Thick Grip Overhead Moves

[Lich]

Curious as to what everyone thinks about thick grip DB presses (or any overhead movement), like using the Holle DB for DB Military Presses and so on....

[SqeezeMasterFlash]

I think you'll get alot more benefit fron thick bar cleans than thick bar presses

[Lich]

I do clean it also. It's like this:

I load up the Holle with say, 15 or 20 kg, and clean it to the press position, then press it out. The reason I ask is because I have had several people tell me that I should not be using a fat DB like that (for the pressing part). I've been told the excessive strain on the thumb makes the move too dangerous... I haven't had any problems myself, but that's why I am asking all of you grip/hand experts.

[SqeezeMasterFlash]

I get you know. It's never caused me any extra stress on the thumb. I would say it's perfectly safe.

[Lich]

Thanks for the quick replies... that settles it for me then... they're good to go

[foggymountainmuscle]

Don't forget thick bar dumbell snatches. These are even more grip and arm intensive than dumbell cleans.

[danegarreau]

I do THickbar clean and presses everyother week. I love them, a very good movement.