Bill Piche Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I was just thinking it's a good time to add a "lessons learned" for members to contribute what they have learned that they can pass on. If we get enough member contributions, I'll pin it in the FAQ forum. Let's go for 100 entries as a first goal. Order doesn't matter, so just reply away at will with what you would like to share as a "lesson learned". Oh yeah, no debate on the lessons good or bad. This is a sharing exercise. I'll start. Make sure you develop your overall grip strength. Don't become a one dimensional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 Here's my 2nd one: Don't neglect wrist strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 And a third. Make sure you do some extensor work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Build a solid foundation, and the end product will be much stronger. Take your time and do it right. This isn't a race. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Kellersmann Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Train grippers with a wide set or no set! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Kellersmann Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Work on your weaknesses! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Train yourself so your biggest weakness is also your greatest strength. This is true not only in grip or lifting but everything else in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opnsysme Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Don't be close minded about training, but also train smart, listen to your body/hands. Always look to change it up intellegently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 (edited) It's an old saying but fits in here as well. "If you always do what you've always done; you'll always get what you always got. Edited September 7, 2005 by climber511 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Don't neglect your total body work and think you're going to develop a great grip. It just doesn't work that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Champlin Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Recovery during training is a good thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikulich Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Find a training partner! You can help each other stay motivated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Reps do not equal strength... intensity does!, Work the thumb..it's half your grip. Overwork and too frequent training bouts shorten grip careers, Supporting or holding strength is the most needed, applied grip strength componant in sports AND every day life. RS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Progress = Consistency + Intensity Give it your absolute all each and every time. Never finish a workout saying, "I wish I put more into that last set." Do it to it, get it done, and enjoy the benefits of your hard labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Beatty Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Heavy Deadlifts (should be done by all) before bending will give you PR's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripper42004 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Extensor work & finger walking "both directions." are very,very,very,very important. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opnsysme Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Pool chalk is not the same as climbing or lifting chalk!! Even when the clerk says so... http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=12333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burner Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 ..seek the knowledge of those whom have walk the path u desire.... peace, burner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showlarson Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 set goals both short term and long term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 For a shot in the grip, work your regular workout first before your grip work. Squats, deads, press, curls, etc. A good nervous system stimulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersqueeze Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Be careful with the bending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik_F Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Make sure you train compound grip exercises which work the entire hand and thumb regularly, such as pinching and thickbar lifts. You must not neglect any minor exercise either, develop all the small muscles in the forearm to a maximum and you will avoid injuries. That will mean plenty of wrist and extensor work. Try different things to see what you like and don't be afraid to think for yourself. Don't give up when progress stops. Experiment(a lot!). Most importantly, have fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Stop constantly going for max attempts at everything. Devise a training plan and work that plan, the max attempts can come after you have trained properly for them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anuwbius Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Dont get too specific. Remember that there are countless things in the world that will make your hands strong, not just grippers and pinching heavy wide things. Goals have certain paths, and if closing a gripper, for example, is one of them, then grippers you will have to close. But a strong hand is more then being able to close a gripper and getting strong hands takes more then just closing a gripper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadams Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 dont be afraid to mix it up and try something new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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