jpprice Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 23 y/o at 280lbs down from 330 this last march, former college FB athlete, DL approx 575-600lbs and work with KB's up to 88lbs regularly. My equipment question is with my stats, where should I start with grip specific work? I just don't want to start at the bottom levels if that equipment ends up being a waste of money (I'm sure my grip is a lot weaker than it should be!). I'll post elsewhere on what other grip exercises people want to contribute, but as for equipment where you get bang for your buck, what do you think? Quote
vikingsrule92 Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 (edited) It depends what you want to get in to. If you're talking about grippers Ironmind http://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmind/ is the place to go. I would suggest maybe a #1, #1.5 and #2 if you DL that high and do that much KB work. FBBC http://fatbastardbarbellco.com/ also has a lot of cool stuff (a lot of which I own, ask if you want reviews). There's other sites like Weightlifter's warehouse http://wwfitness.com/ that have great grip equipment and grippers and those are pretty much the main three sites. It really depends exactly what you want to get into as to where you get the best bang for your buck but these are probably the 3 best sites for overall grip strength products. EDIT: I noticed you mentioned books in the newbies thread and I want to say BY FAR the two best books to read for grip strength are Mastery of Hand Strength and Grip Master's Manual by John Brookfield. They have lot's of amazing tips and they show you how to build helpful pieces of equipment for really cheap, great for anyone with a budget. Edited July 13, 2007 by vikingsrule92 Quote
Scott Styles Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 If you are deadlifting up to 600lbs and working with 88lb kettlebells, your grip is already pretty strong. You need to decide what your goals are and get equipment to support those. Grippers won't help your strength for the deadlift, for instance. I've got a range of info on the different equipment on my site here: http://www.gripfaq.com If you're looking for a canned program, this one's by the most successful grip competitor to date: http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/basics.html If you want articles, Diesel Crew is the place to go: http://www.dieselcrew.com/articles.htm Quote You don't get a dog and do the barking yourself.
Autolupus Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Gripwise, to start with I'd go for the ISG Devil's Advocate or VG, multi adjustable and always useful. You'll also be able to use it to gauge where your grip strength is and then if you want to get some TSGs(Torsion spring grippers) you'll have a good idea of which ones to get to suit your purposes. Quote Mike Mackenzie. Luceo non uro.
jpprice Posted July 13, 2007 Author Posted July 13, 2007 Gripwise, to start with I'd go for the ISG Devil's Advocate or VG, multi adjustable and always useful. You'll also be able to use it to gauge where your grip strength is and then if you want to get some TSGs(Torsion spring grippers) you'll have a good idea of which ones to get to suit your purposes. Thanks for the helpful tips fellas, especially the books. The more I read the stronger I get! As far as where I want my grip strength to be I would just like to be able to do a really high volume of the KB work i'm doing already and the BB work I'm doing already without grip being a factor or my hands giving way to the iron. Yesterday we were doing tabata protocal with sledgehammers on a big tire and alternating with two-handed swings with an 88lb KB, my grip was smoked in four minutes! So, in short, I don't want grip to be a factor. Thanks for welcoming my introduction, I have a feeling I'll be ordering those books and I'd like to dabble with the CoC 1, 1.5, and 2. Thanks again. Quote
Scott Styles Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 Try to figure out where your grip gives out on that stuff. My experience has been the thumb is what becomes the weak link most often. I think some work with block weights would fit well with what you are currently doing. They are cheap and effective: http://www.gripfaq.com/Thumb_Strength_Exercises/#BLOCKWEIGHT You might also try modifying a pony clamp and using it for thumb work by pinching the ends together. Grippers are fun, but I don't think they'll help your grip for the hammers or kettlebells. I would guess with some practice applying the grip developed in your other activities, you would be able to dominate the #2. Quote You don't get a dog and do the barking yourself.
John Beatty Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 A good basic set up would be an ISG, a block weight (or 2 25lb plates (slick side out) passed hand to hand or around the body), a wrist roller, A sledgehammer, and a bucket of nails. You cover most of the bases & if you're on a tight budget, you can make & buy everything for probably less than $100. If you've got a few bucks to spend on toys, buy away. It is addictive & you'll wind up with a bunch of stuff quickly if you don't watch yourself. Quote I like heavy things.
Wes Posted July 13, 2007 Posted July 13, 2007 (edited) Grippers are too specific IMO to make up a large part of your training program, buy an Ironmind Rolling Thunder. That is probably the best piece of equipment you will ever buy. High reps work best in my experience, although others have done well with low http://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmind/...asp?number=1246 That and some plates for pinching will start you off really well Edited July 13, 2007 by Wes Quote There is a natural order. The way things are meant to be. An order that says the good guys always win, that you die when it's your time or when you have it coming, that the ending is always happy-if only for someone else.
aquilonian Posted July 26, 2007 Posted July 26, 2007 Best bang for the buck? hmmmm.........ROCKS. Lift them, toss them, clean'em, press'em, pass'em....... Quote
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