Hook Grip: The Why & How If you are not familiar with the hook grip or if you are one of those people who refuse to do it although your coaches tell you to all the time…. it is the BEST way to grip the bar when you are Snatching or Cleaning ! WHY? The hook grip can be tricky initially, especially for individuals with smaller hands, but regardless you need to make it work if you want to get better at the Olympic lifts. The reason every weightlifter in the world uses the hook grip is that when you’re accelerating a barbell as you do in the snatch and clean, you cannot maintain your grip without it. HOW? With a hook grip, both your palms are facing in when you are holding the bar, then follow the steps below…. Open your hands as wide as possible and try to...
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