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Old 03-08-2008, 10:14 PM   #13 (permalink)
Frank.S
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My girlfriend had the same problem once her deadlift was getting past 225lbs.

I came up with this below, she hated me, but now has no grip issues.

day 1: hanging from pullup bar 3sets to failure.
day 2: farmers walks.
-split throughout the week (ie only two workouts per week).

this worked well, did it for a couple of months. Most people overtrain grip who are trying to improve it.

Just having heavy BBs in your hands too will increase your grip over time. RDLs/Bentover rows etc are great grip tools.

chalk is also a must if you have sweaty hands. straps are a last resort that i wouldn't use often.
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