gotenmyoou Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 Hello, Presently, I only own 25lbs & 45lbs block weight. Since I'm unable lift the 45lbs block weight I need something inbetween. Do you think the gropper could be good substitute as inbetween blockweights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS27 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 you can always tape some weight to the 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hello,Presently, I only own 25lbs & 45lbs block weight. Since I'm unable lift the 45lbs block weight I need something inbetween. Congratulations on closing the 3#! Have you tried forced reps/ negatives, using only enough pressure on your thumb side to lift and lower the 45? That seems to help me progress. Is your 45 a hex or rounded? IMO, I think you could pull at least a 40 lb blob since you can close the 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotenmyoou Posted February 17, 2004 Author Share Posted February 17, 2004 Thanks Odin! I could lift the 45lb hex blob just about my knee. My pinch grip basicly sucks. I'll try the negatives & forced reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Thanks Odin!I could lift the 45lb hex blob just about my knee. My pinch grip basicly sucks. I'll try the negatives & forced reps. gotenmyoou, aren't grip and its various components strange & puzzling? I have deadlifted the old-style 45 lb York on 2 seperate occasions, but am still 1/2 inch away on the #3 with my right hand, and I can barely pinch two 25 lb plates. I am confident you will make good progress on your pinch grip since you had the determination & persistence to close the #3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 congrats on the #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotenmyoou Posted February 17, 2004 Author Share Posted February 17, 2004 Odin, How do train your crush grip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Odin, How do train your crush grip? Gotenmyoou , I do a variety of exercises, and haven't settled on a routine yet. I just do what I feel like doing on any given day. I have been focusing on block weights recently. I do some gripper work & some Ivanko Super Gripper work (especially negatives) for crush. Check out my training log on this site if you want more details. I saw on the other threa that you use the IM grip machine, pparently it helped a lot. I just ordered Titan's Telegraph key myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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