SLDL question - weak hands??

[lucidblue]

I was having the same problem with SLDLs. My grip has greatly improved over the last 2 months.

 

[Seashell]

LudicBlue: Could you tell me what exercises you did to improve your grip?

Thanks!

 

[lucidblue]

LudicBlue: Could you tell me what exercises you did to improve your grip?

Thanks!

I didn't really do any. I just progressively added small amounts of weight and my grip stength increased over time. However, there are grip exercises you can do with a plate. I found a link on the training board a couple months ago showing the exercise... I'll look for it and post it if I can find it.

 

[JJFigure]

I always use an alternating grip on my RDLs and DLs, and only need to bring chalk into play once I hit 225 or so - and even then, only if it's a humid kind of day.

I love chalk though - it's almost a mental thing for me. I feel like once I chalk up, I'm getting down, dirty, and serious. I won't train at a gym that doesn't allow chalk use.

I also don't do grip work, but I've kept some form of deadlift consistently in my training for the past 8-9 years, so I think my grip strength has just developed on its own.

 

[Seashell]

Ahhh.. so maybe I just have to be a little more patient and the grip strength will develop as I continue to do the SLDL's.

 

[bignate73]

if your gym wont allow chalk, go to a sporting goods store in the baseball section and buy a rosin bag. very good for grip, feels like chalk, but without the messy cleanup.

 

[Deleted member 33117]

If the chalk fails, get some straps. I always use them when doing deadlifts, and sometimes on heavy rows, to ensure I work the muscles I'm trying to work rather than my gripstrength/forearms limiting my workout.

 

[gingersnap]

they also sell a chalk in a hand cream type formula called super grip or something like that...I've used it to play tennis.....I always used rosin when I was in ballet.....both products are good without the mess...for lifting I just use gloves

 

[wilson6]

"I always use them when doing deadlifts, and sometimes on heavy rows, to ensure I work the muscles I'm trying to work rather than my gripstrength/forearms limiting my workout."

Exactly. What are you working here, back or grip strength?

If this is for competition, then you need to know what your grip limitation is, if it is for the purpose of working a bodypart, then use wraps to ensure you work that bodypart and grip is not a limited factor.

And, do some forearm work. Wrist rollers, extn/flexion w/bar or DBs and then hold a couple of 10 lb plates back to back, flat side out until they drop. Shoot for a minute per hold, 2 or 3 sets. Fingers spread out, thumb in the middle. That should help.

W6

 

[Seashell]

K, I'm buying straps this weekend.

Thanks everyone for all the GREAT info, I'm so appreciative!