Captains of Crush - 3 basic ways to use Hand Grippers...

This will now be a 2-part post since I've recently deleted an old website and I'm combing the pages that were related to each other, along with adding the rest of the content amid multiple blogs, etc.

Part 1: "3 basic ways to use Hand Grippers..."

As I mentioned before on the "methods for building powerful forearms" post, the use of hand grippers is an excellent way to improve hand & forearm strength. Besides the fact that they are great for stress relief, if you buy the right kind of grippers, you can develop crushing, bone-breaking grip power in a relatively short period of time. However, when I say, "the right kind of grippers," I'm not talking about the cheap pairs you often find in the sporting good section of common retailers.

Most hand grippers on the market are, for the most part, only good for stress relief and at best, you may encounter a slight increase in grip strength if used excessively. If you're serious about gaining grip power and building powerful-looking forearms, I recommend "Captains of Crush." If you'd like to read more about those particular grippers and are also possibly interested in ordering these high-quality hand grips, visit the blog page "Build Forearm & Hand Strength - Captains of Crush." [Link is no longer active, but it is now Part 2 of this post.]

Anyway, the 3 basic ways to use hand grippers are: 

1) the standard grip motion that involves squeezing the gripper until it totally closes, then quickly release the hand grip, and then squeeze again; repeat process until the desired number of reps are met.

2) involves the upside-down grip; you'll perform the same action as described in method #1, but it will work the forearm somewhat differently since the points of pressure will be different. Fluctuating between the standard grip and the upside grip will give you a more complete lower arm workout. 

3) is what I call the "squeeze & hold method" and it is an excellent way to finish off a hand & forearm workout. You simply squeeze the gripper shut with a firm grip, then hold the gripper closed for as long as you can. You can also use the very similar "hold & release method" if you desire, which is basically the same concept except you will hold the gripper closed for a preselected amount of time before releasing it, then continue to repeat the process until the desired amount of reps. 

Although I have already gave a link to what I consider to be the best hand grippers on the market (Captains of Crush), if you'd like to browse through a large selection of hand strengthening devices and grippers, click the image (affiliate link) below:

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Part 2: "Build Forearm & Hand Strength - Captains of Crush"

When it comes to strength training, most people think upper body. Well, having a crushing grip along with forearms of steel, is often overlooked by the fitness trainee albeit they are just as important, if not more. Luckily for me, I’ve always had strong hands and forearms since I was a teenager. Hey, people can’t blame it all on the excess jerking and pulling I did in the past that, well, never mind... Ha-ha!

But anyway, these mighty grippers are not your typical hand grippers, and they usually can’t be found at common retail stores, like, in the sporting goods section of Wal-Mart, for example. Captains of Crush (CoC) is the best built gripper I’ve ever seen; and it currently has 10 levels of strength (Update: They now have No. 0.5 that is not mentioned here.), as shown below:

1) No.1401 CoC Guide c. 60 lb.

For beginners, seniors, rehabilitation, and easy warm-ups.

2) No.1402 CoC Sport c. 80 lb.

For teenage athletes and strong guys who like light warm-ups.

3) No.1250 CoC Trainer c. 100 lb.

For anyone who is ready for serious grip training…

4) No.1251 CoC No. 1 c. 140 lb.

They say most people who lift weights can’t close this gripper. I’ve tested this one in public and, believe it or not, most people couldn’t completely close this particular hand grip!

5) No.1251.5 CoC No. 1.5 c. 167.5 lb.

This is great if you’re in between levels 1 & 2.

6) No.1252 CoC No. 2 c. 195 lb.

As their website says, “success here means you’ve got a grip to brag about. If someone’s life or your sport depends on your grip strength, conquer this gripper.” Well, I was barely able to close this gripper without any prior forearm & hand strength training.

7) No.1252.5 CoC No. 2.5 c. 237.5 lb.

You’re on your way to the famous No. 3.

8] No.1253 CoC No. 3 c. 280 lb.

Certifying on the Captains of Crush No. 3 Gripper is the most widely known and highly respected feat of grip strength in the world! Of course, closing a No. 4 would be the most respected, but I'm being realistic here.

9) No.1253.5 CoC No. 3.5 c. 322.5 lb.

Wow!  You’re almost there!

10) No.1272 CoC No. 4 c. 365 lb.

Certify the No. 4 and you have proven yourself on the final exam for crushing grip. Very few people in the world have ever done so, but if you can close Captains of Crush hand grip #4, you are one bad dude!

Buyer’s advice: Most people should probably start out on the CoC Sport or the CoC Trainer gripper and buy the tougher grippers as you need ’em.  Personally, I just bought the Trainer and the #1, #2, #3, and the #4.  Let's just say, I stopped progress after being able to close the #2 gripper and the Mighty hand grip #4 will never need to be took out of the package!

Shopping (Affiliate) Link:  

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