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Post by Bilal Kreidieh on Feb 1, 2011 15:05:44 GMT -5
I have recently been able to identify my weakness and it's hand / wrist strength. My wrists and hands are probably stronger than the average Joe, but compared to my forearms and arms, they are quite weak.
What do you guys think is the best way to get super strong wrists and hands? I need a routine to do twice a week (if possible) Obviously I'm looking for something to do in addition to table time.
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Post by G Ronald on Feb 1, 2011 15:28:13 GMT -5
Well let me start off with and this is advice i read somewhere from the HighHooker Headquarters... *A good book and a towel*... for away from the table exercises... look what it has done for John Milne hehe..... Bilal if u want more info on this method shoot *no pun intended* the Highhookers a e-mail im sure they will gladly help u out !! lmao
PS. Now before some peoples noses get out of joint this is just some humour nothing meant by it all in good fun need that once in awhile .
Sorry Bilal i know this doesnt answer your question but im sure someone will come here and steer you in the right direction as i just consider myself a armwrestling wanna be lol
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2011 17:26:31 GMT -5
Don't u train with Rick? Twice a week, working against his hand(at an intense level) is ideal. If u got enough in ur hand the next day, u haven't worked hard enough on table. The day u can contain his hand (somewhat) your at the highest level. My advice is to work towards that goal. I would.
Otherwise, attending a high hooker practice would be very beneficial. (NOT BEING SARCASTIC).
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Post by Dave McEwen on Feb 1, 2011 19:52:40 GMT -5
Grips all the time , in your spare time for your hand , you won't even thimk about it when your driving or watchind tv . and reverse them for thumb and little finger . And curl your wrist in and out while your doing them , and then get a heavyier pair as they wear out, they get weak pretty quick .
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Post by Rob Graham on Feb 1, 2011 21:37:43 GMT -5
Stop using straps in the gym
Rob Graham
Team London
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Post by Bilal Kreidieh on Feb 2, 2011 1:08:41 GMT -5
Grips all the time , in your spare time for your hand , you won't even thimk about it when your driving or watchind tv . and reverse them for thumb and little finger . And curl your wrist in and out while your doing them , and then get a heavyier pair as they wear out, they get weak pretty quick . I have the heavy grips...I can close the 100, 150, 200, 250 all pretty easily. I can almost close the 300. Still, I feel they haven't really improved my hand strength. |
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Post by Bilal Kreidieh on Feb 2, 2011 1:09:13 GMT -5
Stop using straps in the gym Rob Graham Team London I never use straps...not even when I dead lift 4-5 plates for reps. |
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Post by Bilal Kreidieh on Feb 2, 2011 1:10:26 GMT -5
Don't u train with Rick? Twice a week, working against his hand(at an intense level) is ideal. If u got enough in ur hand the next day, u haven't worked hard enough on table. The day u can contain his hand (somewhat) your at the highest level. My advice is to work towards that goal. I would. Otherwise, attending a high hooker practice would be very beneficial. (NOT BEING SARCASTIC). I grip with Rick once a week...It's like I'm gripping with a bear though, so I'm not sure how much I feel it, since he toys with me lol What sort of gym training can I do? |
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Post by Jeff King on Feb 2, 2011 1:44:32 GMT -5
Lighter grippers for like 5 min. per hand as Dave and Rob said and Wrist Roller is 1 of my favourite things and pull ups with added weight with close grip doing drop sets and standing wrist curls HEAVY! I'll show you my version of standing wrist curls next time we train. Pinch Grip lifting helps too especially with top roll.
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Post by Bilal Kreidieh on Feb 2, 2011 7:58:44 GMT -5
"standing" wrist curls I've never done - I'd like to see that.
Pinch curls - I just googled thet..looks awesome.
5 minute gripper work, eh? I'll give that a shot.
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Post by Aydin Hasasu on Feb 2, 2011 10:16:37 GMT -5
Bilal -- Curling your wrist in and out with gripper will only improve your finger strength as you curl your wrist your fingers automatically tend to open. It is a good exercise but not necessarily for your wrist. However, I agree with statements made by Jeff and Chris. You should be doing heavy wrist curls with thick grip and a lot of table time...Aydin
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Post by Dave McEwen on Feb 2, 2011 10:44:40 GMT -5
When you turn your wrist in and out while gripping it's working all positions in hand and wrist , and I wasn't saying 5 min. in spare time hang on to them all night , it gives a constant flex right back to the elbow , in out up down , every way you can move , squeeze and release on each movenent and then reverse the direction , hand and wrist name of the game , How often does anyone take Georges hand or roll his wrist?
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Post by Jay Riehle on Feb 2, 2011 11:30:33 GMT -5
Bilal I do not have much advice to give you as I am still learning myself, but If you go on Youtube and type in Espey's gym he walks you trough an array of different hand and wrist exercises and explains how each one is benefical to the armwrestling sport. Very informative. One tip I do have, that I have found very effective so far is to take a rolling thunder handle (I'm sure you have heard of it.) attach it to something upside down and do chin ups on it & static holds keeping your "V". Very effective for keeping your "cup" at the table & strengthening your tendons with the help of the 2" handle. Or so I've found.
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Post by Rej Allain on Feb 2, 2011 16:06:33 GMT -5
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Post by Bilal Kreidieh on Feb 2, 2011 19:46:05 GMT -5
Thanks a lot guys. I'll start including all these tips in my routine twice a week.
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