Best Way to Build Support Grip?

[SoG]

Hey guys! In a pathetic attempt to rep 315 lb. shrugs, I could not hold the bar with an overhand grip. So, I'm going to start including grip work into my workout program. What do you guys recommend for grip work? Also, for you guys that follow WS, do you guys have a separate day for grip work, or do you mix it in with your current 4-day split? Any help would be appreciated, thanks!


-Dave

[BPP]

what I do:

farmers walks

DB static holds for time<--i do 2-3 sets, hold until the weight fals from prying your fingers open

DB shrug/hold supersets-> take a moderate weight...shrug it for like 15 reps...hold for 5 count...shrug 15 reps...hold 5 count, etc etc

of course heavy DL/shrugs/etc no straps

but basically I built a strong support grip just by deadlifting, DB and BB static holds(99% DB), and farmers walk

[2THICK]

Originally posted by SoG
Hey guys! In a pathetic attempt to rep 315 lb. shrugs, I could not hold the bar with an overhand grip. So, I'm going to start including grip work into my workout program. What do you guys recommend for grip work? Also, for you guys that follow WS, do you guys have a separate day for grip work, or do you mix it in with your current 4-day split? Any help would be appreciated, thanks!


-Dave

Never use straps, no matter what. I lived by this rule for what seemed to be along time, but it paid off. At first it was a pain in the ass, but now my grip is stronger than ever. I have never missed a pr, due to grip.

If you want to add grip work and do Westside, I would add it to bench days. After hammers, (which helps grip), hit your choice of grip exercise. Bigpoppaproppy hit the nail on the head for the direct exercises.

[SoG]

Thanks for the quick response, guys! I will include the above-mentioned exercises into my routine starting next week.

Do you guys chalk up while doing grip training?


-Dave

[2THICK]

Originally posted by SoG
Thanks for the quick response, guys! I will include the above-mentioned exercises into my routine starting next week.

Do you guys chalk up while doing grip training?


-Dave

Yes, I always use chalk, will probalbly die of white lung disease

[BPP]

same here
chalk > all

[John Hicks]

SoG... I use chalk sparingly. There is one thick bar that I have that I use chalk on.

bigpoppa is right on with the grip exercises. Do you have any of the IronMind grippers? If not, try them. They really do build up your grip strength!! I oughta know!!

[SoG]

Originally posted by John Hicks
SoG... I use chalk sparingly. There is one thick bar that I have that I use chalk on.

bigpoppa is right on with the grip exercises. Do you have any of the IronMind grippers? If not, try them. They really do build up your grip strength!! I oughta know!!

Thanks again guys for the great responses!

I'll check the grippers out and see what they're like. Thanks again!


-Dave