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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I had hand surgery and the Gripmaster has helped in regaining my strength and agility. Hope it works for your purpose! Linda
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Can you explain a little better? I didnt have any problems with this chalk.
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It's stable enough for strict pull-ups - a little shaky on kipping pull-ups. I've tried toes-to-bar a few times. Again, if you have a lot of kip/backswing in your t2b, then it'll feel a little shaky.
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Check out the Lebert videos on youtube then decide if it is better, more versatile, and better made than the Ultimate Body Press Dip Stand. Seriously, utube search Lembert Equalizer. Any athlete is not going to have a hard time with which one to choose. The only decision is pink, green, yellow or black. ;-)
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I have done both. Depends on how thick you like your grip, personal preference. It works great both ways depending on how you prefer it.
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although i had no problems installing my grip i would think a very small amount of some type of dry lube such as boeshield t3 or bostik glidecote would help make installation easier. matt
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I teach middle school myself and see all kinds of weird ways students hold their pencil. I would definitely recommend this grip because there are definitive places to place your thumb,middle and pointer finger in order to write. I think the main idea is to have a proper grip so that their hands don't get tired from writing - which may eventually lead to disinterest in completing writing assignments. I would also ask an occupational therapist for additional "tricks" and fun ways to get students to hold a pencil. I am not an expert in that regard but I heard also that sticking with a normal width pencil (not using thicker kinds) helps to get a proper grip. I teach middle school myself and see all kinds of weird ways students hold their pencil. I would definitely recommend this grip because there are definitive places to place your thumb,middle and pointer finger in order to write. I think the main idea is to have a proper grip so that their hands don't get tired from writing - which may eventually lead to disinterest in completing writing assignments. I would also ask an occupational therapist for additional "tricks" and fun ways to get students to hold a pencil. I am not an expert in that regard but I heard also that sticking with... » Read More I teach middle school myself and see all kinds of weird ways students hold their pencil. I would definitely recommend this grip because there are definitive places to place your thumb,middle and pointer finger in order to write. I think the main idea is to have a proper grip so that their hands don't get tired from writing - which may eventually lead to disinterest in completing writing assignments. I would also ask an occupational therapist for additional "tricks" and fun ways to get students to hold a pencil. I am not an expert in that regard but I heard also that sticking with a normal width pencil (not using thicker kinds) helps to get a proper grip. « Show Less
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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.
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I have no idea, but I saw nothing indicating that. Paint would probably affect grip, unless it was a very thin coat of spray paint (maybe).
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I'm sure that wearing gloves will give you the same strength-conditioning as bare handed training would. I have never used gloves with my hand grippers, but if I did- I would use a good quality driving glove that didn't hinder my ability to close my hand into a fist. Or you could try a batting glove or golfer's glove.
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I, personally, wouldn't waste the money on buying two. I will usually work the weaker arm first, then, switch, and I do the same amount of reps with the stronger arm.
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Less torque on the wrists with the Z bar. You can also do close grip bench presses with your hands 3-4 inches apart with little strain on the wrists. I work up to 192 pounds for sets of 12 reps on this exercise. I use to do them at the gym on the straight Olympic bar with a 10 in grip with 205 lbs or so for 10 or more reps and would have severe wrist pains in not time. This exercise with the Z-Bar gives you a closer grip, more triceps and no strain on the wrists. I am 62 with a true 19 inch arm and have NEVER used any steroids in my life since I began in the summer of 1968.
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I'm not that familiar with hand grips but it seems adequate for the average person and its similar to the hand grips I've had in the past. Strenght resistance probably not enough for the real die hards.
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I have used both brands, and I can say that for sure that chalk series brand has a thicker material. It has a more durable texture that doesn't scratch as easily as the other brand. My chalkseries boards last longer before looking worn out. If you can afford these, i highly recommend them.
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This is just my personal experience and I am a super ectomorph so bare that in mind.The CoC gripper will magnify your grip strength unbelievably if you train as Pavel Tsatsouline recommends (greasing the groove theory.) Muscle tone in your forearm will also increase with strength, and I have even noticed a little bit of overall growth, but not terribly significant. If your only goal is bigger forearms, this might not be the way to go, but if your goal is strength, this is definitely an elite product.
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I have the CAP neoprene-covered dumbbells in the 2 - 5 lb range. I've used vinyl-covered dumbbells in PT. The neoprene is foam and provides a good grip even if your hands are sweaty. The vinyl is smooth and gets slippery when your hands are sweaty. If either plastic has a strong smell that doesn't go away after several days, you should return them: indicative of improper mix or cure.