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Kettlebell Grip Strength Training

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I have CoC grippers. FAT grip. Wrist rollers.

Heavy (56kg + 80kg) swings have improved my grip beyond any of these things without any direct training. Take from that what you will.
 
@offwidth Thanks for the awesome post! I'll have to reread it and try to retain it.

For the Pronation / Supination training, is there a rep range or frequency or any specifics to be aware of?
 
the hansenator said:
@offwidth Thanks for the awesome post! I'll have to reread it and try to retain it.

For the Pronation / Supination training, is there a rep range or frequency or any specifics to be aware of?
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Eric Hörst recommends 2 sets of 20-25 reps before training and one set after. So obviously a weight needs to be chosen that’s appropriate.
I typically do 3 sets of 11 prior to a grip training session or a pull-up session.

If doing because of an existing injury I would think it prudent to go lighter than heavier. (Think physiotherapy) I have a 5lb mini sledgehammer that works great for this purpose. I have known people to use a frying pan in a pinch.
 
Pavel Macek said:
Swings.
Once you incorporate any extra grip work, your CNS will be tired, and your grip strength in swings will actually go down.
Use chalk, keep swinging.
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You could use chalk, or you could use some kind of skin-friendly lubricant. Tried it once. Terrifying. Worked my grip quite a bit, so much that I couldn't pick up my beer afterwards and that never happens.
 
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You could use chalk, or you could use some kind of skin-friendly lubricant. Tried it once. Terrifying. Worked my grip quite a bit, so much that I couldn't pick up my beer afterwards and that never happens.
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Masochistic! I can feel the cramps already.
 
offwidth said:
Eric Hörst recommends 2 sets of 20-25 reps before training and one set after. So obviously a weight needs to be chosen that’s appropriate.
I typically do 3 sets of 11 prior to a grip training session or a pull-up session.

If doing because of an existing injury I would think it prudent to go lighter than heavier. (Think physiotherapy) I have a 5lb mini sledgehammer that works great for this purpose. I have known people to use a frying pan in a pinch.
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Brooms/mops as well. You can place your hand closer or further from the head to increase difficulty.
 
For me, nothing beats Swings or Snatches for grip.
since you’re doing S&S I would say either:

-Swing the lighter 32kg bell harder.
-Swing the 40kg for 20 series of 5. The series of 5 will allow you to swing harder.
-Train 3x a week, your grip needs rest.
I would avoid any other parasite exercise. S&S is quite minimalist but is already quite taxing past 32kg. Be patient and swing hard.
 
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