speedy Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I almost squeezed it close; about a centimeter or less away. I guess I am closer to the #3 than I thought. Love the new look to it, really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 Question: after a 2.5 would you think it would make sense to take baby steps to the #3 by using Beef Builders after or when I am ready go from 2.5 to the #3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 (edited) Getting that close on a 2.5 is a great crush, but you could be farther off than you think from the #3. Some people have bridged that gap to the #3 in a matter of weeks or months. For me my first 2.5 close and first #3 close were about 18mos apart. And it wasn't 18mos of lazy workouts. It was intense training and slow but steady progress. EDIT: Sorry, I also meant to mention that I LOVED having my BBSM as a stepping stone between the 2.5 and the 3. Otherwise it would have been a loooooooong 18mos without an actual close as PR. Edited April 8, 2008 by Cannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I myself am pretty close to where you are on a good day. I bought the RB 240N and 260N to help me get the #3 (Hopefully this year, but we'll see). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnamazin Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 agreed. the bbsm and rb 260n are really helping me along. another way to motivate yourself and others is a race. who wants to race me to the #3? consider this an official challenge, to all those who are so close, but so far away! lets all get that thing closed! whos in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Congrats on coming close to getting the #2.5 shut. I wouldn't get too excited just yet though. I think Cannon is right...that #3 is still quite a ways off (unless you're one of those freaks of nature). The #2.5 is a good helper to get from the #2 to the #3 but in my grippers the #3 is a huge leap even from the #2.5. I trained on the #2 exclusively for almost a year and was able to TNS close it. When I got the #2.5 I closed it right out of the package. My celebration was short-lived though when I tried the #3 and only got it to parallel. I'm pretty sure than when I can TNS my #2.5 I still won't be able to MMS my #3. Grippers vary so you may have a hard #2.5. You should get a #3 just to let you know where you stand. Ironmind uses it as the cert gripper for a reason...it isn't easy. I've never tried any BB grippers, but if you can find anything between the #2.5 and #3 it should help a lot. @ Captain Amazing - I'm already in the #3 race...must get it by the end of this year! If there's some thread going I don't know but it's definitely one of my top goals for this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) agreed. the bbsm and rb 260n are really helping me along. another way to motivate yourself and others is a race. who wants to race me to the #3? consider this an official challenge, to all those who are so close, but so far away! lets all get that thing closed! whos in? I'm about where yall are, so what the hey, Im in. Actually Im already racing Paul Knight. . . I have to close the 3 before he closes the 3.5. I bought the bbsm to help progress( a little harder than the 2.5 ) and the rb 210 ( also a little harder than the 2.5). Every little bit helps. Also think about filing that 2.5 when it get too easy. Mine is lightly filed but I think I need to file some more. Edited April 9, 2008 by cemery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 I rather just support you guys than race. But I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I'm still about a cm from closing my 2.5 on a good day, so the #3 seems pretty far out there. I won't back down from the challenge, but Josh, I think you have this race in the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnamazin Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 theres gotta be someone out there closer than me. i'm still almost half an inch off on the easiest of 3's. and even if not, i'll just use my monster 3 for the race. i can only squeeze that to about parallel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 theres gotta be someone out there closer than me. i'm still almost half an inch off on the easiest of 3's. and even if not, i'll just use my monster 3 for the race. i can only squeeze that to about parallel. Is this a race to MMS the 3, or to No Set a 3 ? If it's a no set then I'm in trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnamazin Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 theres gotta be someone out there closer than me. i'm still almost half an inch off on the easiest of 3's. and even if not, i'll just use my monster 3 for the race. i can only squeeze that to about parallel. Is this a race to MMS the 3, or to No Set a 3 ? If it's a no set then I'm in trouble i'd say just anything to get it closed. that is, of course, aside from giving it like a 4mm set. lets say, from parallel, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 theres gotta be someone out there closer than me. i'm still almost half an inch off on the easiest of 3's. and even if not, i'll just use my monster 3 for the race. i can only squeeze that to about parallel. Is this a race to MMS the 3, or to No Set a 3 ? If it's a no set then I'm in trouble i'd say just anything to get it closed. that is, of course, aside from giving it like a 4mm set. lets say, from parallel, maybe? Sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg_uk Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 im tempted to join this race, ive closed the 2.5 a few times, the 3 seems a long way off at the minute, but hopefully some inspiration, and maybe kta could help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 I was in a position today to get my hands on all the COC grippers that I own; a lot of my stuff is in storage. Well I just attempted a squeeze on my good old #3 and MAN do I have a way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeamdman Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'll join the race for the #3. I can get mine down to about 1/8" with either hand. On a good day I can close the BBSM, so I just ordered the 2.5 today. LETS DO IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 after i closed my #2.5 i went to the "run" for mm0 cert ... i found i was very far ... i brought rb 240(betwen my #2.5 and #3) i closed it first time .. then next day tried my #3 (hardly moved it from parallel!!!) whats wrong?? first time i said to myself: my #3 its a hard one! now i believe its about average ... for me its not very important to buy one gripper betwen #2.5 and #3 ... if u want to close your #3 i think its necessary to train with your ...#3 ! negatives, chokes, forced negatives u name it ... a gripper betwen #2.5 and #3 its good to build confidence though:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I didn't use anything to bridge the 2.5-3 gap.. Just negs with the #3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le_bo_blond Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I can do 10 reps on the HG 300 and I can get to half a centimetre on the #3...I'm wondering what would be good to work the gap RB 210 or the BBSM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeamdman Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) 10 reps with the 300 and you can't close the #3? I can get one rep with the 300 and I can get the #3 a little closer than .5cm. You must have a really easy hg300, or a really hard #3!! =) Also, I thought the BBSM would be a good gripper to bridge the gap, but I would rate it as a 2.85 or 2.9 compared to the #3. Because of that, I ordered the 2.5 to bridge the gap. Edited April 16, 2008 by lukeamdman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I wouldn't give the reps with the HG300 much weight...they're all over the place. I can't get mine any further than my #3, even with the narrower spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le_bo_blond Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I think its just the fact I may have more endurance than strength I dunno I manage 20 reps on 2 and 10 with HG 300 but when i get to the 3 the close is so damn hard , anyway gotta keep working on it I'll probably be able someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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