If you find the hook grip feels weaker than a conventional overhand grip, I’m willing to bet it’s because you haven’t been taught how to do it properly (or you have extremely short thumbs). Take the time to get it right and practice—condition your hands for it like any other part of your body for a new position or movement. If your thumb hurts a lot, use FLEXIBLE athletic tape to wrap it, which will also typically improve your grip by increasing friction between the bar and thumb. If you do have

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