my fingers. Even if I use a lighter weight I can't keep a full grip. Exactly the same problem when doing chin-ups. I feel that my grip is letting me down. Does anyone else grip like this or do I just have a weak grip ?

[Shadowfox]

i used to but not now

[Mygeeto]

try doing static reps..hold the weight at any position of the RoM in a rep for as long as you can..my grip on cable rows was shit but now its pretty good..not sure how i got it good i guess i just hold onto it really tight

[Andreus]

Kool thanks I'll give that static reps thing a go

[TheWall]

You need to go out and buy some straps. At first I said no way to this and I made fun of someone who had them, but you lift way bigger with them. I have a awesome grip with them and holding a 600lb dead lift is not easy. My forearms are almost 16" but I improved every workout that needed a large grip, also I felt my back getting the workout and not my arms all the time. Try it out, only like 7 dollars!

[rkl0165]

Originally Posted by Andreus

When I deadlift I find that I'm gripping the bar with pretty much my fingers, I start off with my whole hand gripping but by the time I have the weight up its hanging on my fingers. Even if I use a lighter weight I can't keep a full grip. Exactly the same problem when doing chin-ups. I feel that my grip is letting me down. Does anyone else grip like this or do I just have a weak grip ?

ur grip will get stronger as u progress..ur not doing real heavy now so save the straps for much much bigger weights..

[kenney]

i get that problem doing standing calf raises with a dumbell...either get straps or hold the bar like your life depends on it!

[rkl0165]

Originally Posted by kenney666

i get that problem doing standing calf raises with a dumbell...either get straps or hold the bar like your life depends on it!

just dont drop that 50 kg db on your toe!

[cmart315]

I picked up a pair of straps to solve this problem for me. I mainly only use them for doing shrugs though. My grip would go out far before my traps would.

[Thomas_Rivera]

Funny, I was looking up something on grip the other day, i'll put a link to it. Bodybuilding.com - David Robson - Get To Grips With Hand Strength: Develop Your Grip.