I don't know if I'm strong enough to close #1, should I start with the trainer? The trainer takes 100 lbs and #1 takes 140lbs. How hard is it?
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10-20-2005, 07:48 PM #1Slightly Large
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Which Captain of Crush should I buy?
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10-20-2005, 08:01 PM #2Registered User
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I'd say get the Trainer, the #1, and the #2. This is a pretty standard recommendation to gripper newbies. The Trainer will be significantly more difficult than any other gripper you've tried. Even if you can close it for reps though, it will still be useful for warmups.
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10-20-2005, 08:41 PM #3Registered User
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the trainer is a good investment. you will always get use from it as a warmup tool, when you graduate to big boy toys.
i still haven't made it to a 3 yet."two things only the people anxiously desire-bread and circuses" juvenal(100-128ad)
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10-20-2005, 08:49 PM #4back with half the reps
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Originally Posted by pict
yes, i recommend getting the Trainer, #1, and #2 right off the bat.
the trainer is always good as a warmup and can be used for other things like overcrushes and rep work.
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10-20-2005, 10:03 PM #5Train smarter, not harder
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#1 and #2. don't wate your $$ with the trainer - although you won't be able to close #1, 1-2weeks of training with some negatives on it and ou'll be able to like there's no tomorrow.
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10-21-2005, 02:04 AM #6back with half the reps
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it's only $20 and whatelse are you gonna warmup with?Originally Posted by $AJ
its worth it
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10-21-2005, 02:10 AM #7Aussie Pride
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Yeah i'm the same - i got T, 1 & 2 and still find that the trainer is good for warming up.
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10-21-2005, 02:47 AM #8Banned
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The trainer is a waste of money, buy the 1 and 2. Like AJ said, after a few weeks you can rep with the 1 and truly, the trainer becomes TOO easy.
Kinda like buying 3 dumbbells to train your biceps. a 22 lb, a 38 lb and a 44 lb. the 38 may seem heavy at the beginning, but what are you gonna achieve with a 22 lb. Very little. So go straight to the 38 lb db - the same with CoC, go to the number 1.
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10-21-2005, 02:53 AM #9back with half the reps
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Originally Posted by MassisAhead
warmup.
rep work.
overcrushes.
it's only $20
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10-21-2005, 04:14 AM #10Banned
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I just got the #2 because I'm broke. I still have one from the early 90s as a warmup, lol
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10-21-2005, 05:01 AM #11Registered User
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Like a few guy's have already said, get the Trainer, and #1, and possibly #2. DO NOT skip the trainer, for reason's mentioned, such as warmups, overcrushes, strap holds, whatever. I am within a hair of closing the #3, and still use my Trainer all the time. Interested in hand strength? Check this place out www.functionalhandstrength.comOriginally Posted by big_nateLast edited by ScruffNeck; 10-21-2005 at 05:03 AM.
"Being isolated, like a strength training version of the Galapagos Islands, gave (Steve) Justa the freedom to experiment, without being tainted by conventional training dogma, and come out with his own unique theories - based on what worked for him"....Review of "Rock Iron Steel".... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9imkPHCtqwk
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10-21-2005, 08:14 AM #12Registered User
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ditto. Get the trainer.
I thought since I'd been training a while I'd be a hero and just get the no1 and no2. Couldnt even close half of 1 so ended up ordering the trainer. And when you get used to it, just use it as a warm up, I currently use a cheapy one for warm up.
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10-21-2005, 08:21 AM #13<3 Tea
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[teen mode] start with the 4 and work your way up [/teen mode]
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10-21-2005, 08:42 AM #14The Giant Killer
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Get the trainer. However, if you really wanna own your grip, heres a nice tip i got off Ironmind.com:
Get two Guide's. Wrap two towels around pull up bar. Squeeze the guides on the towel, and then do pull-ups while holding both grippers closed. You'd be surprised how fast a 60 lb gripper can kick your ass with this technique.
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10-21-2005, 09:07 AM #15Misc Armchair Counsellor
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So then you invert it, and start working your pinch grip, problem solved.Originally Posted by MassisAhead
Nate I have T, 1, and #2. I could close the T immediately with my right, and I was a pretty average guy gripwise. I can now close the #1 with both hands, and I can get the #2 to parallel with both. I am trying to train them evenly. #2 is giving me a lot of trouble tho.Live Laugh Love,
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10-21-2005, 10:15 AM #16Train smarter, not harder
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that's not going to work pinch gripOriginally Posted by MantisShrimpSo then you invert it, and start working your pinch grip, problem solved.
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atleast i don't think ti will
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10-21-2005, 10:27 AM #17The Giant Killer
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I could think of a way to do it but you'd have to have real large hands.Originally Posted by $AJthat's not going to work pinch grip atleast i don't think ti will
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10-21-2005, 10:41 AM #18Slightly Large
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Thanks for all the help guys!
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10-21-2005, 11:31 AM #19back with half the reps
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pinch grip is mostly about your thumb, so i don't see how it would work either.Originally Posted by $AJthat's not going to work pinch grip atleast i don't think ti will
unless you ONLY used your thumb and not the heel of your palm?
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10-22-2005, 10:37 PM #20Registered User
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Beating A Dead Horse...
Get the Trainer, the #1 and the #2.
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10-22-2005, 11:34 PM #21back with half the reps
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Originally Posted by John HicksGet the Trainer, the #1 and the #2.
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Listen to this guy for grip advice!
atleast i don't think ti will
Beating A Dead Horse...
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