grip training

still alive :)

judoboy — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:09:38 +0000

i've been silly busy at work recently, but im off on my hols for 10 days now and fully intend to get back into judo and training properly when i return. i did a bit of grip stuff the day and was suprised how little i've lost. i guess muscle memory is a wonderful thing :)

8k kb juggling: 5mins
7lb sledge swings and levers: 5mins
grippers: 5mins
bent 2 5mm x 100mm bright nails

i was smashing the coc1 with left and got a few closes with right.

volume gripper work - 2

judoboy — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:15:11 +0000

3mins shadow boxing (wearing thick ski gloves)

cocT - no set half reps: 1x10 (still wearing gloves)
cocT - no set invert half reps: 1x20 (still wearing gloves)
cocT - no set close: 1x10
cocT - no set invert: 1x5
coc1 - parallel set: 8x1
coc1 - parallel set to 5sec grind: 3x1
coc1 - no set close: 3x1 (nailed with left, sparrows todger away with right)
cocT - no set close: 1x25
some light extender work + good hand/arm stretch.

right hand followed immediately by left. no rest on reps, 1min on sets.

the #2 will fall soon! i have squeezed a few other 2's recently and mine is solid in comparison. a friend has a black spring #2, and i can get that to around 4-5mm, i struggle to get my shiny one past parallel. i have read alot about grippers varying, and im sure few people would say they have an 'easy' #2, but i was shocked at the difference. ha ho, it will make closing it more rewarding :)

i will do a few more similar sessions then re-introduce my #2.

volume gripper work

judoboy — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:19:04 +0000

3mins shadow boxing
7lb hammer - cleans: 10/10
10k hammer - cleans: 10/10

cocT - fast, no set: 1x10
cocT - invert, no set: 1x5
cocT - invert, set + grind: 2x1
coc1 - parallel set: 12x1
coc1 - parallel set + 10 sec grind: 3x1
coc1 - cheat to neg: 3x1
cocT - fast, no set: 1x20

big hand/arm stretch + some golf ball rotations.

all grippers done right hand followed immediately by left (stronger hand). 1min rest between sets, but 30-45secs light extender band work. extender stuff on last few sets made my forearms feel they were about to explode, never had pump quite like it.

Get A Grip! An interview with Steve "Mobster" Gardener

steve — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 16:46:42 +0000

An interview with leading grip expert, Steve "Mobster" Gardener.

Hear about ways to make your grippers squeal, strongman training "up north" and the upcoming Irongrip Championships. A must attend event for anyone interested in grip training!

Mobster runs one of the UK's top online bulk protein stores, The Whey Consortium

Bending Victims

judoboy — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:34:40 +0000

Ant's Pinch Gear

judoboy — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:44:56 +0000

16k bell with high-tech pinch block attachment. 8k bell doubles as blob.

andy97's bending machine

andy97 — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:15:33 +0000

bending machine bought from david horne with one very strong spring its great fun ;)

200k challenge bar bend

steve — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 22:28:12 +0000

nailed it in 22 secs and got it down to a 2pence width- off centre too :)

really back into grip now!

100kg Eagle Loop Lift

steve — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:26:19 +0000

Tennis Ball tear

steve — Wed, 17 May 2006 14:36:20 +0000