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daze1777 · 08-22-2008, 11:23 AM

What is the best way to increase the strength/size/grip in the hands? What do you guys think are the best exercises for getting those big veins to pop out from the hands?

All comments appreciated

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EricT · 08-22-2008, 12:28 PM

I'm not sure you will necessarily get big veins popping out on your hands if you don't already tend to have them.

iron_worker · 08-22-2008, 12:50 PM

Oh boy... not this again. hahah jj

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EricT · 08-22-2008, 12:55 PM

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Andrew.cook · 08-22-2008, 01:56 PM

Eric, any training secrets for hand veins?

Well, I feel relieved that I don't have to revisit that whole topic, even if it is one of my faves.

I think one thing that was never really addressed is the "what are the best options"

From a low tech (most bang for the buck) standpoint I would suggest buying a small section of PVC pipe (something with an outside diameter of 2-3" would be ideal to start with). Not more than 6-12" would be needed, don't buy a 6' pipe. Then, simply run some rope or chain through the pipe, hang weight on the rope/chain and you have a great grip tool. You could also drill a hole and mount an eye-bolt or whatever, but... not necessary. This kind of gripping works the fingers and thumb in a static state. It will have good carry over to holding onto a normal old bar. Keep in mind that you want to grip your pipe section like a prize-claw thing. Don't wrap your wrist under it, that has nothing to do with hand strength.

There are variations of this, of course. You could use an old baseball or softball and drive an eye hook into it from which to hang weights. Or you could nail a couple 2x4's together as a pinch grip tool.

Grippers are fun, and lord knows I have spent a good amount of time working on them, but the grip strength developed is incomplete as it never hits the thumb, and the carry over to barbell lifting isn't great.

EricT · 08-22-2008, 01:57 PM

The secret to hand veins is, drum roll please...

Genetics. OR, being very very old with paper thin skin.

Andrew.cook · 08-22-2008, 02:05 PM

I'm working every day on being older... it is one thing I am amazingly consistent at!

EricT · 08-22-2008, 02:10 PM

I have big showy veins on my hands. And arms. I mean always not just because I'm approaching 40. It can only get worse.

But there doesn't seem to be any correlation to hand size and grip strenght. If anything the guys I've know with giant ham hands and prodigous grip strength don't have showy veins. Not that any of it means anything.

Kane · 08-22-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric3237

I have big showy veins on my hands. And arms. I mean always not just because I'm approaching 40. It can only get worse.

But there doesn't seem to be any correlation to hand size and grip strenght. If anything the guys I've know with giant ham hands and prodigous grip strength don't have showy veins. Not that any of it means anything.

I have those veins too. It doesn't help with my grip strength but it looks like it does.

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08-22-2008, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,835 Country: Gender:	I'm not sure you will necessarily get big veins popping out on your hands if you don't already tend to have them.

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iron_worker Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Sk, Canada Posts: 1,078 Country: Gender:	Oh boy... not this again. hahah jj IronWorker

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EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,835 Country: Gender:	Haha, IW I PROMISE not to start any wars

08-22-2008, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andrew.cook Banned Rank: Member Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 353 Country: Gender:	Eric, any training secrets for hand veins? Well, I feel relieved that I don't have to revisit that whole topic, even if it is one of my faves. I think one thing that was never really addressed is the "what are the best options" From a low tech (most bang for the buck) standpoint I would suggest buying a small section of PVC pipe (something with an outside diameter of 2-3" would be ideal to start with). Not more than 6-12" would be needed, don't buy a 6' pipe. Then, simply run some rope or chain through the pipe, hang weight on the rope/chain and you have a great grip tool. You could also drill a hole and mount an eye-bolt or whatever, but... not necessary. This kind of gripping works the fingers and thumb in a static state. It will have good carry over to holding onto a normal old bar. Keep in mind that you want to grip your pipe section like a prize-claw thing. Don't wrap your wrist under it, that has nothing to do with hand strength. There are variations of this, of course. You could use an old baseball or softball and drive an eye hook into it from which to hang weights. Or you could nail a couple 2x4's together as a pinch grip tool. Grippers are fun, and lord knows I have spent a good amount of time working on them, but the grip strength developed is incomplete as it never hits the thumb, and the carry over to barbell lifting isn't great.

08-22-2008, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,835 Country: Gender:	The secret to hand veins is, drum roll please... Genetics. OR, being very very old with paper thin skin.

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Andrew.cook Banned Rank: Member Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 353 Country: Gender:	I'm working every day on being older... it is one thing I am amazingly consistent at!

08-22-2008, 02:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,835 Country: Gender:	I have big showy veins on my hands. And arms. I mean always not just because I'm approaching 40. It can only get worse. But there doesn't seem to be any correlation to hand size and grip strenght. If anything the guys I've know with giant ham hands and prodigous grip strength don't have showy veins. Not that any of it means anything.

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