I’m thinking about picking up one or two of these, but I’m wondering if I really need to start at the bottom If I have the grip strength to hold on to say, 400-450lbs? Should I just get the #1 and 2 or get the trainer first?
I do realize that crushing strength doesn’t exactly translate to deadlift grip
I think the average lifter who does plenty of pulling movements can start at the #1, thats seems about right to me.
I personally bought the #1, #2, and #3. The #1 was to easy, i closed the #2 within a few days of getting it, and now after a few weeks can close it around 15 times. The #3 is hard as hell though! Hoping to get it in the next few months.
Hope that helps, good luck!
It varies a lot.
I’m deadlifting over 425 and still can’t close the #1.
I would say to get the number 1 because it will not go to waste. You will most likely not be able to close a number 2, but even if you can, there is still a lot you can do with the number 1 to make it harder (overcrushing, strap holds, etc), and doing reps with it wouldn’t hurt you.
A trainer wouldn’t be a bad idea though. The first man to close the number 4 gripper has stated that his favorite training gripper is the trainer, so it can’t be all bad.
im looking on amazon and a no name set that goes from 100 - 350 lbs in about 5 or 6 intervals is 60 bucks, better deal?
I ordered the CoC grippers awhile ago, just decided to get the Trainer (100lbs I think), #1, and #2. Got them from eliteFTS, came to around 60$ + shipping.
I trainer is fairly easy for me, so I’m using that for reps right now. Although the 140lb is giving my trouble. Right now I’m just doing reps with the trainer and negative holds with the #1.
[quote]schultzie wrote:
im looking on amazon and a no name set that goes from 100 - 350 lbs in about 5 or 6 intervals is 60 bucks, better deal?[/quote]
No, COC is far better quality than ‘no-name’ brands; however good ones to look out for are Robert Baraban grippers and Warren Tettings.