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2. 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 ...

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   Support your grip during heavy lifting sessions with wrist wraps from Gymreapers, Under Armour, Gold’s Gym, Rogue Fitness and Amazon.

4. Hand wrap - Wikipedia

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   A hand wrap or wrist wrap is a strip of cloth used by boxers (and participants in other combat sports) to protect the hand and wrist against injuries induced by punching. It is wrapped securely around the wrist , the palm, and the base of the thumb , where it serves to both maintain the alignment of the joints, and to compress and lend strength ...

5. Strength training - Wikipedia

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   Strength training is primarily an anaerobic activity, although circuit training also is a form of aerobic exercise. Strength training can increase muscle, tendon, and ligament strength as well as bone density, metabolism, and the lactate threshold; improve joint and cardiac function; and reduce the risk of injury in athletes and the elderly ...

6. Science Says This Workout Can Make Your Body 8 Years ... - AOL

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   Strength training can lower your biological age by 8 years, per new study. A trainer explains how to start. ... But the study found that more is better when it comes to weight lifting and telomere ...

7. Grip (gymnastics) - Wikipedia

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   The wrist strap is used to secure the grip on the gymnast's hand and to transfer body weight from the fingers to the wrist. The grip is enhanced when the dowel rests on the apparatus, pulling the leather tight and transferring some of the load to the wrist, reducing the grip required during the most dynamic elements.