As we’ve discussed before, there are three ways to hold onto a barbell if you’re worried your grip is going to slip. You can use straps; you can face your palms in different directions (mixed grip); ...

If your grip gives out before your strength does, you're not alone. Sweaty palms, fatigue, and barbell loads can make it tough to hold on during heavy lifts, limiting both the weight you can move and ...

Picture this: You’re lining up to deadlift a new PR. You’ve done all the accessory work and put the time in to make this workout milestone. Your outfit, your music, your mindset, all locked in for ...

Most advanced lifters will tell you the stronger you get, the more grip strength matters. Oftentimes, when powerlifters or Olympic lifters fail a lift, it’s not because they aren’t strong enough—but ...

When you first start doing deadlifts, you’re probably thinking about how hard they are for your back, your butt, your legs. But once the motion is second nature, another body part comes into play: ...

Helius D'Souza writes about fitness, offering advice on workout routines, nutrition, and overall physical wellness. Gripping the weight makes you one with the weight. It helps enhance the kinetic ...

Deadlifts are a great way to work almost half the muscles in your body—your hamstrings and back especially. But if you can’t hold onto the bar, it’s hard to benefit. Here are a few tips especially for ...

When the goal is to develop strength, I recommend that people select exercises to train movement patterns as opposed to isolated muscle groups. These patterns are squats, hip hinges, lunges, ...

Kimberly O’Laughlin is a certified fitness trainer and a regional sales manager for SportsArt, a fitness industry leader in innovative cardio and strength equipment for home, club, military and ...