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Why is the thickness of the hook grip tape important?

Hook grip tape protects your thumb. But the thickness you choose determines how much you feel of the bar, how long your thumb holds up, and whether you remain pain-free during intensive training p...

Why kinesiology tape ruins your hook grip

I see it every week at the gym: an athlete wraps blue kinesiology tape around their thumb, grips the barbell in a hook grip – and by the third clean at the latest, the tape rolls off like a party s...

Why the hook grip works

Everyone who regularly trains with heavy weights knows that frustrating moment: Your legs are ready to push the weight off the floor with all their might, your back is stable, but your grip fails. ...

The best hook grip tape for CrossFit

A good hook grip tape is more than just a piece of tape. It fulfills an important function in weightlifting and CrossFit – namely, protecting the thumb during the hook grip without compromising you...

How your hands survive every CrossFit workout

In CrossFit workouts, your hands are constantly in use and under heavy strain. Whether it’s pull-ups, weightlifting, deadlifts, or muscle-ups, the skin on your palms is subject to enormous stress f...

How do you apply the Daumendreher hook grip tape correctly?

For many CrossFit athletes and weightlifters, hook grip tape is an essential part of their training gear. It protects the thumbs and provides extra stability during heavy lifts. For the tape to be ...

How to find the perfect hook grip tape

If you regularly practice weightlifting, CrossFit, or other sports where the hook grip is used, you know that hook grip tape is an indispensable tool and part of the standard equipment for many ath...

The versatile use of hook grip tape in CrossFit: More than just for weightlifting

In the CrossFit community, hook grip tape has long since ceased to be an insider tip, becoming instead an essential tool for boosting performance and preventing injuries. While many primarily assoc...

Tape for the thumb in weightlifting and CrossFit

Crossfit is a demanding sport that expects everything from you – strength, endurance, and technique. A stable grip is extremely important, especially in weightlifting. This is where the hook grip c...

The hook grip: Your new best friend for lifting

In weightlifting or CrossFit, a stable grip is essential. It can make the difference between a successful lift and a lost attempt. The hook grip is a proven technique that helps you lift heavy weig...