You use your thumb as a strap, so you grip over the thumb basically using it as a tendonus strap.
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theotherguy
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This takes grip pretty much 100% out of the equation, if you're having grip issues, I don't recommend not working grip. Even with figure 8's there's still a grip element involved.
HAULIN HOOKS 'STRAPS 1000'
Deadlift Wrist Straps Weight Lifting worthy of your War for More! Use for Lat Rows, Cable Pull Downs, Barbell Shrugs, Dumbbell Rows etc. Plush no strangle Wrist
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That is dumbHAULIN HOOKS 'STRAPS 1000'
Deadlift Wrist Straps Weight Lifting worthy of your War for More! Use for Lat Rows, Cable Pull Downs, Barbell Shrugs, Dumbbell Rows etc. Plush no strangle Wrist
Grip is important, and also being able to drop the weight is important if you need too
You lose the ability to drop the weight if something happens
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klokke23
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Like what? Drop it to the ground np
Incorrect, if you know how to use hooks properly.
How can you if its hooked to your arm
Here's a scenario for you as an example (in a deadlift with proper form).
You're in a hypertrophy cycle phase and need 8-15 reps per set but your forearms/hands can't hold/grip the bar for long enough to even activate/engage your back/lats with 100kg during a set.
Your back/lat muscles are still in the dormant phase and they really need 250-500kg to work to their full potential so the emphasis needs to be on the back and not your arms.
Hooks put the emphasis directly on the back muscles coz the arms are no longer involved in the lift . Do you understand now?
You don't need to ever `drop` the weight suddenly if you're struggling. You just need to return to the starting point of the lift and every lift should be under control anyway if you understand the basics and failure limits.
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klokke23
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Lower it to the ground you fucking retard
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Hightower
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I understand everything now, thank you.
Hightower
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An excellent script and it is really necessary and useful.
barbell001
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I've used a variety of straps and figure 8's over the years trying to find the ideal solution between less set up time at the bar but with maximum connection and tightness to the bar with little to no slack (which you can often get with figure 8's). These are the ones I eventually settled with:
Extreme Figure 8 Lifting Straps
These bad boys are rated to 600kg and lock your hands very tightly to the bar meaning there is no slack when you begin pulling which I prefer to it being a bit slack and starting slightly higher up. Only problem is they are one size only so if you are not exactly the right wrist/hand size they won't work as well. These other huge strongman style 8's I always find where the material joins it digs into my hands and hurts too much. Straps are still great but sometimes things can go a little wrong when wrapping round the bar or your mind can start to think about holding onto the bar too much rather than focusing on getting the lift up. I see no reason to drop the bar anyway - the only reason you would do that is to make the lift easier for yourself and half the challenge is to lower it back down anyway.
Extreme Figure 8 Lifting Straps
These bad boys are rated to 600kg and lock your hands very tightly to the bar meaning there is no slack when you begin pulling which I prefer to it being a bit slack and starting slightly higher up. Only problem is they are one size only so if you are not exactly the right wrist/hand size they won't work as well. These other huge strongman style 8's I always find where the material joins it digs into my hands and hurts too much. Straps are still great but sometimes things can go a little wrong when wrapping round the bar or your mind can start to think about holding onto the bar too much rather than focusing on getting the lift up. I see no reason to drop the bar anyway - the only reason you would do that is to make the lift easier for yourself and half the challenge is to lower it back down anyway.
barbell001
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And want to either lose the use of your thumb in 5 years or develop arthritis in it.
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klokke23
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Do you even know what you're talking about? In weightlifting they hookgrip at a young age until retirement. It's not even considered an issue in the sport, at all.
barbell001
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I know a lot more what I am talking about than you do, stop ranting at everyone all the time too - it makes you sound like a petulant child.
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