Southern California’s Premiere Fitness Equipment Stores
Thousand Oaks – (805) 497-7000
West L.A. – (424) 317-0027
Anaheim Hills – (714) 998-8019
Newport Beach – (949) 333-3922
Store Locations Info
Thousand Oaks – (805) 497-7000
West L.A. – (424) 317-0027
Anaheim Hills – (714) 998-8019
Newport Beach – (949) 333-3922
Store Locations Info
Strength training for women is a scary idea for some but contrary to popular belief, strength training isn’t just for those who want to put on muscles and bulk up. Unfortunately, many women steer clear of strength training under the impression that training with heavy weights or training too extensively with weights will leave them looking like the Hulk.
Deadlifting looks really difficult and requires great strength and technique. Most of us dismiss it as an exercise for bodybuilders or serious fitness addicts only, but here’s the secret: it’s not. With the right knowledge, regular practice and most importantly, patience, dedication, and the proper technique, anyone can do it!
Making sure that you develop grip strength is almost as important to your strength training as lifting all those weights. As you begin to move up in weight and make your way to more advanced exercises, such as pull ups and deadlifts, you’ll find that the strength of your hands becomes more important than you may have realized. You can’t afford to be slipping and sliding because your grip isn’t practiced enough to keep you in the game. Plus, there's the added benefit that everyone respects a firm handshake. Here are some tips to help you build your grip strength over time.
