Is Your Pronated Grip Limiting your Deadlift PR?
The Godfather of Grips…
You probably use a pronated grip for A LOT of exercises.
Your probably NEVER actually think about using this grip.
Start thinking about it; you’ll probably hit a PR.
All of these niche workout styles and programs are just fads, aren't they? If you REALLY want to build the body of your dreams, get stronger, or even just blow off some steam, classic bodybuilding workouts are the way to go, aren't they?
We'll let you be the judge, but if you've made it this far, we're pretty sure you're more interested in finding out the intricacies of how a Smith Machine functions and the roughly 489 variations of EZ-bar curls than you are about silly things like "Jerks from blocks".
We don't blame you; SOMEBODY has to curl those bars (bonus points if performed in the squat rack!)
The Godfather of Grips…
You probably use a pronated grip for A LOT of exercises.
Your probably NEVER actually think about using this grip.
Start thinking about it; you’ll probably hit a PR.
The hex bar is an interesting piece of equipment. It can add a lot of pounds to your deadlift max almost instantaneously.
…but it has other benefits as well…
The hex bar makes a nice addition to your garage gym “arsenal” and for those susceptible to low-back stress, can be used in a number of alternative movements.
The mythical PR…
So what does PR mean in gym settings?
Thankfully, I did a deep dive on the subject, so you don’t have to. We’ll talk about everything you need to know about the meaning and types of PR. I will even throw in some tips on how to test it and set up a new personal record.