Guest DavidHW Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 After closing my No. 1 CoC grippers after I received them in the mail last week, I ordered the No. 2. It arrived today. Took it out of the bag, and got it to within 1/8 inch. Huh, I thought. I just need to go warm-up, stretch the fingers, chalk up, and all that. 40 minutes later, not only had I not succeeded in closing the #### thing, but I couldn't get it any closer than I had on the first try. Total embarrassment. Lesson? Like everyone says, treat these things like a max attempt lift; your first try may be your best (or last) for the day. I *will* close the No. 2 soon, just definitely not today. :-) Best, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JD79 Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 Dont worry man. I'm the same way. I get one shot at the really hard grippers. If I miss it the first time, there is no second chance. JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalCage Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 I seem to react differently. I can't crush a straw first thing. First time I tried the #2, I had warmed up with the Trainer two sets, waited 20-30 minutes, then did my usual 3 sets of 5 with the #1. Of course, the #2 arrived in the mail an hour later, and I wasn't waiting 2 days to try it. I closed it 3 times! An hour after that, I closed it 4x! Two days later I skipped my normal workout so I could compete with my brother on the #2. I did a tiny warm up, then tried. I could barely close it once. I believe I need a really good warm up, then a rest period before I attempt any maximums. Don't give out, and Don't give in !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DavidHW Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 I wonder how much of this is dependent upon fast/slow twitch muscle fiber presence in the hands. For instance, I'm one of those guys who, say, can do X-poundage for a 1RM on bench, but maybe can only do 80%(x)-poundage for 5RM; not a lot of slow-twitch fiber for that exercise. I don't see why grippers would be any different. Some of us might be able to pound off 50 reps with a No. 1, and not close the No. 2 immediately, while others might barely get the No. 1 closed for 5, and then be able to close the No. 2 for one rep immediately out of the bag. Comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StrongerthanArne Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 I always perform better on the CoC grippers if try them after a regular workout with weights. It is not a big difference though. With a warm up comprising a couple of sets on the #1 I can do 7-9 reps on the #2, whereas after my squat+pec+triceps workout I would be able to do 9-11 reps on the #2. Another difference is that each one of the reps in the first scenario feels extremely heavy whereas after a regular workout with weights the first few reps on the #2 feel really easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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