Hook grip

Hook grip

Hook grip in weightlifting defines the method in which an athlete grips the Barbell, which is first gripped with the thumb, then the remaining fingers grips both the thumb and the Barbell. It can be used in both the events of weightlifting i.e in "snatch" and "clean and jerk"

The Hook grip is considered to be a more secure grip compared to a closed grip or natural grip where the thumb remains outside the other fingers. Also, history of this sport reveals that athletes who use the Hook grip can lift more weight compared to those who use a closed grip. On the other hand, the Hook grip may not be suitable for beginners as the thumb or thumbnail may suffer pain, although this can be overcome by regular training.

External links

* [http://tomgorman.moonfruit.com/hookgrip tomgorman.moonfruit]
* [http://www.sini.co.uk/strength/documents/grips_explained.pdf sini.co.uk]


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