DevilErik Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) 1 Overcrush: (6,12) 138 RGC I got it but I noticed that it is impossible for all the parts of the Ivanko to touch so chasing this overcrush thing is a waste of time and is only going to make me weaker in the long run. (10,12) 180 RGC: 2 singles I grabbed my 300 LB unrated gripper because I wanted to see how far I could close it while already being fatigued. 2 attempts: I got extremely close on both I am definitely getting stronger. Recovery: 100 LB gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure Edited August 1, 2022 by DevilErik 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) Today's session: Grippers I got a CoC 3.5! My very first CoC gripper I will also get the no.3 once they are back in stock. Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) Coc 3.5 No Set attempt: I closed it halfway I couldn't believe it! Coc No 3.5 TNS attempt: I can also close it halfway with a TNS WOOOHOOOO. Ivanko Super Gripper: (10,12) RGC 180: 1 single (6,12) RGC 138 TNS: CLOSEDDDDD (10,12) 180 RGC TNS attempt: I got SUPER CLOSEEEEEE! Recovery: 100 LB Gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure Edited August 4, 2022 by DevilErik 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: TNS warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) Coc no 3.5: 2 No Set attempts WOW I closed it 3/4 of the way this time!!!!! I could not believe it I was so happy! Ivanko Super Gripper: (10,12) 180 LBS RGC: 2 TNS attempts I got super close on both attempts! Recovery: 100 LB gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure Edited August 8, 2022 by DevilErik 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 BOOOOOOM I also got my no.3!!! The spread is retarded wide (81 mm) My no 3.5 has a 77 mm spread. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane.warrior Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, DevilErik said: The spread is retarded wide (81 mm) Lucky you are. That #3 might be 152 RGC +. Do you have an opportunity to measure the gripper? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, insane.warrior said: Lucky you are. That #3 might be 152 RGC +. Do you have an opportunity to measure the gripper? No I don't. It will probably be pretty damn expensive to get it rated and it isn't really worth the money in my opinion. Edited August 11, 2022 by DevilErik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 31 minutes ago, DevilErik said: BOOOOOOM I also got my no.3!!! The spread is retarded wide (81 mm) My no 3.5 has a 77 mm spread. That's a wide gripper there! Worthy of your oversized hands! The only one I have and closed is 77.5mm, pretty average spread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, matek said: That's a wide gripper there! Worthy of your oversized hands! The only one I have and closed is 77.5mm, pretty average spread. Haha thanks man! Good to know that 77.5 is average that means that my 77mm spread 3.5 isn't narrow either. I thought it was after seeing my no.3 haha. Edited August 11, 2022 by DevilErik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, DevilErik said: Haha thanks man! Good to know that 77.5 is average that means that my 77mm spread 3.5 isn't narrow either. Just to be clear, pretty average spread among my other grippers. GHP is known to be slightly wider than CoC on average, but my #7 is about the same as my CoC #3. It can be that your 77mm CoC is on the wider side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Just now, matek said: Just to be clear, pretty average spread among my other grippers. GHP is known to be slightly wider than CoC on average, but my #7 is about the same as my CoC #3. It can be that your 77mm CoC is on the wider side. That would be even better I really like challenges. I am super happy that I can get certified without ever having to learn how to set. I never expected the Ivanko to have this much carry over to no sets. This also explains why my no sets are stronger than my credit card sets. Once I go narrower than no sets the carry over disappears completely. Edited August 11, 2022 by DevilErik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) Coc no.3: I started with the no.3 because I wanted to see if I could actually close it. 3 attempts These were super close I think I am about a deep set away from closing it. Coc no 3.5 1 attempt I wanted to see how far I could close it while already fatigued. I managed to move it pretty damn far. Recovery: 100 LB Gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, DevilErik said: That would be even better I really like challenges. I am super happy that I can get certified without ever having to learn how to set. I never expected the Ivanko to have this much carry over to no sets. This also explains why my no sets are stronger than my credit card sets. Once I go narrower than no sets the carry over disappears completely. Hmm I wonder what would happen if you would train choked grippers, but in the same disadvantageous position you are in the end of a no set close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 Just now, matek said: Hmm I wonder what would happen if you would train choked grippers, but in the same disadvantageous position you are in the end of a no set close. Same here. What I noticed is that it looks like people close the last few mm with their palm that's where I fall short because I am used to only moving the fingers. I could be wrong though but that's what it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, DevilErik said: Same here. What I noticed is that it looks like people close the last few mm with their palm that's where I fall short because I am used to only moving the fingers. I could be wrong though but that's what it looks like. You mean flexing the palm muscles to "push" the handle towards the fingers? I think if the gripper is placed in a mechanically advantageous position, this will happen automatically without focusing on it. Handle placement is everything.. when doing CCS, most people rather sacrifice their pinky (it's not really on the handle at the start) than handle position. Edited August 12, 2022 by matek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, matek said: You mean flexing the palm muscles to "push" the handle towards the fingers? I think if the gripper is placed in a mechanically advantageous position, this will happen automatically without focusing on it. Handle placement is everything.. when doing CCS, most people rather sacrifice their pinky (it's not really on the handle at the start) than handle position. Yeah that's what I mean. It looks like people are actively pushing with their palm at the very end like the last few mm's of the range of motion. Maybe I should start paying attention to it actively flexing my thumbpad might give me more strength. I didn't know it was that important thanks for letting me know. I just place the handle there where it feels the most comfortable lol. Edited August 12, 2022 by DevilErik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, DevilErik said: I just place the handle where it is feels the most comfortable lol. The problem with that is you might end up with basically a finger curl, and it will be super difficult to close the handles completely (not just the strength aspect). I still think you would gain a lot by learning how to do narrower sets (even if there is some setback at the beginning). But of course, we should do what we enjoy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 11 hours ago, matek said: The problem with that is you might end up with basically a finger curl, and it will be super difficult to close the handles completely (not just the strength aspect). I still think you would gain a lot by learning how to do narrower sets (even if there is some setback at the beginning). But of course, we should do what we enjoy. That could explain me having difficulties finishing off the last few mm's haha. I also think it would be beneficial but I don't think it is possible anymore I can't even set my 150 LB unrated gripper but I can close a 3.5 3/4 of the way LOL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Today's session: Grippers Warming up: 100 LB gripper 150 LB gripper CoC no. 3.5: 3 attempts I am getting closer!!!!! CoC no. 3: 2 attempts I closed it about 3/4 of the way while fatigued this time!! Recovery: 100 LB gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 minute ago, DevilErik said: Today's session: Grippers Warming up: 100 LB gripper 150 LB gripper CoC no. 3.5: 3 attempts I am getting closer!!!!! CoC no. 3: 2 attempts I closed it about 3/4 of the way while fatigued this time!! Recovery: 100 LB gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure Thats awesome. All the hard work is really paying off. A #4 close is on the horizon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) Just now, Blacksmith513 said: Thats awesome. All the hard work is really paying off. A #4 close is on the horizon. Thanks man I appreciate it! Closing a no.4 without a set would be insane but I do believe I have it in me. Edited August 15, 2022 by DevilErik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, DevilErik said: Thanks man I appreciate it! Closing a no.4 without a set would be insane but I do believe I have it in me. I know you do.. You've got the determination, drive and big hands.. Those are the three most important requirements...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: I know you do.. You've got the determination, drive and big hands.. Those are the three most important requirements...... I absolutely love grippers and when I love doing something I give it my all. My hand size is kind of a necessity due to my inability to set grippers. If I didn't have the hand size I have now potiental certification wouldn't have been possible. Edited August 15, 2022 by DevilErik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) Today's session: Grippers Warming up: 100 LB gripper 150 LB gripper CoC No 3.5: 3 attempts I am getting closer with each session!!!!! CoC No.3: 3 attempts I am about half a deep set away from closing it!!!!!!!!! Recovery: 100 LB gripper 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure Edited August 19, 2022 by DevilErik 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Nice one., I like this workout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 41 minutes ago, John Knowlton said: Nice one., I like this workout Thanks John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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