How to increase grip strength?

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  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    If you want to increase your grip strength then, INCREASE YOUR BACK STRENGTH!

    How would this work?
    Most peoples backs are stronger than their grips already, plus making your back stronger, for the most part is dependent on grip!

    The point is that if you're doing heavy DB or BB rows then your grip comes into play and you're indirectly working your grip strength while working on your back. There's a lot of discussion about a thing called "Kroc Rows" just Google it.
  • MemphisKitten
    MemphisKitten Posts: 878 Member
    Squeezing a tennis ball. I have to do that for Pole, because if you don't have a good grip Poling, you could seriously injure yourself!
  • Jbirch76
    Jbirch76 Posts: 34
    Chalk.
  • Jbirch76
    Jbirch76 Posts: 34
    Honestly, give it some time to develop. Here's my thoughts for just grip strength:

    - NO STRAPS
    - Deadlift with a hook-grip up until you have trouble then switch to a mixed grip
    - Farmer's Walks: Somebody mentioned this above. Go as heavy as you can
    - Heavier barbell / dumbbell rows
    - Hammer curls
    - Pull-ups: You can even just do a static hang and hold your body weight for time.

    X2. Np
  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
    Rock climbing.

    ^^ This! Build finger strength by getting a hangboard.
  • wackyfunster
    wackyfunster Posts: 944 Member
    Ironmind makes awesome grippers in a variety of resistances.
    Switching to mixed grip helps a ton.
    Chins/weighted chins and barbell rows help a lot too.

    Rock climbing is AMAZING for grip/forearms if you have access to it.
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    Squeeze tennis balls.
  • sblake204
    sblake204 Posts: 458 Member
    I too, have a hard time gripping heavy weight and found that the straps do help a lot. Doing everything else they mentioned is great as well, but if u want something instant, get the straps. Also I would recommend the cloth ones over the other ones. They seem to give more flexibility in your hold.
  • HelloDan
    HelloDan Posts: 712 Member
    The point is that if you're doing heavy DB or BB rows then your grip comes into play and you're indirectly working your grip strength while working on your back. There's a lot of discussion about a thing called "Kroc Rows" just Google it.

    I understand that, and I know what kroc rows are, I just personally disagree with this being a good way to specifically target grip strength.

    However if you're going that route, you could just say deadlift more! However if your grip is the weak point, you would want to find a way to catch the grip up quicker than just doing these exercises until it happens.
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    The point is that if you're doing heavy DB or BB rows then your grip comes into play and you're indirectly working your grip strength while working on your back. There's a lot of discussion about a thing called "Kroc Rows" just Google it.

    I understand that, and I know what kroc rows are, I just personally disagree with this being a good way to specifically target grip strength.

    However if you're going that route, you could just say deadlift more! However if your grip is the weak point, you would want to find a way to catch the grip up quicker than just doing these exercises until it happens.

    You can DL more but one must be careful as it is an exercise that is taxing on the CNS.
  • FiveElevenClimb
    FiveElevenClimb Posts: 89
    a fun way to increase grip strength is rock climbing. It's a killer on the forearms but so fun. you could also try a climbing training board but they can be spendy. but it would definitely help out your grip.

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