Great advice, man. You are right about the higher reps on smaller grippers not translating well over to the higher resistance grippers. Good video. Thank you for sharing.
It's a great thing I stumbled upon this video. I was using this method of training where I would work with the next level gripper by doing negatives and other things if I couldn't fully close the current gripper, even though ironmind suggested training under and up to the current gripper. I can honestly say that doing negatives on a gripper that I have about 1/8" left on closing it doesn't do as much as the next one that I have about 1/2-1" left on closing.
My issue is that I can close a #2 and hold it closed for close to a minute if I really want to. But I can barely budge a #2.5 gripper, even with both hands. They need to make a #2.25 gripper. Any suggestions?
I just started with a 150lb one. I couldn't close it at first, but I just did what I could assisted with my other hand. Pretty quickly I could close the 150. I started doing the same thing on the 250 right after I could do 10 reps on the 150. Same thing, pretty quickly I've been making progress on the 250lb.
Yeah I lost my 200 so I did what I had to do... I wanted to train my grip for a slight Jiu Jitsu advantage & Muay Thai to protect my wrists/hands during punches. So far it's paying off because the other guys in Jiu Jitsu say they have a harder time with my grip.
Excellent advice. Negatives are so important for increasing strength but unfortunately are usually overlooked. Of Course they'd be helpful for grip workouts too
But for people like me who use them for recovery pre regain, more reps are better to start with; IMO it depends on what your goal is and what kind of foundation you start with
3/15/2015: Hey man, I've been working with grippers since I was 15, I'm 18 now. I've seen alright progress and I just have some questions. But first, some stats: 40lb gripper max reps both hands: 300 (Yes, 300.) 100lb gripper max reps both hands: 100 (Could definitely do more but I now realize that's pointless) 150lb gripper max rep both hands: 15 167.5lb gripper (CoC) max rep both hands: 10 So, as you can see, with lighter grippers I kill myself with crazy reps. At one point I actually felt the pulse of veins in my head throbbing from just going to high reps with 40lbs. I'm never doing high reps again. In fact, after the age of 17, I stopped going past 50 reps on the 40lb and 100lb gripper. I am currently working on the CoC Gripper #2 and man, I'm so freakin close I can taste it. I'm about one thin credit card away. Do you have any tips on pushing for that last bit? Also, do you think I should use lifting chalk with these things? I've always worked out without gloves, without chalk on every workout. Does chalk really help that much? When deadlifting I just wipe the sweat off my palms, I don't go for high reps when I'm doing heavy weight so I never thought it was necessary. Thanks in advance man. *EDIT* As of 6/24/15: I can now close the CoC 2.5 for two reps. I am about a half an inch from closing the CoC 3. 'll updat again when I finally close it. *Edit* As of 6/26/20 I have closed the coc3 for multiple reps. I've moved on to the GHP Level 7 in order to conquer that wide spread. What helped me to close the coc3 is a special gripper I ordered. It's a CPW 330. The inside knurling on the bottom is filed down. I used to close it and use my left hand to help my right go further. After doing negatives with this, the coc3 became easy. I don't know if this matters to amyome else, but a huge downside for me after doing this is gaming. The analog sticks on my controllers break frequently now. If I have a knee jerk reaction to an enemy, I try to snap the stick towards the target. But yeah in the grand scheme of things I'm glad I built up this strength. I'm 24 now. Maybe when I'm 30 I'll finally close the GHP 7 for reps. Keep in mind I've trained sporadically. I highly recommend that everyone else keep a consistent routine.
I have to be honest here, that level of reps is a waste of your time. Like I said in this video, higher reps do not correlate to bigger closes with heavier grippers. I certainly recommend chalk, I also recommend you make sure your technique is good. If you're close on the #2, a slight adjustment with technique can help you to finally close it. I have several very good products on gripper training, but the two main ones are the CRUSH DVD, which covers everything you need to know on gripper technique and training techniques and strategies: thegripauthority.com/gripper-dvd/crush-dvd2.htm If you want to start a program that is more along the lines of what most people do with their gripper training, check out Cadence Based Training: thegripauthority.com/gripper-training-program.htm Those two products will help you make big jumps with your grippers, my friend. I hope you pick them up. Any questions on them, let me know.
I also use the GHP. I find that they have helped me to crush the CoCs. If you have the means, I'd check them out. Do you have any IM Tugs by any chance? I'm on the fence about them. If anything, I'd only get them for pinch grips.
I think there may be a rule of thumb, that the smaller the muscle, the higher the reps, sets and frequency. In contrast, for example, a deadlift may be trained heavy once every 1-2 weeks. Following this logic, it would appear that grip training should be higher rep (8-20 reps). I think once I hit 20 reps, I bump up in weight until I'm around the 8 rep range, and keep training until I hit 20 then repeat. Of course, the presenter in the video advocates super low-reps. Naturally, if all you're after is grip strength, then that seems to make sense. I believe the higher reps may be hypertrophy centric, though hypertrophy and strength are hardly mutually exclusive.
John Mayer I agree with all of that except the more sets thing. Once you have done one intense set you have already stimulated growth, doing any more sets will only make a deeper inroad into the recovery ability making you unable to grow as fast and train as frequently as possible.
I like racking up time with the gripper handles closed myself, although lately, to the complete opposite of what I have suggested in the past, I have been trying more reps-based training. I am under the tutelage of someone who is much better than me at grippers, so I am not going to argue. We shall see how it plays out. Good luck with your grippers, bro.
No, I went nowhere but tendonitis city. Cadence Based Training is where it's at. You should train grippers like a Powerlifter. thegripauthority.com/gripper-training-program.htm
@@gripstrength Duh, you knew that from the beginning.....get a life doofus.... obviously your brain is way weak....train that, not your rotund, aging body 🤣🙋🙏
Dear Jedd..... I have a COC 2 I can close. Can you recommend a gripper equivalent to a COC 2.125, 2.25 and 2.375?.... I want to close the 2.5 within 2 years.
what type of sets and reps do I do with theses? I bought them because i'm decently strong in upper body strenght (benching 315) but my grip strength sucks. How do I work out with these? What are some good programs for them (smolov, 5x5, Sheiko)?
I find singles, doubles and triples work best for me. Anything more than that and I don't see much improvement. I actually just released a program that is helping a lot of people, called Cadence Based Training. I hope you check it out: thegripauthority.com/gripper-training-program.htm
Hey Jedd, just started out with gripper training. I don't know if there is something wrong with my left hand, but my right hand is so much more stronger that I am concerned about it: I can't even close the CoC T with my left hand (1/4 inch missing) I can easily rep the T with my right hand (well over 10 reps) and I can probably close the #1 the next time I try. Is that normal?
SoJuDaMaN It's normal for the right hand to do better on the same gripper because of the way the spring works. To compound this, if your technique is poor, it will make closing the gripper even harder.
Got the Heavy Grips 150 / 200 / 250, and found a 100 'off-brand' in a fitness store. Started doing these every day up until I got ten on the 250. And I hold my grippers at the TOP on the 2nd week, though when I start a new one I hold at the bottom. (you know, to make things HARDER on myself, and gain better) Start of 1st week, got the 100 for 10, and the 150 for about 6 reps only. Didn't try the 200. End of 1st week, got the 100 for 10, and the 150 for solid 10 reps. Start of 2nd week, got the 100 for 10, the 150 for ten up, then for ten down (after a couple minutes) Opened up the 200. End of 2nd week, got the 100 for 10, the 150 for ten, then the 200 for about 5. Start of 3rd week, got the 100 for 10, the 150 for ten, the 200 for 10, and the 250 for 2. End of 4th week (today) got the 100 for 10, the 150 for 10, the 200 for 10, and the 250 for 10, finishing with 50 reps with the 150. And that is my entire workout, a to z. Just 4 sets. I give about 2-4 minutes btwn sets. I DO NOT overtrain with it, because more is not better. And I ignore the idiots online telling me to hold it forever, or do sets and sets, or to do a bunch of crazy stuff that will only over-fatigue your grip and make it harder and longer to make any progress. Next paycheck (2 weeks) I'll be buying the 300.
I know this is an old video but Im looking for advice on a program. I can naturally rep the COC #2 about 3 times and about 1/2 inch off closing the 2.5. I wanna close the #3 and get on the list. Im having a hard time finding a program to know whats best to work towards this. Any help would be great. Thanks
Is the program based mostly on using grippers or all types of different equipment? Im interested but want to see if its something I can follow. Thanks for the reply.
Artby2wenty It's a gripper program only. Mainly for specializing in grippers. But I cover how to run it if you have other goals as well. I'm also available for questions, if you need assistance.
Hey mate, thanks for the video. I've clicked on the link to get the 8 week workout guide, but there's no box for me to add my email into. Can you fix it? I'd love to get into this!
Hey, I just saw your video, and it makes sense. I tried clicking the link you offered, but it's no longer working? However, I see that you made this video 13 years ago; maybe that's why? Regardless, great video.
Not doing this for sports, but what I do is to try and use a weight I can almost close and just really, really strain myself. And then slowly release. Not sure whether that's scientifically optimal, but it agrees with what I heard about the neurological aspects of strength.
@@gripstrength I guess I'll transition to what you are doing: helping with the other hand if I can't completely close it and then trying to control it.
took me like half a minute to figure out that you were tralking about reps when you said singles, doubles and triples. so pretty much you build numbers the same way you build numbers by maxing out bench, dead lifts curls n all the other standards? personally i've been stuck at trying to close the measly #1 awhile lol. While i'm only 118lb body weight, i know it should be possible
Yes, that is exactly how you do it with grippers. If you have been stuck on the same gripper for quite a while, I am certain it is a technical issue. I have a video on gripper technique available here: thegripauthority.com/gripper-dvd/crush-dvd2.htm
I just bought the 2.5 COC as my first gripper and can only get it 80% close to being closed....sometimes 90% closed on a good day. Based on this should I just keep trying to close this or should I get a lower size instead. Is it possible to even get strong enough to close it without having to buying another one that's lighter.
I just did 3 sets of 10 with the 1.0 but can’t close the 2.0 gets really close but still that last couple mm’s before they touch. I also have all of the C.o.C. Grippers. Fun to play around with don’t take it as serious training though. If the tips aren’t touching you’re not closing. Keep that in mind.
Congrats Viktor. What are you up to now. I'm up the 1.5 for 5-6 reps and i do negatives with them. Workiing my way to the 2.5 then 3.0. Up. On the gd 90 ext grippers I'm up to 141 and 170 plus range and working to 198 its max💪
Jedd Johnson 5 years ago you made a comment saying that for grip training, you should go with high reps, so what's better, high reps or low reps, what shoul I do?
Actually, yes they will, because my forearms have been kinda the same size for a few months, but after having the Heavy Grips 150-250 for about 4 weeks now, and progressing with them pretty fast, my forearm belly is noticeably larger. I have been doing seated supine forearm curls with barbell for years, and have just recently gotten my max up to 160 for 3, and 145 for 10. I finish with a high rep set (since it stimulates the formation of MORE mitochondria in the targeted cells to BURN OFF lactic acid if you do the same exercise the next week) using 115lbs for 25.
I bought 150lbs gripper few weeks ago and maximum i have done is 5 reps... my bodyweight is 121 lbs is my grip weak how can i improve it.... I will get 300lbs gripper one next month aiming to close that one....
So the 150 is must likely a Heavy Grips. The actually rate really low. They're like a #1 gripper from IronMind. I honestly don't think 5 reps on that gripper is bad at all.. it took me a few weeks to first close the #1 one time. It would depend on if you're using good set technique or not
@@gripstrength i don't actually know technique i just grab and try to close it... I closed it with both hands the very first day i bought but then i couldn't close it once for next whole day then it started to get comfortable my pinky finger got little stronger.... i think i have to gain some weight to close the bigger ones..
Just sell your old ones, once you're beyond them. Most Grippers the majority of people need are like 5 for building your max. I'm not sure why people think they need 20 Grippers
Great advice, man. You are right about the higher reps on smaller grippers not translating well over to the higher resistance grippers. Good video. Thank you for sharing.
It's a great thing I stumbled upon this video. I was using this method of training where I would work with the next level gripper by doing negatives and other things if I couldn't fully close the current gripper, even though ironmind suggested training under and up to the current gripper.
I can honestly say that doing negatives on a gripper that I have about 1/8" left on closing it doesn't do as much as the next one that I have about 1/2-1" left on closing.
Thumbs up. I just did some negatives with the 300s, and I'm definitely feeling it. I intend to get 350 as soon as possible
Excellent- as always Jedd
@balrajbigbad - The link has been added in the Description Box. Thanks for the reminder.
Great info Jedd.
Hey Jedd, I really appreciate your work. Could you please add a link to your 8 week grip strength workouts. Thanks
My issue is that I can close a #2 and hold it closed for close to a minute if I really want to. But I can barely budge a #2.5 gripper, even with both hands. They need to make a #2.25 gripper. Any suggestions?
Just buy a gripper from another company bro.
Good idea. Do you have any recommendations on a specific company? All I know of is Captains of Crush.
I recommend the GHP 5 for you.
I just started with a 150lb one. I couldn't close it at first, but I just did what I could assisted with my other hand. Pretty quickly I could close the 150. I started doing the same thing on the 250 right after I could do 10 reps on the 150. Same thing, pretty quickly I've been making progress on the 250lb.
So you just skipped the 200. Awesome.
Yeah I lost my 200 so I did what I had to do... I wanted to train my grip for a slight Jiu Jitsu advantage & Muay Thai to protect my wrists/hands during punches. So far it's paying off because the other guys in Jiu Jitsu say they have a harder time with my grip.
@Rahul Shrivastav Its brand new.
Excellent advice. Negatives are so important for increasing strength but unfortunately are usually overlooked.
Of Course they'd be helpful for grip workouts too
Just be careful with gripper negatives. Many have gotten injured doing them. See my video on Gripper negatives for the proper way to do them
How are you supposed to do negatives? I have the GD IRON 90 and I am not able to close the thing even using my legs and both hands.
But for people like me who use them for recovery pre regain, more reps are better to start with; IMO it depends on what your goal is and what kind of foundation you start with
@bencrush Thanks bro.
3/15/2015:
Hey man, I've been working with grippers since I was 15, I'm 18 now. I've seen alright progress and I just have some questions. But first, some stats:
40lb gripper max reps both hands: 300 (Yes, 300.)
100lb gripper max reps both hands: 100 (Could definitely do more but I now realize that's pointless)
150lb gripper max rep both hands: 15
167.5lb gripper (CoC) max rep both hands: 10
So, as you can see, with lighter grippers I kill myself with crazy reps. At one point I actually felt the pulse of veins in my head throbbing from just going to high reps with 40lbs. I'm never doing high reps again. In fact, after the age of 17, I stopped going past 50 reps on the 40lb and 100lb gripper.
I am currently working on the CoC Gripper #2 and man, I'm so freakin close I can taste it. I'm about one thin credit card away. Do you have any tips on pushing for that last bit?
Also, do you think I should use lifting chalk with these things?
I've always worked out without gloves, without chalk on every workout. Does chalk really help that much? When deadlifting I just wipe the sweat off my palms, I don't go for high reps when I'm doing heavy weight so I never thought it was necessary. Thanks in advance man.
*EDIT* As of 6/24/15:
I can now close the CoC 2.5 for two reps. I am about a half an inch from closing the CoC 3. 'll updat again when I finally close it.
*Edit* As of 6/26/20
I have closed the coc3 for multiple reps. I've moved on to the GHP Level 7 in order to conquer that wide spread. What helped me to close the coc3 is a special gripper I ordered. It's a CPW 330. The inside knurling on the bottom is filed down. I used to close it and use my left hand to help my right go further. After doing negatives with this, the coc3 became easy.
I don't know if this matters to amyome else, but a huge downside for me after doing this is gaming. The analog sticks on my controllers break frequently now. If I have a knee jerk reaction to an enemy, I try to snap the stick towards the target.
But yeah in the grand scheme of things I'm glad I built up this strength. I'm 24 now. Maybe when I'm 30 I'll finally close the GHP 7 for reps. Keep in mind I've trained sporadically. I highly recommend that everyone else keep a consistent routine.
I have to be honest here, that level of reps is a waste of your time. Like I said in this video, higher reps do not correlate to bigger closes with heavier grippers. I certainly recommend chalk, I also recommend you make sure your technique is good. If you're close on the #2, a slight adjustment with technique can help you to finally close it.
I have several very good products on gripper training, but the two main ones are the CRUSH DVD, which covers everything you need to know on gripper technique and training techniques and strategies: thegripauthority.com/gripper-dvd/crush-dvd2.htm
If you want to start a program that is more along the lines of what most people do with their gripper training, check out Cadence Based Training: thegripauthority.com/gripper-training-program.htm
Those two products will help you make big jumps with your grippers, my friend. I hope you pick them up. Any questions on them, let me know.
I am now working on closing the 3.0. I can close the #2 five times and the 2.5 twice.
I also use the GHP. I find that they have helped me to crush the CoCs. If you have the means, I'd check them out. Do you have any IM Tugs by any chance? I'm on the fence about them. If anything, I'd only get them for pinch grips.
KidFlash Semantyx update after 2 years?
Hilmi Berisha There never is lmao
I think there may be a rule of thumb, that the smaller the muscle, the higher the reps, sets and frequency. In contrast, for example, a deadlift may be trained heavy once every 1-2 weeks. Following this logic, it would appear that grip training should be higher rep (8-20 reps). I think once I hit 20 reps, I bump up in weight until I'm around the 8 rep range, and keep training until I hit 20 then repeat.
Of course, the presenter in the video advocates super low-reps. Naturally, if all you're after is grip strength, then that seems to make sense. I believe the higher reps may be hypertrophy centric, though hypertrophy and strength are hardly mutually exclusive.
John Mayer I agree with all of that except the more sets thing. Once you have done one intense set you have already stimulated growth, doing any more sets will only make a deeper inroad into the recovery ability making you unable to grow as fast and train as frequently as possible.
@@ABABABABABABABABABABBBBBB Just depends on your maximal recoverable volume.
@BigJsExtremeFitness - Thanks brother!
@MrRmGarrett - That seems like an extremely excessive number of repetitions to me, to be honest.
Question whats the highest captain of crush you have closed with a card and how long did it take you to get there?
Great video 💪💪💪💪
Thanks
I like racking up time with the gripper handles closed myself, although lately, to the complete opposite of what I have suggested in the past, I have been trying more reps-based training. I am under the tutelage of someone who is much better than me at grippers, so I am not going to argue. We shall see how it plays out. Good luck with your grippers, bro.
Did the reps based training work out?
No, I went nowhere but tendonitis city. Cadence Based Training is where it's at. You should train grippers like a Powerlifter.
thegripauthority.com/gripper-training-program.htm
@@gripstrength interesting, thanks
@@liamrmorgans921 yepper
@@gripstrength Duh, you knew that from the beginning.....get a life doofus.... obviously your brain is way weak....train that, not your rotund, aging body 🤣🙋🙏
@FrankD905 - Thanks Frank!
Dear Jedd..... I have a COC 2 I can close. Can you recommend a gripper equivalent to a COC 2.125, 2.25 and 2.375?.... I want to close the 2.5 within 2 years.
Check out CannonPowerWorks.com. They carry all that stuff.
Thanks.
Thanks brother. It's the only one that fits my big ass head.
what type of sets and reps do I do with theses? I bought them because i'm decently strong in upper body strenght (benching 315) but my grip strength sucks. How do I work out with these? What are some good programs for them (smolov, 5x5, Sheiko)?
I find singles, doubles and triples work best for me. Anything more than that and I don't see much improvement.
I actually just released a program that is helping a lot of people, called Cadence Based Training. I hope you check it out: thegripauthority.com/gripper-training-program.htm
Hey Jedd,
just started out with gripper training. I don't know if there is something wrong with my left hand, but my right hand is so much more stronger that I am concerned about it:
I can't even close the CoC T with my left hand (1/4 inch missing)
I can easily rep the T with my right hand (well over 10 reps) and I can probably close the #1 the next time I try.
Is that normal?
SoJuDaMaN It's normal for the right hand to do better on the same gripper because of the way the spring works. To compound this, if your technique is poor, it will make closing the gripper even harder.
Got the Heavy Grips 150 / 200 / 250, and found a 100 'off-brand' in a fitness store. Started doing these every day up until I got ten on the 250.
And I hold my grippers at the TOP on the 2nd week, though when I start a new one I hold at the bottom. (you know, to make things HARDER on myself, and gain better)
Start of 1st week, got the 100 for 10, and the 150 for about 6 reps only. Didn't try the 200.
End of 1st week, got the 100 for 10, and the 150 for solid 10 reps.
Start of 2nd week, got the 100 for 10, the 150 for ten up, then for ten down (after a couple minutes) Opened up the 200.
End of 2nd week, got the 100 for 10, the 150 for ten, then the 200 for about 5.
Start of 3rd week, got the 100 for 10, the 150 for ten, the 200 for 10, and the 250 for 2.
End of 4th week (today) got the 100 for 10, the 150 for 10, the 200 for 10, and the 250 for 10, finishing with 50 reps with the 150.
And that is my entire workout, a to z. Just 4 sets. I give about 2-4 minutes btwn sets. I DO NOT overtrain with it, because more is not better. And I ignore the idiots online telling me to hold it forever, or do sets and sets, or to do a bunch of crazy stuff that will only over-fatigue your grip and make it harder and longer to make any progress.
Next paycheck (2 weeks) I'll be buying the 300.
So you only train with the grippers once a week?
@@EmilBBechGrip he said everyday. Sounds like overtrainning
@@EmilBBechGrip No doofus...can't you read? No wonder you're working your grip, your mind is gone! Work your brain brother. It's way weak🤣🙋🙏
I do concentric holds mostly...
I know this is an old video but Im looking for advice on a program. I can naturally rep the COC #2 about 3 times and about 1/2 inch off closing the 2.5. I wanna close the #3 and get on the list. Im having a hard time finding a program to know whats best to work towards this. Any help would be great. Thanks
Artby2wenty I sell a program for grippers that's helped hundreds of people. I'll grab the link and post it on a moment.
Artby2wenty thegripauthority.com/gripper-training-program.htm
Is the program based mostly on using grippers or all types of different equipment? Im interested but want to see if its something I can follow. Thanks for the reply.
Artby2wenty It's a gripper program only. Mainly for specializing in grippers. But I cover how to run it if you have other goals as well. I'm also available for questions, if you need assistance.
Hey mate, thanks for the video. I've clicked on the link to get the 8 week workout guide, but there's no box for me to add my email into. Can you fix it? I'd love to get into this!
Please send me the link that isn't working. I'm not understanding.
@philpopping312
Hey, I just saw your video, and it makes sense. I tried clicking the link you offered, but it's no longer working? However, I see that you made this video 13 years ago; maybe that's why? Regardless, great video.
Yeah my blog is currently disabled. I'm sorry
However I have even better information at TheGripAuthority.com and www.dieselcrew.com/store/shop
I closed the 2.5 yesterday in both hands first time using it, was def hard though. The 3 is very tough gonna have to train more for it
Good stuff. Unheard of.
What's your workout to 2.5? While you reached 2.5
@@tunetu9189he lied lol
Tyler S, liar🤣🙋🙏
Tyler S, you'll never get the # 3 closed🤣🙋
Not doing this for sports, but what I do is to try and use a weight I can almost close and just really, really strain myself. And then slowly release.
Not sure whether that's scientifically optimal, but it agrees with what I heard about the neurological aspects of strength.
Never heard of any big gripper good doing this.
@@gripstrength I guess I'll transition to what you are doing: helping with the other hand if I can't completely close it and then trying to control it.
@@MrCmon113 yeah, that's not how I would describe what I do with grippers, but that's alright.
took me like half a minute to figure out that you were tralking about reps when you said singles, doubles and triples. so pretty much you build numbers the same way you build numbers by maxing out bench, dead lifts curls n all the other standards?
personally i've been stuck at trying to close the measly #1 awhile lol. While i'm only 118lb body weight, i know it should be possible
Yes, that is exactly how you do it with grippers.
If you have been stuck on the same gripper for quite a while, I am certain it is a technical issue. I have a video on gripper technique available here: thegripauthority.com/gripper-dvd/crush-dvd2.htm
I just bought the 2.5 COC as my first gripper and can only get it 80% close to being closed....sometimes 90% closed on a good day.
Based on this should I just keep trying to close this or should I get a lower size instead. Is it possible to even get strong enough to close it without having to buying another one that's lighter.
Your best bet is to get Cadence Based Training, or do done coaching with me.
thegripauthority.com/gripper-training-program.htm
@@gripstrength thanks, man. How much harder does the 2.5 feel compared to the 2
Barely harder
So i just got my first decent gripper. Picked up the COC #1 and i can fully close it 15-20 times. Should i get the 1.5 or just go straight for the #2?
Fuck the 1.5.
I just did 3 sets of 10 with the 1.0 but can’t close the 2.0 gets really close but still that last couple mm’s before they touch. I also have all of the C.o.C. Grippers. Fun to play around with don’t take it as serious training though.
If the tips aren’t touching you’re not closing. Keep that in mind.
At the moment I'm closing #1 for 13 reps ( I'm always aiming for 1 rep more each week )
Now I'm aiming for 14 reps :D
Viktor E Good luck
Thanks buddy, I really apprieciate it :D
Congrats Viktor. What are you up to now. I'm up the 1.5 for 5-6 reps and i do negatives with them. Workiing my way to the 2.5 then 3.0. Up. On the gd 90 ext grippers I'm up to 141 and 170 plus range and working to 198 its max💪
@@shel0016 He claims to close coc #3 and working on GHP 8 176 lbs rgc as of now :)
@@SAMARTHNAIKDHURE_ nice that gh 8 sounds close to a 3.5 coc.💪
Greatl video👍
Thank you
The echo makes this more enjoyable to watch.
You're funny
Like the hat!
Is the 8 week program currently aviable?
I send a request yesterday but there's nothing in my email
Emmanuel Perrucci Tundo Please email me at jedd.diesel@gmail.com
Jedd Johnson thanks that's a 2011 video, but you were so fast
Emmanuel Perrucci Tundo No messing around here at this channel brotherrrrrr!
Jedd Johnson I found your program online, thanks for replying so fast
Jedd Johnson 5 years ago you made a comment saying that for grip training, you should go with high reps, so what's better, high reps or low reps, what shoul I do?
Not sure how I missed this comment, but NO I do not advocate sets of 10 all the time on Grippers. Most top guys do not do this either.
will these build mass in the forearm ?
Harambe Grippers? Not very much. Not like doing bodybuilding style training for them.
Jedd Johnson thanks for the reply man. Got any forearm exercises you suggest?
Harambe Yeah, I've got firearm videos on my channel, and I have a Workout Program called Fierce Forearms: thegripauthority.com/fierce-forearms.htm
Actually, yes they will, because my forearms have been kinda the same size for a few months, but after having the Heavy Grips 150-250 for about 4 weeks now, and progressing with them pretty fast, my forearm belly is noticeably larger. I have been doing seated supine forearm curls with barbell for years, and have just recently gotten my max up to 160 for 3, and 145 for 10. I finish with a high rep set (since it stimulates the formation of MORE mitochondria in the targeted cells to BURN OFF lactic acid if you do the same exercise the next week) using 115lbs for 25.
Which are more effective for devloping strong grip, pinching plates or hand grip crushers? If you had to choose one
SDSen If I had to choose one, I'd choose plate pinching, for more complete development.
Useful thx
You're welcome
I bought 150lbs gripper few weeks ago and maximum i have done is 5 reps... my bodyweight is 121 lbs is my grip weak how can i improve it.... I will get 300lbs gripper one next month aiming to close that one....
So the 150 is must likely a Heavy Grips. The actually rate really low. They're like a #1 gripper from IronMind. I honestly don't think 5 reps on that gripper is bad at all.. it took me a few weeks to first close the #1 one time. It would depend on if you're using good set technique or not
@@gripstrength i don't actually know technique i just grab and try to close it... I closed it with both hands the very first day i bought but then i couldn't close it once for next whole day then it started to get comfortable my pinky finger got little stronger.... i think i have to gain some weight to close the bigger ones..
@@user-gd7nk4re6u you're stronger than me when I started so keep it up
@@gripstrength thanks.. 😊👍🏼
I am at the point where I am doing negatives on the #3. I can get to the last few millimeters...
Good progress bro
only thing that sucks is having to drop $30+ every time i want a new rated gripper lol
Just sell your old ones, once you're beyond them. Most Grippers the majority of people need are like 5 for building your max. I'm not sure why people think they need 20 Grippers
I'm on 200 at 12 reps, I'm a cunt hair away from a full rep with 250 but feel like I need to get a solid 30 with the 200s before I get there lol
I think you're working against yourself doing that high of reps
i move up to the next level of gripper, once i'm able to do 3 sets of 10 reps in one sitting.
No. You dont.
@@skaizu fuck off you weak as kid, u are not even closing the guide one
I get my first griper 200 lbs i think that is enough for ne but i close it i wish i have buy 300
Where are you at on them these days?
i can barely close 1.5 T.T
thats a recipe for carpal tunnel brother..
What a disgusting sound. Respect your audience - buy a mic.
This video is like 10 years old Mr Same Name in Both Names First and Last Names.
@@gripstrength lol