Guest GripMonster Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 After a year of blood, sweat, and tears, the %$#$^ #3 finally bit the dust. Getting a BBM (maybe a 2.6) and doing strapholds are what really sealed the deal for me. By just using the #2 (15 reps), I got the #3 down to 1 cm. After closing the BBM, I got the #3 to 1/2 cm. After using strapholds for just one workout (35 lbs #1), I got the #3 down to 1 mm. Now I've been doing strapholds for several weeks (20 lbs #2) and am up to 5 reps on the BBM. Today, after an average work set on the BBM (4 reps), I closed the #3 and couldn't believe that I picked up the right gripper! Now I just need another year to get a picture ... Thanks for all the great advice! Andy Bonelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Congrats!! Good luck with the pics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Nice work! What are you going after next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Congrats! A member of the GripBoard strikes again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Yeah what's next? The #4? BBE? Pinch? Curl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GripMonster Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Thanks guys! Next, I plan to order the BBE and #4. I also will have to up the poundage on the strapholds and try to move to strapholds with the BBM. I want to throw in some stuff to help my sweep, probably pinching. What do you guys think about pinching to increase sweep strength? Maybe partials with the BBE or #4 would be more specific? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StrongerthanArne Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Congratulations, Yes strapholds work pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Black Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Congratulations, and thanks for all the numbers. I always like to see what people can do once they get at the threshold of the #3. All differences between grippers considered, there does seem to be an “average” amount that people can do when they get to the #3. All your numbers seem right in line with what I’m seeing. I’m up to 15-pounds on the #2 followed by 27-pounds on the #1 and jumping 2.5-pounds per per week because of strapholds. My only error in using strapholds before was starting too quickly on the number 2 and not getting the feel down with the #1 first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Anacleto Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Gripmonster - Could you post your routine with the grippers? JAMES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iron_addict Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 hi all. i'm new here and hae been trying to pick up some pointers. but could some one please tell me what a bbm and bbe is please. and i would just like to wish every one here good luck with their training. i've really enjoyed reading all the posts. best wishes brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 BBM = Beef Builder Master, usually inbetween a IM #2 and #3. BBE = Beef Builder Elite, harder than IM #3's...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Congrats Andy!! So are ya going for the #4? Way to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neal Bates Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 iron_addict, below is a link to the site that sells the Beef Builder grippers so you can check them out for yourself. I believe the BB's are the equivelant of the older IM grippers that had a wider handle spacing, at least that is what I have read. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong on this. -Neal http://www.wwfitness.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iron_addict Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 thanks for the info guys. its much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GripMonster Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Sybersnott: I am definitely going for the #4!, but of course I will try to get that BBE first (hope I luck out and get a good one like my BBM). J. Anacleto: I work grippers once a week (sometimes 2 or 3 times and sometimes 2 days in a row, but I need a week to fully recover). My routine is usually warm up with #1 and #2 and then do a set of max reps with the BBM (reposition between reps). Then if I feel like it I will try the #3, and then one set of strapholds with as much weight as I can (started with the #1 and then #2, nylon strap). I don't know why, but for some reason I can only get a good attempt at the #3 after doing my BBM work set. I also deadlift once a week. Mr. Black: You're welcome and thank you for the tons of information you have provided! I also thank StrongerthanArne for his post (with numbers) on strapholds, which finally led me to begin using these miracle workers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Anacleto Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Thanks for the advice GripMonster! I'm currently 1/2" away from closing the #2. I will try out your method. JAMES ANACLETO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.