Glossary

Pronated grip

A pronated grip is an overhand grip — palms facing down or away from you.

The standard grip for deadlifts, bench presses (mostly), and pull-ups.

Also known as

overhand grip

Supinated grip
A supinated grip is an underhand grip — palms facing up or toward you.
Mixed grip
A mixed grip has one palm forward and one palm back — used mainly on heavy deadlifts.
Neutral grip
A neutral grip has the palms facing each other — like holding a hammer.

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