DevilErik Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, mcalpine1986 said: Yes they are exepensive. Other options are the Silarukov blob and david hornes blob top trainer what attaches to a loading pin. A wide cube from GOG would be cool. Thats very wide though at 120mm. Would be great fun. Tbh if i was you to start maybe something around the 100mm mark. I will look into it. I have seen the blob top trainer but I had never heard of the Silarukov blob before so I will check that one out. I will start with the 100mm one then thanks for the tip. Edited April 1, 2022 by DevilErik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 minute ago, mcalpine1986 said: Yes they are exepensive. Other options are the Silarukov blob and david hornes blob top trainer what attaches to a loading pin. A wide cube from GOG would be cool. Thats very wide though at 120mm. Would be great fun. Tbh if i was you to start maybe something around the 100mm mark. I was just about the mention Horne. I know he has the Vulcan... His Blob top trainer looks great. David Horne is one of those people I'm happy to give my money to. I never met him but him and him wife seem like great people.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 12 minutes ago, DevilErik said: I will look into it. I have seen the blob top trainer but I had never heard of the Silarukov blob before so I will check that one out. I will start with the 100mm then thanks for the tip. The silarukov blob looks good. Im not sure of prices though. 100mm is still like 4" and a wide pinch for most but with fingers and thumbs as long as yours it will be a great starting point. Very Wide pinch can be stressful to the joints so 100mm will be a great starting point. The GOG grip tools all have a fantastic finish on them and are well made and cheap enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: I was just about the mention Horne. I know he has the Vulcan... His Blob top trainer looks great. David Horne is one of those people I'm happy to give my money to. I never met him but him and him wife seem like great people.... Agreed, the blob top looks awesome. David seems a great guy, i spoken with him before. If you have not seen it already. Watch the Raspberry ape David horne interview on youtube. Its long but a fantastic interview. David is a wealth of knowledge, its well worth the time to watch it. Edited April 1, 2022 by mcalpine1986 Mistakes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Just now, mcalpine1986 said: The silarukov blob looks good. Im not sure of prices though. 100mm is still like 4" and a wide pinch for most but with fingers and thumbs as long as yours it will be a great starting point. Very Wide pinch can be stressful to the joints so 100mm will be a great starting point. The GOG grip tools all have a fantastic finish on them and are well made and cheap enough. Awesome. I have had joint pain from pinching a 20 kg hex db before when I first started training pinch. The GoG tools look great I really love the fact that they make super narrow and super wide stuff as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Just now, DevilErik said: Awesome. I have had joint pain from pinching a 20 kg hex db before when I first started training pinch. The GoG tools look great I really love the fact that they make super narrow and super wide stuff as well. Take it easy at first. Just low volume with a light weight. Pinch is great fun. Yes they do allsorts. I have their 6mm pinch plate, its a killer. So damn thin lol. Feels weird but builds fingertip strength. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 minute ago, mcalpine1986 said: Agreed, the blob top looks awesome. David seems a great guy, i spoken with him before. If ypu have not seen it watch it already. Watch the Raspberry ape David horne interview on youtube. Its long but a fantastic interview. David is a wealth of knowledge, its well worth the time to watch it. Honestly, I've probably watched the first 15 minutes of it like 5 times. I always watch stuff like that at bed time when I'm relaxed.. but I always fall asleep. But one of these days i'll watch the full thing. Raspberry Ape as is pretty knowledgeable too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 29 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Honestly, I've probably watched the first 15 minutes of it like 5 times. I always watch stuff like that at bed time when I'm relaxed.. but I always fall asleep. But one of these days i'll watch the full thing. Raspberry Ape as is pretty knowledgeable too. Haha. Its well worth watching the whole thing. Its great to see how passionate he is about grip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) Today's session: Ivanko super gripper: Warming up: (1,3-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) One rep max: (5,12) BOOOOOOOOOOM CLOSEDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!! I am actually not entirely sure whether or not I had closed (6,12) before my old injury and my lucky close so I won't count it which means that I FINALLY have my old strength back! My hands are also feeling stronger than ever. I AM SO FREAKING HAPPY AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH Vulcan V2: 8-8 3 wide set singles I got the first 2 and I got super close on the third single (PR!) Recovery: 100 lbs golden grip gripper: 3x failure Edited April 1, 2022 by DevilErik 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) Today's session: Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) One rep max: (6,12) BOOOOOOOM CLOSEDDDDDDD PRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! Vulcan V2: 8-8: 3 wide set singles I got all 3 PR!! I can't believe I got 3 singles. When I first got the orange spring I couldn't even close 8-8 for 1 FRESH. Now I can do 3 singles with 8-8 AFTER my max! Recovery: Golden grip 100 lbs gripper: 3x failure Edited April 4, 2022 by DevilErik 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 I am going to move my training session to Saturday because I am turning 25 on Friday and I don't train on birthdays. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 1 hour ago, DevilErik said: I am going to move my training session to Saturday because I am turning 25 on Friday and I don't train on birthdays. Man to be 25 again. Enjoy it, all the sudden it just changes and your drinking 5 beers instead of 15 on your birthday. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 7 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Man to be 25 again. Enjoy it, all the sudden it just changes and your drinking 5 beers instead of 15 on your birthday. That is the truest thing ive heard all day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 28 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Man to be 25 again. Enjoy it, all the sudden it just changes and your drinking 5 beers instead of 15 on your birthday. I have only been drunk once in my life I don't drink and I don't smoke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 31 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Man to be 25 again. Enjoy it, all the sudden it just changes and your drinking 5 beers instead of 15 on your birthday. I used to smoke but I quit cold turkey 2 years ago or something and never looked back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 3 hours ago, mcalpine1986 said: That is the truest thing ive heard all day Yup. A perfect Friday night night to me is a few beers and bed by 830. 2 hours ago, DevilErik said: I have only been drunk once in my life I don't drink and I don't smoke. You are better off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 2 hours ago, DevilErik said: I used to smoke but I quit cold turkey 2 years ago or something and never looked back. Smoking is terrible. I’ve never had a cigarette. I do smoke cigars and pipe tobacco, which I love but I don’t inhale and its something i do like twice month in the nice weather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Smoking is terrible. I’ve never had a cigarette. I do smoke cigars and pipe tobacco, which I love but I don’t inhale and its something i do like twice month in the nice weather. So is drinking they are both bad and you are better off without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 BOOOOOM Now I just need some 20 kg plates and I can start building my base! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 31 minutes ago, DevilErik said: BOOOOOM Now I just need some 20 kg plates and I can start building my base! Awesome….. Happy birthday man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 33 minutes ago, DevilErik said: BOOOOOM Now I just need some 20 kg plates and I can start building my base! Awesome man, now it really is a happy brithday with new grip stuff like that. The RGT is a brutal handle, very slick and spins like crazy. I find its best not to use any chalk at all but see how you go. All the best 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, mcalpine1986 said: Awesome man, now it really is a happy brithday with new grip stuff like that. The RGT is a brutal handle, very slick and spins like crazy. I find its best not to use any chalk at all but see how you go. All the best Thats why i just bought a 2nd.... To do deadhangs (which I cant yet with them)... But bodyweight rows I can do on my rings. I don't use chalk either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 Just now, mcalpine1986 said: Awesome man, now it really is a happy brithday with new grip stuff like that. The RGT is a brutal handle, very slick and spins like crazy. I find its best not to use any chalk at all but see how you go. All the best It really is man! This is actually an off brand handle there is a Dutch website with grip stuff now which is really awesome. I have tried it with and without chalk I like both. The pinch block and rolling handle are both 60mm I can actually get both hands on my pinch block which is pretty cool. This is only 18.75 kg but is was actually pretty tough one handed with the pinch block it was easy with the rolling handle though. I am a complete newb though so it wasn't unexpected. Thank you for the kind words man you too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Awesome….. Happy birthday man! Thanks man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 2 hours ago, DevilErik said: It really is man! This is actually an off brand handle there is a Dutch website with grip stuff now which is really awesome. I have tried it with and without chalk I like both. The pinch block and rolling handle are both 60mm I can actually get both hands on my pinch block which is pretty cool. This is only 18.75 kg but is was actually pretty tough one handed with the pinch block it was easy with the rolling handle though. I am a complete newb though so it wasn't unexpected. Thank you for the kind words man you too! Yeah the pinch block is awesome... I'd be lying if i remembered what my best was... I never have really trained with it... But it was probably 45lbs, grip is too addictive..there are so many different things to train.....I'm no expert but i'd recommend one day with two hands, one with one hand with the pinch block for timed holds..... Then use the rolling handle with lighter weights to do some rows. I know you like going heavy.. But prepare your tendons and ligaments first. You aren't a beginner but David Hornes beginner routine is great. I did a modified version for a few months. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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