I especially like it when I see an individual doing wrist curls behind the back with a barbell. I love those moments. My reaction anymore is a smile and a little shake of the head while I move on.
Every seasoned lifter appreciates how easy it is to lose simple habits in pursuit of getting stronger. One such habit: Getting a good grip.
I am excited to share highlights of early discussions that Steve Konopka and I have had as we work to turn our shared vision into a reality, helping athletes along in their journeys to become BAMF wrestlers.
Building a better grip doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming, and can have a big impact on your performance for both powerlifting and strongman.
I’ve neglected training both my upper and lower arms, and now I’m suffering for my lack of grip strength. Prevent this. Here’s my newfound twist on traditional arm and grip work.
Let’s get into which strongman events will help improve the big three and how to program them.
If you’re unfamiliar with this humbling training method, it works by creating significant instability and forcing the lifter to recruit additional muscle fibers and motor units.
Settled in Wooster, Ohio, Andrew Durniat created the training facility he’s always wanted: his own.
Whether training for quality gains in lean muscle mass in preparation for bodybuilding competition or for elite level athletic performance, we could all benefit from additional strength and muscle size increases.
Nothing is more empowering than possessing a pair of sinewy forearms bundled with thick veins that descend from your sleeves.
If anyone uses this and successfully closes a goal gripper, please take a video of it and send it to me.
Grip strength seems to be a big part of strongman training, what are some good ways to train one’s grip?
