Lacknotch Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 (edited) I closed my #2 on Friday, finally. I was incorrectly setting the gripper. Someone suggested I read Heath's article on Closing Big Grippers because they felt that my technique was probably off. They were right. I had been setting the gripper much further towards my thumbpad than I should be. I still don't have setting it quite where Heath suggests, but making a minor correction in the right direction made the difference between being able to close it and not being able to close it. HG300 is next. I will be purchasing a BBSM and #3 in a month or two. Thanks for all the advice you guys. EDIT: It was Teemu I that suggested that I probably needed setting advice. Thanks Teemu! Edited August 7, 2006 by Dredge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Congrats Dredge on the #2 close! - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObsceneJester Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Good close man. I remeber when I got the #2, getting that #3 is just a matter of time. Good training Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVillani1985 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I have a bit of trouble getting a good set, so maybe I should read Heath's article. Anyone have a link to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 GREAT JOB ROCKING THAT #2! I am also interested in that article. I'm literally a hair from closing the #2, just barely able to see light between the handles, and I bet a better set would make the difference. I seached the forum for everything I could think of, but couldn't find the article... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacknotch Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 Thanks guys. Here's a link to that article: http://www.farmstrength.com/Articles.htm I think part of my setting issues is the fact that my palm is not meaty at all. They are skinny like the rest of me (6'4" @ 168lbs). Also my thumbpad is small. But if I pay real close attention and concentrate on getting it in that groove before squeezing, I'm pretty good to go. I need more practice with it... Oh and check out the vid of j.c.eaton's daughter closing the Trainer. She demonstrates a good set I think. I'm going to watch it again, in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I closed my #2 on Friday, finally.I was incorrectly setting the gripper. Someone suggested I read Heath's article on Closing Big Grippers because they felt that my technique was probably off. They were right. I had been setting the gripper much further towards my thumbpad than I should be. I still don't have setting it quite where Heath suggests, but making a minor correction in the right direction made the difference between being able to close it and not being able to close it. HG300 is next. I will be purchasing a BBSM and #3 in a month or two. Thanks for all the advice you guys. EDIT: It was Teemu I that suggested that I probably needed setting advice. Thanks Teemu! No problem dude and congrats for the close! You made my day with this one, allways a pleasure if my advice proves to be useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 (edited) sorry, double post. Edited August 7, 2006 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I mainly train with a set because I feel like it gives me more consistency. I can place it and get it in the same groove every time. Setting a gripper is very easy to learn. I had the benefit of watching a great video, but I will do my best with words. Pick a weaker gripper to learn with, doesn’t matter if it is a store bought one. When you look at your hand you will see a line right below the last knuckles in the palm, this is where you want your palm handle. Where most people screw up is they keep their hand and wrist inline. Place the gripper in your hand; right hand let’s say. Left thumb on and behind the palm handle, then roll your right hand straight down like you were at the bottom of a wrist curl. From there, place your left index on the finger handle and pinch the gripper together while bearing down with your left thumb and wriggling your fingers on your right hand to bring the handle in. When you finally get the right hand fingers around it, let go with the left and squeeze. Practice is a big part of setting a gripper. You have to learn to do it to be able to do it, just like anything else. In my opinion, cocking the hand down is a very big part; this will give a great base for the gripper to set against as you pull it in. I didn't follow the part about bending your wrist. To be clear, which way does your wrist bend when setting the gripper? I guess I didn't follow what was meant by "at the bottom of a wrist curl." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eaton Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I mainly train with a set because I feel like it gives me more consistency. I can place it and get it in the same groove every time. Setting a gripper is very easy to learn. I had the benefit of watching a great video, but I will do my best with words. Pick a weaker gripper to learn with, doesn’t matter if it is a store bought one. When you look at your hand you will see a line right below the last knuckles in the palm, this is where you want your palm handle. Where most people screw up is they keep their hand and wrist inline. Place the gripper in your hand; right hand let’s say. Left thumb on and behind the palm handle, then roll your right hand straight down like you were at the bottom of a wrist curl. From there, place your left index on the finger handle and pinch the gripper together while bearing down with your left thumb and wriggling your fingers on your right hand to bring the handle in. When you finally get the right hand fingers around it, let go with the left and squeeze. Practice is a big part of setting a gripper. You have to learn to do it to be able to do it, just like anything else. In my opinion, cocking the hand down is a very big part; this will give a great base for the gripper to set against as you pull it in. I didn't follow the part about bending your wrist. To be clear, which way does your wrist bend when setting the gripper? I guess I didn't follow what was meant by "at the bottom of a wrist curl." Matt you need to cock your wrist back, it allows more force to be exerted when closing and better positioning of the gripper. Make sure to roll the thumb forward against the handle to help hold the handle from slipping back out of the sweet spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKERICH Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 congratulations Dredge on a great achievement. its gotta feel really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacknotch Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 congratulations Dredge on a great achievement. its gotta feel really good! Thanks, it does feel good. I was so close to closing it for so long. I was getting frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAGrip87 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Dockery Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Watch any of Heath's (Bearcat 74) videos in the old gallery or in the Mash Monster certs to see the set as he describes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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