EricMilfeld Posted November 30, 2002 Share Posted November 30, 2002 Although I've only trained my grip specifically since May, when I received my COC #1, I have benefitted enough from the following technique to atleast warrant its mentioning. By stacking coins and taping them to the inside of the gripper, I've been able to chart my incremental progress with a high degree of accuracy. Obviously this would tend to train the hold and the sweep as opposed to the close, but as a supplement to the rest of your workout it may have a place. I do give it atleast some of the credit for enabling me to knock out 8 reps with the COC #2 last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sjeff70 Posted November 30, 2002 Share Posted November 30, 2002 That's a good idea, Eric. Actually I think you have invented another means of doing block holds. Closing on blocks of varying thicknesses with weights on the ends. Do you use electrical tape and pennies? How do you use them in a workout and what does a typical workout consist of? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted November 30, 2002 Share Posted November 30, 2002 That coin technique kindof reminds me of the partial movements people do in for barbell work in racks and push against the top pin at their sticking point. Makes a lot of sense to me. I'll try to remember it when I get my grippers in the mail. Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffhans Posted December 1, 2002 Share Posted December 1, 2002 I posted a topic like this awhile ago. i was useing qaurters though. someone posted back to me that it was nothing new, and it wasnt realy thet great. im glad to see that someone else has had good results wit it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrik_F Posted December 1, 2002 Share Posted December 1, 2002 I tried the coin thing but I didnt really like it that much. For me it meant more problems. I had difficulty seeing or feeling when or if the gripper end touched the coins, so that kind of distracted me(I get distracted so easily, LOL). It works better for me to just squezze and not worrying about if I touch or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted December 1, 2002 Author Share Posted December 1, 2002 You mean I'm not the Ben Franklin of grip training technique development!? Perhaps it's main advantage is that of a psychological boost, but isn't that so often just the thing we need? By the way, I've used duct tape and nickels, and it is nice to watch that stack of nickels diminish. Thnx for your replies guys, and God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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