"You must do what others won't, to achieve what others don't."

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The Hook Grip defines the method in which an athlete grips the Barbell which is first gripped with the thumb, then the remaining fingers grip both the thumb and the Barbell. It can be used in multiple weightlifting events such as the Clean and Snatch. Use the Hook Grip so you can relax your forearms and avoid pulling with your arms. The hook grip is more efficient and allows you to lift much more weight without the use of straps. 
 This grip is a little tough to master, but it is well worth the pain. As you grasp the barbell with a pronated grip, the thumbs wrap around und the bar first, and then the first two or three fingers on each hand wrap over the thumbs (as opposed to the traditional grip in which the fingers wrap the bar first and then the thumbs wrap around on top of them). You have more control with the hook grip because twoor more fingers are holding on to the thumb, rather than one thumb holding on to two or more fingers. It's a little painful at first, because the thumbs need to stretch quite a bit and the fingers compress them. Start out by lifting lighter weights and let your thumbs adapt. In a short while you will impress all your friends with the weights you can lift without straps.

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You wanted it so you got it! There will be an ON RAMP program starting on June 7th. The class is for beginners that are wanting to learn the CrossFit method before jumping into a current group WOD. The class will be held at 9am Monday – Thursday and will last for 4 weeks! This will be a great way to get into the game without the pressure of jumping into an established group. Athletes will not only learn but get one heck of a workout, all while having a blast! 

 

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