pburke23 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 As I haven't done anything with grip for a couple years, I feel starting a log is a good idea to keep myself motivated, by getting feedback from you guys and by reading others logs. Thanks to everyone in advance for all your comments and support in me on my way to conquering the almighty coc#3! My first day training grippers I did 4 days ago, and really just did a few random closes trying to get a feel for setting a gripper again, and to see what strength base I had left (if any!). I was pleasantly surprised that my strength still seemed to be there, I could close the #1 for reps, and was close to closing the 2. Since I was just getting a feel for things and getting my hands sore, I won't post on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pburke23 Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 6-21-10 Wanted to use grippers yesterday, but my hands were still sore from the first day. Guess that was to be expected with not using them for a long period of time. After warming up, I took out my choked 2.5 and to closed it on my first try which felt pretty good, but felt better when I closed it on my first try leftie as well. Vids below... - Warmup - Store grade gripper for 20 reps each hand x 2 - CoC #1 - Right hand: 3 reps from credit card set Left hand: 3 reps from credit card set - Coc #2.5 (Choked to parallel) - Right hand - 5 singles, all closed fully. - Left hand - 5 singles, 3 fully closes, 2 needed a force shut. - Coc #3 (choked to parallel) - Right hand - 1 attempt, not even close! Vid below - Left hand - 1 attempt, even further away! Overall, I felt great closing the 2.5 at parallel on my 2nd workout...question for you guys, should i start to open the clamp a bit now, or wait until I can rep it before I start doing that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Good luck, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Nice work ! I've never done reps with a choker, always singles. I would say open it 2mm by 2 mm until you cannot close the gripper (don't go further than 35 mm) than go back to the last distance where you were able to close the gripper and master it (ie 10 closes on 10 attempts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Well, damn dude. You seem to have an incredibly strong set and an explosive hit. You're going to do well working with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTHOS Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Very explosive that #2.5 close! I guess you have a hard #3 so be a little patient, keep that 'Must close' attitude and you'll succeed in your goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pburke23 Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 What a difference a few millimeters can make! I set my 2.5 which was closed in my previous workout from 20mm to 25mm, and my closes went from 5/5 right handed and 4/5 left handed to 1/5 right handed and 0/5 left handed. I'm working with the grippers about once every 3 days, is some warming up, then 5-6 single attempts with a choked gripped enough work for that amount of time off? If not, what else should I be incorportating? Appreciate any advice you guys can offer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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