diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index 2c19a5a9df..173dd91516 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -576,12 +576,14 @@ default behaviour is:
 
 	if(can_resist())
 		next_move = world.time + 20
-		process_resist()
+		resist_grab()
+		if(!weakened && !restrained())
+			process_resist()
 
 /mob/living/proc/can_resist()
 	//need to allow !canmove, or otherwise neck grabs can't be resisted
-	//so just check weakened instead.
-	if(stat || weakened)
+	//similar thing with weakened and pinning
+	if(stat)
 		return 0
 	if(next_move > world.time)
 		return 0
@@ -593,10 +595,6 @@ default behaviour is:
 		escape_inventory(src.loc)
 		return
 
-	//resisting grabs (as if it helps anyone...)
-	if (!restrained())
-		resist_grab()
-
 	//unbuckling yourself
 	if(buckled)
 		spawn() escape_buckle()