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lyorn ([personal profile] lyorn) wrote in [community profile] lifting_heavy_things2011-03-31 11:00 pm

Coming to the end of my grip strength

I'm doing the NRoLfW program, and there are some leg exercises there that require holding a dumbbell in each hand. With today's weight I found that I have difficulties holding the dumbbells (not helped by the grips on the dumbbells being made for larger hands than mine), because my grip strength is not up to my leg strength. It has increased, but not as much as needed.

Anyone has had that happen, too? Any tips?

[personal profile] chaostheory635 2011-03-31 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
One particular trainer had me tie towels around the dumbbells and grip the towels...you might find that easier or more difficult, I don't know. Give it a few months, though. Your grip strength does improve over time :)