Grip Training Equipment

[Meitoku]

I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on what a good thing is to use for grip training.

So far, all I've come up with is these 'Captains of Crush' handgrippers on the interwebs.

They seem fairly reputable. Good use of money?

Also, if yes, any suggestions on which one(s) to start with? Assume I have average strength male hands.

[Burgerbuger]

Ivanko Super Gripper

[parkerpeterson]

for sports, try wrestling and rock climbing, waterskiing is also great. for equipment, try kettlebells and grip master. you should also try farmers walk for finger strength. I carry 3, 10 pound plates in each hand, between my thumb and fingers and see how long I can walk around with them.

hope that helps!

[borat9988]

If you've been lifting for very long you should be able to start with the CoC gripper that has 140 pounds. I wasn't sure how strong my grip was, so I bought the 100 pound one and now I wish I had gotten a harder one because I can close it dozens of times easily.

[trailwarrior]

Handgrippers are good for starters. Wide grip barbells and dumbbells are great for grip strength as well.

Here are a few sites which carry books, videos and equipment for strengthening your grip.

http://www.functionalhandstrength.co..._products.html

http://www.fractionalplates.com/cgi-...y=Grip%20Tools

http://www.atomicathletic.com/store/...categoryID=173

[jackal_23]

I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on what a good thing is to use for grip training.

So far, all I've come up with is these 'Captains of Crush' handgrippers on the interwebs.

They seem fairly reputable. Good use of money?

Also, if yes, any suggestions on which one(s) to start with? Assume I have average strength male hands.

Well, there are 3 types of grip strength you should train,

1. Crushing - CoC or Ivanko SuperGripper will do, Ivanko is better as you just need to make a single purchase compared to multiple purchases with the CoC, and with the Ivanko, you can make gradual increases.

2. Supporting - Farmers Walk or Timed Holds with a Thick bar should do the trick.

3. Pinch - Either a Hub-style Pinch Gripper or a Pinch Grip Block should get the job done.

Take note though, there are many other exercises available for training the above types of grip strength, but the listed ones should give you a general idea.

[bowester]

M,

There are lots of ways to increase strength without spending a dime. A number of good articles can be found on this sight. If you're looking to make a nice purchase I can agree with the Ivanko recommendations you've received. If you feel you'd like to head up the road to being a grip master I'd recommend you do some thoughtful study. With work, you'll be bending nails.

Here is a nice commercial package from Dave Tate for grip work:

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...d=223&pid=1374

Best,
B

[Blue Blazer]

for sports, try wrestling and rock climbing, waterskiing is also great. for equipment, try kettlebells and grip master. you should also try farmers walk for finger strength. I carry 3, 10 pound plates in each hand, between my thumb and fingers and see how long I can walk around with them.

hope that helps!

Waterskiing, damn straight! Was out waterskiing last week, damn I sucked lol...Not because my grip was weak, but simply because I couldn't keep my balance, I always ended up leaning forward...and then my 30 eyar old cousin shows me up...Damn you Roger! lol

Yeah but sports like wrestling, rock climbing and waterskiing like parkerpeterson mentionned are great...

Here's an idea too (it's more for forearms though, but it should help your grip too...all you need is some sort of tube or stick a rope and clips at the end and clip a weight on at the end and roll it up...I think that could improve grip strength as well as your wrists and forearms...

Good luck

[Blue Blazer]

http://www.davedraper.com/pmwiki/pmw...EquipmentIdeas

He made his to go around the spotte of his power rack instead of making a solo station for it, if you don't have a power rack or don't want to do it this way, you can make it similar to this except the tube doesn't have to be attached to anything, you could just hold it in your hands

Good luck

[QUALITYGUY1]

http://www.davedraper.com/pmwiki/pmw...EquipmentIdeas

He made his to go around the spotte of his power rack instead of making a solo station for it, if you don't have a power rack or don't want to do it this way, you can make it similar to this except the tube doesn't have to be attached to anything, you could just hold it in your hands

Good luck

Now THAT is one of the very best ideas I have ever seen (wrist roller)!!!! Reps to you pal!

[JTwood]

http://www.davedraper.com/pmwiki/pmw...EquipmentIdeas

He made his to go around the spotte of his power rack instead of making a solo station for it, if you don't have a power rack or don't want to do it this way, you can make it similar to this except the tube doesn't have to be attached to anything, you could just hold it in your hands

Good luck

i just made one today, used it. f***ing deadly. my forearms havnt been so pumped ever. there going to be sore tommorow, and i have to deadlift =( lol. MAKE ONE. its so easy. was using 70 lbs to start.

[Iration]

climbing rope