Anyone into grip training??? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

BIGDAVE · 18-07-2006, 09:48 PM

Hey guys, just wondered if anyone on here trains grip ?
I can currently close the Captains Of Crush 2 gripper, I'm wanting to close the COC3,
If you guys haven't tried these before they are a different league to the store grippers you can buy, the COC2 gripper requires 190lbs of pressure to close, that's twice the average grip strength of a strong male. worth a try, improve your forearms in the process, definatly good fun taking them down the gym to see who can shut them!

Dave.

Very good grip site : http://www.gripboard.com/index.php

The captains of crush grippers are made by Ironmind :http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/opencms/ironmind/

Crazy Mick · 19-07-2006, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGDAVE

Hey guys, just wondered if anyone on here trains grip ?
I can currently close the Captains Of Crush 2 gripper, I'm wanting to close the COC3,
If you guys haven't tried these before they are a different league to the store grippers you can buy, the COC2 gripper requires 190lbs of pressure to close, that's twice the average grip strength of a strong male. worth a try, improve your forearms in the process, definatly good fun taking them down the gym to see who can shut them!

Dave.

Very good grip site : http://www.gripboard.com/index.php

The captains of crush grippers are made by Ironmind :http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/opencms/ironmind/

not gripping as such, stuff like apple crushing and holding plates together smooth side out i will try though. Got any ideas i can try?

**big pete** · 19-07-2006, 10:48 AM

BIGDAVE, i do a little grip training, not much (rolling thunder, COCs) and it helps loads for deadlifting and the suchlike.

good stuff!!

Crazy Mick · 19-07-2006, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big pete

BIGDAVE, i do a little grip training, not much (rolling thunder, COCs) and it helps loads for deadlifting and the suchlike.

good stuff!!

This is a number 3 ironmind gripper he makes it look easy but it isnt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJtkl...earch=grippers

theres also something cal;led blobs you can get dave, they are the ends of old dumbells just the weight part. try these if you can.

megatron · 19-07-2006, 10:52 AM

I did a fair bit of gripper training to improve my forearm strength... It worked but I did overtrain my right arm and suffered an injury which ive only jsut fixed (touch wood)

Crazy Mick · 19-07-2006, 11:07 AM

Some blob videos, its not a joke its real

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kJWk...ch=blob%20lift

her dad!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmRWb...ch=blob%20lift

BIGDAVE · 19-07-2006, 12:53 PM

Cool, nice response, thanks for putting the vids up mick, yeah, that 3 sure is a monster, doesn't feel like i could close it in a lifetime!, there's even a 4, but we won't mention that!
The apple crushing is cool, shocks most people when they see it, the pinching of the plates definatly a good one, you can make a block of wood (block weights) with a hook at the bottom so you can add more weight, another way to make progress.
Gonna soon have to try can crushing though! ( with gloves ofcourse! ).
Yeah rolling thunder is good, i've made my own one of those

Would love to try blobs but I've given up looking now, can you get them in the UK?
Megatron, it is easy to get an injury, the hands/forearms do need proper time to heal and to get used to the extra strain.

marso · 19-07-2006, 03:15 PM

Was into big time a few years ago, even competed in David Hornes British Grip Championships, best lifts are:

Closed COC #2, 3 times.
Thick bar deadlift using 2 inch diameter bar, 205 kilos for two reps.
One are partial lift similar to rolling thunder using three inch diameter handle 136 kilos
Plate Curls 19 kilos

Crazy Mick · 20-07-2006, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGDAVE

Cool, nice response, thanks for putting the vids up mick, yeah, that 3 sure is a monster, doesn't feel like i could close it in a lifetime!, there's even a 4, but we won't mention that!
The apple crushing is cool, shocks most people when they see it, the pinching of the plates definatly a good one, you can make a block of wood (block weights) with a hook at the bottom so you can add more weight, another way to make progress.
Gonna soon have to try can crushing though! ( with gloves ofcourse! ).
Yeah rolling thunder is good, i've made my own one of those

Would love to try blobs but I've given up looking now, can you get them in the UK?
Megatron, it is easy to get an injury, the hands/forearms do need proper time to heal and to get used to the extra strain.

Unfortunately you cant get blobs in the UK i asked a guy who is into this gripping on another board for you and hes said you cant get them, you could try getting the hex dumbells though and cutting them in half thats what he suggested.

BIGDAVE · 20-07-2006, 12:58 PM

Nice one, cheers for that mick, will have a look!

Robbie · 11-01-2008, 02:32 PM

bump/added - interesting thread

Tall · 11-01-2008, 03:12 PM

lol check the last post date Robbie....

You get get some interest now its been bumped though

gym rat · 11-01-2008, 05:34 PM

bulldozer is the man to talk to about grip training

Robbie · 11-01-2008, 07:06 PM

I fancy getting me some of these bad boy grips, bit pricey though...

18-07-2006, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
BIGDAVE Newbie Trainer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 9	Anyone into grip training??? Hey guys, just wondered if anyone on here trains grip ? I can currently close the Captains Of Crush 2 gripper, I'm wanting to close the COC3, If you guys haven't tried these before they are a different league to the store grippers you can buy, the COC2 gripper requires 190lbs of pressure to close, that's twice the average grip strength of a strong male. worth a try, improve your forearms in the process, definatly good fun taking them down the gym to see who can shut them! Dave. Very good grip site : http://www.gripboard.com/index.php The captains of crush grippers are made by Ironmind :http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/opencms/ironmind/

11-01-2008, 02:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Robbie www.fastfasterfastest.co. uk Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich UK Posts: 1,233	Re: Anyone into grip training??? bump/added - interesting thread __________________ My Journal

11-01-2008, 03:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tall No Longer On The Reps Podium Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,665	Re: Anyone into grip training??? lol check the last post date Robbie.... You get get some interest now its been bumped though

11-01-2008, 05:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
gym rat in preparation for nabba northern ireland march 14th... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northern ireland,londonderry Posts: 2,819	Re: Anyone into grip training??? bulldozer is the man to talk to about grip training

11-01-2008, 07:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Robbie www.fastfasterfastest.co. uk Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich UK Posts: 1,233	Re: Anyone into grip training??? I fancy getting me some of these bad boy grips, bit pricey though... __________________ My Journal

19-07-2006, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
big pete UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: south midlands Posts: 3,797	BIGDAVE, i do a little grip training, not much (rolling thunder, COCs) and it helps loads for deadlifting and the suchlike. good stuff!!

19-07-2006, 10:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
megatron Just ignore him Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,108	I did a fair bit of gripper training to improve my forearm strength... It worked but I did overtrain my right arm and suffered an injury which ive only jsut fixed (touch wood)

19-07-2006, 11:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Crazy Mick Looking Freaky Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 643	Some blob videos, its not a joke its real http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kJWk...ch=blob%20lift her dad! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmRWb...ch=blob%20lift

19-07-2006, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
BIGDAVE Newbie Trainer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 9	Cool, nice response, thanks for putting the vids up mick, yeah, that 3 sure is a monster, doesn't feel like i could close it in a lifetime!, there's even a 4, but we won't mention that! The apple crushing is cool, shocks most people when they see it, the pinching of the plates definatly a good one, you can make a block of wood (block weights) with a hook at the bottom so you can add more weight, another way to make progress. Gonna soon have to try can crushing though! ( with gloves ofcourse! ). Yeah rolling thunder is good, i've made my own one of those Would love to try blobs but I've given up looking now, can you get them in the UK? Megatron, it is easy to get an injury, the hands/forearms do need proper time to heal and to get used to the extra strain.

19-07-2006, 03:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
marso Gym Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 108	Was into big time a few years ago, even competed in David Hornes British Grip Championships, best lifts are: Closed COC #2, 3 times. Thick bar deadlift using 2 inch diameter bar, 205 kilos for two reps. One are partial lift similar to rolling thunder using three inch diameter handle 136 kilos Plate Curls 19 kilos

20-07-2006, 12:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
BIGDAVE Newbie Trainer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 9	Nice one, cheers for that mick, will have a look!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread: