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Old 10-27-2010, 04:12 PM   #3208
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errrr... what? are you serious?
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Like I said before, what I've read says to use thumbless grip. I don't know Elitefts or who they are, that's why I questioned their credibility. To me, they're strangers. If you guys are claiming they're the gods of working out, then alright, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.

I'll cite 2 links where I've read to use thumbless grip for squats:
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Thumbless Grip. Put your thumbs on top of the bar, next to your fingers. You’ll be able to keep your wrists inline with your forearms.
http://stronglifts.com/how-to-squat-...mmon-problems/

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3) Grip the bar as close to your head as possible. This will test your shoulder, elbow and wrist joint flexibility. The closer your hands are (within reason, your hands shouldn't touch your ears), the tighter your upper back will be, and the better the bar will sit on your back. Use a thumbless grip. You aren?t supporting the bar with your hands. You?re holding the bar DOWN against your back. Your wrist should NOT bend in either direction. It should be a straight line from your forearm across the wrist onto your hand.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...77&postcount=5

I'm not claiming the above is gospel. It's just what I've read in the past and follow. If you have something to the contrary, I'd like to hear it.
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