hermanchauw
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Post by hermanchauw on Aug 3, 2005 6:21:15 GMT -5
I have been interested in grip strength training recently. Some simple and cheap ideas (unconventional) would be: Squeeze a gripper, can be brought everywhere, at the mrt, the bus, or even when walking. Can squeeze >100 reps a day like this. Swinging a golf club, golf club can be obtained at Cash Converter at approx $6-15. Swinging a racket, badminton, tennis, squash etc. Swinging a baseball bat. Swinging a broomstick or whatever stick. Easy to adjust power/strength just by adjusting the position of the grip.  |
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Post by doinker on Aug 3, 2005 8:30:53 GMT -5
I used to squeeze a tennis ball when I was REALLY frustrated
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Post by jonathan on Aug 3, 2005 15:20:19 GMT -5
If you like swinging things, cut off the bottom of a supplement container, fill it with cement and stick a wooden pole in it before it dries. Cheap version of a clubbell.
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Post by ultimate on Aug 3, 2005 22:44:43 GMT -5
I heard very thick bars are good for grip strength if you do chin up or other exercise with them.
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Post by Hardcore on Aug 3, 2005 22:55:40 GMT -5
I heard very thick bars are good for grip strength if you do chin up or other exercise with them. thats indeed true |
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Post by Everlast on Aug 4, 2005 2:47:47 GMT -5
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Post by Univarse9 on Aug 4, 2005 8:07:41 GMT -5
I just deadlift and hang onto the bar for as long as I can before letting it drop. How's that for training grip?  |
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Post by ultimate on Aug 4, 2005 8:51:08 GMT -5
I just deadlift and hang onto the bar for as long as I can before letting it drop. How's that for training grip? This is an effective way. More natural I presume. Where got people do "curls" for the finger in our natural course of physical work. Fingers are for gripping. ;D |
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Post by Everlast on Aug 4, 2005 9:34:17 GMT -5
I got an extreme idea.
Lather ur hands with soap or lubricant before attempting ur regular deadlift. ;D
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Post by ultimate on Aug 4, 2005 20:39:32 GMT -5
I got an extreme idea. Lather ur hands with soap or lubricant before attempting ur regular deadlift. ;D that is dangerous. ;D |
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Post by lok3 on Aug 5, 2005 10:49:09 GMT -5
I just deadlift and hang onto the bar for as long as I can before letting it drop. How's that for training grip? Static holds are tested and proven. Do them if ur using straps and u need to train ur forearms separately ;D |
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Post by jonathan on Aug 5, 2005 12:05:20 GMT -5
I got an extreme idea. Lather ur hands with soap or lubricant before attempting ur regular deadlift. ;D Did you read that from another website? ;D Good idea. Also try dling with oven mittens or very thick gloves.  Hanging from a thick bar with weights strapped on is another alternative. |
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Post by doinker on Aug 7, 2005 0:29:15 GMT -5
Anyone tried ripping a phonebook in half? How about a pack of cards?
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Post by Univarse9 on Aug 7, 2005 2:09:06 GMT -5
A pack of cards is easy if you twist the sides as you pull. A phonebook...needs a lot of grip strength.
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Post by ultimate on Aug 7, 2005 3:35:44 GMT -5
A pack of cards is easy if you twist the sides as you pull. A phonebook...needs a lot of grip strength. Check you pm bro. ;D |
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