Methods of increasing grip strength.

1. GRIP STRENGTH Completing The Chain

2. IMPORTANCE Train for overall performance “A chain is as strong as its weakest link.” Transference of strength Common limiting factor in performance On the field, court, and in the weight room

3. DIFFERENT FORMS Wrist Strength Traditional wrist flexion and extension Radial & Ulnar Flexion Pinch Grip Griping an object between your 4 digits and thumb Dexterity Individual strength of all 4 digits and thumb Crushing Strength Self explanatory!

4. IT IS A BALANCING ACT Must train both ends of the spectrum! Develop a proper balance of flexion and extension Helps avoid overuse and assists in the prevention of injuries Must have a well rounded program! Try to include all areas of the grip strength spectrum

5. UNDERSTAND YOUR GOAL As with all training, you must be able to understand your goal. Ex) If you are training heavy on dead lift or RDL, you may sacrifice some grip strength in order to pull heavy weight by implementing straps or the “hook” grip.

7. DIFFERENT TOOLS Lower arm strength specific Tools designed specifically for grip training Easy implementation Obvious way is to reduce the frequency of using wrist straps “Blue collar” tools Pliers, hammers, wire cutters

8. SPECIFIC Rolling Thunder www.ironmind.com

9. SPECIFIC Captains of Crush www.ironmind.com

10. EXTENSION Bag of Rice Local Grocery Store

11. EXTENSION Extensor Bands www.ironmind.com

12. EASY IMPLEMENTATION Fat Bar www.elitefts.com

13. EASY IMPLEMENTATION Fat Gripz www.fatgripz.com

14. EASY IMPLEMENTATION Rope Various Hardware Stores