December 11, 2004

2 responses to New grippers from IronMind

1. Marie Rochat Says:
   December 12th, 2004 at 3:53 am

   I was thinking about getting some grip equipment. From your experience with the two what would you recommend I try first: the Captains of Crucnh or the Rolling Thunder handle?

   Happy liftin’
   -Marie Rochat

2. Kris Says:
   December 12th, 2004 at 11:02 am

   The Rolling Thunder would be more sport specific from a powerlifting standpoint as its static nature closely resembles the challenge of hanging on to a heavy deadlift for a few seconds. From Scott’s review of the updated Westside Deadlift Secrets video I also read that the RT, hex dumbell holds and various custom grippers are the grip exercises currently in vogue at Westside, whereas the standard grippers are not used at all.
   http://www.99shadesofgrey.com/fitness/2004/11/18/westside_dead_lift_secrets.php

   I love to train grip for its own sake, so all grip tools are in my periscope.

   From a price standpoint the grippers are a lot cheaper clocking in at $19.95 each, whereas the RT handle is $34 and the needed loading pin with carabiner $40.95. If price is not a problem, then definitively the RT.

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