The S&P Hand Strength Log and Leaderboard - Page 89

**Sonny** · 11-07-2009, 02:46 PM

Do you guys do any thumb work with a clamp? Do you do static holds? Reps? Negs?

MatterOverMind · 11-07-2009, 05:01 PM

No. I made a Titan's Telegraph Key, but I never use it. Anything you pinch will work the thumb. No need for pony clamps, IMO.

TTK sitting on a sawhorse:

MatterOverMind · 11-07-2009, 05:30 PM

I'd say that if you want to improve your pinch grip, working your pinkie and ring finger is much more important.

Chaos Mitten · 11-07-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MatterOverMind

I like the bar on the power racks we use, Mittens. The powder-coat give a hella good grip.

Speaking of which, have you tried doing any rack-ups for shits and/or giggles?

My wingspan is inadequate for "rack-ups" on the power rack at my gym. I can hold myself, but there's no ROM to work with.

MatterOverMind · 11-07-2009, 05:46 PM

I see.

Freeman102010 · 11-10-2009, 08:58 AM

I tried doing some hub pinches for the first time last night. I did 25 a few times and I got 35 each hand (took me a few tries).

pinching a 45 hub and 2x35 are a long way away.

Zach Coulter · 11-11-2009, 04:40 PM

I just got wind that Gripper Super Store is selling calibrated BB grippers now. I don't know what to say that wont make it sound like I'm some GSS bot spamming, so I'll just say that it's freaking sweet.

ObsceneJester · 11-13-2009, 11:29 PM

Well today marked the first time I've bent in over 2 years and since I broke my wrist and fingers in my motorcycle accident.

I was quite surprised I could get the Grade 8 this time, as I had failed twice earlier. I also bent 2 60D pennys in 45 seconds (Minus wrapping)

MoM and Likkuid, I sent out the steel.. Let me know when you get it. I am going to try for a .295 O-1 7inch drill rod (a little harder than the Square FBBC stock) I will try to get the video up

ObsceneJester · 11-14-2009, 12:09 AM

Well, after that video I felt like I could get the .295 O-1 drill rod, however I couldn't get it under the 1 minute limit and I should in a few days have it under it.

Hand fell asleep while bending this. Big PR since my lay off and getting back into this.

MoM and Likkuid, this is the Rod ya'll will be getting. Don't be fooled by the easy kink, the crushdown is a lot harder that G8's. Just stick with it, and when the metal gets warm, keep pushing no matter what, because if that drill rod sets again, it takes a lot more to get it going

MatterOverMind · 11-20-2009, 10:15 PM

Nice bends. Lol @ "this ain't gonna be easy"

Haven't gotten it yet, but I can't wait to give it a shot. I've never tried any G8s, so that doesn't really give me an idea of how hard it is. But I suppose I'll find out.

I pinched 2x45s today for a double, but failed to lift it again even once on camera.