Shal9097 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I was wondering what kind of grip strength decrease people have experienced while losing weight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTGlass Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) In 2013 I cut from 230 to 180. I stayed under 190 for 5 years. I accomplished my weight drop primarily with nutrition and a shift to body weights training. The first year my max strength stayed pretty close to my 225 lb levels. By year 3 I had a pretty substantial shift in all my heavy events like double over hand lifts. Going in to year 5 I could still easily lift the inch / hub a 45, close a 3 - but barbell lifts all felt heavy. The biggest area I saw was lifts where greater spine stability mattered under load. A big belly and more fat contributes to spine strength in certain conditions. Definitely found it easier to increase strength when eating more food. Now im between 210-215 and I feel at about the right weight. I literally eat whatever I want and have enough belly to help for dead’s but not over 14% bf the improvements in blood pressure and sleep quality that came with the weight drop well worth the low priority change in gym lifts. Get that belly down and you’ll feel better ps I would add the athletic advantages I got from a season of gymnastics and Calisthenics has been my highest yield detour in my strength journey. The 2012 version could lift more weights but would be broken in half at the warm ups of the 2019 model Edited May 22, 2019 by AdamTGlass 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennix Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Shal9097 said: I was wondering what kind of grip strength decrease people have experienced while losing weight? I lost from 126kg too 110kg without any loss in strenght. This was during a 6 months period and my squat went from 235kg to 237.5kg and deadlift from 262.5kg to 265kg. Bench took a hit -10kg though. Grippwise I didn't notice any big difference, probably I would have developed more strenght not being on a kcal deficit. Edited May 22, 2019 by Lennix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) I've fluctuated between 230 and 280 over the last few years. When I dropped weight, I was able to maintain my grip strength on all lifts and increase them a little on most. When I added weight, I was able to increase them a little easier and quicker. Always easier to increase strength and muscle mass on a caloric surplus. That being said, weight isn't as big a factor in grip as it is in other full body strength sports. I think you would only see a very minimal impact, if any, unless you drop a huge amount of weight. Edited May 22, 2019 by Mike Rinderle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 It can be a good thing to lose weight for grip strength since hands become leaner, which is better for thick bar, it makes it easier to wrap the hand around the bar. For pinch it's definitely better with thicker hands tho. Since the hands will cover more surface area. Grip strength is mostly about tendons and very small muscles in the hands and arms. You don't need to be heavy to be good at it. Apollon's Axle being the only exception. I lost 7 kg once and I dind't feel any negative effects for grip strength. Lost strength in bench press tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 25 minutes ago, Fist of Fury said: It can be a good thing to lose weight for grip strength since hands become leaner, which is better for thick bar, it makes it easier to wrap the hand around the bar. For pinch it's definitely better with thicker hands tho. Since the hands will cover more surface area. Grip strength is mostly about tendons and very small muscles in the hands and arms. You don't need to be heavy to be good at it. Apollon's Axle being the only exception. I lost 7 kg once and I dind't feel any negative effects for grip strength. Lost strength in bench press tho. Yea, bench is the most affected by body weight imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 For me it depends. Actually, I think my grip is stronger when I'm around 275-280 lb range... Right now, I'm under 270 lbs so may change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) I dropped my bodyweight from 83k to 74k and stayed there for several years. Never managed to hit my 2HP pr numbers at a lighter bodyweight and found it incredibly hard to get any stronger. At 74k (I am 183cm) I could only train grip in order to stay at that very lean bodyweight. I am over 80k now, train my whole body and setting new pr in grip on a regular basis. Edited May 23, 2019 by Mikael Siversson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shal9097 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 Thanks for the replies. Right now I’m about 255 pounds and looking to drop 20-30 pounds. At the same time I’ve gone from closing my #1 three times in a row a month or so ago, to today being able to close my hg250 for a double, and I don’t want to lose my progress. I’m ok with slower gains as long as I keep moving forward with my grip and my hands stay healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 13 hours ago, Shal9097 said: Thanks for the replies. Right now I’m about 255 pounds and looking to drop 20-30 pounds. At the same time I’ve gone from closing my #1 three times in a row a month or so ago, to today being able to close my hg250 for a double, and I don’t want to lose my progress. I’m ok with slower gains as long as I keep moving forward with my grip and my hands stay healthy I think, if, in your original post, you mentioned “gripper” strength, the answers may have been very short: Very very little loss of strength. Most answers here speak of grip strength not pertaining to grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shal9097 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 29 minutes ago, Hubgeezer said: I think, if, in your original post, you mentioned “gripper” strength, the answers may have been very short: Very very little loss of strength. Most answers here speak of grip strength not pertaining to grippers. I was looking for grip strength in general answers. Grippers aren’t the only thing I work on, it’s just what I enjoy the most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpav2010 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I've lost 12 pounds in the last two months and I've noticed no decrease in grip strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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