In addition to wrist and hand protection, a stronger grip benefits ALL upper body exercises involving the hands. Here are some key takeaways from each -
CRUSH GRIP: Fingers squeezing into palm. Crush grip can also be measured with a dynamometer, as seen in the first clip. While their main use is for physical and occupational therapy clients, they can also be used by anyone to measure crush grip progress overtime
PINCH GRIP: Fingers squeezing into thumb. Both weight and bumper plate size should be noted when measuring pinch grip over time
SUPPORT GRIP: Fingers curling into palm. Heavy deadlifts can get the job done, but if grip is your limiting factor when finishing lifts, consider implementing Coan Holds or One Arm Hangs
FINGER EXTENSION: Especially useful to reduce the risk of jammed fingers, while also providing balance to long term grip training
It is safe to take all grip training to failure frequently
