Onerepman Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 When you are trying to advance in one thing in particular (i.e. grippers), do you also schedule training days for pinch, support, and wrist work during the week? I am currently trying to close a CoC No. 3 (I am able to close about an RGC of 135 MMS, 128 CCS.) Though I am progressing in my crush strength, I feel like there aren't enough days in the week for me to train my pinch, support, AND wrist work while also granting me sufficient time to recover. I feel like I am able to do two out of four without too much of a problem. Should I just focus on two aspects of grip during a given week for a cycle (say 8 weeks?) Then on the next 8 week cycle I would focus on support and wrist. Or should I try to incorporate these four aspects of grip training during the week albeit in less intense training sessions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStars Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Personally I do them all within the same cycle but yes, you could split your training into blocks - if you want to specialise in a specific area. Your overall goal will affect this also - are you just interested in closing big grippers or increasing the weight of a deadlift that you can hold onto also etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onerepman Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 8 minutes ago, DarkStars said: Personally I do them all within the same cycle but yes, you could split your training into blocks - if you want to specialise in a specific area. Your overall goal will affect this also - are you just interested in closing big grippers or increasing the weight of a deadlift that you can hold onto also etc. My immediate goal is to certify as a Captain of Crush, so closing big grippers is a priority. I personally think an 8-12 week cycle of training crush and pinch should be sufficient (any longer and I will be plateau-ing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandar Milosevic Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 The only thing I personally cannot fit into training is crush grip/closed hand support. Injuries are imminent when I add that back with my thick bar and pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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