Goal: Jacked inner pecs and thunderous biceps

[super_rice]

The funny thing about the hook grip is that I find my hand strength has actually decreased from using it so often. I have trouble hanging onto even 140 with a regular grip whereas in the pats this would have been a non-issue. Do you guys find any value in training grip strength when the hook grip is available?

 

[BiggT]

The funny thing about the hook grip is that I find my hand strength has actually decreased from using it so often. I have trouble hanging onto even 140 with a regular grip whereas in the pats this would have been a non-issue. Do you guys find any value in training grip strength when the hook grip is available?

I do, but not so much for training value.....just for having a good grip. I'm not gonna be double overhand gripping a barbell without using the hook grip.....but still, a strong grip is great to have......just even at family functions when somebody sees you're a 'big guy' and they try to give you the tough guy handshake and you can mash their hand for acting like a moron, lol.

 

[super_rice]

Yeah... I think it bay be wise to invest in some CoC grippers or do some plate pinches and stuff. It's enough that I'm a little asian dude, but to have the handshake of one is perhaps too much

I do, but not so much for training value.....just for having a good grip. I'm not gonna be double overhand gripping a barbell without using the hook grip.....but still, a strong grip is great to have......just even at family functions when somebody sees you're a 'big guy' and they try to give you the tough guy handshake and you can mash their hand for acting like a moron, lol.

 

[blut wump]

I do, but not so much for training value.....just for having a good grip. I'm not gonna be double overhand gripping a barbell without using the hook grip.....but still, a strong grip is great to have......just even at family functions when somebody sees you're a 'big guy' and they try to give you the tough guy handshake and you can mash their hand for acting like a moron, lol.

I find that's pretty much a lose-lose situation. Obviously, you can't let him get away with it but, if you give him too much pastie in return, he can get away with the 'hurt by the big bully weight lifter' routine.

I cringed once when one of my friends shook hands with a female hockey player and pretty much every joint in his hand went pop. I think everyone that was in the room still remembers it.

 

[silver_shadow]

i like hanging from the pullup bar or holding a heavy barbell for as long as possible to strengthen my grip except that lately i've been trying to finish workouts too quick and neglecting grip training.

i hate it when the idiot at family reunions tries to give me the tough guy handshake and ends up gripping my fingers rather then hand... then he walks off imagining he crushed my "wimpy" hand.

 

[mm107]

lol @ THE WUSSIE HANDSHAKE lol

I got the CoC gripper #3, and i cant close it all the way but halfway is enough. My grip gets worked from heavy deads and such, but its always good to have a GREAT gripper lying around. Mine is on my desk at work...

 

[The Shadow]

i like hanging from the pullup bar or holding a heavy barbell for as long as possible to strengthen my grip except that lately i've been trying to finish workouts too quick and neglecting grip training.

i hate it when the idiot at family reunions tries to give me the tough guy handshake and ends up gripping my fingers rather then hand... then he walks off imagining he crushed my "wimpy" hand.

wrap a towel around the chin bar

 

[Tweakle]

lol @ THE WUSSIE HANDSHAKE lol

I got the CoC gripper #3, and i cant close it all the way but halfway is enough. My grip gets worked from heavy deads and such, but its always good to have a GREAT gripper lying around. Mine is on my desk at work...

I love it when the guys I work with mistake a COC for one of those Sears brought grippers... watching their little faces turn red as they try to close it is priceless

 

[Protobuilder]

i hate it when the idiot at family reunions tries to give me the tough guy handshake and ends up gripping my fingers rather then hand... then he walks off imagining he crushed my "wimpy" hand.

That is the worst. They apply the squeeze early, before you've locked palms, and they mash your fingers. LoL then you have to wait for an opportunity to shake their hand again so you can show them who's boss. LoL I'm mostly kidding but it is a crappy thing to do to a guy. LoL

I've got the CoC trainer & no. 1. I can close the no. 1 about 5 times but that's it. Jesse Marunde could close the number 3 when he was only 19. We suck. LoL

 

[c3bodybuilding]

I love it when the guys I work with mistake a COC for one of those Sears brought grippers... watching their little faces turn red as they try to close it is priceless