How To HOOK GRIP (tutorial)

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In this video:

We discuss how to HOOK GRIP.

You’ve probably tried the hook grip and found it to be too painful to deadlift heavy weights

So you switch to mixed grip, but that feels a bit weird because it’s not symmetrical and you’re worried you might tear a bicep or something

In this video, I’ll tell you exactly how I deadlifted 300kg/661lbs with a hook grip, pain free and show you how to do it too!

So what actually is the hook grip and why would you even want to do it?

The hook grip is basically a double overhand grip, BUT, we are positioning the thumb in-between the fingers and the barbell

So the barbell compresses the thumb against the fingers and your hand can’t open

The hook grip is good for people who don’t want to use a mixed grip

Personally, I’m not a fan of the mixed grip

It’s hard to set my back in extension because I’m crooked side to side

It just feels awkward

And I’ve seen way too many videos of people tearing biceps

So if you want to use the hook grip, here are my tips to improve yours!

If you have any questions, leave them in the comment section of this video.

Thank you so much for watching & I hope this video helped you.
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Timestamps:

00:00-00:35 - Introduction
00:35-1:50 - What is the hook grip and why would you do it?
1:50-5:26 - How to improve your hook grip (step by step)
5:26-7:15 - Hook grip error #1 - trying to grasp the bar excessively
7:15-7:53 - Hook grip error #2 - rushing the hook grip
7:53-8:41 - Hook grip error #3 - too much hook gripping
8:41-9:11 - Outro
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Written & filmed by Ben Johnson

About me: I’m a competitive powerlifter with a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Sport & Exercise Science. I have been training for over 10 years and have coached hundreds of lifters to build muscle & gain strength. My competition best lifts are a 247.5kg (545lbs) squat, a 160kg (352lbs) bench press and a 300kg (661lbs) deadlift at 97kg bodyweight.
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Disclaimer: Ben Johnson is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Ben Johnson will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.