Thick Bar Hold
Also known as: Thick Bar Holds, Fat Bar Hold, Thick Barbell Hold
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Load a thick or fat-gripped barbell on the floor and stand over it with feet hip-width apart.
- Lift it as in a deadlift to a standing position and let the arms hang.
- Hold for time with a tight grip, shoulders back and down.
- Lower the bar to the floor with a straight back.
Cues
- Thick grips challenge the hands much more than regular bars.
- Use a lighter weight than your normal deadlift.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back to lift the bar.
- Dropping the bar from standing height.
- Choosing a weight that cannot be held for even a few seconds.