Amazon Basics Thick Dumbbell and Barbell Grips

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You might also come across hook straps, which look like a wrist brace with a curved hook attached. 'Hook straps don’t need any wrapping whatsoever, however they don’t allow the hand to grip the bar as tightly in the same manner as loop straps and don’t fit all pieces of kit that you may be using,' says Smith.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbYLp3KhBCY Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: The EASIEST Way To Learn Hook Grip (Anyone Can Do It) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbYLp3KhBCY) Benefits of the Hook Grip Approach the bar and set your foot stance perfectly centered between the plates. Grip the bar using a comfortable distance between each hand, typically shoulder-width apart or slightly wider. Grip the bar in each hand flush where the fingers meet your palm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x9vyLE3kos Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Deadlift | Form, Mistakes to Avoid, Muscles Worked, and More! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x9vyLE3kos) Step 1 – Take Your StanceResearch conducted on upper-body pulling exercises shows that different hand positions or grip widths influence regional muscle activation.

Approach the bar in the same way as you would for an overhand grip. Instead of grasping the bar with the thumb on the outside of the palm, instead, it should be placed between the bar and your fingertips. The thumb should be acting as a “door jam” to wedge the bar in place.

2. Supinated Grip (Underhand Grip)

As you can see, different grip styles have different benefits and allow you to hit different muscles, so the key is knowing which one to use! As long as you grip the bar correctly and use a weight that’s appropriate for your fitness level, you’ll be maximizing your gains and achieving your goals in no time.