hogentogler Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hi everyone, Tom Black recommended this board. I am just starting out and looking for advice on good strength building exercises. My specific goal is to close the #3 gripper. -Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogentogler Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Also, does anyone know where I can find a copy of Ed Spielman's book on the Mighty Atom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagger Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Atom-Greenste...n/dp/0670475645 41 bucks but there it is Welcome aboard, I'm new and also have small hands, hopefully that won't stop me from lifting the blob at some point, years in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Small hands can still do very well in grip. I have small hands myself and so do a handful of others I know. I will lift the blob someday in the next year or so :rock Welcome!!! Quote Zach Coulter Goals #1- The Planche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagger Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Small hands can still do very well in grip. I have small hands myself and so do a handful of others I know. I will lift the blob someday in the next year or so :rock Welcome!!! I see your goal is the planche. How's that coming? I'm working on a tuck planche myself and as soon as I lean forward my arms just fold instantly, so I'm working on handstand pushups and holding the L-seat to build up arm strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Tom Black? You mean you found the g-board from his site or from talking to him? If you know him, how is he doing where has he been? Welcome! Do some of the lifts you like best, some pinching some thickbar maybe, some grippers you'll be fine! Quote Pastrami on Wry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Welcome! I have small hands too and I've just recently purchased a Blob50 to evetually show the grip community that small handed people can have strong grips. My hands are just a fraction under 7" from wrist to tip of middle finger. What do your hands measure? MJ Quote If you focus on your problems, you'll have more problems. If you focus on your POSSIBILITIES, you'll have more OPPORTUNITIES ! My Bog: http://musselwhitepapers.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogentogler Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Atom-Greenste...n/dp/067047564541 bucks but there it is Welcome aboard, I'm new and also have small hands, hopefully that won't stop me from lifting the blob at some point, years in the future Stagger, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogentogler Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Tom Black? You mean you found the g-board from his site or from talking to him? If you know him, how is he doing where has he been?Welcome! Do some of the lifts you like best, some pinching some thickbar maybe, some grippers you'll be fine! I work with Tom. He gave me some advice to get me started but also recommended the board because of the people on here. He's doing well and still bending! He said he used to be pretty active on the board. -Pete P.S. Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I'm putting together a routine that I'll (hopefully) stick with and just ordered some grippers. P.P.S. 7 inch hands from wrist to tip of middle finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svr Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Persuade him to come back online! He was inceredibly knowlegable and friendly with advice. Quote svr (Sean) "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." — Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darco Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I found Tom Black's site before I found this board. That guy had passion/obsession and a variety of information. Quote "What I do tests my endurance. Anybody can lift a car but it's how long can you keep it raised and endure the pain" -Hugo Girard Ezekiel 23:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 My advice for someone with small hands is to forget about it. You can't change it but what you can do is mentally set limits because of thinking about your hand size. Yes there will be some things that will be more difficult for you and a few things that may literally be impossible (like a Blob by the face) but I think you will be pleasantly surprised what just getting stronger and practice with the specific implements will allow you to accomplish. Quote When people used to ask him how it was he became so incredibly strong, it was always the same, "strengthen your mind, the rest will follow". The Mighty Atom Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul. Being prepared for any random task is not the same thing as preparing randomly for any task. Greg Everett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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