tomricci Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 Just finished a workout and finally tried my new #3 COC. I had done five sets of Wrist Rollers finishing with 180lbs and figured it was time to try the #3. After warming up with 2 sets each on the #1 and #2 I tried the #3. Man!!! This puppy is a challenge!! The closest I got on the first five tries was about a gap of 3/4 inch. Tried the left hand, no way. Rested 3 minutes and tried again with the first and second attempts getting it as close as 1/2 inch. I am intentionally not using my thumb, this was all finger power. My set seems to be off so I will try and adjust for the next time. I will also do the grippers first hopefully being fresher will make a difference. Any ideas on best way to do negatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 tomricci, The way to do the negatives is to "cheat" it shut against your hip/leg. Hold the gripper in your hand and press it closed against your leg. Hold it closed for as long as possible! Oh, the pain! You'll love it! Yes, be fresh when you do this... not doing anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomricci Posted February 2, 2003 Author Share Posted February 2, 2003 Thanks, I will do that!! I would imagine the pump/burn would be similar to what I feel after doing holds for time. These really help. If pain is progress, I'm in a lot progress. Thanks again. Tom Ricci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 Apply Sybersnott's suggestion it's good advice. Unfortunately -'s with grippers suck compared to -'s with a good grip machine. If the gripper is too strong for you it will immediately open up instead of you holding it closed. A plate loadable grip machine solves this. Another option would be to make an adjustable gripper. (check out Tom Black's web site) I've been doing negatives since I got a #2, after doing -'s on a Gripinator I'm sold on the machine. The SW would be great for -'s as well; however, Sr. Snott may lecture you on how it is for experienced fellows. -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomricci Posted February 3, 2003 Author Share Posted February 3, 2003 I've got two different plate loaded machines, I haven't done negatives on them to this point, now I will. I'm alternating my gripper workouts with the other workouts I do both grip related and regular bodybuilding workouts. Due to a lower back injury from last year I can't deadlift or squat heavy yet. I used to do farmer's walks around the track at the gym prior to my deadlifts. These were a great warmup and I always felt stronger in the dead lift because of them. Tom Ricci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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