Forearms give out on deadlifts. Any suggestions?

[sk*]

I feel like I could go much higher if my forearms could handle the weight and my grip didn't slip. I even use gloves and it's still very hard to get a good grip with higher poundage.

Any suggestions? Maybe have a seperate workout for my forearms?

-sk

 

[JOKER47]

Believe it or not, try dumping the gloves for a set and see if your grip is better. I had the EXACT same problem, and just for shits and giggles, I tried pulling without my gloves on, and my grip was a hell of a lot better. Then I added chalk, and haven't worn gloves since.

Give it try. Couldn't hurt.


Joker

 

[sk*]

Believe it or not, try dumping the gloves for a set and see if your grip is better. I had the EXACT same problem, and just for shits and giggles, I tried pulling without my gloves on, and my grip was a hell of a lot better. Then I added chalk, and haven't worn gloves since.

Give it try. Couldn't hurt.


Joker

When I started lifting I never used gloves and had this problem even more. BUT I will give what you said a try again and see if it works. Never used chalk, maybe I should think about that too ...

-sk

 

[gettinlarger]

Dump the gloves. Use chalk.

Strengthen your forearms bro!! Static holds, towel chins, various COC grippers, etc.

You should talk to Thaibox. He's got MAD grip training going.

 

[JOKER47]

When I started lifting I never used gloves and had this problem even more. BUT I will give what you said a try again and see if it works. Never used chalk, maybe I should think about that too ...

-sk

Chalk really helps. I didn't realize how much until I actually tried it.


If dumping the gloves and using chalk doesn't help, you can also try static BB or DB holds for time or chin bar hangs for time. These also were very helpful for me when my grip was failing before my back.

Let us know how it goes,
Joker

 

[sk*]

Thanks bros!!!

-sk

 

[The Red Dragon]

Hmm gloves can screw your grip strength? I just use gloves cuz the bloody bar would grind up my skin causing them to bleed. My gloves don't have straps or anything on them.

 

[RusPA81]

Definately chalk. I don't do any exercise without it now.

 

[ANABOLICK1]

Is this thread a joke?? You guys never heard of wrist straps for that problem?

 

[c3bodybuilding]

I had the exact same problem. Once I got rid of the gloves, and started using some chalk, problem solved. Personally, I don't like straps for anything, so I was happy the chalk fixed things. Also, if you are doing a lot of work for your forearms now, cut it out. Deadlifts alone work great for your forearms and grip. Maybe it's just too much work for them.