Grip training is frequently overlooked in many training programs. If your training schedule includes heavy deadlifts without straps then your grip is definitely getting worked. However, the importance of grip training becomes obvious the first time that you fail at any lift because of your grip.
The Rolling Thunder is a 2 inch thick revolving deadlift handle that will humble you very quickly. Take 50% of your deadlift 5 rep max and put it on the loading pin and you should be very pleased if you can budge it. Unlike the Rolling Thunder, a standard olympic bar is far thinner than 2 inches so grip is not really a factor until you really move up in weight.
Add some 10 second holds with the Rolling Thunder to your weekly training routine and in no time you will notice a drastic improvement in your grip as well as your forearms.
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