Description
Grip work to improve grip strength and forearm endurance.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Stand in the center of the trap bar before starting the repetition.
- Keep your chest open, shoulders down and trunk braced.
- Keep your wrists neutral and grip firm.
- Maintain stable alignment from head to pelvis.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Maintain a continuous grip without compensating with your shoulders.
- Breathe regularly while holding or walking.
- End the set before your posture deteriorates.
Technique cue
Strong grip, shoulders down and stable posture.
Common mistakes- raising the shoulders
- bending the wrists out of alignment
- relaxing the trunk
- gripping intermittently
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- A collapsed posture can overload the neck and lower back.