Question About Dimensions Of A 2 Hp Set Up

[jpmmkrahling]

I am going to make a 2 Hand Pinch apparatus. (unless someone can tell me where to buy one in the US). But what i wanted to know is:

1) what is the center section you actually grip size wise? Is it supposed to be back to back 35's or 45's?

2) What is the overall thickness of the center section? (2-1/4", 2-1/2" or 3") I have a couple different types of plates i could use.

I tried looking but i can not seem to find answers for these 2 questions, so i am sorry if this is just a repeat question on this board.

If there is no standard, thats fine, just say so. I just want to train the same way as everyone else for when i do attempt a grip competition

Thanks in advance for your advise

[climber511]

The 2HP setup normally used is adjustable for width. Go to David Horne's website and check it out. Scott George here in the states sells an American version (in inches instead of metric). He goes by Madss on the board here. The whole purpose is to be able to fit the apparatus to your hand size for best results. You can make one yourself of course. Good Luck.

[crobb1320]

Everyplace that I used one it was set at 54mm.I think the standard settings are 44,54,64mm.If you look in my Gallery you can see the one I made.It is a fixed 54mm.A lot of guys train by using 2 45lb. plates and a pipe.Hope this helps.

[climber511]

Roughly a third of the guys at Gripmas used 48 mm. I think that as more people actually experiment with different widths - you will see more people using other widths. Going from 54 to 48 added about 20# for me.

[jpmmkrahling]

Thank you Charles & Climber511. This really helps. Now i can't wait to get started.

[Bob Lipinski]

Along those lines Chris, I just started playing with a narrow width- I think it is 44, I don't have a good ruler- 3 big rubber sections, whatever that is.

[acorn]

Roughly a third of the guys at Gripmas used 48 mm. I think that as more people actually experiment with different widths - you will see more people using other widths. Going from 54 to 48 added about 20# for me.

Jeebus, I might have to try that. I could use another 20#

- Aaron

[dthor]

3 big rubber sections, whatever that is.

42mm on the Euro pinch.

I have Scott George's Pinch Device, good setup. I have been using 57+mm lately.

I think most Contest use Dave Horne's Euro Pinch.

[Adam Moyers]

I also have Scott George's Mouse Pinch. It is a great piece of equipment. Right now 57mm is the best width for me. But I will try 48mm again soon to make sure.