Invictus Weightlifting Tip: Super Hook GripÂ
Written by Jared EndertonÂ
This specific grip on the barbell has been a fundamental part of weightlifting for decades. Have you seen weightlifters wearing straps to keep them connected to the barbell? What if we told you that you could make your own straps, just with your fingers? That’s the power of the hook grip!Â
Why use a hook grip?Â
This simple trick can make a huge difference! Just by using this grip, you can:Â
- Pull more weight off of the floorÂ
- Hang onto a barbell longer without taxing your gripÂ
- Save your forearms from burning outÂ
- Keeps your grip even on the barbellÂ
- Stay attached to the barbell without using lifting straps or gripsÂ
You can read more about the benefits here.Â
What is a super hook grip?Â
A common fault with the hook grip is that instead of placing your thumb across the barbell length wise, we tend to place our thumb down. This means we are only really getting a grip on our thumb with the pointer finger vs our other fingers. This helps grip the barbell, but doesn’t fully do what this grip is intended to do.Â
That’s why the term “super hook grip” was created! It refers to the proper way to grip and ensure you are getting more leverage from your other fingers.
Learn more in this video from Coach Jared!Â
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