Mjoynt Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 I read that a lot of you train the grippers 4 or more times a week. I'm just wondering what type of set and rep protocol you guys use. I'm currently training them but once a week and making tremendous progress. I'm open to all ideas and I was just curious how you progressed. Do you add reps everyday? Week? Just curious. Thanks for any replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest archaicmaelstrom Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 I just have some crappy sports store grippers and I can use them for about one billion reps practically everyday. Yes, this is pathetic training. Yes, the grippers suck. Yes, I ordered an ironmind catalogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 Do singles. That's one hold at a time. Go for a total # of singles each week & then do a few more the following week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik_F Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 Hello! Do you mean that you should try to close a gripper you cant close and hold it as long as possible when cant close it any further? I have tried to make progress on my grippers but havent really found what works for me so far. I get much better results by training with my Rolling Thunder. There the results come direct from workout to workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baldy Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 I have tried to make progress on my grippers but havent really found what works for me so far. I get much better results by training with my Rolling Thunder. There the results come direct from workout to workout. I wish I had your "problem"! That is great if you can put weight on the RT every session. I would just roll (slight pun intended) with that for the time being if it were me. I have to fight tooth and nail to add anything on a thick handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik_F Posted August 18, 2002 Share Posted August 18, 2002 I do lots of singles and really battle the weight with the RT. The weight usually dont come up in the first max attempt but later on . I do singles and increase the weight with 0.25 kg plates. Since I just started to work on my RT I have been able to add 1 kg from workout to workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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