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All subjects had a greater 1RM with the hook grip than with the closed grip (P < .001, effect size [ES] = 0.43).
Using the hook grip can enhance maximum lifting performance in trained individuals.
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All subjects had a greater 1RM with the HG than with the closed grip (P < .001, effect size [ES] = 0.43).
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Improvement of Kinetic, Kinematic, and Qualitative Performance Variables of the Power Clean With the Hook Grip
Dustin J. Oranchuk et al. · International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance · 2018
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2018-0577
other · n=11Cited 17×
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