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grip strength

Llamapants86
Llamapants86 Posts: 1,221 Member
edited February 18 in Social Groups
So I have been doing stronglifts for a couple of months. I started light to get used to form (and to realize that I am stronger than I thought)and I am finally getting into more challenging weights. My problem now is my grip keeps failing on deadlifts. Any suggestions on how to keep the bar from slipping out of my hands?

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  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Chalk (if your gym allows it), mixed grip helps also.
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    Gloves too....


    Farmers walks help wit grip strength

    Eta: gloves are not ideal. I only used mine over the summer when my gym was so hot my palms were sweating. But farmers walks and those spring loaded hand things from a sporting goods store will help. Putty would too.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Mixed grip helps.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    Chalk.
    Mixed grip.
    Farmers Walks.
    Rack Pulls with a long hold at the top.
    Pull-ups (if you can, hang from the bar if you can't).
    Plate Pinches.
  • Llamapants86
    Llamapants86 Posts: 1,221 Member
    Thanks for the replies, super helpful!
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    Where can I find the chalk?
  • CHSegl
    CHSegl Posts: 89 Member
    chalk online: but I like lifting straps. No mess, and quick break-in time. Plus hot pink straps rock when you pull 225 off the floor!
  • hananah89
    hananah89 Posts: 692 Member
    I bought liquid grip off ebay. But I know I'll need straps again if I can't go any higher after my recent deload.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I have only ever used mixed grip and recently bought chalk at cleaves...it was 4$ for a block.

    I did however tape the bar (it's mine so I will do what I want to it) when I started mainly as it was icky dirty...but I have found it may have helped to prevent slippage due to sweat.

    I haven't used my chalk yet...

    Most recommend tho working on grip strength before doing anything else...ie straps.

    Gloves can hamper grip (or so I have heard)
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    My problem is sweat. Funny, since I only have a problem with it on Deadlifts. Tried gloves, and that didn't work for me. Need to try chalk.
  • Llamapants86
    Llamapants86 Posts: 1,221 Member
    I have only ever used mixed grip and recently bought chalk at cleaves...it was 4$ for a block.

    I did however tape the bar (it's mine so I will do what I want to it) when I started mainly as it was icky dirty...but I have found it may have helped to prevent slippage due to sweat.

    I haven't used my chalk yet...

    Most recommend tho working on grip strength before doing anything else...ie straps.

    Gloves can hamper grip (or so I have heard)
    I think I'm going to try taping to deal with the sweat, chalk just seems like it would make a mess. And of course grip strength. My son is enjoying our trips to the play ground for the monkey bars. It seems to be helping. I've got calluses now.
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