Mjoynt Posted January 16, 2003 Author Share Posted January 16, 2003 -Wednesday January 15, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ single-stamped #2 - 7.5lbs x 10sec. x 3 Right Hand: Strapholds w/ BB Master - 7.5lbs x 10sec. x 3 I think I may add a little variety to my straphold work. As you may have read in one of my previous posts, I use a plain old lifting strap for my straphold work. The other day I took my other strap that I don't use and folded it to create the thickness of 4 straps together and tied a rubber band around it. Using this thickness for strapholds might assist with the sweep of a tougher gripper. I also plan on making a strap that is 8 strap widths thick. As you probably know, this is hardly an original idea. I just took the ideas of others and came up with an inexpensive alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalCage Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Matt, Did you see the idea from someone about using a metal ruler for strap holds? 99 cents at Staples, and it is murderous. I have been using it for a few weeks. I like the idea of varying widths by folding the strap. My SOS343 is stuck at 1/4". Maybe I'll start trying thick strapholds with it. Variety is good, yes!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted January 17, 2003 Author Share Posted January 17, 2003 AnimalCage, How big is the hole in the ruler? Big enough to fit an Ironmind Carabiner? Or do you just use string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalCage Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 Here is a photo of my setup: Grippers and Accessories I don't know if the IM carabiner would fit. Let me know the diameter, and I'll measure the hole. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted January 24, 2003 Author Share Posted January 24, 2003 -Thursday January 23, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ single-stamped #2 - 10lbs. x 10sec. x 3 Right Hand: Strapholds w/ BB Master - 10lbs. x 10sec. x 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted January 30, 2003 Author Share Posted January 30, 2003 -Wednesday January 29, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ BB Master (1 thick strap) - 2.5lbs. x 10sec. x 3 Right Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #2 (4 thick strap) - 2.5lbs. x 10sec. x 2, 7sec. x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted February 25, 2003 Author Share Posted February 25, 2003 -Wednesday February 19, 2003- I took two weeks off from the grippers and boy, did I notice a decrease in strength. So much a decrease that I'm not going to post my workout this week. But, next week, I will start lighter with the strapholds and probably start doing them twice a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Matt, Your training seemed to going along fine...can I ask why you took a two week hiatus??? I've been kicking myself the last little while for not trying strapholds until recently. Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted February 26, 2003 Author Share Posted February 26, 2003 Jonathan, I took a week off from my normal lifting so I decided to do the same for the grippers. The second week I did plier lifts instead. They're not quite the same as strapholds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted March 2, 2003 Author Share Posted March 2, 2003 -Wednesday February 26, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #1 - 5lbs. x 10sec. x 3 sets Right Hand: Strapholds w/ single-stamped #2 - 5lbs. x 10sec. x 3 sets Over the next couple of weeks, I plan to build up to where I left off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted March 5, 2003 Author Share Posted March 5, 2003 -Sunday March 2, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #1 - 7.5lbs. x 10sec. x 3 sets Right Hand: Strapholds w/ single-stamped #2 - 7.5lbs. x 10sec. x 3 sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 -Wednesday March 5, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #1 - 10lbs. x 10sec. x 3 sets Right Hand: Strapholds w/ single-stamped #2 - 10lbs. x 10sec. x 3 sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted March 14, 2003 Author Share Posted March 14, 2003 -Thursday March 13, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #1 - 12.5lbs. x 10sec. x 3 sets Right Hand: Strapholds w/ single-stamped #2 - 12.5lbs. x 10sec. x 3 sets Just as a side note. I recently ordered the Close the Gap Straps from Ironmind just for the hell of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 Matt, You've mentioned using thicker straps...have you tried a chunky strap with your #3? I'm miles away from closing my #3 but I've been thinking of doing strap holds with a strap wide enough that my pathetic close can hold. Work up to a given weight in this strap, then use a slightly thinner strap and work up to the same strap weight, etc. Is this what you had in mind using your thick straps? Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted March 22, 2003 Author Share Posted March 22, 2003 Jon@han, It is what I've had in mind. But, actually, I think the #3 is a little too hard at this point. Maybe I'll use my double-stamped #2 with the thick straps. I've just received my Close the Gap straps from Ironmind and they are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Nice, I'll give this a try after I work up some weight in strapholds with my #1. Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted March 22, 2003 Author Share Posted March 22, 2003 -Wednesday March 19, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #1* - 15lbs. x 10sec. x 2 sets, 6sec. x 1 set Right Hand: Strapholds w/ single-stamped #2* - 15lbs. x 10sec. x 1 set, 7sec. x 1 set, 6sec. x 1 set *From this point on, I'll be using my new Close the Gap Straps from Ironmind. I've noticed that they are a little more "slippery" than the regular lifting straps that I've been using previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted March 25, 2003 Author Share Posted March 25, 2003 -Monday March 24, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ BB Master (thick strap) - 5lbs. x 10sec. x 3 sets Right Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #2 (thick strap) - 5lbs. x 10sec. x 3 sets Today, I received my new grip machine from Weightlifter's Warehouse. It's nice. I worked up to 115lbs. on it for 10 second holds today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted March 29, 2003 Author Share Posted March 29, 2003 -Saturday March 29, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ BB Master (thick strap) - 7.5lbs x 10sec. x 3 sets Right Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #2 (thick strap) - 7.5lbs x 10sec. x 3 sets Also, I worked up to 130lbs on my grip machine for negatives with each hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted April 6, 2003 Author Share Posted April 6, 2003 -Saturday April 5, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ BB Master (thick strap) - 10lbs x 10sec. x 2 sets, 4sec. x 1 set Grip Machine - 140lbs x 3 sets of negatives Right Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #2 (thick strap) - 10lbs x 10sec. x 3 sets Grip Machine - 140lbs x 3 sets of negatives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted April 8, 2003 Author Share Posted April 8, 2003 -Tuesday April 8, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ BB Master (thick strap) - 10lbs x 10sec. x 3 sets Grip Machine - 145lbs x 3 sets of negatives Right Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #2 (thick strap) - 12.5lbs x 10sec. x 3 sets Grip Machine - 145lbs x 3 sets of negatives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Matt, How much do you figure you have to put on your strap holds with your #2 before you can shut the #3?? Keep it up Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted April 9, 2003 Author Share Posted April 9, 2003 How much do you figure you have to put on your strap holds with your #2 before you can shut the #3?? With the thick strap, who knows? With the thinner strap, maybe about 20lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 From experience-when I was doing grippers 3 days a week-2 days of holds and one day of strap holds with a filed down #2-I worked up to OVER 35 pounds on a 2mm strap. And-I still couldnt dominate the #3! Now That I am certified and I am chasing bigger grippers down-I am doing strap holds with 10 pounds and my PDA 387. It was too the point that my shoulder gave before my grip with strap holds with the #2. Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoynt Posted April 13, 2003 Author Share Posted April 13, 2003 -Sunday April 13, 2003- Left Hand: Strapholds w/ BB Master (thick strap) - 12.5lbs x 10sec. x 3 sets Grip Machine - 150lbs x 3 sets of negatives Right Hand: Strapholds w/ double-stamped #2 (thick strap) - 15lbs x 10sec. x 3 sets Grip Machine - 150lbs x 3 sets of negatives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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