Guest mg6680 Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 I have been really focusing on my crushing workouts and my hands aren't recovering as fast as I want them to, so I tried some pinching today. I have some blocks but I've found that pinching the wide gym plates is the most fun. They really tore up the inside of my thumbs my first workout. I was able to pull 2 - 25's last week and hold them for some time so out the IM loading pin came this week. I warmed up w/a pair of 25's and it was fairly easy. I tried a pair of 35's and got them about a foot. This was a PR for me so I was pretty stoked. I finished off the workout w/a pair of 25's and the loading pin. I was able to pull 3 25's (pinching 2) for a few seconds. My goal is to two finger a pair of 45's. A special thanks to Scott Clayton for his workout suggestions on the pinching. Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tou Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 I did progress with a pin through the 35's. I now pinch 45's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mg6680 Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Nice job Tou...My gym also has a set of chrome plated plates. They are very challenging to lift. I've also wondered about training the pinch like this: Pinch a pair of 45's (or whatever) around the sides then lift. Gradually work your hands up to the top each workout until your hands touch. Anyone ever two hand pinch a pair of 100's? Thats some wide pinching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mg6680 Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Did my 3rd workout w/the SW today. I worked my way up to 140lbs (about #3 weight) then the lower handle ripped off the pinky callous from my right palm. Welcome to grip training Morgan. It was probably a mistake to wrap the handles w/athletic tape as it obviously produced a bit more friction than I wanted. Oh well...I guess the certification will have to wait a bit. Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 Unlucky. Good luck in your recovery - shouldn't take too long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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