50 lbs. to Your Deadlift Instantly

[@benjaminanderson6856]

tried this today went from 300lbs to 270 lbs and i'm in A&E with a broken thumb.

[@why4818]

no way?

[@favo125125]

That's all you can deadlift?

[@danmks2]

Haha 😂 Hope this is a joke, otherwise you need to look at your application...! Lots of people use it without any problems - myself included...

[@tomlee7073]

+Benjamin Anderson Well I see you can still type on your phone using your fingers instead, so you're all good!

[@drewlambe6817]

Use that grip at a lower weight ie 135 lbs or your warmup weight to get used to. Just like with any other weight training your body will adapt. Pretty soon you'll be dl'ing like nobodies business at your maxes

[@karljobst]

I'm an embryo and my thumbs haven't grown yet, should i use this grip?

[@sophiashcherbakova2867]

This is just superb, I have been researching "good deadlift" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Yenabriel Deadlift Smasher - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my m8 got amazing success with it.

[@trevor4521]

if you dont compete just use straps dont over-under. i started hook grip like 2 weeks ago and i have lost skin on both thumbs and above my pinkies it hurts but not as bad as people say

[@definitelynottigerwhitten5865]

Probably not

[@Joerynecox]

thanks for posting these videos elliott. I just quit smoking and started lifting recently trying to be the best version of myself i have ever been. Your channel is always tops for info in my quest of fitness knowledge.

[@kurtdriver]

I already used hook grip, I want the 50 pounds he promised.

[@theparadisesnare]

straps, my dude

[@leggoego]

HEAVY hammer curls have helped with my grip immensely!

[@Fonzleberry]

Been hook gripping for about a month now. At first the pain was excruciating, but each deadlift session I incremented the weight that I hooked before using wraps and I can now proudly say that I've set a 5 rep pr using the hook grip with only a small amount of pain.

[@josegar30]

Thx, I lost my grip a few days ago and my friend say that my limit and I new it wasn't. Thx a lot

[@JRAV03DJE]

When I am doing Deadlifts on my last working set and on my last rep I hold the bar for as long as I can at the top which is usually 5-10 seconds and I have found this has really improved my grip strength and built the hell out of my traps. Now someone may point out this is wrong but this is what I find has helped me and my grip strength has never let me down on Deadlifts.

[@hubadboyz]

Hi Elliott, it's Marco. Thanks for answering my question

[@ExcuseM3]

Bent over rows increased my deadlift grip strength tremendously when I was using double pronated. However I have since changed to switch grip and my hands are no longer the weak point. Pro-tip: chalk ball (use non-marking).

[@Jeffdachefz]

hook + cross arm grip + straps = your body giving up before your grip does.

[@kheckel22]

does the hook grip essentially impede your grip strength? I understand you can lift more with it, but would it be better to just improve your grip?

[@pepsi89]

WHO NEEDS THUMB ANY WAY?

[@darkoslavkovic5622]

2 in the pink 1 in the stink

[@majik1135]

To minimize pain you don the just wrap thumb under fingers.. you actively pull down on the thumb with your fingers while lifting (almost as if you're trying to wrap it around the bar even more). This one tip has helped HUGE. A lot less pain because the bar isn't crushing the thumb as much

[@DefinitionLegend]

This is why I need to buy chalk. Helps so much. It's like wrist wraps without the slipping...

[@K1rkHammet]

omfg yes!! This is EXACTLY what I needed!!!! THANKS YO. Lately they have been slipping like crazy but Ima test this next week! Perfect!

[@darkaquatus]

Can you combine a hook grip with a reverse grip?

[@JesseArechiga]

No

[@illmitchjax]

farmers walk. done.

[@l34052]

Totally agree, the farmers walk is the king

[@6subswith0vids80]

How did you watch a video and missed the whole point

[@elmagofelix64]

I broke my thumb bro

[@DmanBeatz]

Straps dont increase grip strength.. :) they do allow you to hold heavier weights easier, no explanation needed

[@bjorksven]

I heard the best way to punch harder is to put the thumb behind the other fingers too ;)

[@mcbriggs23]

***** aaaand that is why he put a ;) after his sentence

[@ZenMaster93]

I like liquid magnesium over straps. It gives you a great grip and you also train your forearms, so magnesium and this grip together could be perfect

[@natekid4]

where did you get that beast dumbell handle?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@andrewjames5365]

here's one www.fitnesszone.com/product/OB20.html?source=googleps2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuPesguyD4gIVF7vsCh2WWQHUEAQYCCABEgIzgPD_BwE

[@Mrdmicol]

i started using it months ago. Now i dont have to worry about my grip strength. Im very glad I gave it a chance

[@bman6678]

Tape you thumbs if it hurts, I use the white hockey tape or sports tape.

[@SpiderWaffle]

Another grip I like is hooking your thumb over your fingers, for me it goes over mainly my middle finger and my ring finger a little.

[@CCCCC7779]

Or just go buy chalk

[@tjnf04]

Elliot is spot on from a biomechanical perspective. The over/under is an easier position to be strong at but effects positioning. It hurts like a mother but it works like a champ.

[@Darkrobot69]

Shit I knew I fucking knew it. I've been avoiding hook grip, but fuck it you gotta do what you gotta do. How bad do I want it? Fucking bad. Hook grip it is.

[@Darkrobot69]

In to say, a month later, that it isn't that bad. Thanks Elliot!

[@TehPandaChina]

Darkrobot69 How does that thumb feel? Trying not to be a pussy, but I really don't want to desensitize my thumb forever.

[@Darkrobot69]

TehPandaChina Unless youre going over 3 plates, you won't feel much strain on your thumb at first. Going heavier you will feel a bit of strain, but you'll be used to it by then from using it with lighter weights. Now as for the nerve "dying" that won't happen for years of hook grip use from what I've been told. I still feel my thumbs as normal as a few months ago. Nothing new.

[@TehPandaChina]

Darkrobot69 Appreciate the response. Good to hear it still feels good. I'd probably use that Hunter S. Thompson quote about now, where he talks about wanting to have finished his life with his body exhausted and drained, rather than finish having something that he's carefully maneuvered and manipulated into old age, because as he suggests, what was the point in that. He wanted a life lived. Roughly the same for us in the this position. We both enjoy lifting, something that brings joy and fulfillment and have found something that will take us that extra step. When someone asks you why you can't feel your thumbs when you're older; "well fuck I lifted like I wanted it".

[@Darkrobot69]

TehPandaChina Yea, np. Good quote. Better to have experienced and lost than have never experienced at all. Although here all we're losing is sensation in our thumbs lol.

[@rudypalencia2103]

Started using this grip for my clean in strength training helped me a whole lot

[@Tommyblueeyes]

Use liquid chalk, Adds 30 pounds easily.

[@danielbautista1939]

THANK U Coach Elliott! I have not come across anyone offering equal or superior information as you! Gonna try the hook grip later.

[@CanariasCanariass]

My hands are too small for a hook grip. It sucks.

[@dominickbasso2523]

Use a woman's bar u will most likely be able to get around it

[@lukedavies6646]

I find that hard to believe. 14 year old Chinese girls in Olympic lifting academies manage to use it.

[@CanariasCanariass]

Luke Davies Really? My hands only measure 17cm(6.7 inch) from the palm to the longest finger(middle finger).

[@lukedavies6646]

Matt G Well I'm 6 foot 1, and for some reason was gifted with 6.5 inch hands measured from base of hand at wrist to the tip of the middle finger, and that's not taking into account how much shorter my index finger is, it's way shorter in comparison than most so it makes it even more difficult. I'm significantly above average height and somehow my middle fingers are the size of most guy's pinkies. You'll be fine man, Watch Clint Darden's video "PainLESS Hookgrip: How To", I found it incredibly useful. And ALWAYS use chalk on the outside of the thumb as well as the hands, hook grip with small hands just doesn't work without it.

[@alespider9905]

You can dude. I have very small hands and my fingers are hillariously short. I tried a couple of times in the past and when I loaded weight I always got scared of the bar slipping. The last few weeks I started deadlifting 3 times a week with low weights to become used to it and now I don't doubt for a moment I can deadlift whatever with it. Cover your thumb in chalk, tho.

[@Machoman720]

That helps, a lot. Thank Elliot! You're the man!

[@CoCDesigns]

I just started deadlifting today. I got 135 for 8 reps and 4 sets. Is this good for my first time ever deadlifting? I weigh 110.

[@peter2kx]

Whatever weight you can handle is a good weight. Your body is different from everyone else. Body building is not about how much you can lift, or how much you can compete, it's only for your purpose, and that is to build the body you want. So remember, you're doing this only for yourself. Whatever weight your body can handle is the perfect weight for you. Also, you've probably heard this a million times but, perfect your form! Work on that perfect deadlift form before you work on heavier weights. One bad rep can lead to life long injuries. Remember that. As long as you're focused, know what your body can handle, and be smart about your lifting, then you should be perfect.

[@STWCEOENVY]

+Peter2kx exactly if ur forms good on that then go up but just get a good form.

[@BigD751]

No this is bad.

[@twinturmoil2019]

Man I am 13 and an half and I deadlift 110 kilos yes kilos not pounds

[@saskwche]

Reverse grip curls, hammer curls, wrist extension, wrist curls, standing barbell curls behind the back and when deadlifting one palm up and one palm down for your grip.

[@samomodic5229]

get straps

[@Johnny4ME2U]

Thx Elliott, We need more peeps like you.

[@WanderleiSilva29]

I farted last week in front of Elliot... he loved the stench of my crop dust. I think it smelled so tangy because the pressure of the fart vapors that breezed past my stinkpubes was slow steady movement..... his nostrils were so tuned in... almost instantly. He could smell the fart fume.

[@cornnellify]

where would you feel stress in your forearm? a bench press?

[@blalboz]

why the hell not use straps?

[@22Nikke]

because then your not going to get better grip strenght

[@blalboz]

i don't think people do deadlifts to increase their grip strength. and that's what straps are for, so the strength of your grip doesn't condition the weight you lift. there are other exercises for grip strength

[@joshsikorski]

mato gruda Because why use straps when you can use your hands..

[@bcg0012]

No straps = more muscle recruitment, thus making the deadlift even more efficient.

[@blalboz]

Brandon Guerri efficient in what way? you can also try and curl on the way up thus engaging the biceps. is that also efficient?

[@Docs901]

Try gripping the bar with an over hand grip with your preffered hand, and with the other hand, an under grip. By having this grip, it helps counteract the bar from rolling/slipping from under your fingers. Works a treat!

[@ButcherTV]

just use straps....?

[@sigurd2498]

You again? You need to develope grip strength.

[@ButcherTV]

sigurd2498 dude my grip strength is fine. but during my back workout i do a ton of excercises with 30 sec rest periods high internsity. deadlifts, sumo deadlifts, rows, shrugs, barbell, dumbbell. i dont care how strong my grips strength gets, it will always give out before my back, and i wanna make sure i push it to failure as much as possible. im not a powerlifter dude, why do i need to hurt my thumbs whenever doing deadlifts when i can use straps and focus on what i want to train instead? i dont care how much weight i can lift, im not ego lifting in the gym trying to look cool. i workout for the pump and to build muscle. its about priorities

[@sigurd2498]

But you know Elliott is not about that stuff. So why ask?

[@ButcherTV]

sigurd2498 to the people who watch this video that dont use straps and dont powerlift.

[@sigurd2498]

He powerlifts man. But i get it. Man you always sound so aggressive in your comments.

[@mrcpm1973]

Morning from the UK Elliot. I recently developed a forearm problem. Think it is tennis elbow? started when i was doing heavy curls, went away then i started going a bit mad with pull ups. I haven't trained heavy like that for years - nearly 40. do you think it could be ligament damage? please give some advice about forearm strength. I see you have very strong grip.

[@Howie262]

Call me crazy, but i don't lift weight that i cant lift....lol

[@SinerAthin]

Well, you gotta challenge yourself if you wanna grow stronger :P That means trying to lift heavier.

[@Howie262]

No what im saying is that if i dont have the grip or core strength to get weight up, i have no business doing a working set with it.... as in im not one of those dudes at the gym that needs a spotter to for example to do dumbell presses....

[@ariobugipramesworo6417]

Yea but have you ever tried deadlifting hard enough that your grip gave up already but your whole body still can lift more weight? I really have this kind of problem and its really hard to ignore bcs i cant up my deadlift anymore without straps

[@dhillman88]

elliot, can you please do a video on shoulder position for deadlifts? i don't slouch my shoulder to a point that my upper back would round, but when the weight is heavy, my shoulder automatically drops down even though my back is still straight and i think my form suffers here. do i need to keep my shoulders "shrugged" during the whole movement? it looks so stupid and weird if i do that so i dont know how to fix it. thanks bro and keep up the good work!

[@johnytwogunshitler4367]

two words "WRIST STRAPS" >...

[@blackangus92]

Are not allowed in powerlifting and having a strong grip is important not only in the gym, but in life. Straps are okay on occasion but everybody knows that pulling five-, six-, seven-hundred pounds requires being strong all over, including your grip.

[@johnytwogunshitler4367]

Correct

[@KillaSupra]

yeah and as soon as you take off the wraps you cant deadlift shit all because you didnt work on grip strength

[@KillaSupra]

***** I wasnt being rude about it, i was just simply saying that if you use wraps you wont have grip strength as a side effect. But if you dont mind that go for it

[@0ester]

Moe Lester It's not like this will increase your grip strengh more than using straps will, either one is "cheating" - one is just more uncomfortable (and legeal in powerlifting competetion). If you are not interested in being a powerlifter, I'd back up the straps proposal.

[@shaunr]

Yo Elliot!I have a question and would also like to know if other people have experienced this. I was doing shoulder press at weight i normally can perform 6 reps at, but halfway through my 4th set i felt a massive shiver like when you listen to your favorite song, and all the pain was gone from my muscles and i did another 10 reps. This has only ever happened once, and couldn't find the cause of it. Could you make a video response if you know anything about this. Cheers from an inspired lifter

[@rustyblade9366]

Yeah........ or just use straps

[@afgankidd00]

If you're power lifting they don't allow straps, or some people just don't want to use straps because they want to feel like THEY actually held the weight.

[@rustyblade9366]

Then use chalk

[@afgankidd00]

Rusty Blade Yes that too, and if that doesnt work, use a hook grip

[@rustyblade9366]

And if that doesnt work, grap a nail and hammer and nail yourself to the damn bar.

[@afgankidd00]

Rusty Blade No, thats not a good idea.

[@HomicidalDavid]

I use regular grip, hook grip, and straps. I just use straps for heavier sets. But straps do not correct flexibility issues or muscles that are a weak link in the chain, therefore, straps do not technically increase deadlift unless you have grip issues where you are not getting a lot of reps to build lower back, hamstring, and trap strength etc.

[@TheTylerMT]

I instantly like all of Elliot's videos before I even watch them. I know I'm going to get good info.

[@DaniilNiz]

Wow I really needed this video, thanks for the help bro!

[@dgwear69]

deffinatly, the combo of chalk and hook grip is also great.

[@eazy1593]

How do you expect your grip strength to improve if you use straps?

[@sidowninc]

So glad to have learned olympic lifting. Cause ever since then my deadlift and squat form and strength have massively improved.

[@BaresarkSlayne]

Hmmm, interesting. I have been using straps to support my heavy lifts and working my way up to strapless. I didn't see a reason to hold it all back because my grip wasn't strong enough to support my heavy dead lifts. But I'm definitely gonna try this out. Great vid!

[@FatGuySkinnyWallet]

I've started to work on the hook grip this week. Oh man does it hurt right now. I see people saying that it will get better with time, so I'm going to stick with it!

[@girlzatme]

YoElliot, i like to train alot in the gym but what is the best schedule for traning, what is the one that You use or suggest?

[@JosephJstr]

Yo Elliot! I'm a 16 old boy working out in a gym for 3.5 month now..but I started to train my body when I was 14. I'm having problems with my back,scoliosis. I do squats and deadlift also, but I do it with rounded back then I found you now I'm doing deadlift with only 45 kg, try to keep good form. I could do squats and deadlifts with more weight easy but I'm afraid it could be dangerous for my back. so I would like to ask you, should I keep up doing it or just get back for heavy weight? Thx!

[@IamPinhead]

Static holds and general forearm work are also highly beneficial to that end.

[@PeteMercerFitness]

Big advocate for the hook grip. It takes a fair amount of time to get used to, hurts like hell; but the difference it makes is phenomenal.

[@JakkZapp]

What are long term effects on thumb joint?

[@rhyzx]

What about pull up ? Are thumbs supposed to be over or under the bar ?

[@Giablo1]

Elliot i literally just started deadlifting!!!! its so badass you should make even more vids on it :p

[@dialect1luv]

what did you pr with the hook grip? was it comparable to your mixed grip deadlifts?

[@AntonioTiritiTran]

Will hook grip cause any permanent damage/desensitization? I'm a guitarist and need to careful with my hands.

[@gcree20]

I remember watching a video by Mike O'Hearn where he said that he uses double overhand grip up to 400 or 500 pounds. I thought it was crazy at the time since I couldn't even double overhand 225. I started using double overhand for every deadlift with no gloves and no chalk and now I'm pulling around 300 pounds that way and the bar never slips. I know that 300 pounds is not that much but it just shows that grip strength will improve if you give it time. Most people don't have the patience though.

[@SoulOne94]

Should I use the hook grip everytime or sometimes?

[@takahoo28]

Yup shit hurts, but progress is right around the corner of pain. BEAST MODE

[@PJSM94]

Elliot, what do you think of Westside barbell and it's conjugate method. Dynamic day for lower and upper/ and maxing out once a week for each lift in some variation. Some of Louie's opinions i do not entirely agree with . He's a big believer in assistance exercises being 80% of the workout and being there for only an hour. I can't really argue with someone that has the strongest gym in the world. I want to get into serious powerlifting, i am very strong, but i want to be the best.

[@HulkBogan]

Such a great help and inspiration Elliot! deep insight

[@MisterSixfold]

Yes I bench press with a thumpless grip as well, it reduces the stress on my wrist

[@Zepsor]

Any tips for people with small hands doing this? thanks!

[@mariosimon6959]

questionL Is that little dumbbell barbell thing, home made? or did you purchase it? if so, where can i get one?

[@itsmyturmnow]

isnt there like straps or something you can use to hold the bar, correct me if im wrong.

[@Stars6ify]

Would using the hook grip be useful for the benchpress?

[@VonKunlunBOOF]

Might be for curling with interchangeable weights?

[@Mrwiseguy101690]

Many people don't realize that in deadlifting, grip is very important. I also increased my deadlift by 50lb instantly but not by hook grip, I went from an overhand grip to a mixed grip. I'm going to try the hook grip next time though and see if it increases even more.

[@garretd6687]

Mine did. Never again mixed grip

[@ZebraF4CE]

+siuol tf Well some people break their knees doing bodyweight squats but that doesnt mean no one should be doing squats

[@MIS315]

Sponge . that's a good way to tear your bicep

[@Flare1564]

what would you recommend doing if your hand is too small to fully wrap your fingers around your thumb (girlish hands, 6 inch wrist crew)

[@gianpaologentle1249]

use a 25mm 15kg bar

[@zbrbrsy2968]

What do u think about protein shakes

[@CR7CRAKA]

Hey, what's that barbell for? What exercises?

[@hmbd98]

Yo Elliot, I'm a wrestler in high school. In some of your videos you have talked about your history wrestling. I would just like to know some tips for cutting weight or maintaining a wait and some mental tips to help during my season.

[@KristianCamp]

Yeah I thought that too, either that. Or just work on your forearms and grip strength more.

[@personalfinancewithcoachkelvin]

also train farmers carries to overload your grip under tension for extended periods of time.

[@imChuckDavid]

where can I get one of those bar bell lol. And what do you use them for ? Curls and rows ?

[@lilraskaln1]

wrist straps? alternate grip?

[@jMarchese1591996]

And yes you can do the.thumb wrap with anything like this. Dead lifts, stiff leg dead lifts, high pulls, heck you can wrap you're thumb on just about any exercise that involves pulling

[@yowhatsgoodson]

Idk if there's a name for it, but the Under-Over grip definitely helps. When you deadlift heavier with the Double-Over grip, the weight wants to roll out of your hands. But still deadlift as heavy as you can with the Double-Over to gain grip strength.

[@jamieotoole7242]

Anybody know if this should be attempted on pressing movements? Or should I just stick to the standard penitentiary and/or regular grips..?

[@thatliftingchannel]

does this help everyone or just if you have weak grip strength

[@toluwanile]

I would love to use the hook grip regularly but I'm a guitarist and both of my thumbs are very important, so I won't risk it. I tried it once and the sensation was ominous, so I heeded my body's warning. I have a decent grip anyway (can use double overhand up until about 150kg), but hook grip is probably a great option if you don't need your fingers/thumbs to perform any fine movements.

[@danmks2]

Your thumbs will be fine. I'm a mad gamer and love my thumbs too...! 😂

[@BK00099]

Never tried that grip… but it sounds like it might cause a thumb dislocation..?? What about straps??

[@PilotCube]

Mixed grip (one supinated and one pronated hand) and chalk will help you grip the bar better when it comes to heavy ass weights.

[@CosmicTurbo949]

What sort of bar is that? What's a bar like that used for?

[@AMusicL]

So, I don't have a problem with my grip, but how do I improve my bottom portion of the lift? Basically, thigh down.

[@trollhammare]

Yo Elliott! :P I have been Deadlifting for about 2 years now and i usualy dont wrap my thumb around the bar when im doing warmup's but when i get to over 140 kg (308.5 pounds) i start using a normal overhand grip. i dont know if that's good but i imagine that it helps my grip strength. is that so or are an i just wasting my time? Respect fom Stockholm Sweden!

[@TheTubaMan2]

The hook grip has been used for 900-pound deadlifts before. Those were some severely bruised thumbs. I will say that most, if not all, people will drop the bar before it rolls out and breaks their thumbs. It is still a possibility but it is a somewhat remote one.

[@guildlinefitness]

Sweet Elliot thanks for that also have the same problem will be giving that a try

[@xXholyassassinXx]

I had the same problem. Quickly realized my grip was my limiting factor to my deadlifts. Than I started flipping tires for a back/leg/stamina workout. Didn't really work my back and legs, but I could bearly make a closed fist the next day. After a couple workouts, I noticed my grip during deadlifts lasted far longer than before. As stated on here, basically train the muscles in your forearm and get a stronger grip. Tire flips, I found, is awesome for this.

[@xXholyassassinXx]

***** I looked on craigslist for used gym equipment but every asshat wanted a couple hundred dollars for one. Then searched under junk/antiques/farm equipment and boom. Found a guy that said if I come pick it up and get it off his land, I can have it for free. Good luck searching.

[@SuperRitch1234]

How much do you guys think a little barbell like that cost? I want to be able to use it like a dumbbell for heavier weights. I only have access to 120lbs