Guest Christian Thibaudeau Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Hello, all ... I've been referred to your board by "Wannagrip" after I demonstrated seemingly bad technique with the Ironmind gripper in my recent article published in T-mag.com. Being specialised in performance enhancement for athletes I wholefully agree that I am not the most knowledgeable guy when it comes to training the grip. Unlike other strength coaches (cough .. Charles Poliquin ... cough) I'm not arrogant and self-centered and I know that when something is not my strong suit I'd better seek help from the best guys out there ... and it's been told to me that you guys are the best there is! I am looking forward to many good discussion and I'm comming here with an opened mind. Take care! Christian Thibaudeau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emsquared Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Welcome to the GripBoard, " #1 for Grip Strength " quote by Wannagrip Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harlan Jacobs Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Good to have you here Christian. I read t-mag and enjoy your articals. With your background you will be a great benifit to have on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harlan Jacobs Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Go to www.t-mag.com and click on the artical by Christian(keeping your chin up ) Check out the forearm shot in the artical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incindium Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 I'm fairly new here too but wanna give you a welcome as well and say I also enjoy your articles over at t-mag. I liked seeing the Coc's included for grip training in your chinup article. I've found deadlift holds usefull as well for support grip and with the addition of dynamic shrugs are helping my pullups/chins increase on a weekly basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonevincenzi Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Chris, I'm very glad you joined the gripboard. I like very much your activity on t-mag and your posts on other strength forums. I know you're writing your first training book, I will purchase it without doubt. It is strange you didn't partecipate to Poliquin seminars on grip strength from 10:30 to 11:30 for only 200 $ to achieve the right knowledge of the subject I'm joking It is a pleasure to have Chris T on the Gripboard Simone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Christian Welcome aboard,although i have not read any of your articxles or heard of you personaly,i always look forward to seeing and hearing other peoples views on the gripboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Welcome Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Welcome Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyg Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Welcome to the home of grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christian Thibaudeau Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 I've found deadlift holds usefull as well for support grip and with the addition of dynamic shrugs are helping my pullups/chins increase on a weekly basis. I have used deadlift holds extensively in the past, especially with a snatch (wide) grip. Mostly because my grip problems always surfaced while I was snatching (I'm 10-15kg stronger with straps on the snatch - got good since you cannot used them in competition). I was turned on to the COC grippers by my friend and training partner Pat Lemieux, a strongman competitor who was one of the first french-canadian to close the no.3. The guy has an unreal grip and really made me realize the value of a strong grip for most athletes, especially strength athletes. If you guys have any tips on how to increase holding strength I'd like to hear it. My grip is now much better, but could stand some improvement! Furthermore, have you guys any tips on how to treat calluses and corn on the hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Page Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Welcome aboard Christian. Which grippers have you been able to close thus far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christian Thibaudeau Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 I can close the no.2 easily and hold them closed for 15-20 seconds. I have some problems with the no.3 mostly because I can't seem to get into the proper closing position because of my small hands. Only my finger tips are on the handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 If you would learn to set the gripper, you will have a lot less trouble with the 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christian Thibaudeau Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 No doubt ... well I probably wont be able to close them anytime soon though. One problem I always have when training with the CoC is that my hands are torn from my olympic lifting, as a result I must alter my hand position to avoid the gripper pressing agains the calluses. Which is in part why I have the gripper on my finger tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 If you would learn to set the gripper, you will have a lot less trouble with the 3. I agree with Heath. My guess would be you could eventually close it. Also, this 15 to 20 rep stuff has got to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 For all we know, with the right training and focus you could close it in a month or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christian Thibaudeau Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Hey I hate high reps stuff as much as anybody (I'm an olympic lifter and for me more than 3 reps is aerobic work!) but In my article I was providing a hand/forearm strength-endurance program. Mostly to increase work capacities in these structures, not limit strength per se. However I agree that for milit strength low reps are best. What do you think about using what Pavel Tsatsouline alls "greasing the groove" by doing a very low volume of an exercise (CoC for example) several times per day (e.g. 2 x 5 every 2 hours or so) instead of doing only one big session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Very nice site. I like your chin up workout, has a lot if info. Get Bill's KTA program and your eyes will open up to a real grpper workout. I ate humble pie for about a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christian Thibaudeau Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Bender, funny you're mentionning the KTA book as I was just reading about it, considering buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyg Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Only your finger tips are on the #3 handle?? How small are your hands?? Or how wide are the handles?? I don't have any grippers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSW Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 've been referred to your board by "Wannagrip" after I demonstrated seemingly bad technique with the Ironmind gripper in my recent article published in T-mag.com. I don't see poor technique, I see you demonstrating a strict no-set close, which is probably the best way to develop strength when training with the grippers. The only reason to set is to make the close easier. IMHO the only reason to set a gripper is if you are closing a BBSE, #4 or above. Great article, BTW. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christian Thibaudeau Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Yeah, I figured that this would be a good way to develop finger strength. Since I hook grip when I lift, finger strength is my own limiting factor. A Russian coach recommended finger tips push ups to increase finger strength. I have not yet used this technique though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Christian Thibaudeau Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Sammy, go to my most recent article at: http://www.testosterone.net/nation_article...les/260chin.jsp There are several pics in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 "The only reason to set is to make the close easier. IMHO the only reason to set a gripper is if you are closing a BBSE, #4 or above." Or if you can't get your fingers around the gripper. That is another good reason to set it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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