Guest Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 i have been stuck just short of closing the number 3 for sometime right now.It is so close i can taste it. My number one concern right now is closing the 3 as far a grip feats. At this point will doing pinch grip help me any or is it just making my hand fatigued for attempts at the number 3. Thank you Pete Knaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Pete... can you change your screen name? Bad timing, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 What? I must have missed something. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mg6680 Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 The biggest thing that has helped me is the negatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 What's your routine right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 my current routine is I pinch grip and deadlift fat dumbells on day 1 various weights mostly on how i feel that day usually make an attempt at the 45s then some reps with 35s then 25s timed fat dumbells 185lbs for a couple of reps Day 2 crush grip warmup with #1 try to shut #3 2-3 times then hold the #3 shut with both hands a try to hold it there for for about a second or two 7X1. (time 2-3 minutes rest per set) 2 finger closes with the one a couple of reps I also train 25+ hours a week as a track and field athlete doing lots of various training with olympic lifts being done 3 times per week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 How close are you by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 How thick are the handles on your fat dumbbells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 i am about 1/16 of an inch away and i am not sure how thick the dumbells are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 I am curious about the handle thickness, because around here 2 3/8'' is the most significant diameter Being that of both the Inch and of the Rolling Thunder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripper42004 Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 Your thumb is part of your hand....Training the thumb will help the whole hand get stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mg6680 Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 You are exactly where I am w/the #3. I touched my old #3 a few times but I shaved the handless on it for training purposes. My new 3 seems harder but its getting better (seasoned I guess). I do pinch workouts mainly because its fun and I'm making good progress. If you've gotten it that far you've probably already tried the negs, strap, etc. I tried the once a day, low volume (ala wannagrip and others) routine just before I was able to touch my old gripper and it seemed to help. I did nothing but grippers that week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Youngguy Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 Try pinching a 1/3"in. rope with weight tied to the bottom. This should help you to get that last bit. It helped me, so maybe it might just be what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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