Rick Walker Posted February 22, 2002 Share Posted February 22, 2002 Instead of my usuall plier lifts on Thursdays, I opted for strap holds instead. I figure it is time I really give these SOBs a go and get good at them. Since I dont have a plate loaded grip machine, I figure this is my only way to train for the #3. I am not confident enough to do them with the #2 yet, though I can hold it closed for 20+ seconds, I just dont think I can strap hold with it . So, I used the #1 last night and 10 pounds. But, this time I got smart. I had my wife actually hold onto the strap and place it inbetween the handles of the COC so i could get a good grip on the COC and have the strap ready. I then closed it and held the 10 pounds for 20 seconds, 3 times with each hand. It was much easier then my first attempt, and my confidence is back up. Maybe in a couple weeks I will try the #2 with 5-10 pounds. On a side note and completely unrelated to grip training- One of my senior athletes, Brandon Krug, brought the house down in Punxsutawneys win over Brookville in the District 9 Class AAA playoffs. He scored 21 points, 15 of which were 3-pointers. To cap the night off, Brandon, a 5'11", 170 pound guard, SLAM DUNKED the ball with authority! Ahh, the power of olympic lifts, heavy squats, and plometrics . Anyone interested can read about it at www.d9sports.com! Rick Walker :hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted February 22, 2002 Author Share Posted February 22, 2002 To find the article, click on Boys Basketball on the left of the screen, then "Krug Leads Punxsy To Victory" on right of screen- Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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