Guest Hairyporkchop Posted April 19, 2002 Share Posted April 19, 2002 I finally closed the #2. I had the thing for about 6 months and could only get it as close as 1/4 inch. After getting some advice here on the board about strap holds I commenced a twice a week routine on March 13th. I closed it Wednesday so it took slightly over 1 month to get that last 1/4 inch. Ironically, I wasn't even going to try it Wednesday, but I felt good warming up (after a horrible workout Sunday) and just went for it. I blew past my old sticking point but didn't know if I had closed it. I kept squeezing for what seemed like 10 seconds (was probably more like 5) and turned my wrist to see how far I had to go when I realized the handles were touching! I'm a believer in strap holds and thanks again for the advice and tips on how to do them. JO'C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshadow Posted April 19, 2002 Share Posted April 19, 2002 Great feeling ain't it,Hairy? Or should I call you Chop? :p I am also closing the #2 consistantly thanks to the guys here! Soon the # 3 will go down! When I don't know! I thought I had a strong grip til I found this place and was quite humbled! Glad I did though,it's home to me!! !Salud! JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted April 20, 2002 Share Posted April 20, 2002 Hairy, Congrats to you, my friend!! Now on to the #3!! Blue, How close are ya on the #3?? What's your routine? For some reason, I wasn't that excited about the #2. When I closed it, it was like... "Oh hey, I did it". It wasn't anything like that when I finally closed that darned #3 - it was like I landed on the moon!! I was VERY happy!!! Train hard for the #3. It's a whole new ballgame now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshadow Posted April 20, 2002 Share Posted April 20, 2002 Sir Snott, I am currently doing this routine for grip, Mon 3x8,3x8 negs - Hardy Handshake 3x8,3x8 negs - plate loaded machine 3x5 warm ups T 3x5 #1 Wed 3x5 negs #1 1x5 #2 Fri same as Mon I do my regular work out on Mon and Fri in addition to grip, I am now using regular bar for DL's and C&P as I was overtraining grip. How's it look? Thanks JJ I am still working on the right grip program,keep in mind that I am not going all out on this as left middle finger still aches a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshadow Posted April 20, 2002 Share Posted April 20, 2002 Syber, Forgot to mention that sometimes I will substitute strap holds for negs on the #1 or do them with the T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshadow Posted April 22, 2002 Share Posted April 22, 2002 Bump. Syber if you're out there,please reply! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 Change your routine. Concentrate more on the negatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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