Swann 1
Level 6 Valued Member
I have a consistent problem with lifting; namely, that my grip fails.
Deadlifting, 1H Swings, Snatches.... I always have PLENTY of strength left in the bank when my grip starts to fail. I really need to bring my grip strength up. People have told me to just train heavy and my grip "will quickly catch up." That hasn't happened. My grip has obviously improved, but not quickly. I can't focus on the hip drive of 1H Swings, because my attention is diverted to my grip lest I send the bell flying.
So.... any ideas on the quickest and most effective way(s) to really build up grip strength? I've tried simply lifting heavier, weighted carries, dead hangs from a bar, etc. These have all helped but not to the level that I would have hoped. Perhaps I'm being impatient, but this is becoming a significant problem in my progress.
Any ideas?
Deadlifting, 1H Swings, Snatches.... I always have PLENTY of strength left in the bank when my grip starts to fail. I really need to bring my grip strength up. People have told me to just train heavy and my grip "will quickly catch up." That hasn't happened. My grip has obviously improved, but not quickly. I can't focus on the hip drive of 1H Swings, because my attention is diverted to my grip lest I send the bell flying.
So.... any ideas on the quickest and most effective way(s) to really build up grip strength? I've tried simply lifting heavier, weighted carries, dead hangs from a bar, etc. These have all helped but not to the level that I would have hoped. Perhaps I'm being impatient, but this is becoming a significant problem in my progress.
Any ideas?