apple Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I think I'm going to start keeping a training log on the GripBoard. I've been doing mostly block weight grip strength training as mentioned above. This is because I blindly believe John's words that Block weights = hand strength. I've been training grip strength for 22 years now, and after 22 years I've finally reached the level I'm at now, but at first I was just barely able to close the COC#T I'm not trying to emulate John, but I don't touch the gripper as much as I used to, and the last time I used it for training was about 3 years ago. Of course, I'm considering COC #3 certification at some point. Thanks Toru OKUDAIRA 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) Nice workout Toru, supper strong Edited February 5, 2022 by John Knowlton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, John Knowlton said: Nice workout Toru, supper strong Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 ”JGR40+10KG” Grip Rush JGR40 is a replica that was molded from the YORK40 at a Japanese ironworks. I have a YORK47.5, and comparing the difficulty of lifting these two, I think JGR40 is a good imitation of the YORK40. Similarly, there is a JGR50 in Japan, which is a replica of the YORK50 (”Fatman ver"). Thanks Toru Okudaira 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, apple said: ”JGR40+10KG” Grip Rush JGR40 is a replica that was molded from the YORK40 at a Japanese ironworks. I have a YORK47.5, and comparing the difficulty of lifting these two, I think JGR40 is a good imitation of the YORK40. Similarly, there is a JGR50 in Japan, which is a replica of the YORK50 (”Fatman ver"). Thanks Toru Okudaira Awesome stuff Toru! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 31 minutes ago, DevilErik said: Awesome stuff Toru! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 HEX42.5lb+11.25Kg I believe that HEX type block weight training is also very important in developing hand strength. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Nice left almost a disaster for your foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 1 hour ago, John Knowlton said: Nice left almost a disaster for your foot Thank you. It's true that if I'm not careful, I can break a bone. I'll have to be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 JGR40 + 11.25 kg I think the key to getting stronger is to work with block weights of all shapes and sizes. I think the secret to getting stronger is to pursue more weight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) I agree. I have a few block weights I should start using them to see if it increases my grip strength Edited February 8, 2022 by John Knowlton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, John Knowlton said: I agree. I have a few block wait someone to start using see if it increases my grip strength But in Japan, there are many people who only do gripper training. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRMMA Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 On 2/5/2022 at 3:50 PM, apple said: ”JGR40+10KG” Grip Rush JGR40 is a replica that was molded from the YORK40 at a Japanese ironworks. I have a YORK47.5, and comparing the difficulty of lifting these two, I think JGR40 is a good imitation of the YORK40. Similarly, there is a JGR50 in Japan, which is a replica of the YORK50 (”Fatman ver"). Thanks Toru Okudaira Awesome collection! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 On 2/12/2022 at 9:04 AM, John Knowlton said: Very impressive thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 On 2/12/2022 at 7:00 AM, ZRMMA said: Awesome collection! I think I have a lot of block weights among Japanese gripman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 There is nothing wrong with too many Block Weights its a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 13 hours ago, apple said: I think I have a lot of block weights among Japanese gripman! I think so too. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Toru what gripper brands do you have in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 4 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Toru what gripper brands do you have in Japan I may not be able to give you a very accurate answer because I have a training style where I almost never touch the gripper. About 25 years ago, there were hardly any decent grippers. Most of them were for health promotion purposes, and you couldn't find anything like the COC, and most of them were made of plastic handles with a difficulty level of about G or S. With the development of electric commerce, there are now many imitations of the COC on the market. However, I believe that COC, of course, is not far behind the RB, GHP and BB brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 The Baseline Dynamometer showed 112 kg. Recently, a video of Professional sumo wrestlers, including Japan's YOKOZUNA, grasping a Baseline Dynamometer was released. Influenced by this, I also gripped a Baseline Dynamometer for the first time in a long time. I bought a Baseline Dynamometer 14 years ago, and I feel that my ability has improved a lot since then. In the video, I am speaking entirely in Japanese, and I am talking about how the black needle blows away the red needle when you grip the handle of the Baseline Dynamometer vigorously. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 I tried the Egg Crush Challenge. People who have developed some grip strength should only try the vertical pinch. I guess I am not strong enough to keep the eggshells from flying off as Nathan Holle tried. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Many Japanese grip strength trainees prefer grippers. The truth is that those who do blockweights and nail bending are quite a minority. I believe that block weights in particular are essential for the overall development of hand strength.That's why I'm sharing some tips on how to lift block weights. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 Just now, John Knowlton said: Nice thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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