Teemu I Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) As a sidenote, I thought I'd mention that my max gripper close did not improve at all when I worked up from 6 reps to 12 reps on that easy #3.5 within one week. What happened was the opposite. I hardly ever train reps on grippers. In fact, never would be more accurate. Remember that max strength and speed are closely related and you could hardly call any of the reps of a 10 rep set explosive. I seriously doubt I would gain anything if I ever chose to work up the reps with that easy #3.5. As a matter of fact I doubt I would get even 10 reps now with that same gripper, but I don't care as the max improves. I have to admit though that it makes a cool video when you rep #3's or harder grippers. Edited July 16, 2009 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pencilneckmike Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Great work guys! I am only on the #1 right now, but I hope to reach #2 by December! Can't even imagine repping the 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripper42004 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hey "pencilneckmike" if you Cant "imagine" it or see it then it will never happen "4" you. You have to believe when know one else does. When I did the 10 reps on the #3 it was the second take.My hand wasnt in view good enough. So I did ten more a few min. later. Have faith,Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grippster Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 As a sidenote, I thought I'd mention that my max gripper close did not improve at all when I worked up from 6 reps to 12 reps on that easy #3.5 within one week. What happened was the opposite.I hardly ever train reps on grippers. In fact, never would be more accurate. Remember that max strength and speed are closely related and you could hardly call any of the reps of a 10 rep set explosive. I seriously doubt I would gain anything if I ever chose to work up the reps with that easy #3.5. As a matter of fact I doubt I would get even 10 reps now with that same gripper, but I don't care as the max improves. I have to admit though that it makes a cool video when you rep #3's or harder grippers. That's very interesting. I found that I made gains from doing almost any kind of grip work including training for reps. More reps on the hg250 = more reps for the 300 which enabled me to build the strength needed to close an easy hg400. I always did max singles first, but then I worked down through the lighter grippers until I was done. Should I maybe have devoted more effort to singles instead or forced negatives? I used to do very heavy negative holds with the hg400 before I could close it. I'm really not sure if that's what helped me or if it was the sets with lighter grippers. I was under the impression they both sort of contributed,, but I really don't know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 As a sidenote, I thought I'd mention that my max gripper close did not improve at all when I worked up from 6 reps to 12 reps on that easy #3.5 within one week. What happened was the opposite.I hardly ever train reps on grippers. In fact, never would be more accurate. Remember that max strength and speed are closely related and you could hardly call any of the reps of a 10 rep set explosive. I seriously doubt I would gain anything if I ever chose to work up the reps with that easy #3.5. As a matter of fact I doubt I would get even 10 reps now with that same gripper, but I don't care as the max improves. I have to admit though that it makes a cool video when you rep #3's or harder grippers. Tried something a lttle different today based on what Teemu said above. Did a series of singles on my #3. Started an online stopwatch and did a close every minute. Got 23 and missed on 24 by 2mm. Lost some skin and my hand and forearm is fried, but was worth it just to see how many I could do. Goal was 20. I know it doesn't count for this contest obviously, but I was still pretty pumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks, now I've gotta try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks, now I've gotta try it I expect nothing less than 30 from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 here's the update: CoC #4 Dave Morton 4 reps http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?&au...si&img=2413 CoC#3.5 Teemu I 12 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxxMxva-33w CoC #3 Paul Knight 20 reps Gabriel 20 reps Acorn 19 reps Martin Arildsson 19 reps CoC#3 17 reps Magnus 11 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml_h7yXbmzM Tommy Heslop 10 reps http://www.cyberpump.com/gallery/albun02/aaa Golgotha 8 reps Bullitt 8 reps Lukeamdman 7 reps Thearm95 3 reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kormaz Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Can't wait to get on that list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Okay, gave the singles thing a go. Got 52 singles in 23 minutes. Had to stop cuz the blisters. Result: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=9000 Also got a nice, deep blister on my left index finger from setting it so many times. I would get it on video, but it would be way too long to put on Youtube. Edited July 21, 2009 by Magnus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Okay, gave the singles thing a go. Got 52 singles in 23 minutes. Had to stop cuz the blisters.Result: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=9000 Also got a nice, deep blister on my left index finger from setting it so many times. I would get it on video, but it would be way too long to put on Youtube. 52 Awesome job Frank. And, um, er, sick dedication. Although I shouldn't talk. I had to superglue two skin tears after my 23 singles. Great job bro! Way to make me look weak... again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Okay, gave the singles thing a go. Got 52 singles in 23 minutes. Had to stop cuz the blisters.Result: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=9000 Also got a nice, deep blister on my left index finger from setting it so many times. I would get it on video, but it would be way too long to put on Youtube. 52 Awesome job Frank. And, um, er, sick dedication. Although I shouldn't talk. I had to superglue two skin tears after my 23 singles. Great job bro! Way to make me look weak... again! Lol, thanks Mike I ended up just cutting the skin off...couldn't find any superglue. Hope it doesn't affect my other lifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Okay, gave the singles thing a go. Got 52 singles in 23 minutes. Had to stop cuz the blisters.Result: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=9000 Also got a nice, deep blister on my left index finger from setting it so many times. I would get it on video, but it would be way too long to put on Youtube. 52 Awesome job Frank. And, um, er, sick dedication. Although I shouldn't talk. I had to superglue two skin tears after my 23 singles. Great job bro! Way to make me look weak... again! Lol, thanks Mike I ended up just cutting the skin off...couldn't find any superglue. Hope it doesn't affect my other lifting. if it does ... it was worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 CoC #4 Dave Morton 4 reps http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?&au...si&img=2413 CoC#3.5 Teemu I 12 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxxMxva-33w CoC #3 Paul Knight 20 reps Gabriel 20 reps Acorn 19 reps Martin Arildsson 19 reps CoC#3 17 reps Magnus 11 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml_h7yXbmzM Tommy Heslop 10 reps http://www.cyberpump.com/gallery/albun02/aaa Golgotha 8 reps Bullitt 8 reps Lukeamdman 7 reps Thearm95 3 reps Singles: 1 minute per rep max. (ie. 20 singles can take no more than 19 minutes since first one starts the clock) CoC#3 Magnus 52 singles in 23 minutes - The aftermath... http://www.gripboard.com/uploads/124725460...97_977_6681.jpg Bullitt 23 singles in 22 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Definitely giving the singles thing a go! I'll be expecting a very high number (i'm thinking 100 in an hour will be possible) because i have done this sort of training before, while at work. I've done over 100 before in an hour but these were multiple sets of 6-8 parallel reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Definitely giving the singles thing a go! I'll be expecting a very high number (i'm thinking 100 in an hour will be possible) because i have done this sort of training before, while at work. I've done over 100 before in an hour but these were multiple sets of 6-8 parallel reps. That would be awesome bro! I would have some super glue handy for 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Definitely giving the singles thing a go! I'll be expecting a very high number (i'm thinking 100 in an hour will be possible) because i have done this sort of training before, while at work. I've done over 100 before in an hour but these were multiple sets of 6-8 parallel reps. That would be awesome bro! I would have some super glue handy for 100 I would have some epoxy ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamil1km Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'm weak but I will admit I tried the singles w 1 min rest between each rep on my avg #3. Got 6 couldn't quite finish 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Nice job Kris!!! Definitely not weak. Most people would love to get 1 close on a #3. CoC #4 Dave Morton 4 reps http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?&au...si&img=2413 CoC#3.5 Teemu I 12 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxxMxva-33w CoC #3 Paul Knight 20 reps Gabriel 20 reps Acorn 19 reps Martin Arildsson 19 reps CoC#3 17 reps Magnus 11 reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml_h7yXbmzM Tommy Heslop 10 reps http://www.cyberpump.com/gallery/albun02/aaa Golgotha 8 reps Bullitt 8 reps Lukeamdman 7 reps Thearm95 3 reps Singles: 1 minute per rep max. (ie. 20 singles can take no more than 19 minutes since first one starts the clock) CoC#3 Magnus 52 singles in 23 minutes - The aftermath... http://www.gripboard.com/uploads/124725460...97_977_6681.jpg Bullitt 23 singles in 22 minutes Hammy 6 singles in 5 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripper42004 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Here is my "singles event" I did a few years ago. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtop...l=singles+event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Yeah, I feel like the main thing that stops you is the blisters...they're nasty. I had more closes in me, but the skin was getting more and more torn up with every rep. Btw, Mike, I think Tommy's #3 reps should be moved up the list since they were all wide-set, and the rest are all parallel reps. Edited July 22, 2009 by Magnus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Yeah, I feel like the main thing that stops you is the blisters...they're nasty. I had more closes in me, but the skin was getting more and more torn up with every rep.Btw, Mike, I think Tommy's #3 reps should be moved up the list since they were all wide-set, and the rest are all parallel reps. Not me, I just failed! Although there was a skin tear that needed some superglue attention afterward. Awesome job Tommy! I will add you to the list next update. As for the wide or shallow reps, I agree Tommy's wide reps were more impressive (especially since that was his second set of 10 ), however, there really isn't any way to account for this as this is just most reps (at least parallel). I will just keep the rankings as is but note in the list that Tommy's were wide reps unless somebody can think of a better way to do it. Edited July 22, 2009 by Bullitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 As for the wide or shallow reps, I agree Tommy's wide reps were more impressive (especially since that was his second set of 10 ), however, there really isn't any way to account for this as this is just most reps (at least parallel). I will just keep the rankings as is but note in the list that Tommy's were wide reps unless somebody can think of a better way to do it. From updating the coin challenge I've found this is best--basically just a footnote that the gripper was filed or no set was used, etc. It's a big can of worms to do it any other way. Tommy could always try again with parallel reps and possibly get a higher number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTHOS Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I'll start it off. Thought I got 5, but when I went frame by frame on the original video, only the 1st 4 touched. I would love to see what some of the big closers on here can do. I'm betting someone can put up double digits. GO!!! Hello Mike. Very strong grip! Have you tried CoC #3.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I'll start it off. Thought I got 5, but when I went frame by frame on the original video, only the 1st 4 touched. I would love to see what some of the big closers on here can do. I'm betting someone can put up double digits. GO!!! Hello Mike. Very strong grip! Have you tried CoC #3.5? Thanks and yes. I've closed my 3.5 about 7 or 8 times but not consistently. Right now it is giving me fits. For some reason it started binding up really bad after I oiled it. It seems to be working itself free again, so hopefully I can get to a point where I can close it consistently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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