Grip strength - CoC grippers

[GUARDIAN]

is anyone going to tell me what a CoC gripper is..

it sounds kind of funny.. because CoC sounded out is Cock.. ya get it..

cock gripper.. ahhh haaa..

sorry...

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[Scotsman]

Crushing grip and holding grip are fairly different. You probably won't see any direct correlation between the two. When I could only hold 635 on rack pulls for one I was closing on getting the #3. Now after not really training grippers for a few months I did 765 for 3 without any problems because I was training lots of holds.

The best way to increase your holding grip is to hold weight. Try to never use straps on any exercise. Do timed holds with sub-maximal weight.

I'm also a firm believer that any increase in strength will be a benefit. So I do train forearms, pinch/crush grip, and holding grip.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[GUARDIAN]

+1

Crushing grip and holding grip are fairly different. You probably won't see any direct correlation between the two. When I could only hold 635 on rack pulls for one I was closing on getting the #3. Now after not really training grippers for a few months I did 765 for 3 without any problems because I was training lots of holds.

The best way to increase your holding grip is to hold weight. Try to never use straps on any exercise. Do timed holds with sub-maximal weight.

I'm also a firm believer that any increase in strength will be a benefit. So I do train forearms, pinch/crush grip, and holding grip.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[jackangel]

thanks for the responses, nugs. i ordered some chalk, that should help a bit.

i haven't ever used straps in my routine. my grip is now an issue...it's limiting me.

do any of you recommend doing static holds, pinch grips, etc. (with whatever grip strength i have left) at the end of a regular workout, or on other days when my grip is fresh, or perhaps on the same day as other workouts?

regarding static holds...would you recommend progressing through warmup weights by doing 30 second holds, and then doing 1-2 "work" holds with the goal being 30 seconds as well? if so...move up in weight, etc...or is it also useful to train in the 5-10 second range with a heavier weight. i'd imagine so, keeping in mind the kind of work you're doing during an actual dead lift (with a deload, i won't need to hold onto anything for 30 seconds), but perhaps overshooting is beneficial.

examples of your schemes are appreciated.

i should look some of this up (lazy). let's see with the EF/google search turns up.

 

[Tatyana]

Great thread lads,

cause the first thing I would have done is bought some of those squeezy grip strengthners, when I want to increase my holding grip.


I still use straps, but often just for one set, as otherwise I just can't pull the weight I need to use for working sets in dead lifts for example

My grip has improved since using schiek gloves, but I have a problem with them, my fingers are quite long and the gloves don't even cover up to the first knuckle, so less grip on bar.

Suggestions?

I know some FBBers use lifting hooks quite a bit, I would rather build up my grip strength.

 

[GUARDIAN]

Do u use an alternating grip for deads and shrugs?

Great thread lads,

cause the first thing I would have done is bought some of those squeezy grip strengthners, when I want to increase my holding grip.


I still use straps, but often just for one set, as otherwise I just can't pull the weight I need to use for working sets in dead lifts for example

My grip has improved since using schiek gloves, but I have a problem with them, my fingers are quite long and the gloves don't even cover up to the first knuckle, so less grip on bar.

Suggestions?

I know some FBBers use lifting hooks quite a bit, I would rather build up my grip strength.

 

[Tatyana]

Do u use an alternating grip for deads and shrugs?

Deads yes.

Shrugs are not in my training schedule for a wee bit, and last time I was using dumbells, before that a Hammerstrength plate loading shrug machine.

 

[GUARDIAN]

Deads yes.

Shrugs are not in my training schedule for a wee bit, and last time I was using dumbells, before that a Hammerstrength plate loading shrug machine.

static lifts will def help. i noticed that even relatively little weight helps. for example when i switched from barbell to walking db lunges (50lb db's) i was able to hold heavier weight fairly quickly.

 

[oso0960]

Try thick bars

 

[Elementality]

i like pinch grips. and forearm curls. the grippers are good for crushing strength, but youre not crushing the weights, youre holding them.

theoak, what do you do for your back? is that you in that picture? i want to get my lats wider like that, hook a brotha up ;p