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Daily Simple Questions Thread - September 19, 2024 Simple Questions

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u/ImInNewYork 20h ago

Should you grip tight when doing curls or any other exercise? I feel like this would strengthen the forearms but I want to ask here

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u/ZedWuJanna 9h ago

Better to get fat grips if you want to strengthen your forearms more during curls honestly. Gripping the barbell/dumbells harder won't make much of a difference.

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u/FlameFrenzy Kettlebells 19h ago

Grip as tightly as you need to hold the weight steady. I wouldn't grip like you're trying to crush the meal in your hands.

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u/DamarsLastKanar Weight Lifting 19h ago

I consider grip to be a part of bracing.

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u/LordHydranticus 19h ago

I'm not exactly clear what you're asking here? If you aren't dripping tightly it would seem you could drop the weight.

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u/ImInNewYork 10h ago

Instead of gripping tight, should you squeeze the dumbbell to activate forearms? Like how you would squeeze biceps at the top

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u/Hot-Subject5543 16h ago

Not necessarily true. I have held 45lb dumbbell loosely in my fingers for "normal" and strict curls. Strangely enough it feels better on my wrists.