Weightlifting Thumb Tape

SERIOUS STEEL WEIGHTLIFTING THUMB TAPE The hook grip is an essential and necessary grip for both the snatch and clean. To properly position the grip, the athlete must have a full grip on the bar, with the thumb tucked inside the fingers, with the fingers pulling the thumb around the bar.  Athletes, especially among new athletes, will find that the hook grip can cause small blisters.  Athletes will also find that in high rep work the hook grip can become a bit uncomfortable. Utilizing an elastic thumb tape can help alleviate this discomfort and improve the grip where the thumb meets the bar.  It is not recommended to use traditional, non-elastic tape as this decreases the range of motion of the thumb.  The Serious Steel Fitness thumb tape is comprised of an elastic cotton backing with a durable adhesive.   This allows for increased range of motion, improved grip and an increased level of comfort when using hook grip. Please note that: Where you start the tape on your thumb does not mat