Guest Wolffish1 Posted September 18, 2001 Share Posted September 18, 2001 I started grip training last month. I have lifted weights for 7 years (23 yrs old) I already strained my tendon in my right index finger. I want to gain size in my forearms and increase all areas of grip strength. I have Brookfield's book and built alot of homemade equipment. I need help in the technique of using a gripper. I have the Trainer, to start, and it feels very different going from left to right hands. Time of day is crucial to my ability ( topic in another post). I also was wondering if weaver sticks are good for gaining forearm size. I made one which I could add olympic plates to , but i could only use a 2.75 lb plate. It is around 30 inches long and 1.75" in diameter ( handle width). I am new and already hurt but it feels good, the swelling went down and I have full use, just a little weak. Any insight is appreciated. Thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 A few quick answers as its 5.18am local time. Most of these points are covered in the vast database of previous questions. Do Not Train grip too much. I only do 2 sesssions a week. I have never strained anything hand wise. A blister from time to time but no strains. Grip strength increases and the methods used to get them does not always compute into size increases. I have gained a lot of strength and do much more weight and work than before - but my forearm stays the same size 14.25 inches. Time of day: this is the same with work of any kind, esp weights. Weaver Sticks: No, short answer I know. I'm (hopefully still) the World Record Holder with 7.55 kilos and as a weightlifting movement it is a No. However, you might try the Lever bar movement to work the inner and outer forearms after reverse and normal forearm curls for muscle size. Same movements worked differently Hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HAD Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 Is the 14.25 measurment with your arm out straight? or with your wrist flexed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 Both, arm out straight with wrist flexed. Using a crooked arm its over 15, but this is a cheating method giving a false reading. Wrist is a little under 8 inches (so the 18-inch arm you reminded me about is just poss) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harlan Jacobs Posted September 21, 2001 Share Posted September 21, 2001 Well,with arm straight out,hand open,and wrist not flexed I am 14 3/4. Not that big for a guy that is a tad over 300 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 23, 2001 Share Posted September 23, 2001 My forearm size is 14 1/2" unflexed. Bodyweight: 230 Height: 5' 10" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kINGPIN Posted September 23, 2001 Share Posted September 23, 2001 Because of my height (6'1) my forearms do look skinny but last time I checked they were dead on 15 inches. The grip work and forearm work has helped a lot and given then a good shape, but a bit more bulk would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalCage Posted September 24, 2001 Share Posted September 24, 2001 You all got me beat so far. 13.75" forearms at 6', 239lbs (and falling). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted September 24, 2001 Share Posted September 24, 2001 For a fun comparison to demonstrate how 2.5 times the wrist measurement will give you a world class forearm circumference, try this: measure the fattest part of your thumb, multiply by 2.5. Is this figure close to your wrist circumference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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