Looking to strengthen your grip for either combat sports or lifting? Then look no further than this post. 🔌 . Whether its fighting for wrist control, holding a submission or to aid you in the clinch, having a strong grip could possibly mean the difference between winning and losing a fight in some instances. 🏆 . Below are several ways to increase grip strength and endurance. 🏋️♂️🏃♂️ . - When performing exercises that either require the use of dumbbells or bars, use thick grip dumbbells if available, and Olympic bars. If there is no thick grip dumbbells available, you can purchase a thick bar grip off the internet, these are highly effective for building grip strength. . - If you’re an athlete, try robe climbs. Rock climbers are notorious for having strong grips and hand strength. Their sport requires it and challenges their grip in a variety of ways. . - Carry – Farmers carries are most commonly seen in strongman competitions. Although it may be a very simple exercise, it is very effective. Not only does it build up hand strength, but it also challenges the posterior chain. Ensure proper form is used. The idea is very simple, pick up a heavy weight, maintain posture and walk for a distance or time. Some days go heavy for short distances, and others go lighter for longer periods of time. If you’re a combat speed athlete not only will you need strength, but you will also need endurance. . - Try different grips when doing carries, by using different variations you will strengthen different parts of your hands. Try the following grips: pinch and claw grips. . Finally, here is an exercise to incorporate at the end of your workouts a 2-3 times a week! . - Hang off a pull up bar (Thick bar if available) . - Build up until you can hang for a minute . - Once built u to a minute hang, start doing chin ups . - Once you can do chin ups confidently after the minute hang, progress to wearing a weighted vest. . https://www.instagram.com/p/B71pATOAE09/?igshid=1wqtulev99evo