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What is Hook Grip?
Gripping the bar by trapping the thumb under the fingers for security.
In context
Hook Grip is a key concept in powerlifting. Gripping the bar by trapping the thumb under the fingers for security. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Common questions.
What does hook grip mean?
Gripping the bar by trapping the thumb under the fingers for security.
What category does hook grip belong to?
Hook Grip is a term from powerlifting in strength and fitness training. Browse more powerlifting terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does hook grip matter for training?
Understanding hook grip helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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