Guest Brian S Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 In my Martial Arts training I sometimes need to grab an oponents forearms. What is the best exercise/equipment to develop this kind of strength? Thanks, Brian S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 If you need to get good at grabbing things, why not grab things? Try sack grabbing or sand grabbing. Get a little sack, fill it with sand or little screws, toss it & snatch it out of the air like a bird of prey. For sand grabbing, get a bucket full of something & either jam your hand in as far as it will go, or grab a handful as quickly as possible, just as you would if you were grappling with an opponent. To add difficulty, use a heavier bag to grab & coarser sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted August 16, 2002 Share Posted August 16, 2002 Sybersnott is the man to answer this question. He is a martial artist and the gripmaster among many other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyoder16 Posted August 17, 2002 Share Posted August 17, 2002 It may depend on the art. I do a lot of thick bar stuff (barbells and dumbells simulate the opponents wrist), some pinching, pronate/supinate, and I work the grippers. I do it primarily for grappling. I work in the gym for base strength and then practice it dynamically on the mats. dyoder16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willardjamessloan Posted August 17, 2002 Share Posted August 17, 2002 hi guys I did not know we had ma on the grip board any judo or bjj players out there. If so where do you find the time to lift grip and grapple. I am lucky to hit my bag for 3 rounds twice a week along with my lifting and gripping. have not rolled on the mat for over a year.. I am a easy mark for a triangle choke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitleyd Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 i didnt know that snott was a martial artist. hey snott, what style do you practice? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dennisap Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 I practice my lapel chokes very hard on myself sometimes :hehe :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dennisap Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 Seriously,I agree with Nathan.You could also have someone or something throw the (little) sand bags to you.Of course be careful when doing this.Wear a motorcycle helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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