tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811854681925550058.post5957634510221878373..comments2023-10-29T08:47:29.720-05:00Comments on Lucas' Training Log: Griptastic!Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06140367149378921490noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811854681925550058.post-72450163736713314302008-03-12T22:53:00.000-05:002008-03-12T22:53:00.000-05:00@ Charlotte: Thanks! It's good to be back. And you...@ Charlotte: Thanks! It's good to be back. And you're not a wuss for using the pad, though I would encourage you to give it a try without. You'll have more control over the bar.<BR/><BR/>And I actually own 2 of the grippers to which you refer. I use them a couple of times a week, and I think they're useful for building grip strength. But after watching the video, it occurs to me that just holding something thick & heavy for a long time is probably a better functional way to train the grip.<BR/><BR/>@ Anne: I've done farmer's walks before, though never as a regular part of my training. They're great for grip, shoulders, "core", legs, and general conditioning, and I should probably be doing them more often. I think the hangs are better for my grip for now, though, because I can make the pull-up bar thicker (with the squat pad), but I can't think of any handy way to make the dumbbell handles thicker. Any ideas?Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140367149378921490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811854681925550058.post-25021570649831426382008-03-12T17:34:00.000-05:002008-03-12T17:34:00.000-05:00Have you considered Farmers Walks for improving gr...Have you considered Farmers Walks for improving grip strength?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811854681925550058.post-39921234228698321782008-03-12T13:54:00.000-05:002008-03-12T13:54:00.000-05:00Yay, you're back!! For the record, i didn't think...Yay, you're back!! For the record, i didn't think you sounded all expert-y. You just obviously know your stuff. <BR/><BR/>I'm officially a wuss - I use the padded roll thingy. Or my towel. Ah well. <BR/><BR/>Have you ever tried those grip strengthener tools? I used to use them a lot when I rock climbed more and they really did make a difference in forearm strength. Your way sounds fun too though! I love what-the-hell looks:)Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339643338071382257noreply@blogger.com