f1perez Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Hello everyone, I have a question regarding training with block weights. How many times per week can I train my pinch grip with block weights without overtraing? Currently I tain cursh two to three times a week since I completed the kta program. I just recently started incorporating block weights and hammer levering once a week. What has been your experiences with regards to block weight training without overtraining and sacrifycing your crush strength. Btw I do my block pinching after I finish with deadlifts, bent over rows and farmer's walks. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmmicklabs Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 I would do them right after your gripper training. They will not take anything away from your gripper strength. Gottenmyyou from Japan trained for the # 3 by only using blockweights. He is a certified COC and belongs to this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotenmyoou Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Block weights twice a week & grippers twice a week(never on the same day). My hand strength is growing like a weed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 once a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianders1 Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 I think it depends a lot on how hard you're working the block weights, but I agree with the others 1-2 a week. Yuichi, what all are you doing with the block weights? Currently, I lift the 1/2 70#, 5-6 times for max. time, then lift the 1/2 60# with 3 front then 3 rear fingers, then lift the 1/2 50# with first 2, middle two, and last two fingers, then attempt it with 1 finger, and finish with 2-5mins. of overhand tossin' with the 1/2 50#. Then I move on to my Squeezer and really finish off my pinch: = how my thumbs/fingers feel after this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotenmyoou Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 I think it depends a lot on how hard you're working the block weights, but I agree with the others 1-2 a week. Yuichi, what all are you doing with the block weights? Currently, I lift the 1/2 70#, 5-6 times for max. time, then lift the 1/2 60# with 3 front then 3 rear fingers, then lift the 1/2 50# with first 2, middle two, and last two fingers, then attempt it with 1 finger, and finish with 2-5mins. of overhand tossin' with the 1/2 50#. Then I move on to my Squeezer and really finish off my pinch: = how my thumbs/fingers feel after this Just full deadlift & holds. I'm working with the 47.5lbs hex blob. BTW..how diffcult is the 50lbs blob compared to 47.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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