AP Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 Wth my right hand i can close and grind the #1 for about 24 times and i can just barely close(not grind) the number 2. I have seen more than one post about people closing the #1 about 10 times and then almost hitting the #2 or about people repping the 2 when they can close the #1 about 20 + times. my handles are (1 & 2) both about 7.6mm apart so i am thinking the difficulty is how deep the spring is placed in the handle. is there a way to measure this? plus, how many reps can everyone do (for those that rep) for the #1 - #2 or the 2-3ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AghastGrip Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 I haven't repped out in awhile, but I can do between 12-15 reps with the #1, and I'm able to close the #2. I can't rep the #2, but I'm working on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tou Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 I think you have a hard #2. I close mine for 7 reps and I shut the #1 over 40 reps. I closed the #2 when I was over 25 reps on the #1 so you should be very close. I started working on the #3 a month ago and I still can't believe how strong is this gripper. I'm down to 3/4 of an inch and kind of stuck. I think it's time for the Master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the swiss Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 My opinion is that reps have not much to do with maximum power: I'm pretty sure I can't rep the #1 for 40 reps, but I've closed the #3. (then again maybe I have an easy #3 )Actually I've never tried repping a gripper to the max, appart from one time with the #2 when I did 5 reps and decided to order the #3. So maybe you have a hard #2, but it's very hard to tell from the number of reps you do train hard david (Edited by the swiss at 1:42 am on May 30, 2001) (Edited by the swiss at 1:42 am on May 30, 2001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 I was never interested in repping the grippers, and even today, I don't understand the fascination in repping the grippers (be it the Trainer, #1, #2, etc.). What you should be doing is GRIP STRENGTH training! Reps impress other people, but you want to increase your grip strength - repping is NOT the answer. Tou - if you're stuck on trying to close the #3.... I strongly suggest a BB Master! It does help to close that gap. Hey, can ya send me your #3? I'd like to give it a try, I'll tell ya what I think - and I'll send it back to ya. Call my hotline if this idea interests you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tou Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 I don't do high reps on the grippers in 95% of my workouts. I just do this sometimes... for fun. Right now, I'm concentrating on strap holds with #2 and pinch grip. I try to hold 2 35 plates for over 10 seconds. Last workout, skin of my thumb peeled. Ouch ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted May 31, 2001 Author Share Posted May 31, 2001 I don't think anyone uses reps as the only way to increase strength on the grippers but if you can only do five reps on a gripper- doesn't it still feel like a bear? I can squat 405 for five reps too but i don't feel ready to put 495 on the bar. Strapholds and timed holds just seem so much more subjective than good ol' reps. I think i'll order the advanced so i'll have somethin to do lower reps on and the master to do heavier negatives... did i say 405? if some of you guys's legs are near as strong as your grip, 405 is probably nothing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted May 31, 2001 Share Posted May 31, 2001 Well, with a little FTP magic, this thread is back although the subject is messed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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