the swiss Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 A little question about titan's telegraph key. I have just made myself a similar device, and I was wondering how the gains transfer to isometric pinch gripping (as with plates pinching) or to other grip muscles. There doesn't seem to be a lot of discussion on this device. Does anyone use it on a regular basis? results? injuries? (it seems to be that one can strain one's thumb much quicker than with isometric pinchs) thanks for any info david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockblaster Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 I train on it a couple of times a week or so--either at the end of or during workouts. It is very hard to progress on this machine--you need to use very small increments of weight (I sometimes use links of chain). Just work with a weight to where you can do about 5 or so reps. Doing many reps is useless. The benefits are very worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockblaster Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 By the way, it is VERY easy to strain your thumb on this device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik_F Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 I have also noticed that it is very easy to strain the thumb when using the ttk. I have tried to shorten the distance of the handles by placing a thick book under the other end and it helps a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockblaster Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Patrik, Actually, you don't want to do that because the TTK allows you to work the pinch grip simultaneously, using different widths. I used to do the same thing with my plate loaded grip machine and realized "What was I thinking?" The hands will adapt to the uncomfortable position and load, thus resulting in better gains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the swiss Posted November 15, 2002 Author Share Posted November 15, 2002 thanks for the answers, I'll try to be careful! another thing: it seems to be that there are two ways to use it: either you move your thumb towards the fingers, or you move the fingers towards a static thumb, which in my opinion allows to lift more. But I think moving only the thumb should have a better impact on the it, and less straining injury risk. anyway, train hard david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul valpreda Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 David, I have had a TTK for a long time now and what I notice the most is that the strength I gain from using the TTK does not transfer over to my plate pinching strength. When my plate pinching strength increases, it does not affect how much weight I can use on the TTK either. This is just me though. I perform both exercises because I see them as quite different and I think that both are beneficial. Let me know how you progress on your machine and if you find a direct relationship in strength increases with your plate pinches and your TTK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul valpreda Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 Sorry about the duplicate post. I'm not sure why it happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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