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Originally Posted by Kingruv
Redjake,
You mention earlier about certain difficulties. Do you wrap your wrists before using the higher compression grips? I used grips when I was young and built up to about the no.2 level you describe. I have thought about it again since getting to my current point from RTC surgery. The PT checked my hands for grip before starting and I had lost down to 94 lbs in my right and my left was still at 160 (which surprised me after all this time)
Years ago I regularly used wraps to avoid wrist strains during training or extended activity. Also, have you looked at exercises for lengthening the nerve bundles in the arm and wrist?
I started having carpal tunnel problems and an instructor trainer gave me some things to do to offset that. I've been hedging against wrist surgery almost 20 years this way doing these.
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I don't wrap my wrists or use any sort of powder.
I do exercises with the Expand Your Hand BandsŪ from Ironmind (same vendor as the Captain of Crush grippers) on Wednesdays. You put extremely thick rubber bands around your fingers and push outwards - it hurts almost as bad as doing the grippers!!!!
By the way everyone, I ordered the 2.5 a couple of days ago. The No. 3 just isn't going to happen without some intervention. I haven't made visibly progress in months. As usual, you can expect some AWESOME vids of me attempting the 2.5 when it comes in.
The No. 3 in its truest form makes Baby Jesus cry. I just can't describe how difficult it is. It feels like you are trying to squeeze something that just doesn't squeeze. Imagine squeezing a brick. That's what it feels like......
2.5 on its way!!!!!