Phil S
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Precisely what I've got. A 1.5" pinch, a 3" and a big fat 4.5 when they're pinched together (with the sling through both eyebolts)2 x 4’s and some eyebolts....
Precisely what I've got. A 1.5" pinch, a 3" and a big fat 4.5 when they're pinched together (with the sling through both eyebolts)2 x 4’s and some eyebolts....
I made some thin ones as well: 1/8” and 1/4”Precisely what I've got. A 1.5" pinch, a 3" and a big fat 4.5 when they're pinched together (with the sling through both eyebolts)
I thought you'd have quarters with holes drilled in them.I made some thin ones as well: 1/8” and 1/4”
Hi Anna,Those are great swings!
However.... I think they are too easy for you. Not the weight (although you can probably do heavier -- I think this weight is good), but the explosiveness. I think you can do better. See if you can concentrate all the effort early in the upswing, just as the kettlebell is coming through your legs -- get really tight and give it a really hard fast effort, like a hard punch -- pop and float that kettlebell.
Also shoulder alignment could be slightly improved -- your working shoulder is slightly forward -- though it's not bad at all.
All in all super solid. Just wanted to give you some things to get even better... because it's a never-ending quest!
Hi Anna,
I don't know if you have looked through this thread, but what you are talking about is precisely what my problem is, lol. I feel like I can handle the weight of the bell with my hips, but my grip is limiting my explosiveness because it feels like I will let the bell go if I explode any more.
I also did notice my shoulder reaching forward after watching the video, thank you for the tips.
None. I have just been swinging this year, and doing some additional strength work like chin-ups, OAPU, and Pistols, but no other grip work.What grip training have you programmed out for yourself?
5 reps w. the #3?? Is that a joke? Maybe people exist who can do that, but I've never heard of them.Iron Mind grippers...start with a #2 since you have a good head start. Use a GTG protocol. When you can do 15 reps each hand with handle ends touching move up to a #3.
The #3 is a byatch....so go easy. I guarantee that when you can do 5 reps with the #3, gripping the 32 or 40kg won't be an issue.
The #3 is a pretty big feat, Ironmind offers a certification for anyone who can close the #3 once.5 reps w. the #3?? Is that a joke? Maybe people exist who can do that, but I've never heard of them.
To add something constructive to the thread - if you're looking for extensor work: Eat Asparagus For Strong Finger Extensors!
It always served me well in meeting my daughters latest boyfriends...But...crush grip IS cool.
I'd better get crushing then. My oldest is turning 12, I have a few years to get a scarier grip.It always served me well in meeting my daughters latest boyfriends...
I agree that grippers are tough on the CNS. They have HUGE carryover to gripping clothing. Or a judo gi. MMA practitioners looking to up their game with minimal time spent on training would be well served to include some focused gripper work. Your training partners will notice in a month or two that they are not able to detach your grip as easily.Grippers are tough on the CNS (consensus I've gleaned from the grip sport and arm lifting community). Also considered to be one of the lower carryover forms of training? But...crush grip IS cool. Doesn't fit my goals personally - which do include swinging and snatching big bells
There are a few gripper brands that run on the narrow side, compared to IronMind grippers. Robert Baraban makes narrow grippers (@2.5" distance between the handles vs @ 3" for IronMind) and some of the Heavy Grips grippers run narrow too.With my baby size hands, I’d be surprised if I can close even the smallest grippers. For most people, they can grab them near where their fingers meet their palm and use their hands to close them, for me I have to use the ends of my fingers and have always found them extra difficult.