JayPierce Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I've noticed a few gripsters on the board lately who have just recently closed the #2.5, myself included. I could use some competition to spur me on, so I hereby throw down the gauntlet. We'll use the MM0 rules, since I'm sure we're all after the MM0 anyway. Who's in!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EeroR Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I`m in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehardway Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I barely closed my bbsm last week and now I'm weaker and cant close it. I'm just beginning the KTA so count me in as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knyaz Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 im in!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griparrayxp Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I'm in! I might be alittle ahead of the pack here(already mm the rb260) but we'll see still havn't been able to mm the coc#3 so I guess I'm qualified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPierce Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Where I'm at: right handed - 2 reps with 125lb #2.5, 7 reps with 116lb #2 lefty - 1 rep on the 125lb'er, 6 with the #2 How about you guys? (just trying to see how hard I'm gonna have to work to win this thing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchcalvin Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Im in also...Im about the same as you Jay. I just closed the 2.5 for 2 reps a couple of days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehardway Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Yeah I'm a bit behind you Jay... my best day was closing my #2 lefty and getting within a gnat's ass on 2.5 and bbsm. I started with the grippers about a month ago so I am progressing well. Maybe the #3 will fall this year, maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyGrip Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I'm in too!!! Also just recently closed my #2.5 for the first time about a month ago. MMS is right, that's what we all looking for, which was how it was done on the CoC Cert's until mid-2004. Problem is that I can only do a single on the #2.5 - definately gotta improve on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPierce Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 I just have to say that with this many of you in the race, it's going to be a VERY satisfying victory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knyaz Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 im at 2.5 for 4 righty havent gotten the 3 without a chocker yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPierce Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 im at 2.5 for 4 Dang!!! I need to hurry up! In other news, I barely missed a lefty attempt at five dimes today. I'm really getting close on this one. Probably need to start recording my attempts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griparrayxp Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 hey all...........I'm at 5 reps coc#2.5 righty.....0 2.5 for lefty though paper thin from closing, also paper thin from closing coc#3 chocked at 1inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntca Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) I'll get in on this one. I will be at a bit of a disadvantage though. I have to order a #2.5 and #3. But, I was a hair away from closing Paul's #3 this morning. I'll "officially" start when I get the #3. I might be too late by then.... Edit: I got Paul's RB 240 this morning to give you guys an idea as to where I am at. Hopefully he will have the vid up soon. Edited August 30, 2009 by huntca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EeroR Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I`m some 2-3mm from closing my BBGM(2.84) with my right hand. I`ve never tried to rep my #2,5 but for singles it`s pretty constant. I haven`t closed the #2,5 with my lefty yet...it feels really weird. I guess I`ll have to work with my technique there. about 2mm to go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchcalvin Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) I have been closing the 2.5 (overcrush) without chalk for the past week. talk about different feel. I guess I didnt realize how much chalk helped the gripper stay in place. I got down to about 4-5mm, or less, on my #3 two nights ago without chalk. So....long story short, makin some progess. Needless to say, however, I never thought I would even be close to the #3 when I started 5 months ago with the trainer for six reps...lol Edited August 31, 2009 by tchcalvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPierce Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 I do so many things 'wrong' when doing grippers, it's pitiful. I do my gripper workouts at work, during downtime, so attracting attention to myself would be bad. Seated, with minimal chalk (so I don't have white powder all over me), and I can't really put in a ton of effort to get a deep set. Even so, I've made good progress the last couple of months. My next attempt at the #3 will be at home, after some squats, with lots of chalk, and a good deep set. I'll post a vid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knyaz Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 ive been resting my hands, right hand index started to hurt from too much thick bar work, so well see how i do today, first time hitting grippers in weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I do so many things 'wrong' when doing grippers, it's pitiful. I do my gripper workouts at work, during downtime, so attracting attention to myself would be bad. Seated, with minimal chalk (so I don't have white powder all over me), and I can't really put in a ton of effort to get a deep set. Even so, I've made good progress the last couple of months. My next attempt at the #3 will be at home, after some squats, with lots of chalk, and a good deep set. I'll post a vid of it. Lots of chalk ? This is worth thinking about. In my case, I only chalk palm and pinkie and not too much. I have experienced that when my whole hand is chalked and too much, the gripper can slide. Plus, the chalk stay in the knurling of the handles and make them smoother and so subjects to slide in your hand. Make your own experience and see if you find some difference. Train hard ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPierce Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 I hear ya. There is definitely an 'optimal' amount of chalk to use, and I clean my grippers every now and then to get that greasy chalk out of the knurling. I really need to work on my set more than anything. I had a real eye opener today while repping the #2. I set it in my left hand and went for it, and got ten reps. I normally only get six, but I guess I just hit a perfect set and it felt really easy. It was as if I needed to just squeeze instead of trying to touch the handles together, if that makes any sense. Need to go back through the 'how to set a gripper' vids and see if there are any cues I'm missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntca Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I have found that I like a lot of chalk on my hands. And I like to clean the handles before every workout. I also like to play with the chalk. Meaning, that sometimes I will wet my hand, then barely dry it then chalk it. Sometimes, I will do the opposite, make sure my hands are really dry then chalk them up. Sometimes you just have to play around with it....the chalk that is. Just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPierce Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 I had to dig a bit to find the 'how to' vids. I'll save you the trouble. For anyone who needs a refresher (like me): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbinepro Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) I'm in as well. coc 2.5 for 5 or 6 reps. coc #3 i can only get in a choker. I know I'm close. Matt Edited September 3, 2009 by turbinepro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAU1985 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Plus, the chalk stay in the knurling of the handles and make them smoother and so subjects to slide in your hand. Just a bit of personal information, I just buy a strong bristled tooth brush, cut half the handle of it off and keep it in my Iron Mind bag that I carry my grippers around in, helps with getting chalk off the knurling in between heavily chalked closes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbinepro Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 not yet but getting closer today got my coc #3 to with in 1/16 Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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