when increasing the weight becomes a problem

stacey 010 · 06-16-2006, 06:29 PM

just wanted to know what you guys do when you want to increase the weight you train with but simply cant because you cant support the bar or db.
I have been progressing on deadlifts and managed to get up to 62.5kg last night, i probably could have gone heavier, but cant hold onto the weight for long enough... as the bar tends to slip from my hands.... and my forearms are just too weak. Im using the powerlifing (one hand reverse) grip, but it can only take me this far...what do you guys do? one guy suggested a weight belt..but i dunno..anyone else use one...? id feel kinda wierd at my gym using one as im pretty much the only girl who full on weight trains..?

Superman · 06-16-2006, 06:43 PM

How the hell is a weight belt going to help your grip?

Get some wrist straps from www.schiek.com or you can find the cheap ones about anywhere else

stacey 010 · 06-16-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman

How the hell is a weight belt going to help your grip?

Get some wrist straps from www.schiek.com or you can find the cheap ones about anywhere else

hahaha...yup sorry thats what i meant...something to help with my wrists...oops ...silly me

ChrystalR · 06-16-2006, 10:08 PM

Straps are definitely an option until you can get your grip strength up. There's newer studies out (I haven't had a chance to confirm and read them myself though - FYI) that are showing moderate weight's that are done in good form SLOWLY show as much muscle gain as high weight low rep routines. Perhaps that's an option for you, really work the form and slow it down to get a really good burn at 12.

Fireman carries are always good to help work up that grip strength as well as forarm strength.

Nice job on the 62.5kg

Keep pumpin!

karate_girl · 06-17-2006, 04:38 AM

Hey - i have also had the same problem occasionaly with deadlifts - 60kg is my pb at the moment, but also with pull downs or anything else which puts pressure on my forearms, wrists or elbows. My tainer suggested that we try chalk, its meant to help a lot with the grip, also straps are meant to help too. Another option is to do the exercise which causes pain in the smaller muscles first, as they will be less fatigued and will give way less quickly.

stacey 010 · 06-17-2006, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by karate_girl

Hey - i have also had the same problem occasionaly with deadlifts - 60kg is my pb at the moment, but also with pull downs or anything else which puts pressure on my forearms, wrists or elbows. My tainer suggested that we try chalk, its meant to help a lot with the grip, also straps are meant to help too. Another option is to do the exercise which causes pain in the smaller muscles first, as they will be less fatigued and will give way less quickly.

hey thanks heaps for that...so maybe i could preexhaust with isolating exercises such as lying or seated leg curl and then move over to deadlifts...what about good mornings...?
any other great exercises for great hams...? im on the quest for great hams

egoatdoor · 06-19-2006, 06:29 PM

I use lifting hooks instead of straps. Alot less hassle and they really strengthen the grip.

heman1320 · 10-15-2007, 06:49 PM

you definitely have to ask what you are trying to work out... forearm strength is not what you are trying to improve in that exercise. And about being singled out, I would rather be safe in the gym than hurt layed up in bed at home

smdiskin · 10-16-2007, 01:28 AM

Definitely wrist straps....
I had the same problem for a long time... with my grip always giving out after about 2-3 reps at 70kg.... form was also going to pot as I was so focussed on not dropping the weight...
When I started using the straps I got 85kg the first day and worked it up to where I am now doing sets (8-10) with 100kg....
I still do the lighter sets at the start without the straps though... but I'm not sure I will ever be able to lift 100kg without them... my hands just don't fit around the bar and so the whole weight is on the fingertips.....
Good luck on breaking through the barrier...

sugardaddy · 07-15-2009, 12:19 PM

is there a way to gain muscle without weights.and there is can you help a brother out because bodybuilding is my life man!!
holla back,
tony

rochepa · 03-30-2009, 11:27 AM

I had the same problem with deadlifts and various other lifts until I bought these velcro wrist bands with a built in hook the velcro strap would go around the wrist and the hook part would run down into the palm of your hand. The barbell sits perfectly into the hooks eliminating grip problems so you can train to failure on your lifts without slips. Hope this was some help good luck.

L12ARD · 03-31-2009, 12:51 AM

Do your deadlift first. Do like 5-8 sets of one rep, after warm-ups. You'll get more gains. Sounds like you're doin good.

elainedeluca · 03-31-2009, 02:06 PM

Most of us grab the bar with out thumbs over our fingers. To do really heavy weight, adopt the Olympic style grip where your fingers go OVER your thumbs. It feels uncomfortable at first, but once you get used to it you will definitely notice a difference in how long or how much you can put on the bar...

egoatdoor · 03-31-2009, 07:51 PM

Why are we reviving this thread? This lady hasn't posted here for almost three years. I doubt if she is going to read any of this.