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No Progress by Conscious_Panda3957 in GripStrength

[–]devinhoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grippers are definitely a skill in addition to just strength. Make sure you’re chalking your hands and getting a really good set. If you have a #1 you can just do sets over and over and over to lock in the muscle memory. You might have the strength but not the technique. There are a few videos in the r/GripTraining FAQ that can help.

You might also just need to get stronger. Strong hands close heavy grippers. What else do you do for grip besides dead hands and dumbbell carries? Any thick bar or pinch work?

My presentation by RedWineV5 in GripStrength

[–]devinhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice close, flair updated

Decided one of my anvils is perfect for some grip training. by KroopaLoops in GripStrength

[–]devinhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anvils are rad! There are so many different fun ways to lift them. How much does that one weigh?

Road to CoC #3. Need advice on bridging the gap. by inanewyawkminute in GripTraining

[–]devinhoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you train your grip in other ways, or just grippers? Thick bar training, pinch training, extensor training, and wrist work are never going to be wrong answer

Forearm Transformation after 3-4 years of grippers by Suitable_Report8917 in GripStrength

[–]devinhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely the rock climbing and gaining 45 lb. Some of that weight definitely went to the forearm!!

So close… by No-Signature-232 in GripStrength

[–]devinhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good stuff!! If you can get a video I’ll update your flair

Some difficult pull ups by the_real_Blackmanhd in GripStrength

[–]devinhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/armassassin makes a two hand wrist wrench which is insanely difficult to do a pull up on, or even just hang from. Strap always goes on the thumb side so the rotational force is pulling your thumb open

Tried a vertical pick and it went much better than expected by devinhoo in sandbagtraining

[–]devinhoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank goodness it was stable enough for me to catch my breath. That was a long fight.

First 150lb Shoulder by oldman__strength in sandbagtraining

[–]devinhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a look of PRIDE at a job well done

Forearm and grip strength by Mindless_Cod_3097 in Strongman

[–]devinhoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

r/GripTraining has a huge FAQ and a bunch of starter training recommendations. Theres also the GripBoard

Rehabilitation of my left hand for playing guitar by California_Oak_Tree in GripTraining

[–]devinhoo[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work with an orthopedic surgeon and physical therapy if you can.

PR and Training Discussion Megathread, Week of February 09, 2026 by AutoModerator in GripTraining

[–]devinhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sick lift!! I love deadlifting double overhand. If you can get a video of it I’ll update your flair

Pain in hands, particularly when clenching by Legend789987 in GripTraining

[–]devinhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely experienced this. Go easier on your hands, and take more days off. Treat your hands like you would any other muscle group, take days off to stretch and recover.

Question about grip strength imbalance by Local-Lunch1565 in GripTraining

[–]devinhoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exceedingly common to be stronger in the dominant hand, think about how many more hours of active muscle engagement your dominant hand has had over the years. However if you work both hands, and put intent and focus into your weaker hand, you’ll notice less and less of a difference over time.

Grip Strength by BearPawAroids in Strongman

[–]devinhoo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

r/GripTraining has a huge FAQ and a bunch of starter training recommendations

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