Short Thumbs and hook grips

John Seiler · 01-31-2006, 06:23 PM

This probably sounds a bit goofy but I have short thumbs. Besides making me a lousy hitchhiker, it makes it tough on my hook grip. I can only get my forefinger over the thumb and it really doesn't feel very secure. I guess I don't really have any problem using straps but I'd prefer not to if possible. Should I get a 15kg bar? Will my thumbs adapt if I just keep after it? Is this just a stupid post? I feel like it.

01-31-2006, 06:45 PM

not a stupid question, i too am a recent member,and have a similar problem securing a good hook grip.
My grip is very poor especially during deadlifts.But for deadlifts i found that using a reverse grip increased my lifting capacity by 20kg(44lbs)immediately!!

Lincoln Brigham · 01-31-2006, 07:39 PM

http://www.marunde-muscle.com/fitnes...hook_grip.html

http://crossfitsedona.com/Images/Adr...pOneFinger.jpg

It takes practice. I knew a guy 4'3" who used a hook grip, so can you.

John Seiler · 01-31-2006, 07:47 PM

Thanks Lincoln! I'll keep after it!

01-31-2006, 06:45 PM	#2
ersoy kum Profile: Posts: n/a	not a stupid question, i too am a recent member,and have a similar problem securing a good hook grip. My grip is very poor especially during deadlifts.But for deadlifts i found that using a reverse grip increased my lifting capacity by 20kg(44lbs)immediately!!
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01-31-2006, 06:23 PM	#1
John Seiler Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,687	This probably sounds a bit goofy but I have short thumbs. Besides making me a lousy hitchhiker, it makes it tough on my hook grip. I can only get my forefinger over the thumb and it really doesn't feel very secure. I guess I don't really have any problem using straps but I'd prefer not to if possible. Should I get a 15kg bar? Will my thumbs adapt if I just keep after it? Is this just a stupid post? I feel like it.

01-31-2006, 07:39 PM	#3
Lincoln Brigham Member Profile: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kirkland WA Posts: 3,987	http://www.marunde-muscle.com/fitnes...hook_grip.html http://crossfitsedona.com/Images/Adr...pOneFinger.jpg It takes practice. I knew a guy 4'3" who used a hook grip, so can you.

01-31-2006, 07:47 PM	#4
John Seiler Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,687	Thanks Lincoln! I'll keep after it!