regulus
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I am 48 years and train just to feel and look good and young, no athletic goals.
One of the factors which limited progress of the deadlift is grip (all time best was 5*120kg a year ago). So far I used double overhand grip as the alternated DL grip absolutely does not harmonize with me.
For diverse reason I try to do a few cycles PttP with Snatch Grip DL and I thought this might be a great opportunity to get used to the hook grip. But even at measly 60 kg starting weight of the cycle: the pain in the thumb is horrible (whimper, whimper).
Is it just a matter of practicing often enough to get used to the pain. Or has anyone some tips? I would appreciate good instruction/ article how to best use the hook grip
One of the factors which limited progress of the deadlift is grip (all time best was 5*120kg a year ago). So far I used double overhand grip as the alternated DL grip absolutely does not harmonize with me.
For diverse reason I try to do a few cycles PttP with Snatch Grip DL and I thought this might be a great opportunity to get used to the hook grip. But even at measly 60 kg starting weight of the cycle: the pain in the thumb is horrible (whimper, whimper).
Is it just a matter of practicing often enough to get used to the pain. Or has anyone some tips? I would appreciate good instruction/ article how to best use the hook grip