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  2. Grip strength - Wikipedia

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    Wrist straps allow lifting heavier weights without having the grip strength that would be required otherwise. Grip strength training requires a different type of training regimen than other muscular training. The reasons are primarily based on the interplay of the tendons and muscles and the lack of "down time" or rest that most people's hands get.

  3. Hook grip - Wikipedia

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    Hook grip is a method of gripping a barbell used in many strength-related sports such as Olympic weightlifting, Crossfit, and powerlifting by overlapping the index and middle finger over the thumb. This method of gripping the bar provides a secure bar grip while performing pulling motion with the barbell such as the clean and jerk, snatch, and ...

  4. Olympic weightlifting - Wikipedia

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    World Games. Women: 1997. Weightlifting (often known as Olympic weightlifting) is a competitive strength sport in which athletes compete in lifting a barbell loaded with weight plates from the ground to overhead, with the aim of successfully lifting the heaviest weights. Athletes compete in two specific ways of lifting the barbell overhead.

  5. Squat (exercise) - Wikipedia

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    Other equipment used can include a weight lifting belt to support the torso and boards to wedge beneath the ankles to improve stability and allow a deeper squat (weightlifting shoes also have wooden wedges built into the sole to achieve the same effect). Wrist straps are another piece of recommended equipment; they support the wrist and help to ...

  6. Exercise equipment - Wikipedia

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    Lifting accessories: Straps, wraps and sleeves: Lifting wrist straps; Wrist wraps; Elbow sleeves; Knee wraps; Knee sleeves; Grip: Gym chalk, gloves (the use of gloves during weight training is controversial. Some believe gloves improve grip, while others believe the extra material between the skin and bar worsens grip.

  7. Weightlifting gloves - Wikipedia

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    Types of gloves [1] Half-fingered gloves with wrist pads. The most common type of weightlifting gloves. They may provide more stability and support to the wrists and reduce calluses. Depending on the material, they may be less breathable. Full finger gloves. These gloves cover the entire surface of the hand including the palms and fingers.

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