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sammiller
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by sammiller Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:23 pm
just wondering what is "best" grip, over/ under and the advantages disadvantages of each,
steven14791
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by steven14791 Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:30 pm
i personally use overhand grip as it allows me more control of how fare up to pull the bar and at what speed, bt that is just preference
Dinsdale
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by Dinsdale Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:16 pm
Either way is right. Just a matter of taste I reckon. I prefer overhand because of added control. (Less likelihood of 'jerking' the bar.) Smoother motion is better.
benjamteal
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by benjamteal Tue Aug 21, 2007 5:36 pm
IMHO the reverse grip feels like I get a better range of motion and allows me to get a better squeeze at the top of the row.
SarahPT
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by SarahPT Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:17 pm
Both are good. I alternate grip for variety.