Got my grippers!

[WarriorPL]

Alright so i finally got my grippers, i closed the trainer with both hands pretty easily and now im working on the #1(150lbs), which is harder than i thought it would be... wish me luck!

also, how long did it take most of ya'll to go from the trainer to #1?

 

[from zero]

I want some grippers. Maybe I'll buy me some.

 

[Backlash]

Alright so i finally got my grippers, i closed the trainer with both hands pretty easily

Yeah it's not bad using both hands. Try it using just one hand at a time!















J/K

 

[Debaser]

Yeah it's kinda the idea to close it with one hand

 

[Tweakle]

beaten to it

Ironmind reccomends closing the trainer 20 times before tackling the #1 but that might not work for everyone

 

[WarriorPL]

No, i mean i can close it with my right hand, or with my left hand... not both at the same time.

 

[bignate73]

just received the #1 in the mail. too bad its not for me for xmas. dammit. i want to see how tough it is. chances are it will be too easy for the "giftee".

 

[Debaser]

Just got the #2 and the #3. The KTA program requires you have the next gripper above the one you're trying to close. I am working to be able to consistantly close the #1 with both hands, so I need the #2. This will be accomplished pretty quickly so I got the #3 for the next level. The #3 almost feels like a solid, immovable piece to me right now.

 

[big4life]

The UPS man just delivered mine.

 

[Synpax]

KTA program? Please explain Senor Debaser.

 

[MattRecc]

where is everyone ordering their grippers from?

 

[MJBossman]

where is everyone ordering their grippers from?

www.ironmind.com

 

[MattRecc]

thanks bossman

 

[WarriorPL]

i got mine from www.heavygrips.com ... but the weight is different from the ironmind ones... ill get my #2 and 3 from ironmind.

Debaser, can you give us a link to this program?

 

[Debaser]

http://www.cyberpump.com/ktaprogram/

 

[bignate73]

well i can make a racquetball's sidewalls touch, does that mean i can do the #1.

 

[Debaser]

My crushing strength was (is still) horrendously weak. If you're a guy that works with his hands (construction or whatnot) you'll probably be able to close the #1. Same if you handle good poundages without straps. Closing the #2 would almost assuredly require training for crushing strength.

 

[Backlash]

Christmas Day:

Nate's gf's dad: Oh ho! What have we here? Thanks Nate.
Nate: Ooo ooo can I try it? Give it here!

 

[Lord_Suston]

the one isn't too bad, the number 2 is rediculous for me right now, though the intermediate I almost got to touch

 

[Parabellum]

Generally if you can close a gripper about 15-20 times you can mash the next one up.

I have a #1 - 140 I'll bring it to the gym tonight.

 

[big4life]

I was able to close the trainer with my right hand with no problem, but not with my left. My left arm is the one I am rehabbing from shoulder surgery though. It will close soon enough.