just strength loss
not really pain just gets where i can hardly hold the weights

straps will fix that for sure

What about using fat gripz? Those may help too.

I use fatgripz and they do help my grip considering I have relatively small hands.

Another thing I can think of besides static holds which has been mentioned are squeezing a tennis ball or using Captains of Crush for grip training.

Good luck on your goals there old dog..I'm almost 49 myself and oh how time flies!

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basically what happens is after a while my forearms get so tight i cant hold the weights. Straps will fix it I know I have some

was just reading something about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and thought this may be your problem

hear is link anyway hope it helps

3 Exercises To Help Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Lee Hayward's Total Fitness Bodybuilding