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Hey Jedd,

First off, I love the newsletter you guys send out, thanks for all your hard work. I was hoping to get some advice from a Mash Monster. I closed the #2 C.O.C a month ago and just the other day I couldn't close it. I don't what happened. Now, I do work with my hands (Electrician) so I think that might have something to do with it, but since I'm new to grip training here's my grip training work out:

#1 C.O.C 10reps 5sets

Dumbbell Hammer Curls 10sets 5-6reps 35#

Wrist curls w/ 25# Dumbbell ----> TO FAILURE

I drilled a hole in a Closet Rod, put rope through the hole, tied a knot on the Rod side and tie off weights on the other end and twist it up and down. I do this to Failure also

What do you think? I would appreciate any input you have.

Kurt, thanks for the compliments on the newsletter. You are off to a good start with your routine, but I do have some comments I'd like to make.

First off, it is very possible that the intense use of the hands at work is holding you back from significant gains in your grip training. If this is the case, you may want to ditch all of the grip training for a week or two and hit it again when you are well rested. Also, try to find ways to warm up before your shift, stretch throughout your shift, and again when your shift is done. Some sort of analgesic rub (Flexall, Jack's Blue Heat) for the hands and joints might be just what you need to keep your hands feeling good throughout the work day.

The emails are pouring in. It seems everyone is getting excited about building their grip strength these days - and why not? It's fun and it makes sense. The stronger your hands get, the stronger the rest of your lifts will get.

I recently received an email from a fellow named Kurt who wanted some help with his Grip Training Program design. Here it is:

Hey Jedd,

First off, I love the newsletter you guys send out, thanks for all your hard work. I was hoping to get some advice from a Mash Monster. I closed the #2 C.O.C a month ago and just the other day I couldn't close it. I don't what happened. Now, I do work with my hands (Electrician) so I think that might have something to do with it, but since I'm new to grip training here's my grip training work out:

#1 C.O.C 10reps 5sets

Dumbbell Hammer Curls 10sets 5-6reps 35#

Wrist curls w/ 25# Dumbbell ----> TO FAILURE

I drilled a hole in a Closet Rod, put rope through the hole, tied a knot on the Rod side and tie off weights on the other end and twist it up and down. I do this to Failure also

What do you think? I would appreciate any input you have.

Kurt, thanks for the compliments on the newsletter. You are off to a good start with your routine, but I do have some comments I’d like to make.

First off, it is very possible that the intense use of the hands at work is holding you back from significant gains in your grip training. If this is the case, you may want to ditch all of the grip training for a week or two and hit it again when you are well rested. Also, try to find ways to warm up before your shift, stretch throughout your shift, and again when your shift is done. Some sort of analgesic rub (Flexall, Jack’s Blue Heat) for the hands and joints might be just what you need to keep your hands feeling good throughout the work day.

Powerlifting watch points to a clip of the amazing Robert O. Smith. This includes his world record bench press. Good stuff.

Powerlifting watch points to a clip of the amazing Robert O. Smith. This includes his world record bench press. Good stuff.