What are people’s opinions on the best way to develop grip strength, since while I’m lifting a good weight in the deadlift, I’m forced to use straps after my first set. I’ve reached the stage where if I can’t make my grip stronger, I’m going to be stuck at my current weight. I’ve tried lifting without straps but this isnt helping my grip development.
I have not done any concentrated grip specific exercises, so I’m assuming that’s the way to go. Thanks in anticipation.
You can overload your grip by using a heavier weight doing rack pulls than you can pulling from the floor.
Have you tried a mixed grip or a hook grip. A hook grip is where you put your fingers over your thumb. It might be awkward at first but it’s a superior grip.
I’m far from an expert on deadlifting, so I can only guess.
When i was doing multiple reps of clean and jerks with weight heavy for me I could feel it in my forearms alot. I would assume do those for some time and it will help.
Do pullups on different types of equipment. You can start off with fat bars, or towels wrapped around the bar.
Thick bar reverse grip curls.
Squeeze two olympic bars together for as long as you can, if its real easy with two hands do it with one.
In between sets of some of my exercises I’ll either put several clamps together and squeeze them, or grab 2 (5lbs, 10lbs,25lbs or 45lbs) weights and hold them together until they slide apart.
Train all three grips: holding, pinch grip, and crushing. That will surely improve your grip. I highly recommend buying the Captain’s of Crush set. My holding grip increased dramatically after working with the set for awhile.