Unconventional Athletes Issue 3

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THE EAglE looPS: AN
UNCoNVENTIoNAl ADDITIoN
Another way to make different pulls more grip -
intensive is to use Ironmind(TM) Eagle Loops
(available at http://www.ironmind-store.com/).
These are straps that wrap around any bar, that
have four small finger loops. The trainee can use
four, three, or even two fingers. If you make it to
one finger, all I can say is "WOW!"
ExERCISE CAUTIoN!
Make sure to take the time to work up to extreme performance as these can
take a toll on your tendons/ligaments. SO BE CAREFUL!
fINgER PoWER WITH RoCk RINgS!
Metolius (TM) Rock Rings (also available on Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/) are a great way to enhance you grip and finger
strength. All sorts of options are available from the easy over the top, all
the way to the fingertip position.
I Normally start with 4 fingers over the top of the Rock Rings, then
progress to 3, and then 2 fingers!
MAkE YoUR oWN gRIP STRoNg
SPAgHETTI!
Now, where the above required you to order
special equipment, here is a fantastic way to make
a super -intensive grip device. At the local market or
hardware store purchase some clothes-line string
and cut it into small sections. Loop a bundle of
strings (it will look similar to spaghetti) over a bar
and perform pull-ups. As you get stronger, remove
one or two strands. This is a killer way to
progress. As you remove strands, you have to
squeeze tighter and tighter to hold onto the
remaining strands. This will build immense
crushing & holding power.
These are the go-to methods I use to work my grip
while pulling. By no means is this comprehensive,
but starting with these will have you feeling like
a BEAST!
Imagination is your limit, which means NO LIMITS!
Article by James Smith
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