Is a minimal finger length required to make hook grip effective?

Asked by: Rickey Muhammad

If your fingers are not long enough (or your bar is too thick) to allow you to cover your thumbnail with your fingertips while holding the bar, then your hook grip will be compromised. Thanks for a great answer.

Can you hook grip with short fingers?

This is a common concern among men, but yes, you can perform a hook grip with small hands.

How can I make my hook grip stronger?

Look at that range of motion. You fold it some longer oh that yeah which is what I was going to tell you is probably more specific to improving your hook grip on it uh-oh.

Is hook grip more effective?

The primary benefit of hook grip is that it is as strong (maybe stronger) than mixed grip, but without the asymmetry of mixed grip. The added friction of the thumb against the bar also makes the deadlift hook grip slightly better, and subsequently stronger, when compared to a mixed grip.

How do you do a hook grip deadlift with small hands?

So first you're going to internally rotate your hands. This is going to let you jam the webbing of your thumb flap as deep as you can against the bar.

Do Olympic lifters use hook grip?

The hook grip is used in Olympic lifting because it is a more secure grip than a conventional overhand or traditional grip. The hook grip is initiated by wrapping your thumbs over the bar, and then wrapping your fingers over your thumbs; pinning your thumbs in between the bar and the remaining fingers.

How long does it take to learn hook grip?

about two weeks

It takes about two weeks for one to grow accustomed to and comfortable with the hook grip.

Can hook grip damage your thumb?

Can A Hook Grip Damage The Thumb? No, hook grip will not damage the thumb if the technique is correct. With the correct hook grip technique, you might develop skin callus that may rip. If hook grip technique is wrong, you may cause damage to the thumbnail or the knuckle.

Why does hook grip hurt so much?

The hook grip places a relatively large amount of pressure on the thumb. As a result, it may cause pain or injury to the skin or thumbnail, although this can be overcome by regular training and gradually working with heavier loads. It generally takes up to 2 weeks to grow accustomed to the hook grip.

Do powerlifters use hook grip?

(1) The hook grip’s security can be comparable to that of a lifting strap. For this reason, powerlifters, weightlifters, and strongman athletes can compete with the hook grip due to its security.

Is hook grip necessary?

The hook grip is important because it helps keep the bar from sliding into the fingertips during the second phase (explosion phase) of the pull. The thumb helps keep the bar locked in place during the huge acceleration that is generated into the barbell during this phase.

How much does hook grip help?

1) The hook grip allows you to lift more weight



In a study that took a group of weightlifters and asked them to test their max power clean with and without a hook grip, they were able to lift 6.6% more with a hook. That’s like turning a 150 kg power cleaner into a 160 kg power cleaner instantly.