Kta Required Equipment

[spahn ranch]

Do I need any other equipment than TSGs to cover the KTA program; likewise, what range of TSGs do I need beyond as well as below my KTA day 1 max TSG capacity?

Thanks,

Thomas

[gerryg]

You need 3 grippers

1. Your goal gripper

2. a gripper below your goal gripper (over crush and strap holds)

3. a gripper above you goal gripper (negatives)

Pony clamp or TTK for dynamic thumb and some bands(IM expand you hand bands) for extensors.

[spahn ranch]

You need 3 grippers

1. Your goal gripper

2. a gripper below your goal gripper (over crush and strap holds)

3. a gripper above you goal gripper (negatives)

Pony clamp or TTK for dynamic thumb and some bands(IM expand you hand bands) for extensors.

OK, that's good; I thought maybe I'd need a barbell and other slightly expensive stuff I don't yet have, for finger- and wrist curls etc.

I'm just about to place an order from IM, so need to decide on the range of CoCs. Should my goal gripper be anything specific, like a full step above my current max, or a half step; or simpley whatever I want to shoot for?

Pony clamps, I guess I'd learn exactly what those are from the program, and it's something I'll find at the nearest hardware store?

More questions... do I have to neglect other training exercises like freestanding wristrolls, which I do for full arm and shoulder strength; anything thet involves the wrists and arms and that aren't included in the KTA program?

THomas

[Bill Piche]

It's a grip specialization program. That means other grip exercises like pinching, etc. specific to a grip routine should not be done. Normal strength training (squats, pulls, etc.) is encouraged.

[t-wehner]

You will find that if you are doing the exercises right, you will not want to do any grip/forearm work on top of KTA. towards the end it gets pretty bad, but the pay off is worth it, as is the mental strength gained along the way.

Edited July 30, 2007 by T-Dog

[spahn ranch]

Thanks guys, gotcha.