Grip Training 101

[Bonkme2]

I believe that makes 4 then...

John Brookfield (years ago)
Some other guy...can't think of his name...closed it in 2003 I think. He is on the cover of one my my MILO mags.

B True

There's 5 now, not including John Brookfield.
Joe Kinney, Nathan Holle, David Morton, Tom Heslep, and Magnus Samuelsson

 

[Bonkme2]

I just do my Ivanko Supergripper , works well

Just as a side thought...if anyone buys this thing to aid in their grip training, it's a GREAT tool, but the handles are way smooth. After a couple of sets, my hands start to sweat a little, and it becomes to slippery if I get into a heavy set.

So make sure you pick up some chalk somewhere...it helps ALOT.

 

[Slyder190]

It boggles my mind that there is a thread on this subject. However, it is very interesting. I don't know that I'd spend the money on all these gripper devices though. Worst part is that my grip strength sucks. I can't do rack deads without wrist wraps because my grip gives out before anything else. K to KillahBee

 

[wtlftr]

buy some grippers and ditch the straps

 

[crew9]

It boggles my mind that there is a thread on this subject. However, it is very interesting. I don't know that I'd spend the money on all these gripper devices though. Worst part is that my grip strength sucks. I can't do rack deads without wrist wraps because my grip gives out before anything else. K to KillahBee

Why would it boggle your mind. Grip is one of the most useable forms of strength you can develop.

 

[Bonkme2]

Why would it boggle your mind. Grip is one of the most useable forms of strength you can develop.

Most guys don't see it that way I guess. I had suggested maybe a grip BOARD (which I think would get the same traffic that some of the boards do) and someone had compared it to an AB board. C'mon...an AB board?

KBee got the ball rolling with this sticky at least. Maybe some guys will start to do some more grip training now that there are a few resources.


I love grip training. So if anyone needs some tips or exercises or whatever, feel free to ask.

 

[BOOEY]

Bonkme2, what exercises do you like to do in the gym for grip strength ... I'm thinking farmer's walk with heavy-DB's

 

[Tom Treutlein]

For static grip strength that would be fine. Use grippers for crushing strength, though.

Anyone here ever use the KTA grip program?

 

[KillahBee]

Bonkme2, what exercises do you like to do in the gym for grip strength ... I'm thinking farmer's walk with heavy-DB's

BOOEY - this is what I do in the gym. I would love to do farmer's walks with the DBs but not enough room.

Saturday - Grip / Forearms

Forearm BB curl:
50x15
50x15

Rev DB Curl:
10x12
10x12
10x12

Behind back Bb curl:
50x20
50x20

Plate pinch:
2 10s ~ 60 seconds
2 10s ~ 45 seconds
2 10s, 1 2.5 ~ 8 sec
2 10s, 1 2.5 ~ 8 sec
2 10s, 1 2.5 ~ 8 sec
2 10s ~ 30 sec

DB holds:
75 ~ 30 sec
75 ~ 25 sec
75 ~ 20 sec
75 ~ 15 sec
70 ~ 25 sec
70 ~ 25 sec

Rack dead holds:
185 ~ 25 sec
185 ~ 25sec
200 ~ 20 sec
200 ~ 15 sec
210 ~ 15 sec
210 ~ 15 sec

Grippers:
3 reps negatives
3 reps squeeze and hold

Grippers Reps:
x10
x8

 

[KillahBee]

Found some really good new articles care of the Diesel Crew website:

http://dieselcrew.com/articles/rw - Combat Grip.pdf

http://dieselcrew.com/articles/js-grip nation.pdf

http://dieselcrew.com/articles/js-Grip deadlift.pdf

http://dieselcrew.com/articles/rw-Grip Training.pdf