If your grip gives out before your strength does, you're not alone. Sweaty palms, fatigue, and barbell loads can make it tough to hold on during heavy lifts, limiting both the weight you can move and ...

Picture this: You’re lining up to deadlift a new PR. You’ve done all the accessory work and put the time in to make this workout milestone. Your outfit, your music, your mindset, all locked in for ...

Most advanced lifters will tell you the stronger you get, the more grip strength matters. Oftentimes, when powerlifters or Olympic lifters fail a lift, it’s not because they aren’t strong enough—but ...

It’s one of the most basic, everyday movements that make its way into the weight room: With the deadlift, you’re simply grabbing something from the ground and picking it up. Sounds simple, right? The ...

Helius D'Souza writes about fitness, offering advice on workout routines, nutrition, and overall physical wellness. Gripping the weight makes you one with the weight. It helps enhance the kinetic ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. November 11, 2019 Add ...

When the goal is to develop strength, I recommend that people select exercises to train movement patterns as opposed to isolated muscle groups. These patterns are squats, hip hinges, lunges, ...