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WesIcon...06-01-2016 @ 22:55 
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Done 2 sessions with it now, only up to 180 1st week, then 210 last week before putting straps on. Years since I've used straps and it feels nice pulling double overhand.

2nd session using a hook already seemed to feel much less painful than 1st session. Will keep adding weight every session before popping straps on.
AdamTIcon...04-01-2017 @ 23:07 
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Bump! I f**king love hookgrip!

I never use straps and find I can set my hips in a better position. Wish I had of tried it sooner!
OxmanIcon...14-04-2018 @ 19:19 
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Epic thread bump.

Still trying to preserve with learning the hook grip. I find it doesn't hurt at all really but once I get in the region of 260kg-280kg it really doesn't feel secure at all and the bar starts to slip...any ideas what I am doing wrong?
AdamTIcon...15-04-2018 @ 11:51 
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Oxman said:Epic thread bump.

Still trying to preserve with learning the hook grip. I find it doesn't hurt at all really but once I get in the region of 260kg-280kg it really doesn't feel secure at all and the bar starts to slip...any ideas what I am doing wrong?


Your poundage is much higher than mine, so I can't give great advice.

I just use fat bar deadlift doh for grip work and also plate pinches.

Long fingers and thumb also helps me with hook.

I do doh until about 70-80%, then switch to hook. Sometimes I start with it, to get my thumbs ready.
OxmanIcon...15-04-2018 @ 18:28 
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AdamT said:
Your poundage is much higher than mine, so I can't give great advice.
I just use fat bar deadlift doh for grip work and also plate pinches.
Long fingers and thumb also helps me with hook.
I do doh until about 70-80%, then switch to hook. Sometimes I start with it, to get my thumbs ready.


Cheers mate...will give some more added in grip work a go.
AdamTIcon...15-04-2018 @ 21:10 
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Oxman said:
Cheers mate...will give some more added in grip work a go.


I liked plate pinch. Maybe hang with bar using finger grip.

Like I say, it's most likely much harder for someone with a higher strength level.

I find my hook is stronger than mixed now. Or least of a similar level.

It's just a skill that takes practice.
OxmanIcon...16-04-2018 @ 10:55 
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AdamT said:
I liked plate pinch. Maybe hang with bar using finger grip.
Like I say, it's most likely much harder for someone with a higher strength level.
I find my hook is stronger than mixed now. Or least of a similar level.
It's just a skill that takes practice.


Think I took it a little too lightly how hard it would be to convert, I have no pain doing it, it just slips still once over 260-280kg...I assumed i'd just lock in and grip wouldn't be an issue...just pain but its the other way around. Will just hammer the grip work and try to ease over...once I break past 300kg with it I know i'll be on my way.
BigMaccaIcon...16-04-2018 @ 13:31 
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Oxman said:
Think I took it a little too lightly how hard it would be to convert, I have no pain doing it, it just slips still once over 260-280kg...I assumed i'd just lock in and grip wouldn't be an issue...just pain but its the other way around. Will just hammer the grip work and try to ease over...once I break past 300kg with it I know i'll be on my way.

Hook grip shrugs, 3 sets of 8 once a week and add 5 kg a week.

Start somewhere comfy for you (180kg..?) and work from there.

Also, always tape the base of your thumbs - This doesn't help the discomfort or grip, but it means that if anything is going to tear it's the tape and not your skin!

Macca
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Oxman said:
Think I took it a little too lightly how hard it would be to convert, I have no pain doing it, it just slips still once over 260-280kg...I assumed i'd just lock in and grip wouldn't be an issue...just pain but its the other way around. Will just hammer the grip work and try to ease over...once I break past 300kg with it I know i'll be on my way.


i've switched back to mixed grip after dropping so many lifts with torn thumbs from hooking.
mixed feels far stronger. think hook is a grip suited for larger hands that can full enclose the thumb with their fingers,
not males who have hand size almost as small as their 5' 2" girlfriend's Grin
OxmanIcon...16-04-2018 @ 14:46 
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BigMacca said:
Hook grip shrugs, 3 sets of 8 once a week and add 5 kg a week.
Start somewhere comfy for you (180kg..?) and work from there.
Also, always tape the base of your thumbs - This doesn't help the discomfort or grip, but it means that if anything is going to tear it's the tape and not your skin!
Macca


Ok mate....I do shrugs so will start doing them with hook grip...maybe do my heavy barbell rows like it too.

Odd thing with the tape it seems to make my grip worse though Unhappy
OxmanIcon...16-04-2018 @ 14:47 
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matthewvc said:
i've switched back to mixed grip after dropping so many lifts with torn thumbs from hooking.
mixed feels far stronger. think hook is a grip suited for larger hands that can full enclose the thumb with their fingers,
not males who have hand size almost as small as their 5' 2" girlfriend's Grin


I can fully hook...2 fingers over the thumb ok but grip still not secure as yet. Just need to keep working at it I guess.

Cheers mate.
AdamTIcon...16-04-2018 @ 15:36 
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matthewvc said:
i've switched back to mixed grip after dropping so many lifts with torn thumbs from hooking.
mixed feels far stronger. think hook is a grip suited for larger hands that can full enclose the thumb with their fingers,
not males who have hand size almost as small as their 5' 2" girlfriend's Grin


I am lucky with quite long fingers and thumb. I use a slightly thicker bar and have no problem.

One problem I find, hooks are a bas***d for reps! Anything over 3 reps hurts like hell (if using near max loads)
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I've also be embarking on this hook grip odyssey. The journey is by no means complete but here's my observations thus far...

I need to internally rotate my hands/shoulder as I reach my thumb around the bar, this allows my thumb to get ever so slightly further round. I then externally rotate hard as my fingers grip the thumb. The knurling holds my thumb in place, I think this is where tape could come in handy. The rotation is quite subtle so don't ever egg it. Here's an example of me using this method on rows



Also my thumb mobility has slowly been increasing as I've transitioned to hook grip. This is very much a side effect and not something I have intentionally done but to quote myself

I said:Side note. I've noticed when using the hook grip I can now use 2 fingers to hold my thumb. I can feel a third just starting to hold but not effective yet. Once this third finger comes into play my grip should be very solid indeed. I didn't consider mobility to be a factor for hook grip but thumb mobility is clearly very important.
OxmanIcon...23-04-2018 @ 11:21 
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Cheers mate, been studying your style, I will give it a go and see how it feels Happy
PhysiqzIcon...08-05-2018 @ 01:09 
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hook grip progressed seemingly slowly at first and then it seemed like all of a sudden i was able to do my working sets without much pain. Bryce of Calgary Barbell put out a great video on it, but essentially once you figure out which knuckles are actually doing the "pulling" it becomes a lot easier--as least it was for me.

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