Forearms · Weight plates

Pinch grip hold — Weight plates

Target musclesForearm flexors · Forearm extensors

Pinch grip hold — Weight plates
Description

Grip work to improve grip strength and forearm endurance.

01 · Setup

Set up the movement

  • 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

  1. Maintain a continuous grip without compensating with your shoulders.
  2. Breathe regularly while holding or walking.
  3. 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.

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