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Gripper Timed Hold


DieselWeasel

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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