Guest w7913 Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 Many times in the last two years, I've experienced with the following pattern... I use the CoC no 1 for sets of 6 to 10 reps. At first, I can do like 5-6 reps for 3 sets. The week after I'm good for 6-7 reps again for 3 sets, etc. Until I get stuck to 3 sets of 10-11 reps... Then I try the no 2 the next week: I'm good for ¼ of an inch from closing. For some reasons (maybe laziness? :-)), I then quit the gripper training... But surprise, two or three weeks later, I try again the no 2 and get only 1\8 of inch from closing. But somehow when I get back to the no 1, I'm back to 5-6 reps. What's going on here. what am I missing? Thanks Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 One problem I see in your routine is giving up every couple weeks. Also, I think most guys will say that a good way to build crushing strength is to do lots of strapholds. That's where you close the handles together on a string or strap that has weight tied to it & hold for 5 to 15 seconds. Increase the weight when you can do about 5 holds in that range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest w7913 Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Please describe a strap hold or give me a link. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest liquidtheorems Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 strap hold or plier hold. Using a gripper you tie or otherwise affix a strap or string to a weight. This strap will hold the weight in a hanging position. You then close the gripper with the strap between the handles. Once the strap is between the handles and the gripper fully closed then lift the weight off the ground and hold. Same goes for a plier. Bob that's how I do it anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Scott Essery is doing a strap hold here: http://www.cyberpump.com/gallery/album03/aah As you get stronger, add weight, just like training on bench press, etc. Most guys say do 4-5 holds of 5-15 seconds in each workout. That's what's working for me so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest liquidtheorems Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Strap Hold Picture Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest w7913 Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 It look cool and interesting. Thanks a lot. After lurking for a while on the website, should I assume the following to be a good start as a grip "w/o" (well, sort of) : Sunday, after training routine : 5 sets of two hands plates pinch gripping for 5-15 sec. per set. (say 2 35's for example) Wednesday, after training routine (back home) : 5 sets CoC #1 "strap hold" for 5-15 sec per set. Does that sound reasonnable considering that grip training is not the priority of my actual training? Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 I think that looks ok if you're not trying to focus on grip. Add weight when you can get all the holds in that range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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