glengoodwin Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 hey i have the full set of heavy grippers and a captain of crush 2.5 and i have been using them on and off for past 2 months i want to start training them more seriosly... i can close the hg250 but cant close the coc 2.5 any have any advice or training tips so i can reach the 2.5 and hg300?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 How far away from the #2.5 are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glengoodwin Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 still a good inch or so, i ordered a vulcan gripper dont have it yet but im gona try to use it to progress up when i get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 still a good inch or so, i ordered a vulcan gripper dont have it yet but im gona try to use it to progress up when i get Sounds like you could start doing bounce-forced negs with it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glengoodwin Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 lol what is a bounce forced neg? like i said ive just played with em on and off i wana start doing them more often now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 lol what is a bounce forced neg? like i said ive just played with em on and off i wana start doing them more often now lol Close the gripper as far as you can. When you stop, force it the rest of the way with your other hand and hold it till it opens to the same point again. As soon as it gets there, force it back in. Repeat for the amount of reps you want (I like 6-8). This also works good for a gripper you can already rep, to use it to keep forcing out reps once you get fatigued. They're also great with filed grippers. BFNs are my favorite gripper-strength builder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glengoodwin Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 huh that sounds good il try that any suggestions on like a workout schedule?? and BFN?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I usually start with about 3 attempts on my goal gripper, then move on to doing the BFNs on it (about 2-3 sets of 6-8), then a few sets of parallel reps and overcrushes with a lighter gripper. Sometimes I'll throw in some BFNs on a filed gripper in between my goal gripper and the repping gripper. Normally I train grippers/related on Monday (though I usually end up throwing a few more lighter workouts in during the week), then pinch on Wednesday, and thickbar on Friday. Sometimes I'll do two or all 3 on the same day to mix it up. That's what works for me, though. You'll have to experiment to see what works best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glengoodwin Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 crazy sounds like some fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glengoodwin Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 and thx alot for all the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Ofcourse u could do (BF)negatives on ur goal gripper (in this case the #2.5), but since the HG250 is slightly easier than a #2 in most cases, I would also keep training with the HG250 for reps. In this case u could start doing two kinds of workouts: one(/two) workout(s) in which u increase ur reps on the HG250 every week and one workout in which u do heavy negative singles on the #2.5. If u can do 20 reps minimum with the HG250, Im sure u can close a #2.5 Edited October 10, 2009 by Sigi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glengoodwin Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 lol alright il try this lol got a vulcan gripper on order and i ordered a rb240, bb master and super master(wanted to try out other brands) anyone know how the rb 240 compares to the hg 250? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 lol alright il try this lol got a vulcan gripper on order and i ordered a rb240, bb master and super master(wanted to try out other brands) anyone know how the rb 240 compares to the hg 250? Waaaaay harder. This is closer to #3 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 lol alright il try this lol got a vulcan gripper on order and i ordered a rb240, bb master and super master(wanted to try out other brands) anyone know how the rb 240 compares to the hg 250? Here's a little list that ranks different grippers together. It's not going to be perfect since grippers vary but it will give you a general idea of where things fall. 1 IM Guide 60 lbs2 RB70 3 IM Sport 80 lbs 4 HG100 5 .225 BB Beginner 100 lbs 6 HG150 7 .225 COC T 100 lbs 8 RB130N 9 RB100 10 RB160N 11 RB130 12 RB180N 13 .235 BB Advanced 140 lbs 14 .235 COC #1 140 lbs 15 HG200 16 .241 COC 2004 #1 153 lbs 17 PDA243 18 .250 COC 2006 #1.5 168 lbs 19 .250 BB Super Advanced 173 lbs 20 GM1 cert gripper 21 RB210N 22 HG250 23 RB160 24 .260 BB Master 195 lbs 25 .260 COC #2 195 lbs 26 RB180 27 RB240N 28 PDA262 29 RB260N 30 .273 COC 2006 #2.5 238 lbs 31 HG300 32 .275 BB Super Master 255 lbs 33 GM2 cert Gripper 34 RB210 35 HG400 36 .281 BB Grand Master 280 lbs 37 .281 COC #3 280 lbs 38 .277 RB240 39 .283 COC 2005 #3 290 lbs 40 GM3 cert gripper 41 RB300N 42 HG350 43 .277 RB260 44 .295 spring, 1/4" mount, 2.75 width MMG1 * 306 lbs 45 .295 spring, 3/16" mount, 2.75 width MMG2 * 315 lbs 46 .295 BB Elite 320 lbs 47 .294 COC 2006 #3.5 323 lbs 48 RB330N 49 .306 spring, 1/4" mount, 2.75 width MMG3 * 335 lbs 50 .295 RB300 51 .306 spring, 3/16” mount, 2.75 width MMG4 * 345 lbs 52 .306 BB Super Elite 345 lbs 53 .312 BB Grand Elite 365 lbs 54 RB330 55 .312 COC #4 365 lbs 56 .353 HG500 57 RB365 58 .331 BB Pro 430 lbs 59 .345 BB World Class 470 lbs 60 .353? BB Galaxy 565 lbs 61 .362 BB Super Galaxy 62 .375 BB Grand Galaxy 63 RBWT If you have the 240N it seems to be fairly close (probably a good step up) but if you have the regular 240, it's a lot harder (according to the list). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glengoodwin Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) lol nice and im under half an inch from the 2.5 hope to close it next week and wow the rb240 is that hard hmmm wont b closing that for a while oh and also u think if i tried the kta program i could close the #3 by january?? want it to be my goal to close it by the time im 18 lol.. regardless whether or not il b able to im gona try it lol Edited October 10, 2009 by glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrobuddy Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 lol nice and im under half an inch from the 2.5 hope to close it next week and wow the rb240 is that hard hmmm wont b closing that for a while oh and also u think if i tried the kta program i could close the #3 by january?? want it to be my goal to close it by the time im 18 lol.. regardless whether or not il b able to im gona try it lol glen i belive in u i bet u will close the #4(not 3) by january Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrojetred Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have a CoC#2 if you want to trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glengoodwin Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have a CoC#2 if you want to trade. lol sounds interesting however i will be getting one shortly... its becoming addicting and well im spending alota money on it lol over the past week and a half i have ordered a vulcan gripper, kta program, 2 beef builders and an rb gripper and tommorow i will be ordering a titans telegraph, and the coc 2,3 and 3.5 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlstrass Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I've had good luck doing sets of 5-7 reps and then a set of strapholds and set of BFN's with a harder griper then my goal gripper. If you're still 1/2" away from the #2.5 IMO that would be your gripper for BFN's. How a far are you from getting the HG300? RB240n/260n might be a good gripper to help with the #2.5. GL with your training... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glengoodwin Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 well ya just got my bb master and super master and an rb260(Siginificantly more difficult them expected), i got a coc 3 ttk and some chalk on order(ironmind is crazy on shipping costs!!!) can close my master my 250 but still the 2.5 eludes me... im doing negatives with a 300 but damn that thing instantly springs out so idk if i should use an easier gripper or what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 well ya just got my bb master and super master and an rb260(Siginificantly more difficult them expected), i got a coc 3 ttk and some chalk on order(ironmind is crazy on shipping costs!!!) can close my master my 250 but still the 2.5 eludes me... im doing negatives with a 300 but damn that thing instantly springs out so idk if i should use an easier gripper or what Ironmind shipping costs are more expensive because they use a more secure way to deliver I think (UPS). Try Gripper Superstore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lol999 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Just a question I don't think anyone has asked but are you setting the gripper correctly? With my #2.5. because it's my peak gripper at the moment I find it really important to get it positioned "just so" or I bomb out on the last few mm. It may be that re-assessing or really concentrating on the "set" you actually achieve the #2.5, but that's something only you can determine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBI Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 lol what is a bounce forced neg? like i said ive just played with em on and off i wana start doing them more often now lol Close the gripper as far as you can. When you stop, force it the rest of the way with your other hand and hold it till it opens to the same point again. As soon as it gets there, force it back in. Repeat for the amount of reps you want (I like 6-8). This also works good for a gripper you can already rep, to use it to keep forcing out reps once you get fatigued. They're also great with filed grippers. BFNs are my favorite gripper-strength builder I did that. After my forearm training I wanted to max out with the HG150.. Got up to about 86 reps, then doing 4 BFR for 90. The burn starts early, so you really must fight it. I was suprised how much my left was lacking. Could only do 74. I started 31 days ago. With my right hand I could max out at 40-50 reps, so I'm making good progress, even though I'm sore every day. Even when driving clutching the steering wheel, I can feel my palm and fingers burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glengoodwin Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 lol ya i am setting it the way described in the kta program (which im gona start when i get my ttk).... ahh and i had my 100 at school the other day and after trying most people thought they could hold it for a while so i get a timer out and had them squeze a 2$ coin between the ends of the handles... i said if n e one can keep the toonie their for over a minute they can keep it, needless to say i still had my 2 dollars by the end of the day lol, i managed to get 62 seconds:( i wana bring it to 2 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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