ruffhans Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I always do my warm ups with lite reps on a trainer or #1. i have heard of soaking hands in hot watter, but did not try it. i thought maybee it is would not be a good warm up due to the fact that your not moving your hands. Last night i soaked my hands in epson salt for about 10 mins to help with pain. during the day when trying grip stuff, it hurt a little. when i was done i thought i would try a gripper. i shut it without any pain at all and even did prett well! then i walked over to my pinch gripping tool and picked it up rather easy! this is the tool that was giving me pain. wow! was it the epson salt, soaking, or maybee both? in your oppinion- what is better? lite reps or a good soak in hot watter. i noticed that the soaking leaves my hands to raw to squeeze grippers. thanx dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Crusher Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I would suggest that since everybody is different, you should see what works best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripper42004 Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I like 2 run very hot water over my hands & then do some reps on a store bought gripper(K-Mart)....Or plate curl depending on what I'm doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gripster Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I think the best way to warm up is to soak hands in very warm to hot water. This gets the tendons and ligaments ready for stretching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Black Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 When I initially heard of soaking your hands in warm water I gave it a try for a few weeks. I can't say that there was any benefit from it for me. I generally do a few reps with my T if anything. I often make attempts at my #3 throughout the week. And my strength seems to be the same whether I warm up or not. I most likely would be able to squeeze a bit harder if I warmed up more. But for now I don't see any discernable difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gripster Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 The difference is that the warm water gets the ligaments ready for you to stretch them. When your tendons and ligaments are stretched properly, there is less of a chance for injury. Some people don't warm-up or stretch and have been lucky not to have had an injury. I think Sybersnott says he does not warmup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harlan Jacobs Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 I know you guys are going to laugh,but my warm up is an empty 20 oz pepsi bottle. With the lid on . 2 sets of 10. Then to the #2,then the #3, Then to whatever my work out is going to be that day. I know, I'm weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gripster Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 I know you guys are going to laugh,but my warm up is an empty 20 oz pepsi bottle. With the lid on . 2 sets of 10. Then to the #2,then the #3, Then to whatever my work out is going to be that day. I know, I'm weird. Now we know. :stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Say Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 I like 2-3 singles on each gripper store gripper ->#2, rest a bit & get into the session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tou Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 2-3 sets of 5 on a store gripper. Then, 3 quick singles on the #1. Go straight to the #3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 I use hot water. I soak for about 15 minutes then add either Bengay or Icy Hot to my wrists and knuckles. I then wait about 10 minutes with a pair of gloves on. Next is some triples with my #1 and some singles with my #2. Then-onto my workout. If I am doing thumb stuff-I do some sets on the atlas with no weight. Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 I use my regular workout as the warmup. I like to use the grippers between sets of bench press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sjeff70 Posted December 7, 2002 Share Posted December 7, 2002 When I see that smilie next to Rick Walker's name I think what a nice guy Rick Walker must be! I've noticed that the more often I train grip the less warming up I need to do. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted December 7, 2002 Share Posted December 7, 2002 I am a nice guy. I am Mr. Nice. Rick "No more Mr. Nice guy" Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted December 7, 2002 Share Posted December 7, 2002 My gripper warm-up is reading "No More Mr. Nice Guy" Rick's posts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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