JohanB Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 So here is the thing. Since I started training my grip on a regular basis, alot of people in "my" gym have become interested and we now have a top 6-pinch list. I´m currently #3 on this list with a meager lift of 67,5kg. I simply can´t stand beeing #3, I need to be #1.. and stay there The rules for our gym are: 1: the weight must be lifted to a complete lockout 2: One must always use 2 smooth 20kg plates to grip (65mm wide in total) Hit me with your best tips for improving in pinch gripping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) Lotion your hands on your off days. A tip from a former 2hp record holder to me when i asked for help. rico By the way whats #1 at your gym? Edited June 12, 2010 by rico300zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanB Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Lotion your hands on your off days. A tip from a former 2hp record holder to me when i asked for help. rico By the way whats #1 at your gym? I do lotion my hands from time to time and get rid of excess skin on a regular basis but they are still ehh.. a bit rough. #1 in the 2HP in my gym is 75kg for the moment (my personal best is only 67,5kg) Not a big number here on gripboard but I´d say it´s decent for someone who never trains grip. My thumbs obviously needs to get stronger. But how? Is there any exercises that directly strengthen the tumbs that´s similar to TTK? Lotion your hands on your off days. A tip from a former 2hp record holder to me when i asked for help. rico By the way whats #1 at your gym? I do lotion my hands from time to time and get rid of excess skin on a regular basis but they are still ehh.. a bit rough. #1 in the 2HP in my gym is 75kg for the moment (my personal best is only 67,5kg) Not a big number here on gripboard but I´d say it´s decent for someone who never trains grip, the guy who pulled 75kg that is. My thumbs obviously needs to get stronger. But how? Is there any exercises that directly strengthen the tumbs that´s similar to TTK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Barrel Shotgun Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) For thumbs I know many like pony clamp. Myself prefer TTK though. Edited June 13, 2010 by Six Barrel Shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanB Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 For thumbs I know many like pony clamp. Myself prefer TTK though. Aha, pony clamps, had completley forgot about those. Thank you An investment in the TTK will come later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 For thumbs I know many like pony clamp. Myself prefer TTK though. Aha, pony clamps, had completley forgot about those. Thank you An investment in the TTK will come later. I used pony clamps for the last few months before getting my TTK and gained quite a bit of strength using them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Train with gloves on , it does not tear the skin and you can then increase training volume. Best of luck, you'll soon be number 1!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Train with gloves on , it does not tear the skin and you can then increase training volume. Best of luck, you'll soon be number 1!! Chris I saw mobster has used gloves in the past as well. Are u using the cheap cotton ones or something like a mechanic glove that's more form fitting? I used a sander to take the edge off my 2HP so I don't get the skin tears plus I'm a little calused up from doing it with no gloves. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 (edited) Jedd - the current record holder has an e-book or DVD out on this. It might be worth a look or three. Edited June 25, 2010 by climber511 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 That's right I heard its really good too. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hell Ricco, Any old gloves will do mate as long as they protect the hand. Also good to keep on during competion or heavy training to keep hands warm in between lifts. Remember that you will lift less with the gloves on,not to get disheartened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Hell Ricco, Any old gloves will do mate as long as they protect the hand. Also good to keep on during competion or heavy training to keep hands warm in between lifts. Remember that you will lift less with the gloves on,not to get disheartened. Chris, Check it out, if calusus are the result of pressure on "thin skin" do you still get your calusus where you need them to be so you don't get skin tears when you don't use them? I guess you would have to do the gloves for a wile to find out. Parris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Parris, Its supposed to say Hello Ricco not Hell Ricco!! Sorry mate !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Parris, Its supposed to say Hello Ricco not Hell Ricco!! Sorry mate !! Hahaaha Chris, I did a gloves lift on another thread check it out, you got me motivated. Parris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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