time to get a grip on things

[The Shadow]

Re: Re: Re: time to get a grip on things

Train grip 1x per week or 3x like abs?

For strentght - once or maybe twice per week. Most def. on the day you do deads or back.

 

[needsize]

I lifted with Night Fly at her home gym...and the guy asked me to not keep my gym bag on the floor. Couldn't believe it. I keep my chalk in a tupperware container...and just kept it next to the squat rack. You can get chalk from www.monstermuscle.com

I have always had good luck with them.

B True

We've got the same crap at the yuppie gym I train at, no gym bags on the floor and no chalk, so I hide it underneath my towel next to where I'm lifting.
At my old gym they gave me a hassle about using it as well, after I dropped a 550lb single from lockout a few times (I don't know how that happened...), they seemed to decide it was best to leave me alone.

 

[TheProject]

What the hell is that? Got a link for them?

I think this is what he's referring to:

http://www.ironcompany.com/gripper.htm

Hannibal's got a 1, 2, and 3. He let me borrow the #1, and I'm still working on getting it closed.

 

[frorider6]

Does anyone else endorse these "grip trainers"? You guys think it will actually improve strength and ability to hold a bar? I always thought they were a gimmick.

 

[The Shadow]

Does anyone else endorse these "grip trainers"? You guys think it will actually improve strength and ability to hold a bar? I always thought they were a gimmick.

They work. I think the key is to find one that lets you isolate each finger as well...

 

[growin']

I have the Captain's of Crush Grippers. I have the Trainer, #1, and #2. I am about 1/20th of an inch from closing the #2.

They have helped with my grip strength

 

[frorider6]

Guess I should order the Trainer one.

 

[b fold the truth]

www.ironmind.com

I would either get the trainer or the number 1. The trainer is easy...the number 1 is not far ahead. I have closed the number 2 a few times...but need to get my own.

B True

 

[gettinlarger]

cornholio, when you say pinch 2 25s together and hold ... how? and thats til failure, right?

 

[Robert Jan]

say your deadlift max was 400 and your grip was the weakest link.
then you start using chalk how much more could you do?