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]]> Grip strength is kind of a hidden necessity when it comes to strength training as well as other everyday activities like carrying something heavy. If you’re finding that your core, arms, and shoulders seem strong enough to lift or do pullups but you’re still unable to hold on for as long as you want, you probably need to up your grip strength. So here are some tips.

“Crush” Strength

There are three types of grip strength. This one refers to the strength with which you can curl or squeeze your fingers into your palm. You can practice every day by squeezing a stress ball or something similar regularly. Be sure to do this evenly on both sides, and to add extra oomph you can squeeze between each finger and your thumb individually as well.

“Pinch” Strength

The second type of strength is just what it sounds like: how hard you can pinch! You can practice this by holding something heavy like books or weight plates (NOT real plates—those can break!) between your fingers and thumb. Let your arms hang by your sides while you pinch the objects between your fingers for as long as you can without dropping them.

“Support” Strength

This is your ability to support weight, like carrying something heavy (that you can curl your fingers around, unlike the pinch), or doing pullups. To practice, you can practice reps with weights or do some assisted pullups with a stretch band to help you work on your grip strength rather than focusing on your other muscles.

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]]> Why Grip Strength is Essential Beyond the Gym https://yourdailysportfix.com/why-grip-strength-is-essential-beyond-the-gym/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:53:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17009 Have you been struggling to increase the weight you are lifting at the gym? It may be down to your grip strength. Grip strength not only affects your ability to lift weights, but it also impacts many everyday tasks. Here’s why grip strength matters at the gym and in your everyday life. In the Gym […]

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]]> Have you been struggling to increase the weight you are lifting at the gym? It may be down to your grip strength. Grip strength not only affects your ability to lift weights, but it also impacts many everyday tasks. Here’s why grip strength matters at the gym and in your everyday life.

In the Gym

The forearm and hand have approximately 35 muscles directly involved with grip strength and engaging these muscles allows for better performance at the gym, resulting in being able to lift heavier weights. For many exercises, grip strength is essential for holding the weight through the move. If your hand starts to fatigue and your grip isn’t good, you may have to end your set early, regardless of having the strength needed to complete the exercise. Improving your grip strength can also decrease the chance of injury and improve recovery.

Daily Life

A ton of daily activities involve grip strength—everything from carrying groceries and opening jars to trying your shoes and shaking someone’s hand. By working on grip strengthening exercises at the gym, daily tasks can become easier, and fine motor skills and endurance can be improved.

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]]> These Tips Will Help You Grip the Bar Correctly at the Gym https://yourdailysportfix.com/these-tips-will-help-you-grip-the-bar-correctly-at-the-gym/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:51:05 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=6628 Working out with a gymnast bar and doing pull-ups is not as easy as it looks. Many men and women make mistakes and don’t know how to grip the bar properly. With these tips, we promise that you’ll avoid injuries and it will improve your technique significantly. Know the Correct Hand Placement The biggest mistake […]

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]]> Working out with a gymnast bar and doing pull-ups is not as easy as it looks. Many men and women make mistakes and don’t know how to grip the bar properly. With these tips, we promise that you’ll avoid injuries and it will improve your technique significantly.

Know the Correct Hand Placement

The biggest mistake people do is that they grip the bar in the middle of their palm. This is completely wrong and you should change it right away. Instead, place the bar on the base of your fingers. If you’re doing pull-ups with the bar placed in the middle of the palm, when you grip it you will pinch the skin between the bar and your fingers.

The Position of the Wrist

Once you get into a pull-up position, make sure that the knuckles of your hands are placed somewhere on top of the bar. This will help you have the proper position of the wrist while also avoiding injuries.

Use Grip Gloves

Gloves can be very helpful when doing pull-ups. They are made of materials that will give you more power when gripping the bar. Don’t forget to find the right pair that is not too tight.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> grip Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:31:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png grip Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Tips for Increasing Your Grip Strength https://yourdailysportfix.com/tips-for-increasing-your-grip-strength/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:32:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=20244 Grip strength is kind of a hidden necessity when it comes to strength training as well as other everyday activities like carrying something heavy. If you’re finding that your core, arms, and shoulders seem strong enough to lift or do pullups but you’re still unable to hold on for as long as you want, you […]

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]]> Grip strength is kind of a hidden necessity when it comes to strength training as well as other everyday activities like carrying something heavy. If you’re finding that your core, arms, and shoulders seem strong enough to lift or do pullups but you’re still unable to hold on for as long as you want, you probably need to up your grip strength. So here are some tips.

“Crush” Strength

There are three types of grip strength. This one refers to the strength with which you can curl or squeeze your fingers into your palm. You can practice every day by squeezing a stress ball or something similar regularly. Be sure to do this evenly on both sides, and to add extra oomph you can squeeze between each finger and your thumb individually as well.

“Pinch” Strength

The second type of strength is just what it sounds like: how hard you can pinch! You can practice this by holding something heavy like books or weight plates (NOT real plates—those can break!) between your fingers and thumb. Let your arms hang by your sides while you pinch the objects between your fingers for as long as you can without dropping them.

“Support” Strength

This is your ability to support weight, like carrying something heavy (that you can curl your fingers around, unlike the pinch), or doing pullups. To practice, you can practice reps with weights or do some assisted pullups with a stretch band to help you work on your grip strength rather than focusing on your other muscles.

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]]> Why Grip Strength is Essential Beyond the Gym https://yourdailysportfix.com/why-grip-strength-is-essential-beyond-the-gym/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:53:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17009 Have you been struggling to increase the weight you are lifting at the gym? It may be down to your grip strength. Grip strength not only affects your ability to lift weights, but it also impacts many everyday tasks. Here’s why grip strength matters at the gym and in your everyday life. In the Gym […]

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]]> Have you been struggling to increase the weight you are lifting at the gym? It may be down to your grip strength. Grip strength not only affects your ability to lift weights, but it also impacts many everyday tasks. Here’s why grip strength matters at the gym and in your everyday life.

In the Gym

The forearm and hand have approximately 35 muscles directly involved with grip strength and engaging these muscles allows for better performance at the gym, resulting in being able to lift heavier weights. For many exercises, grip strength is essential for holding the weight through the move. If your hand starts to fatigue and your grip isn’t good, you may have to end your set early, regardless of having the strength needed to complete the exercise. Improving your grip strength can also decrease the chance of injury and improve recovery.

Daily Life

A ton of daily activities involve grip strength—everything from carrying groceries and opening jars to trying your shoes and shaking someone’s hand. By working on grip strengthening exercises at the gym, daily tasks can become easier, and fine motor skills and endurance can be improved.

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]]> These Tips Will Help You Grip the Bar Correctly at the Gym https://yourdailysportfix.com/these-tips-will-help-you-grip-the-bar-correctly-at-the-gym/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:51:05 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=6628 Working out with a gymnast bar and doing pull-ups is not as easy as it looks. Many men and women make mistakes and don’t know how to grip the bar properly. With these tips, we promise that you’ll avoid injuries and it will improve your technique significantly. Know the Correct Hand Placement The biggest mistake […]

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]]> Working out with a gymnast bar and doing pull-ups is not as easy as it looks. Many men and women make mistakes and don’t know how to grip the bar properly. With these tips, we promise that you’ll avoid injuries and it will improve your technique significantly.

Know the Correct Hand Placement

The biggest mistake people do is that they grip the bar in the middle of their palm. This is completely wrong and you should change it right away. Instead, place the bar on the base of your fingers. If you’re doing pull-ups with the bar placed in the middle of the palm, when you grip it you will pinch the skin between the bar and your fingers.

The Position of the Wrist

Once you get into a pull-up position, make sure that the knuckles of your hands are placed somewhere on top of the bar. This will help you have the proper position of the wrist while also avoiding injuries.

Use Grip Gloves

Gloves can be very helpful when doing pull-ups. They are made of materials that will give you more power when gripping the bar. Don’t forget to find the right pair that is not too tight.

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