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Forum: Training 07-18-2008, 08:19 AM
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Posted By Andrew.cook
Good points, Eric. While there are many...

Good points, Eric.

While there are many types of grip strength, each with their own methods of training, I would suggest that the most valuable for deadlifting would be thick bar holds, or even...
Forum: Training 07-15-2008, 06:01 AM
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Posted By Andrew.cook
In the strongman community we all realize how...

In the strongman community we all realize how important grip strength is. It is virtually the starting point of all events. Even now, when we train some high school football players, and even a...
Forum: Training 07-14-2008, 10:00 AM
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Posted By Andrew.cook
IW, The other thing you need to realize is...

IW,

The other thing you need to realize is that there is a weird feedback mechanism in your body that will actually limit your pulls based on grip strength. Ever wonder why most people pull more...
Forum: Training 07-11-2008, 06:18 AM
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Posted By Andrew.cook
Well, there are things you can do that wil...

Well, there are things you can do that wil certainly bring your grip up much faster than your DL. In fact, my grip strength is pretty far out in front of my DL, which would make just training DL and...
Forum: Training 07-10-2008, 10:38 AM
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Posted By Andrew.cook
Yes, but this touches on something else as well,...

Yes, but this touches on something else as well, that being VB or vertical bar grip.

I talked about rock climbing earlier, and this typically uses open hand, or fingertip grip strength......
Forum: Training 07-10-2008, 09:40 AM
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Posted By Andrew.cook
Saying that DL is good for grip training is like...

Saying that DL is good for grip training is like saying curls are good for the lower back because you have to stay tight to counter balance the weight...

Trust me, anyone that knows about grip...
Forum: Training 07-10-2008, 09:37 AM
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Posted By Andrew.cook
If you want to train grip, find/make a thick bar....

If you want to train grip, find/make a thick bar. I converted one barbell of mine to a thick bar using schedule 40 PVC. Cheap and effective, and SLICK! Which is good as it forces you to really...
Forum: Training 07-10-2008, 09:27 AM
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Posted By Andrew.cook
Strengthening your grip is a pretty wide array of...

Strengthening your grip is a pretty wide array of topics, truthfully. When we talk about grip strength we talk about a few different things: crushing, supporting and pinching.

Crushing is what...
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