hypr Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Four weeks ago I bought the Trainer and #1. I could shut the trainer with only my right hand and was very close with the left. I was off by about 1.5inches on the #1. At the three week mark I could repeatedly shut the #1 closed with my right and if I was rested enough barely shut it with my left. This is all no-set I should add, I don't know why but I guess because I consider it more of a challenge due to my small hands but I really like training no-set. Anyways, my goal now is the #2 with my right and to forcefully close the #1 with my left. I just got the #2 and #3 in today. I'm about an inch away on the #2 (with sore hands) but the #3 feels like a ROCK! I can barely even move the handles a few centimeters! And also, is it just me or is the #3 set a little wider than the rest? So my question is, in my quest for the #2 is it a better idea to cheat close the #2 itself and hold on till my grip fails, along with overcrushes on the #1, or should I cheat "squeeze" the #3 (since I don't think I could even cheat close it!) and hold on to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqeezeMasterFlash Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Start with cheat closes on your #2, and eventually move to negatives on your #3. I'd file the #1 for your overcrushes once it get's easier as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypr Posted August 13, 2004 Author Share Posted August 13, 2004 Start with cheat closes on your #2, and eventually move to negatives on your #3. I'd file the #1 for your overcrushes once it get's easier as well. I've searched a lot and I'm just a little confused, is cheat closing a gripper and holding it closed the same thing as "negatives?" Also, I have blisters on a few of my fingers, will using chalk help out with this, or does it just come with the training? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqeezeMasterFlash Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Basicly the same thing. Force the gripper closed against your leg or with your other hand, then fight it as it tries to open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handgripperman Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Buy the KTA program it will help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Start with cheat closes on your #2, and eventually move to negatives on your #3. I'd file the #1 for your overcrushes once it get's easier as well. I've searched a lot and I'm just a little confused, is cheat closing a gripper and holding it closed the same thing as "negatives?" Also, I have blisters on a few of my fingers, will using chalk help out with this, or does it just come with the training? your hands will hurt like hell till they harden up, even after that they will hurt.....just not as bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vise Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 if your hands become really torn up (so much so that you cannot continue training), wrap one your gripper handles with tape so you can still train while your skin recovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 I'm chasing the #2 and personally I found the #3 to strong to do reasonable negatives on. I had to buy a gripper between the #2 and #3. Gripper width varies a quarter inch or more as a result of standard spering variation. It has nothing to do with the # gripper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaman Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Hello hypr We are in the same boat .I´m too trying to close #2,on a good day i'm 1 cm away from closing it.yeah i allso have #3 its a beast ,good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 I found the BB SM a good "in between" gripper for the 2-3gap, the chalk will just keep a better grip, not help against injuries. tape and superglue for those but like it was already mentioned get KTA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotenmyoou Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 It may sound unrelated but I suggest you work with block weights. After couple months of block training #1 will feel like nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoDa Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 I would recommend KTA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 I would get a gripper in between the #2 and #3 for negatives. Also, if you lose some skin on your hands, superglue is the answer. Just put some over the part of your hand where you lost the skin and once it dries your good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Vaughn Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 Buy the KTA program it will help you I secnod that. I got it and ended up having to bust my ass for months to get to the #2. But it sure is fun to smack talk it after taking it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypr Posted August 14, 2004 Author Share Posted August 14, 2004 Tbanks for all of the advice. I have wanted to get the KTA program for a couple of weeks now but the only thing that has concerned me about it is the fact that on the site it says "Reformatting your hard drive or changing computers will disable your ebook and will require you to purchase another copy." If this means I can't back it up and reinstall it when I reformat then I have a problem. I mean just the other day I had to reformat my drive because something made my system crash and unrecoverable. Is it impossible to backup the ebook and reinstall on a fresh format of the drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 Is it impossible to backup the ebook and reinstall on a fresh format of the drive? No. If you are reformatting your drive that often, wow. I have never had to reformat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 I've got KTA and it's worth the money for the time you will save in learning about how to use the grippers. The program is pretty intense. You have to really want that next level gripper to succeed with it. I don't want it badly enough to follow the program, but I still picked a lot of good tips for the grippers. Well worth my $25. You are also supporting the community here. The bandwidth for this site isn't free and Bill puts a lot of time into maintaining things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dargath78 Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 I suggest you get KTA also. Even if you dont follow the program it is worth it for all the little things it teaches you like setting, filing, overcrushes, negatives, etc. All these things newbies end up asking about and they are right in KTA, many with videos. Honestly it was probably the best grip tool I have ever bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypr Posted August 14, 2004 Author Share Posted August 14, 2004 Is it impossible to backup the ebook and reinstall on a fresh format of the drive? No. If you are reformatting your drive that often, wow. I have never had to reformat. I don't reformat that often, but sometimes unexpected things happen and it must be done (or is the most efficient method). So if I am able to back it up in case something happens then it definately sounds like a good investment. One question, I have read the program is very intense and I don't doubt it, but is it possible to do the program and still do normal weightlifting? I mean are my hands going to be so sore that I won't be able to go to the gym? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegann Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 One question, I have read the program is very intense and I don't doubt it, but is it possible to do the program and still do normal weightlifting? I mean are my hands going to be so sore that I won't be able to go to the gym? Everybody's different, but you should still be able to do "normal" lifting... just not grip-intensive stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted August 14, 2004 Share Posted August 14, 2004 One question, I have read the program is very intense and I don't doubt it, but is it possible to do the program and still do normal weightlifting? I mean are my hands going to be so sore that I won't be able to go to the gym? Yes you can still do normal weightlifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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