Lifting Hooks - Versa grip Pro - Your thoughts please :-)

nckfitheart2009

nckfitheart2009

Cathlete
Hi Everyone,

First of all I have one question: Does versa grip make lifting hooks?

If they do make them, has anyone here tried them. Could you please share reviewing
both pro and hooks. I know few cathletes have tried versa grip pro.
Can versa grip pro be substituted with any hooks. I know hooks are mainly used for heavy lift.

Hope to read your views on this.

Thanks and kind Regards,
 
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I tried hooks and lifting straps in the past but did not like either of them. I bought the Versa Grip Pro and they are so much easier to use then hooks and straps and feel so much safer. I typically only use them for barbell deadlifts (conventional, sumo, romanian, stiff leg) and sometimes barbell rows. I have used them to deadlift over 200 pounds several times and they are still holding strong. A few times I used them for pullups because my grip seems to give out on those early but I don't do that regularly. I may have used them once for a dumbbell row when lifting really heavy with low reps.

Even though lately, I have been trying to not use these to work my grip more, I still feel this was one of the best purchases I made. I really struggled over buying them because they were $50 but I would say I got my money's worth and should something happen to them I would replace them. HTH!
 
MomInVT said:
Perhaps a bit OT, but I enjoyed this recent article on training grip strength:
https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/grip-strength/
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Interesting article:)
One of the exercice I execute to challenge my grip is listed in the article above, opening jars.
I live on my own and do not rely on any male presence to open jars, lift or set my barbell whenever I need to!:D:D
Crazy 8 and biceps curl partials are also my other prefered way on top of heavy deadlift:):)

Well, I suppose taking off the forearm and grip to fully focus on glute activation while performing
sumo deadlift and free weight hack squat offer benefit. Just as it is illustrated and professionally explained on clip below.
Feel free to skip anything prior to 7:15 minutes.


 
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I prefer straps- it maybe because I have very narrow wrists and long hands, but grips just don't feel right. My rule of thumb is to only use the straps if the barbell weighs more than I do! So, basically, if I'm deadlifting, I do my warm up sets without straps, and then use straps for my working weight.
Oh, and don't underestimate chalk. Cheap and very effective!
 
Justinef said:
My rule of thumb is to only use the straps if the barbell weighs more than I do! So, basically, if I'm deadlifting, I do my warm up sets without straps, and then use straps for my working weight.
Oh, and don't underestimate chalk. Cheap and very effective!
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Interesting analysis!:):)
I do have a pair of straps I hardly use. Last time I used it was more than a year ago. That being said, grip strength can be
improved by simply squeezing a soft ball:rolleyes::rolleyes:. It is not necessary to overload small tiny hand muscles to gain the strength
as far as the grip is concerned, In fact practising a grip using a grip strength device is also recommended.
Simply twisting a soaking wet thick towel challenge hand grip all the way to extinsors muscles (forearms).
:D:D No need to hold hooks, straps etc...LOL

Another way to gain grip strength IMHO is to hold wider diameters for barbell. This is another reason I, personally
would not rely too much on aerobic thin barbell. I am not implying there are not effective. From time to time it is good
to challenge the grip strength by embracing larger width barbell:):) I am a happy owner of 28 mm and a 30 mm which
are not the thinnest on the market :D. 30 mm is a way compared to 50 mm olympic i know:rolleyes:

As to deadlift, depending on variations one can hit different muscles groups. The use of straps, lifting glooves and hooks
can come in handy from a mental focus point of view:oops::oops:.
Fact is: DEADLIFT is not a arm exercise as such. So taking off arm challenge is not a big deal As far as working LEG/GLUTE effectively!
It is not all about the LOAD. Tension and mind-muscle
connection. Oh well that is just me may be!:):)
 
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nckfitheart2009 said:
Interesting article:)
One of the exercice I execute to challenge my grip is listed in the article above, opening jars.
I live on my own and do not rely on any male presence to open jars, lift or set my barbell whenever I need to!:D:D
Crazy 8 and biceps curl partials are also my other prefered way on top of heavy deadlift:):)

Well, I suppose taking off the forearm and grip to fully focus on glute activation while performing
sumo deadlift and free weight hack squat offer benefit. Just as it is illustrated and professionally explained on clip below.
Feel free to skip anything prior to 7:15 minutes.


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Well yes, I do have a husband at home. However, I NEVER expect him to open any jar, and definitely never load my barbell. After all, It's my workout!! Just because there is a man around, doesn't mean we are frail little birds, that need smelling salts, if we have to open a jar.
 
desertambrosia said:
Well yes, I do have a husband at home. However, I NEVER expect him to open any jar, and definitely never load my barbell. After all, It's my workout!! Just because there is a man around, doesn't mean we are frail little birds, that need smelling salts, if we have to open a jar.
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There is no need to take my post personally! The thread went Off Topic as always with YOUR stamped approval by liking Roz post.
Let's be cool cause i did not RANT about it:). I was just elaborating about various way to challenge, improve and develop grip strength
as listed on article posted by Roz.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: CHILL
 
I didn't take it personally. I was just stating a fact. There was no need for you to bring a man into it. Just saying. That's why it's called a forum, we can approve anything we want. No need to take my approval personally. CHILL!!
 
desertambrosia said:
No need to take my approval personally. CHILL!!
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I am perfectly cool here...I enjoy discussing constructively. I am not the one who need to CHILL!!
Shame no one stamping APPROVAL elaborated on the point I tried to make. We can perform
all listed exercices listed in the article and build thick strong hands it will not guarantee an
effective, fully focused sumo deadlift to activate Glute muscles!!!

But by taking off the challenge on forearm and hand (grip) using lifting hook , it can help in keeping the focus to
work glute muscles properly and effectively. Before one start INSINUATING, about going overzealous ABOUT derrière,
this is just an example. There are other muscles in body to work than just gluteal of course.
 
desertambrosia said:
Ok, Nathalie. I've watched you have a back and forth with other people. I'm not going there. You have had the last say, I am moving on. Have a nice day, Nathalie.
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No, you have the last word having quoted highlighted above! I have passed high school time a long time ago
Shame I could not have your enabling APPROVAL/blessing to purchase a pair of lifting hook in near future:):):)
I am cool, moving on and wish you a very nice day Karen:):)
 
desertambrosia said:
I didn't take it personally. I was just stating a fact. There was no need for you to bring a man into it. Just saying. That's why it's called a forum, we can approve anything we want. No need to take my approval personally. CHILL!!
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Here comes another "like" from serial OT approver.
Just would like to warn...Should this thread simply asking for thoughts about lifting hooks turn
offensif, disrepectful, insulting etc...as it did in the past I will press the report button for comment deletion.:)
 
Justinef said:
QED
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Hi Justine,

I would be grateful if you did not stir your salt in this please! Thanks for hijacking the tread!
:)

Now to get back to the " OTdiscussion": Deadlift is a leg/lower body move.
IMHO performing the move with hooks, forearm and grip will not be worked but
the exerciser will still get a good work hitting the relevant muscle Lower body muscle group.
This is the fact!! As stated above The post was simply OT...off topic!

Have a good day!:)
Oh, enjoy reporting in your Nia check-in!:)
 
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