ishred Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 starting to take my grippers seriously again, and i have devised a new routine that will help improve strength and endurance (hopefully). Here's my plan.... 1. take gripper X down to 1/4" 2. do 3 sets of 10 with gripper X at 1/4" 3. Next workout, (if i was successful in doing my 3 sets) take gripper X and open 1/16" more than last workout. 4. Do 3 sets of 10 with gripper X at 3/8"...and move on like that. when i can start doing that gripper for 3 sets of 10 at credit card or beyond, i will use the next highest gripper or file the previous gripper at least 1/4" I've tried KTA, and liked it, but it was too hard on my hands and made playing guitar and other stuff difficult. Another reason is, my hands are normally burnt after a couple max attempts, ie. when i'd attempt a #3 like 2-3 times, my hands would be so shot, i'd struggle to close the 2 ONCE!!!!! Also, about the endurance thing, i'm about 1/4-3/8 on my #3 on a good day, yet i can only rep my #2 5-8 times if i'm fresh. Seems kinda weird especially when i see all the 3 closers say they rep a 2 like 10-15 times or more. I'll be starting this on friday (i have a gig tonight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 I like the plan. If you found a good routine that works for you then keep going. 1/4-3/8 inch on your #3 is awesome...congrats! Keep going man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 starting to take my grippers seriously again, and i have devised a new routine that will help improve strength and endurance (hopefully).Here's my plan.... 1. take gripper X down to 1/4" 2. do 3 sets of 10 with gripper X at 1/4" 3. Next workout, (if i was successful in doing my 3 sets) take gripper X and open 1/16" more than last workout. 4. Do 3 sets of 10 with gripper X at 3/8"...and move on like that. when i can start doing that gripper for 3 sets of 10 at credit card or beyond, i will use the next highest gripper or file the previous gripper at least 1/4" I've tried KTA, and liked it, but it was too hard on my hands and made playing guitar and other stuff difficult. Another reason is, my hands are normally burnt after a couple max attempts, ie. when i'd attempt a #3 like 2-3 times, my hands would be so shot, i'd struggle to close the 2 ONCE!!!!! Also, about the endurance thing, i'm about 1/4-3/8 on my #3 on a good day, yet i can only rep my #2 5-8 times if i'm fresh. Seems kinda weird especially when i see all the 3 closers say they rep a 2 like 10-15 times or more. I'll be starting this on friday (i have a gig tonight). ← Billy, Did you stop KTA?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 I see now that you did..too bad it interfered with your guitar work..it definitely requires serious dedication...glad you have a new plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Good to see you back in the saddle again! Your log was one of my favorites when you were posting a lot. Hope this routine catapults you over the #3...and on to the #4's front lawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishred Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 Thanks guys. My first 2 workouts...(went kinda light) day 1 (friday) filed #1 set at 1" 3 sets of 10 each hand. easy right, little tougher left #2 5 reps right hand 1 rep left...more attempts Day 2 (sunday) Filed #1 set at 1 3/8" 3 sets of 10 right hand easy Left hand little tougher Filed #1 Almost no sets to failure right x 11 left x 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishred Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 everything went downhill once i got my webcam setup........dave showed me his routine so i had to try it. he is #4 closer.......... Then there was the tear-a-thon on sunday nite...my hands are beat. Gonna get back on track monday (probably with dave's routine). letting the hands rest this week. Yesterday i did some dumbbell snatch's with my 2 7/8" dumbbell loaded to 30lbs. did a couple sets of 10 for each arm. felt good....great workout doing snatch's. the weight was light, its that huge handle that's the hard part. so i got a good grip workout too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Loaf Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Hail and Kill brother. You had better be no-setting that #3 soon. See you friday! ML Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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