justiceislost1988 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 i was wondering for all you #3 crushers how long did it take you to get from the #2.5 to the #3? and i was wondering what grippers you used to close the gap and if there was any assistance exercises or tips on what to do with grippers (I.E. volume, negatives, TNS, MMS) any help would be very much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeamdman Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I can't get the #3 closed yet, but I can CCS the 2.5. I do know a good in between gripper is the BBSM. It's definitely harder than the 2.5, and easier than the 3. I was originally going to get the GM, but the members here steered me in the right direction. They were right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlstrass Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I'll be starting my assault on the #3 later this year. My plan is: working up to the BBSM and filed #2.5 for reps, assisted NEG's on a BBE, and Vulcan/RPT work. Going to stick with my 2 20 minute workouts per week and see how it goes. Might have to step things up, but I'm going to try the "less is more" approach at first. Good luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I havent touched any grippers accept COC all the way up to my cert. Going from the 2.5 to 3 is very possible without getting any rated in-between. Just takes time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steels Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 (edited) i was wondering for all you #3 crushers how long did it take you to get from the #2.5 to the #3? and i was wondering what grippers you used to close the gap and if there was any assistance exercises or tips on what to do with grippers (I.E. volume, negatives, TNS, MMS) any help would be very much appreciated Try my workout - it's short and very effective! Edited May 18, 2008 by Steels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justiceislost1988 Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 thanks for the replies everybody i was thinking the BBSM myself my workout right now is just a lot of MMS i have a workout log that i keep my gripper stuff in on here and my workout at the moment seems to be working really well for now i'm less the 1/4'' away from my 2.5 and i'm chasing the 3 within 4 months which is the main reason for this thread to see if it's been done in that short amount of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscorpion Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 i was wondering for all you #3 crushers how long did it take you to get from the #2.5 to the #3? and i was wondering what grippers you used to close the gap and if there was any assistance exercises or tips on what to do with grippers (I.E. volume, negatives, TNS, MMS) any help would be very much appreciated I wished I had the Vulcan gripper sooner, it would have saved me a lot of time So I would say, go for the Vulcan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 i guess it deppends whats the calibration of your #3 ... some are average 150/152.5 lbs(3.0) ...each one of us its different, i dont think there's a "special routine" ... i closed my #2.5 last oct and i am 1 mm to close my #3 now .. not sure about the calibration of them , wish i know. to fill the gap : rb 240 (mine its betwen my #2.5 and my #3) .... i agree with Chris ... actually dont need any .... i closed my rb 240 first time and i was still having lots of problems with my #3. try the coin challenge with your #2.5 and /or fil your #2.5 ( 1mm each side for start) , it may helps:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big nasty Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I but my #3 in a choker and it is working great but I have a strong sweep and a week crush. But it is really improving my crush I have closed my 2.5 and about 3 week's of the choker work and I am mashing it so you might try it. I am just missing the #3 by about the width of a quarter in the choker I was also told by Scott Harris via Josh Dale to work and work on my MMS set and that has helped alot to good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 big nasty:try to to reduce the choker distance , i bet u can close with 1 inch distance:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkchop Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 (edited) It took me 4 months and 3 days from the time I closed my #2 until I closed my #3. You can look at my workout routine to get an idea of what I did and how frequent. It shows my progress of #3 to closing the Elite (BBE). The routines are the same, just drop down 1 gripper. Note: Back then there was no #2.5 but the Super Master (BBSM) fell nicely in between. pc Edited May 20, 2008 by porkchop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big nasty Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 big nasty:try to to reduce the choker distance , i bet u can close with 1 inch distance:-) [/i will give it whirl thank's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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