Official: Building MASSIVE Forearms

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Monstar-The gripper I'm talking about is a high-quality type and Ironmind makes several models from the trainer version on up to the #4 gripper(which very few people have ever closed).The model I use, the #2, takes 195 ibs of pressure to close and is extremely difficult for me to do reps.I'd definetly recommend you get one if you are serious about grip work.They only cost 19 dollars US + s&h.Look here:
http://www.ironmind.com/
Search their store for Captains of Crush Gripper.Also, take a look at John Brookfield's grip tips.You might find it interesting.Sorry to hear you're training isn't going well, but thats to be expected this time of year with the holidays.If you lack the desire or time to train, maybe you could do an abbreviated routine for now.I've been following one for the past month or so, and will continue to do so until the holidays are over with.I've been making good gains in size and strength on a basic limited lifting schedule.I don't know about you, but I get alot of motivation from just reading and responding to a few different message boards.That and looking at my skinny little self in the mirror.Stay positive brother.

 

[MonStar1023]

Maybe you look at your skinny self in the mirror bro but damn I look at my blob self in the mirror... haha. I dont know how strong my grip is bro if you are using a #2 which one would you recommend for me.. I will probably get 2 so many a #1 and a #2.. or what? Help me out and thanks for the link.

Would you recommend me getting 2 grippers or 1? Does it really help your forearm development or what?

 

[MonStar1023]

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I just checked out that link and they have a LIST of people who have sucessfully closed the #3 and #4 grippers!?? How hard are these things to close? How can you even get a workout if you cant close it..

Maybe Ill go with a #1.. haha.

 

[MonStar1023]

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Crushing - Captains of Crush® Grippers, Hardy Handshake

Pinching - Titan’s Telegraph Key, Hub-Style Pinch Gripper, Pinch Grip Block

Supporting - Rolling Thunder, Eagle Loops, Finger Ring, Husky Handle Dumbbell Bars, Apollon’s Axle

Active Rest/Recovery - Snowball

Wrist/Forearm - One Wicked Wrist Roller, Heavy Hammer II Leverage Bar, Husky Handle Dumbbell Bars, Apollons Axle

These are the products reccomended for different aspects of your grip strength I guess.. I am wondering would the Captains of Crush be my best bet for increasing my forearm development and my grip strength? There are so many products and I want the best bang for my buck..

Also does Ironmind.com sell that book Mastery of Grip Strength or whatever? How much is it?

 

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Monstar-The grippers are good for the grip, but they won't do too much for your forearms and they are a bitch to work with.If you get two grippers, I'd go with the trainer and the #1.Once you can close the #1 for 10 consecutive reps, or you can hold it closed for 30 seconds, it's time for the #2.I think they are a good investment.For forearms, if you want to order a product from Ironmind, try the wrist roller or a thick bar.You can also make your own thick bar.Go to an automotive parts store and buy some of that rubber hose they sell.I think it's about 2 inches in diameter.Cut a piece that is the length of an olympic bar or the length of a dumbell handle.Then cut it open lengthwise.Now you've got portable thick grips.You just wrap the section of hose around a bar(that's why you slit it open lengthwise, so a bar can be fitted inside), grip it with the slitted section lying in your palms so the bar can't roll out, and do your curls or deadlifts or whatever.I don't know about the price of the book you're talking about, but a friend of mine purchased it a while ago and said he loved it.I went back to Phoenix recently for a visit and a workout and the bastard almost broke my hand when he shook it.I don't know if he got all his grip info from that book, but he has a hell of alot of knowledge on the subject.you might want to check it out.Let me know if you do.

 

[DaCypher]

Anyone ever use this gripper? It seems pretty adjustable so you won't need to buy a new one if you outgrow the easier one.

MonStar,
If you are feeling a lack of desire you might try to take a week off. I took last week off because of Thanksgiving and everything. All throughout the week I couldn't wait until today to get back to the gym. This morning I had the most unbelievable workout ever. I increased the poundages of several of my lifts as well. Very intense, I'm sore already...

Good luck bro...

 

[MonStar1023]

Yeah I have seen that Ivanko gripper before I cant decide what the hell I want to do yet...

 

[MonStar1023]

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I am curious what you think of my order... I am wondering though do I need the One Wicked Wrist Roller... it uses a thicker bar I think but I have a wrist roller at home bro. I dont think that one would be a benefit since I already have one.

I am thinking of maybe buying...
#1) Mastery of Hand Strength
#2) Captains of Crush #1
#3) Captains of Crush #2


Would this be a good investment for really thickening up my forearms/grip?

 

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Monstar-I've never read Mastery of Hand Strength, so I don't know how valuable the information it contains is.If the author is as knowledgeable as some people say, I'm sure you could gain some useful training tips.The two grippers will be good for improving your grip, but won't develop your forearms as much as thick bar or wrist roller work will.Like I said earlier, you can make your own thick grips if you'd like to implement that kind of thing into your training.Start out with the grippers for a month and see how much your forearms are affected.If they don't improve, you can move on to something else, but I'm positive your grip strength will improve if you use them correctly.If you do get the book, I'd be very interested to hear a few of the exercises he recommends.

 

[MonStar1023]

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Yeah well definitely see what happens.. how does a #1 gripper compare to a cheap gripper for $5 that you can buy at a local sporting goods store out of curiousity....


Just curious and yeah Ill definitely keep you posted on what that book is all about.