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Post by Rosario-546 on May 1, 2013 13:56:52 GMT -5
Thought this might be a fun little challenge. Let see where everyone grip stacks up. What I'd like to-do first is get a few ideas of how we might go about doing this.
My suggestion is a simple barbell static hold, hand over hand (NO HOOK GRIP) for a min of a 3sec hold, take the bar from whatever height works for you. Chalk is allowed. I know there are many dia. barbell types out there, and that's just a variable we will have to deal with.
Any other suggestions?
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Post by Ryan on May 1, 2013 14:47:48 GMT -5
I gotta be honest, I think this has more of a place in full power meets than the strict curl.
I know that comment's gonna chafe some arses, but seriously, if you're talking about straight ahead power, who in the frig cares about somebody's biceps strenght?? I would be much more impressed to find out that someone can static hold a big weight for 30 seconds than to find out that same person can cheat-curl 200#.
I would love to be able to find out how strong my grip is, but no idea how to do it.
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Post by Ryan on May 1, 2013 14:52:00 GMT -5
Thought this might be a fun little challenge. Let see where everyone grip stacks up. What I'd like to-do first is get a few ideas of how we might go about doing this. My suggestion is a simple barbell static hold, hand over hand (NO HOOK GRIP) for a min of a 3sec hold, take the bar from whatever height works for you. Chalk is allowed. I know there are many dia. barbell types out there, and that's just a variable we will have to deal with. Any other suggestions? I think in order to establish a true strength baseline, you need to do this strongman style: We agree on a certain amount of weight that all of us need to hold (shouldn't be light, but shouldn't make you shake just getting into hold position), and then see who can hold the weight the longest. Thoughts?
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Post by toolpod on May 1, 2013 15:08:00 GMT -5
Have you guys thought about measuring up against Captains Of Crush(TM) grippers? I can close a #2 in my right hand, and almost close it in my left.
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Post by dbunch on May 1, 2013 15:12:02 GMT -5
OK this sounds like fun!
I would suggest we use a fat (2inch) bar, no knurling. Before everyone goes off about not having said bar $40 and a trip to home depot can fix that. I think you’ll find that it becomes a very useful piece of equipment in your training repertoire. You will need 4 collars though.
Deadlift rules apply Except Double overhand, no hook grip, no sumo
My only issues with times stuff is you’re starting to get into endurance. Still cool bet it may be getting away from the point, grip strength.
I have a bunch of other grip stuff that I do but most of it requires special made equipment. Not a lot, basically just a 1 inch and 2 inch loading pin. I won’t bother to go into detail unless people want me to.
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Post by Ryan on May 1, 2013 15:12:32 GMT -5
Have you guys thought about measuring up against Captains Of Crush(TM) grippers? I can close a #2 in my right hand, and almost close it in my left. I've seen them before, but never tried one.
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Post by Rosario-546 on May 1, 2013 17:54:06 GMT -5
Is there an admit out there that can move this post to OPEN, didn't realize I'd put into LOGS. Rookie move, sorry guys.
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