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I have one of those extendable bars bought from Tesco.
I fitted it just below its max extension across my hallway, Its perfect and doesn't interfere with day to day living.
Lately I have been trying various different exercises on it and have noticed that I need to improve my grip. I can hold on no problem but stopping my hands from sliding around the bar is very difficult.
I have tried some cheap weight lifting gloves but they don't help.
Any suggestions on how to prevent my hands from sliding on the metal? Thought about wrapping it in some grip tape but unsure.
Cheers
I fitted it just below its max extension across my hallway, Its perfect and doesn't interfere with day to day living.
Lately I have been trying various different exercises on it and have noticed that I need to improve my grip. I can hold on no problem but stopping my hands from sliding around the bar is very difficult.
I have tried some cheap weight lifting gloves but they don't help.
Any suggestions on how to prevent my hands from sliding on the metal? Thought about wrapping it in some grip tape but unsure.
Cheers
Chalk may help. http://amzn.to/HOObre
However, if the bar is just polished chrome, it may not make that much difference. You'll have to try it I guess.
I would also consider experimenting with different grips. For instance, if you do a fully closed palm grip, it may seem more secure but you end up unravelling the fingers as you're training - so try hooking just your fingers so most of the pressure is under the 2nd knuckle of the fingers. Or even the first knuckle - but you may come off suddenly if your grip's s
te. 
However, if the bar is just polished chrome, it may not make that much difference. You'll have to try it I guess.
I would also consider experimenting with different grips. For instance, if you do a fully closed palm grip, it may seem more secure but you end up unravelling the fingers as you're training - so try hooking just your fingers so most of the pressure is under the 2nd knuckle of the fingers. Or even the first knuckle - but you may come off suddenly if your grip's s
te. El Capitano said:
I took the original weak foam grips off mine and wrapped each side in the rubberised grip from a squash raquet handle.
Cheap (2 grips for £5) and it's self adhesive and doesn't hurt the hands...'
That is a good idea, May have to try something similar.Cheap (2 grips for £5) and it's self adhesive and doesn't hurt the hands...'
Ive only been experimenting with different positions/ exercises for a few day and already I can feel an improvement in my capabilities with it. Don't want to give up!
Vladimir said:
Well, yes, definitely. No problems holding onto that thing. Training on it right now (obviously not right this very second).Hoofy said:
Vladimir said:
Well, yes, definitely. No problems holding onto that thing. Training on it right now (obviously not right this very second).Vladimir said:
General Madness said:
It does look good but It wont allow me to try some of the other exercises ive seen on vids.
A muscle up would result in a rather sore head...
Given the closeness of the wall behind me when I do pull ups, I do sometimes bang my head against the wall when I do front levers.
Hoofy said:
Vladimir said:
General Madness said:
It does look good but It wont allow me to try some of the other exercises ive seen on vids.
A muscle up would result in a rather sore head...Given the closeness of the wall behind me when I do pull ups, I do sometimes bang my head against the wall when I do front levers.
I have the bar going across my hallway, between my bedroom door and the cupboard opposite. It is at the height of the top of the door frames so plenty head room and a decent bit more width.
Also, clearly you guys know what you're talking about. Could you point me in the direction of any good info for working out on a bar?
Edited by General Madness on Thursday 14th November 20:50
Who cares what they're called. Copy these guys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OxRvgfpuQQ
But google:
-front lever
-back lever
-pull up
-chin up
-muscle up
-hanging leg raises
-toe-to-bar leg raises
-planche
-planche push ups
Loads of tutorials on YouTube.
But google:
-front lever
-back lever
-pull up
-chin up
-muscle up
-hanging leg raises
-toe-to-bar leg raises
-planche
-planche push ups
Loads of tutorials on YouTube.
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