Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 1 Review

If you are really serious about hand grips, and you want something that is not your standard sport shop model, this is where to go.I got the Trainer, and for someone like myself that has been using hand grips since childhood, it was too easy.Then I got #1 and that was tuff; but I decided to get #2 and #3 as well.I have just recently graduated from #1 and using #2, and maybe in a year or more I can go to #3 and get certified.
Let me tell you this, if you can squeeze #2 at least once all the way, you are good.You can't really understand what I am trying to tell unless you get one.So if you are person that has never used hand grips regularly if at all, then go with the Trainer.If you have been using hand grips for awhile, and looking for something harder, then get the #1.
Remember to always squeeze hard!!!

Product Description
Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. No. 1: Most people who lift weights can't close this gripper.

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Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 2 Review

I've had the #1 for 7 years now and it still works as great as ever. I rep it in the car and have developed crushing strength over the years using the crusher in my car or office. You have to use W240 once a week or so because it squeaks. Once you can rep the #1 30 times or so, it's time to get the #2. Now that I'm repping the #2, I'm thinking about getting a 2.5 or a 3. Believe me, these crushers are addictive.

Make sure to avoid the temptation to rep the crusher partially. Make the tips touch and then you're getting true crusher strength. Mixed martial arts fighters will benefit mostly from this gripping strength, but of course any athlete will be at an advantage.

Product Description
Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. No. 2: Close this gripper and you are exceptionally strong.

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Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - Trainer Review

If you are really serious about hand grips, and you want something that is not your standard sport shop model, this is where to go. I got the Trainer, and for someone like myself that has been using hand grips since childhood, it was too easy. Then I got #1 and that was tuff; but I decided to get #2 and #3 as well. I have just recently graduated from #1 and using #2, and maybe in a year or more I can go to #3 and get certified.
Let me tell you this, if you can squeeze #2 at least once all the way, you are good. You can't really understand what I am trying to tell unless you get one. So if you are person that has never used hand grips regularly if at all, then go with the Trainer. If you have been using hand grips for awhile, and looking for something harder, then get the #1.
Remember to always squeeze hard!!!


Product Description
Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. TRAINER: Bridge the gap from the general to the specific -- get serious about grip training.

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Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 1.5 Review

After a couple of months with the Trainer and 1.0, during which I made great strides in grip strength, I decided it was time to take it up a notch.I bought the 1.5 thinking I would need to "transition" to the 2.0.To me, at least, there isn't a dramatically noticeable difference in tension between the 1.0 (145 lbs.) and the 1.5 (approximately 165 lbs) as there is between the Trainer (100 lbs.) and the 1.0. Maybe that's the whole point.

So, I'll give it another month or so, then move up to the 2.0 where I am sure there will be a *definite* challenge.Oh yes, I now own three of these and they are all wonderfully constructed and worth every penny spent.

ADDENDUM: 11/03/08 - OK, time to qualify my comments, above. I underestimated the challenge of the 1.5. There is an appreciable difference between the 1.0 and the 1.5, enough to the extent I feel I probably need another month of work before moving up to the 2.0 to where I would be able to squeeze off more than just two or three reps with my dominant hand.

In the meantime - I have noticed a serious uptick in grip strength, particularly when doing barbell trap shrugs, heavy dumbbell shrugs and lat rows, bent over barbell rows, dead lifts, etc., where you have to be able to hold the weight against gravity for an entire set in order to get anything out of the exercise, then do two or three more sets. This is where grip strength pays off in weight training and the real value of the CoC grippers becomes apparent.



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Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. No. 1.5: Smooth the path from the No. 1 to the No. 2.

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Strong and Healthy Hands Kit - 3 Tools Review

I'm pretty new to grip training, but I am a software engineer...My hands are my livelihood, and typing all day every day is a surefire way to kill your hands.I've just started training with IronMind products, and I can say with certainty that this kit is about as good as you can get for grip training warmups and hand extensor work.

Even if you aren't training on grippers, the egg is substantial and provides great resistance for conditioning your hands.The bands are also great, and can help out with elbow tendon pain (I climb and do a lot of pullups, so this has helped me already).

Product Description
It's hard to enjoy life let alone do your best when your hands, wrists or elbows ache. Here's a solution: The IronMind Strong and Healthy Hands Kit, bringing together the basic elements you need for preventing, reducing or eliminating hand, wrist and elbow pain. The kit includes one IronMind Easy Wrist-Relief soft weight, one IronMind 3-Minute (Green) EGG, one set of IronMind Expand-Your-Hand Bands, and the booklet "How To Develop Strong, Pain-Free Hands" by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D.: three vital training tools in one convenient package for relief from your fingertips to your elbows.The Easy Wrist-Relief Soft Weight allows you to gently rotate and stretch your wrists with mild resistance--up, down, and around--to relieve the wrist-related discomfort associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and repetitive stress injuries; improve blood flow; and increase flexibility. The IronMind EGG strengthens and massages your hand and fingers as you squeeze--you decide how hard--working your joints and tendons and building your grip. It feels so good! The Expand-Your-Hand Bands build muscle balance and range of motion as your flex your fingers outward against the resistance of the bands--and say goodbye to tendonitis, elbow pain, and stiffness in your hands.

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Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 3 Review

These are the grippers that got me into training my hands as hard as the rest of my body, and I can't thank Ironmind enough for making such a product.Don't waste your time with cruddy store-bought grippers that you can rep 100 times per hand straight out of the package - you're not getting any stronger with them, so why bother?Do yourself a favor, get a few Ironmind grippers and start your journey toward a fantastic crushing grip!My advice - unless you've been training hard and heavy for a few years, start with the Trainer, and even if you have been doing some hard training, start with the #1 and go from there.Anything more will almost certainly be more than you can close at the start, so begin with one, master it for a bit, and move on to the next.You won't be sorry!

Product Description
Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. No. 3: The universal standard of excellence -- close it and get certified by IronMind.

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IMTUG 1: The Two-Finger Gripper Review

Great little portable exerciser for a single finger or two.Extremely versatile.I suggest you get the three weakest strengths - remember, this is not a full hand exerciser.

Product Description
Your fingers vary in length and strength, so IronMind, the world leader in grip strength and hand health, developed the IMTUG: the IronMind Two-Finger Gripper. IMTUGs made an immediate splash in the highest echelons of the strength world as grip-strength and arm wrestling stars grabbed these little beauties and wouldn't let go. IMTUGs open up a whole new world of training and rehab possibilities by giving you a portable, pocket-sized tool for specializing in everything from your pinky and ring finger to your thumb. Use as a standalone training tool or in conjunction with a Captains of Crush Gripper. IMTUG1: If you are rehabbing, want to train your thumb for the first time or just want the easiest IMTUG, this is where to start. If you are training on a Captains of Crush Guide, this is a good choice.

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Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 4 Review

If you can bring these two handles together, you may want to try squeezing coal into diamonds next.

Product Description
Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. No. 4: The CoC summit, the ultimate measure of crushing strength.

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IronMind 3-Minute (Blue) EGG: Easy, Grip, Go! Review

I've tried this for a couple of weeks and I can assure you, this egg works!I use them along with Expand your hand bands and the result is very noticeable.

I started using them because my hand is a little small for the front brake lever of my big twin bike and was experiencing some problems on hard breaking....my problems started to fade away, sometimes I got myself surprised becauase of the strength I've earned...thanks IronMind!

Product Description
The IronMind EGG puts an effective therapeutic and strength-enhancing tool in the palm of your hand. Easy on the fingers, with nothing to jolt your joints, scrape your skin or squish the soft tissue in the your hand, the IronMind EGG allows for a gentle approach, but it can also take the toughest squeeze from any gripster on the planet. 3-Minute (Blue) EGG: moderately firm

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