uber44 Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Just was wondering how this great machine is being used. My program currentley for the GREX IS- COC TR.X5 COC #1x5 (One hand at a time) GREX (grp handle) 80X5 GREX (grp handle) 115X5 GREX (pinch handle) 25X3 GREX (pinch handle) 40X2 GREX (TOP HANDLES) bodyweight+40 failure one handed GREX (TOP HANDLES) bodyweight+40 failure both hands. Anyone else want to post routine weight or tips with the REX? Do you use the pinch handels with the thumbs down, pros/cons of this grip? .(tuff) Any creative uses, grip or other info would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongmitts Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I've been using the G-Rex instead of the grippers hear lately. I plan to return to the grippers after setting some PR's on the G-Rex and hopefully shut the #3. What an excellent piece of equipment! I've tried the pinching while on my knees and thumbs on the bottom. It cuts my weight I can use in half. Uber44, what gripper have you closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber44 Posted October 31, 2002 Author Share Posted October 31, 2002 I can shut the #2 about 8 times, not even close on the #3 I can only shut it about 60% off full close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 uber, Way to go on the G-Rex!! I agree with you... a great piece of equipment. However, try one more thing on it. Put as much weight as you can put on it (start at about 150 pounds or more), then step on it (your BW) hold the TOP HANDLES two hands - for as long as possible! Wow! This will get a pump in your forearms, and develop you grip. I'm doing close to 475 pounds on it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber44 Posted November 1, 2002 Author Share Posted November 1, 2002 Wow Sybersnott that a lot of weight! I am assuming that includes your bw. Any other tips such as frequency etc.. would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongmitts Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Uber44, I heated up the bottom 3/4" handle and bent it upwards so they would close up similar to a gripper. I got the idea from someone here on the gripboard, thanks! My best weight on the 3/4" handles is 100X6 done on Monday and I aiming for 120X6. To correlate with the grippers, I have gotten my double stamp #3 to less than 1/16" of an inch. I have been using the G-Rex twice a week bumping it up 5 pounds each session with good results. I started with low weight and got a running start. As far as reps go, I have been using a powerlifting type cycle, starting with higher reps and going towards lower reps and heavier weight. I have also done a 5,4,3,2,1 rep scheme on the G-Rex with good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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