cantgripcrap Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 It was recommended by someone here to make a hand full (no pun intended) attempts at closing the #2 every day for 6-7 straight days. Admittadly, I over did it a bit last Sat + Sun but have been pretty good all week. My hands do hurt, they aren't sore (skin or joints) since Monday's workout. I did my last session (or what I thought was my last session) yesterday morning. When I got home last night I figured, what the hey, I'll try it some more. I did my best so far. I warmed up with the T for 3 reps, the #1 for 3 reps and then to my surprised easily closed the 2. I rested for about 90 seconds and then tried it again. This time I closed and held it shut for 5 seconds. Who's happier than me. I'm thinking about going for it again tonight but don't want to get hurt. I don't feel over trained, just don't want to press my luck. I know this isn't a constant way to train 'cause over training is bound to happen but I'm riding the crest while I can. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantgripcrap Posted March 15, 2002 Author Share Posted March 15, 2002 Well, I had to try one more night and I've reached my limit. My hands felt tired and I could jsut tell it was time to back off. I'll take a couple days rest from grippin' and start some regular training again. What I've learned for me: That frequency can improve performance as long as I don't go all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Uberman Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Cantgrip, I agree with the poster that said you need to change your name now.Can you post warm up and sets and reps on your everyday attempts? Had you closed the #2 before doing this? I have almost closed the #3 and have been trying different ideas on training this thing and have lost ground, little overtrained I guess. I have a big #3 attempt today and hope I have rested enough to do some good. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantgripcrap Posted March 17, 2002 Author Share Posted March 17, 2002 Uberman, I'll change my name when I can close the 2 in my sleep :p I know I said Friday I was spent, well Saturday was different. After doing my regular strength training which is a full body workout and AFTER I did the wrist roller I figured what the heck, I'll try the 2 again. On my 3rd attempt I shut the bugger (took me by surprise). I rested a short period and closed it again but held it shut for 6 seconds this time. Being warmed up is HUGE at closing the grippers for me and there is no doubt the frequency helps. startingtogripcrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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