GRIPS

Question 1

what does style of handgrip do

Answer 1

can have dramatic effect on muscles being recruited during that exercise

Question 2

for functional workouts, we generally see supinated/pronated grip

Answer 2

pronated

Question 3

supinated/pronated grip is used to activate more bicep, takes out forearms, + brachioradialis

Answer 3

supinated

Question 4

pronated grip

Answer 4

palms are down + knuckles are up
-also called overhand grip
-ex: traditional pull up, bench press, pull down, rows

Question 5

supinated grip

Answer 5

palms are up + knuckles are down
-also called underhand grip
-ex: bicep curl

Question 6

neutral grip

Answer 6

knuckles point laterally, as in a handshake
-ex: hammer curl

Question 7

hook grip

Answer 7

similar to pronated grip, except thumb is positioned under index + middle fingers
-causes extra grip from the thumb, provides overall more gripping. power

Question 8

alternated grip

Answer 8

uses 1 hand in a pronated grip + the other in a supinated grip
-must switch every time you lift so you don’t get a preferenced side