cantgripcrap Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 I was wondering if I could get some input from those who experienced using strap holds and over crushes (slamming the gripper closed and trying to crush it for 10+ seconds). Without getting into my gripping routine, I'd like to just give some idea of what I am capable of doing. I can close the 2 but not all the time. I can do over crushes with the 1 and keep it closed for about 12-15 seconds. I can do strap holds with 5 lbs for 5-10 seconds but only with the T. I'm thinking I should be able to strap hold with the 1 but have problems with it. Would it make sense to do strap holds with more weight with the T OR do over crushes with the 1 OR both. Thanx Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 I think most have had their success by doing both. Do the holds & then do the negatives or overcrushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 I say do both, but do your straps first. Overs will help, but I think that much more strength comes from straps. I always tried for 3 good max sets, if I could do more I wasn't going hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarBender Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 Strap holds are usually done during a period when one is fractions of an inch away from closing a tough gripper. Strap holds can still be of benefit. Continue working with the Trainer for strap holds. In a short period of time, the #1 should feel sufficiently soft enough for strap holds. For microloading consider using washers, small clamps, pliers, horseshoes, or another gripper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Man Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 ya strap holds kicka$$ i've gone down 3/10's so i finally got to 1/8 on the #3 because of strap holds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas straub Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 i was 1/8-1/16 to the #2, than i starting doing strap holds for a week on now i can close it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gripmaster316 Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Do strap holds!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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