Is This Odd?

[bulletproof]

Is it odd that I can get the COC #3 within 3/4'' of closing on a good day, but can't even lift a 20lb block weight? My crushing strength is pretty decent but my pinching strength SUCKS. The other day I missed a 455 pound deadlift because I couldn't hold on to the bar. I'm doing thickbar work and I'm starting with block weights now. This seems kinda odd.

[Scott Styles]

That does seem odd. Make sure you are either using lots of chalk or the block and your hand are perfectly clean. A 20lb block should be EASY for someone who is making attempts at 455lb deadlifts. You could also try roughing up the surface paint a little bit by playing with the block on some pavement.

[supermagnamon]

That does seem odd.  Make sure you are either using lots of chalk or the block and your hand are perfectly clean.  A 20lb block should be EASY for someone who is making attempts at 455lb deadlifts.  You could also try roughing up the surface paint a little bit by playing with the block on some pavement.

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i agree with scott on that.

[bulletproof]

Yeah, I also have a piece of a 2x4 that I made into a pinch block. I'm lucky if I can get up a 35 pound plate chained to it. The only thing I can think of is that I somehow have HORRID thumb strength. Part of the problem is moisture, and I will be picking up some chalk to deal with that. However, I find it odd that I can have pretty good crushing strength (almost have the #3), but my supporting strength can't hold a 455 pound deadlift and my pinch strength pathetic as previously described.

[Blarg]

I dunno, from what I've been reading people saying, the translation from pinching to gripping and vice versa is definitely not a smooth one at all. Those tasks seem to be very specific in their ways. Partly for the thumb strength thing, it seems.

[rying]

Sometimes I'll grab my 20 lb block with sweaty hands and find it surprisingly difficult to lift. With chalk it is childs play. I think you'll find the same thing.

And just being realistic, 3/4" on the #3 is a long way to go. It took me many months of training to go from there to a 1/8" gap currently.

Does look like thumb strength may be a weak link for you though. Bring that up and it will help on grippers too!

[gamidon]

Sounds like you have to strengthen your thumb. Crush strength can be independent of thumb strength. Block strength seems to have a reasonable carry over into crush strength since it works your fingers and your thumb.

[king crusher]

how do you do on the coc2 because 3/4 of an inch is not a good example. pretty much anyone with any stregth can get a 3 to 3/4 an inch. thats not even parelle.

so the 2 is what would give a better idea imo.

[bulletproof]

how do you do on the coc2 because 3/4 of an inch is not a good example. pretty much anyone with any stregth can get a 3 to 3/4 an inch. thats not even parelle.

so the 2 is what would give a better idea imo.

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I was wrong. It's more like 1/3 of an inch left. I can grind the #2 really easily.