Guest squeezer Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 I'm wondering how one would use this device in a workout - swing in a back & forth hammering motion, or leverage it side to side like a pendulum? How much weight do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest woody36 Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 Squeezer, Use it the same as you would a sledgehammer, arm extended out to front or side,and gently lower to face or side of head and back up again,using only wrist strength. There's also the Weaver lift (of which a picture can be found in the gallery on the Grippage)plus Tom Black hammer levering. Read Tom Blacks workout reports on the Grippage,his levering is one of his strong points amongst other things. As for weight,don't be tempted to use too much at first, levering takes it's toll on the wrists,not to mention the face if the bar drops rapidly! I'm sure others have more ideas. Good luck and welcome to the board. Woody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 I use it by holding my arm out in front of me, gripping with my thumb up. I then rotate my hand so my palm is down and and back over so my palm is up. THis destroys my forearm and taxes my grip. Good luck, Rick Walker :hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 Do sort of what Rick said, but make circles in either/both directions. That works really well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 This is my favorite method of using the HHII: Hold it (the weight) over your shoulder keeping the bar horizontal and your forearm vertical. Keep the wrist as straight as possible. Work up to heavy weights like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 If I remember correctly, Ironmind gives an exercise(s) sheet with the Hammer also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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