Single Best Grip Tip.............?

[lloyd80s]

Hi All,

I'm working on the #3 and very slowly getting a mm nearer each week, it's hard going but I'm enjoying seeing the handles get that tiny bit closer with each workout!

I was wondering what all of you would consider the best thing you've used to to jump from a gripper you've closed to you goal gripper? I can mash the #2 for about 10 reps now but reps don't really add much strengh when it comes to the #3. I'm also trying negs on the #3 but I cant hold it for even 2 secs. i don't have set workout days, I pick up my grippers whenever my hands don't hurt.

The things I've tried are -

Reps on the #2

Over crushes on the #2

Holds on the #2

Forced Negs on the #3

Singles as far as I can get on the #3

I do rubber band extensors to try and help recovery but to be honest my hands hurt EVERYDAY!

It'd be great to hear how all of you have made the jump, how you went from a trainer to a #1 or a #3 to #4, it's a big accomplishment either way.

Cheers

[HAMMERHEAD]

KTA

Keep the hands healthy.

There's two pearls.

-HH

[lifesnotfair]

What about strapholds with that #2?

[dimmers]

block weights

KTA

don't forget to train the thumb

and if you've not read this before, it's well worth the read

http://www.geocities.com/ltgodfrey/three.html

i think he's a member of the board by the name of Bender (please correct me if i'm wrong anyone)

good luck, no doubt you'll get there one day!

[Alawadhi]

Block weights!

[knyaz]

block weights KTa, rest gripper Kta

[Autolupus]

Bounce Forced Negatives!... but not too many too often.

[JoeGrip]

Train your forearms and wrists, not just your hands.

[jad]

By joining the Gripboard you've already set yourself up to have access to the best training advice on the planet. Just read old posts and you'll be amazed how much info you can uncover and how much faster you'll progress.

[superfeemiman]

By joining the Gripboard you've already set yourself up to have access to the best training advice on the planet. Just read old posts and you'll be amazed how much info you can uncover and how much faster you'll progress.

I agree. Reading a lot of old posts has gave me a ton more knowledge on training. I now know somewhat how to make routines for myself that I will gain from, whereas 8 months ago I had no idea.

[egg_uk]

what about other grippers as a stepping stone, SM, GM 2.5 etc?

[Pryderi]

Try stickin your gripper in a choker. I've been GTG with a choked gripper in a hose clamp and opening it little by little every day or so.

[lloyd80s]

block weights

KTA

don't forget to train the thumb

and if you've not read this before, it's well worth the read

http://www.geocities.com/ltgodfrey/three.html

i think he's a member of the board by the name of Bender (please correct me if i'm wrong anyone)

good luck, no doubt you'll get there one day!

Thanks for the tips.

I was just wondering how you would train the thumb on it's own? I don't have block weights, just grooved disks for my barbell. Can I do anything with these as I though that pinching had to be on smooth plates?

[dimmers]

block weights

KTA

don't forget to train the thumb

and if you've not read this before, it's well worth the read

http://www.geocities.com/ltgodfrey/three.html

i think he's a member of the board by the name of Bender (please correct me if i'm wrong anyone)

good luck, no doubt you'll get there one day!

Thanks for the tips.

I was just wondering how you would train the thumb on it's own? I don't have block weights, just grooved disks for my barbell. Can I do anything with these as I though that pinching had to be on smooth plates?

Easy, go find yourself a brick (any standard size brick will do) and tie some rope around it. Now all you have to do is attach the end of the rope to some weights and you have an adjustable block weight!

http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?automod...si&img=5803

I reckon if you can put your grippers down for a week or so of rest and focus on some serious block weight training you'll surprise yourself next time you pick up a gripper!

[GarytheDino]

You can use a big peice of tubular steel if you can find one laying around. I have one with a chain running through it.

[twig]

Read the responses to my new thread!

[1stCoC]

Train the thumb, plenty of recovery, keep reps low, but, intense, don't overtrain,vary your workout on a regular basis (mini cycles)....ok thats it.RS

[Sean Dockery]

Single best tip.....

Keep you training interesting. If you don't want to train, that gripper will never get closed.

And plus one to jad: read old posts.

[ObsceneJester]

..work your extensors. Don't foot stomp your grippers. Learn to take advice

Don't make the mistake of assuming that a 2.5 inch handle loaded with 238lbs (or 172) plates is the same as a Inch DB or MDB.. You will not make Mobstrone very happy..

Edited May 31, 2007 by ObsceneJester

[Tfriend]

whats kta? and also whats an overcrush??

Edited May 31, 2007 by Tfriend

[dimmers]

whats kta? and also whats an overcrush??

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