Does anyone actually enjoy grip training?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:10:15 -0400

I've reached that point on the Deadlift where I have to do extra grip training than before. Do you enjoy farmers walks, wrist curls, dead hangs, etc?

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Apr 4 at 2016 5:25 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:25:57 -0400

I haven't tried it! But I need to be heavily engaged in it!

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Apr 4 at 2016 5:45 PM

CPT Chris Loomis — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:45:39 -0400

I'm a huge proponent of "Popeyes arms." By that I mean building forearms and strengthening my grip.

Response by SSG Bethany Viglietta made Apr 4 at 2016 6:09 PM

SSG Bethany Viglietta — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:09:25 -0400

I hate most farmers carries and the like that strengthen grip because I have midget digits. They are super good for you, and I begrudgingly do them.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2016 10:23 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 22:23:24 -0400

Lots of farmer walks and beach towel pull ups, and any other way I can vary my grip with movements.

Response by SPC David S. made Apr 5 at 2016 9:35 AM

SPC David S. — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 09:35:08 -0400

Playing rugby well into my 40's a good grip helps when your get tired. Weight on a rope and one handed dead hangs. Flipping tires works good to as its a reversed grip and pulling up - as well its a good multi flex point work out.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Apr 7 at 2016 9:36 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:36:31 -0400

DO pull-ups (not chin-ups) in full battle-rattle until you drop :D

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2016 8:51 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 20:51:53 -0400

To be honest, the only grip stuff I do is Battle Ropes and I hate every second of those 30-45 second sets.