DieselWeasel Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 We all know that closing a gripper works the crush grip, but what type of grip strength is trained when holding a gripper closed for a timed hold? Is it crush or support grip? I believe it's still crush grip, but there a few people on another board that think it's support grip. Can you please help me prove them wrong? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 i think its obvious that it trains your crush grip since its a gripper exersise, but i do see carry over from grippers to thick bar lifts so i say its both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I would make an assumption that it can be a suport grip exercise, if the person held it with 2 hands and then the person would just hold. That's all I can think of at this pt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdckr Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Supporting grip and crushing grip aren't entirely different things. From Ironmind's website: We also talk about supporting grip, where maximum crushing strength is combined with a level of muscular endurance; strongman competitors encounter this challenge in events like the farmer’s walk or Hercules Hold. So timed holds would be training both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'd say timed holds train the support grip more. Supporting grip is the ability to keep your hand closed against a force. There is no real difference in the way your hand feels when it is holding a hercules hold or a farmers walk from the way it feels when it is holding a gripper shut. Crushing grip is more the ability to close your hand against a force. As mentioned above though they are related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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