How to improve your grip strength

Improving your grip strength is important for many exercises, such as deadlifts, pull-ups, and rows, as well as for daily activities like carrying groceries and opening jars. Here are some ways to improve your grip strength:

• Incorporate grip-specific exercises
• Use thicker handles
• Train your forearms
• Challenge your grip during exercises
• Practice grip endurance

Train your forearms

Strong forearms can help improve your grip strength. Exercises such as wrist curls, reverse wrist curls, and hammer curls can help target your forearms.

Challenge your grip during exercises

Try using a fat grip adapter or a towel around a barbell to make it more difficult to grip. This can help challenge your grip strength during exercises like rows and deadlifts.

Practice grip endurance

To improve your grip endurance, try holding onto a heavy object for as long as possible, such as a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell. You can also try timed holds on a pull-up bar or dead hang.

It’s important to gradually increase the intensity and volume of your grip-strengthening exercises to avoid injury. You can also work with a qualified personal trainer or fitness professional who can provide guidance and ensure proper form.