Training grip strength for deadlifts. I used chalk for 2 reps of 315 and felt my right hand's grip almost give out after that second rep. what to buy?
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Grip strength is very important in most lifts. Although other muscle groups may be able to carry the weight, if your hand strength gives out you are limited by what you can lift. Using a hand trainer like the Captains of Crush grippers and also training with something like Fat Gripz will greatly increase your grip.
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these grippers are awesome but if ur a beast i'd get the 150 lbs or bigger.
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Greg, my guess is, and only a guess is start with the 0.5 (120 lbs.). Get 3 sets of 10 closing this to a click (metal against metal) and then go up to the 1 (140 lbs). HTH
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It holds the standard chalk size. if you are wondering about the thicker chalk, I don't use it, so I don't know if the grips expand wide enough for them.
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I got both from Amazon.com. But you might also check any big sporting goods store (Sports Authority, Dick's). Also, have you tried contacting Isokinetics directly. I hope this helps give you some ideas, at least.
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The grips are just different spots on the bar that you can hold on to. Moving hand positions changes the exercise. Each position you can place your hand is padded. Hope that helps...
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Try this: Go to a pull up bar and try to hang from one hand (DON'T just let your weight drop on your hand entirely, place the weight of your body on just one arm but keep your feet on the floor, then slowly remove your feet if you feel you can) are you able to hang on for a few seconds with ONE hand? then yes you can start with the trainer. If you cannot, go lighter. See how long you can hang with both arms, it should be at least 25-30 seconds before messing with the trainer. I went for the trainer even though I have been doing pull ups/chin ups and such for a few years, and I wasn't able to close it at first. I used a cheaper grip instrument as a warm up then would try to close the trainer in sets of 1 to 5 reps. I also did some static holds. Now I can close it 5 times with my right hand (dominant) and 3 times with my left hand. This is after about a month of training. I don't think I'd suggest getting the guide, get the trainer and also a cheaper gripper, the guide is too expensive and you'll outgrow it really fast. I mean, you can use it for a warm up for a while, and then you can gift it or sell it to a novice trainee - I'm just saying I wouldn't. I plan to give my trainer to my son someday! I'm sure it'll last that long (don't have a kid yet) Good luck!
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I find that the knurling on the handles is actually very good. It's much rougher than the knurling on my barbell, which surprised me. A couple of reviewers actually said it was too rough. Overall, feeling like my grip was slipping has never been an issue.
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my hands are 9" thumb to middle finger. I cannot fully wrap around the grip, that's also not its intent. these grips simply reduce the surface area so other muscles need to work harder. your lifts will be lighter of course, but the benefit is improving strength in other areas. these also are not a go to everyday addition to your workout, so size is a no issue Imo.
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OK, I just measured -- with calipers! The piece of chalk I have in there right now is 0.370" diam. It looks like that is the standard school-chalkboard-chalk size. (Nominal diam 0.375") And the length is 3.25" or so when the chalk is new. But! As the chalk gets used up, how short can the piece get before you have to throw it away and reload? I just tested that, too. The gadget can still grip the chalk securely when it is only 0.5" long, and you can still use the stub at that size. So it's going to waste very little -- less than you would if you were hand-holding the chalk. OK, I just measured -- with calipers! The piece of chalk I have in there right now is 0.370" diam. It looks like that is the standard school-chalkboard-chalk size. (Nominal diam 0.375") And the length is 3.25" or so when the chalk is new. But! As the chalk gets used up, how short can the piece get before you have to throw it away and reload? I just tested that, too. The gadget can still grip the chalk securely when it is only 0.5" long, and you can still use the stub at that size. So it's going to waste very little -- less than you would if you were... » Read More OK, I just measured -- with calipers! The piece of chalk I have in there right now is 0.370" diam. It looks like that is the standard school-chalkboard-chalk size. (Nominal diam 0.375") And the length is 3.25" or so when the chalk is new. But! As the chalk gets used up, how short can the piece get before you have to throw it away and reload? I just tested that, too. The gadget can still grip the chalk securely when it is only 0.5" long, and you can still use the stub at that size. So it's going to waste very little -- less than you would if you were hand-holding the chalk. « Show Less
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Luis, I understand your rationalization. I too was thinking the same thing before I made my purchase. My research showed that though possible to build up the strength to close any given level of the CoC's, it is not practical to jump too far ahead. Doing that would subject those tiny little supporting tendons in your hands and wrists to great (and unnecessary payloads), upping your chances for injury. Sure you will get stronger and eventually close the grippers but at what cost. I'm sure you want your hands to work well into your golden years. Grip strength is a marathon not a sprint. As a Crossfitter I'm sure you're familiar with the concept of necessary strength and necessary muscle. Grip strength is NOT body building, its functionality. Remember your not going to be doing 100 reps a session either. The 120's I can completely close (straight forward) about 3 times and I'm done. After that I get pretty close but can't completely close them. I can "completely" close and hold the same for about 40 seconds. I do so in different angles too, i.e. wrist straight forward, up and curled in towards my elbow. My advice is if you're already packing a good grip get yourself the 120's. This will surely build up the supporting tendons at a safer pace and then graduate up from there. Just like anything else remember to give yourself plenty of time to recover. Hope this helps, happy gripping.
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The gloves work fine for these purposes. The gloves provide a good grip. The real problem with the gloves is the seams. They will tear at the seams in a relatively short period of time. For deadlifts, though, you are far better off with a set of deadlift straps or hooks. They last much longer and work far better than gloves.
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I think, if anything, it would give a better result. The Fat Gripz that people attach to dumbbell bars make the bar thicker, and dramatically alter the way the bar works the forearm. So gloves (or wrapping them in tape) would make the bars thicker and probably harder to work.Currently I'm using the ProHands gripmaster...and its too weak, I found one of these at the nearest used sporting goods store, along with a pair of Fat Gripz...unfortunately this is too strong.
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I got and recommend an Olympic bar & weight set. Its a 2inch grip 45lb barbell & then 260lbs of weights. You can order them online but unless you can find it for free or low shipping its best to use local. Amazon has them as a set from diff sellers for $385 to over $400. Dicks Sports has them for $209 in store but charges like $200 to ship it to you. I went to our local Hibbetts sports & bought them. The bar comes with 2 clips
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Hi thereYes great grip. You can't go wrong with Harbingers gloves. I've been using them for years, same pair still in good condition and I recently bought 2 pairs from Amazon for my partner and he absolutely loves them as he lifts heavy weights.Cheers, Nancy
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I purchased the Gripper 200, and should have purchased the 100 along with it. The reasoning is that you use both grippers to push and guide the wood through your table saw or whatever without having to move the grippers constantly to re-adjust your stance. This give you better wood management on your band saw, and your other power tools where your hands may be.. I bought mine after I had cut off the tip of my index finger on my left hand. I did not have the stability of the gripper thereby "accidents happen." Save yourself the accident.
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I am a Crossfitter and that's exactly what I use them for. No need to chalk up 10 times and my girlfriend appreciates a guy without callouses and blood all over his hands. I have been purchasing 2 pair/year for the last 3 years, I hope they don't ever stop making these. And the full finger just makes all of the difference in grip to me. Just my humble opinion here. Good luck!
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seems you are doing quite well with the blue ones. the orange ones would be a great fit. the most important thing is not enclosing the the grips. of course that would help. the most important thing is to keep it under control and keeping it balanced with the weights that you use. I use the orange ones for dumbbells as they are easier to control.
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Grip 4orce can definitely be used because that's just a matter of you squeezing down on them. As for Fat Gripz or Iron Bull goes the bar is thin and you'll get that annoying spin. A simple remedy is get some thin flexible rubber padding to place over the bar before applying the thick bar adapter of your choice. Yeah it's a bummer you just cant get a true 1" barbell bar. It's actually 7/8". 14" long dumbbell handles are the same thickness as this 5' bar, but 17" dumbbell handles allow adapter grips to fit snuggly. Go figure.