Captains of Crush Grippers: What They Are and How To Close Them, Second Edition by Randall J. Strossen, with J. B. Kinney and Nathan Holle Considering those are very different goals, you need to make sure the training is specific. Think of it like powerlifting versus bodybuilding – different goals with different training methods. But the Captains of Crush grippers looked nothing like those crappy brands that you buy from sports stores. Maximal strength requires maximal holds, which I'll define as four reps or less, or 10 seconds or less of a static hold.

I had read that each gripper is made with Knurled aircraft-grade aluminum handles, and it just felt really, really sturdy.

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If you find that you can close all of your grippers easily for 10 full reps then it is probably time for the next resistance level. If you cannot close your highest resistance gripper, its ok, try and close it as much as you can and take note (or even measure) of the gap you need to close. On the next session, you can measure the gap again and measure your progress by seeing how much you are able to decrease that gap. Partial reps are also a good tool as well. Closing a tough gripper for three 1/2 reps is still better than not trying to close it. You’re still working your grip after all. Captains of Crush grippers come with training directions, but our basic philosophy is that low reps plus high effort are the way to build strength. In a nutshell, you might do something like 1 or 2 warm-up sets, followed by 2 or 3 maximum-effort sets of moderate-to-low reps, and do this workout 3 times per week. Through IronMind's certification program for people who have officially closed any of the three toughest models, Captains of Crush Grippers have become an "internationally recognized measure of strength." [5] History [ edit ]

There are better options for improving strictly grip strength if that is all you’re focused on. These are more focused on forearm growth with grip strength as a secondary outcome.

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No. 2.5: Bridges the gap between the captains of crush No. 2 and the No. 3, a daunting divide between the merely exceptional and world-class status.

Before you max out on a gripper, you want to be sure you warm up your hands. You can use a warm up gripper, or try doing grip work after your workout, which is an easy solution. I find my grip is a good 10% stronger after a lifting session when my hands and body are nice and warm. Have had the #1 for a couple of weeks now, I gotta say although not as tough as a #2 gripper you still gotta respect it. I have had the #2 for nearly seven years now but I still havent closed it, I didnt really take my training seriously until recently so I got the #1 gripper to reach my goals of grip strength and to ensure I dont get injuries by doing negatives on a #2 gripper too regularly. The #1 gripper did not disappoint. I've found through experience that the number one way to develop flexor/pronator mass or, if you're not careful, biceps tendinitis and pain, is by using a high-strain grip in a full range of motion exercise. This usually involves using high resistance with a pinch or open-hand grip.Working Gripper – This is a gripper you can close around 5 to 10 times. This will help you build strength.