MANUS GRIP = FANTASTIC GRIP PRODUCTS!!!

I would like to introduce a NEW company from South Korea by the name of Manus Grip which offers precision made Grip products for sale. Including Manus Grips (for weight lifters & arm wrestlers), Torsion Spring Hand Grippers (for gripsters), Precision Gripper Setting Cards,
Ninja Nails and high quality pads, (for benders) and MUCH MORE!

I've posted a pic of the Manus Grips and 2 of the 5 available Animal Hunter torsion spring hand grippers.

I will have TONS MORE to share as soon as I get my shipment in the mail for REVIEW (probably within 2 weeks).

I've been in contact with Seung-Min of Manus Grip for about a week now and I must say this gentleman is a True Supporter of All Things GRIP!!!

Expect BIG things from Manus Grip!!!

I would like to personally WELCOME Manus Grip to the USA!!!

Stay Tuned!!!

Hands and MORE Hands! Book Recommendations

Here's a picture of 2 books about hands that I highly recommend to anyone involved
in GRIP or for that matter anyone who uses their hands.

Both are written by former physicians and are well written and illustrated.

Either or both books can be purchased by clicking the title of this blog post for less than the price of a gripper.

I can tell you from my own experience after reading these 2 books I came away with TONS more knowledge about my hands than I could have ever imagined.

Get them if you can! You'll be pleasantly surprised my Grip friends!!!

Here's a FACT to consider. The GORILLA IS NOT KING when it comes to GRIP STRENGTH! Care to guess what primate is KING and WHY?

DIY Injury Rehab - Got Tennis Elbow?

Here's a video of a GREAT resource I came across and am now using on a daily basis.
Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis)is one of the most common injuries related to grip sports and Ian Constable has a very unique and worthwhile program you can purchase for nearly the price of a hand gripper and get you on the road to recovery and back to training.

To top things off Ian Constable knows exactly what he's doing with 25 years of experience in tendinopathies.

I'm on day 9 of my treatments and I can certainly tell the difference. The video assessment is FREE and very comprehensive. You'll get an e-mail describing your condition and at what stage your tendonitis is currently at and what exercises are best for you. This IS NOT a "cookie cutter" program where one program fits all. Your video exercises are designed specifically for YOU and your current condition. This is what I like BEST about DIYINJURYREHAB!!!

Hope you follow the video and go to his HOME PAGE and click "Tennis Elbow Assessment" to get started on your road to recovery!

You can go to the HOME page by simply clicking on my title page at the top of this blog post!

Tell Ian that Mighty Joe sent you!!!

Hope this helps!!!

Stay STRONG and Injury Free!!!

200th Gripper = GHP Level 10

Here's a pic of my 200th gripper to my collection and it's a very special gripper
indeed!

Wade Gillingham of Gripper Super Store sent me a GHP Level 10 Gripper that was the
2nd one made. Wade told me Richard Sorin got the first one and Wade got number 3 and 4.

For a collector like myself this is HUGE!

I left the gripper in the package as I received it marked No.2 by Wade Gillingham
as can be seen from the pic along with the rest of the GHP line-up.

Move over Iron Mind Captain's of Crush! There's a NEW gold standard in torsion spring hand grippers and they go by the name, Gillingham High Performance!!!

I would like to THANK Wade for being so considerate in letting me have this gripper!!!

You're a class act Wade!!!

NEWS FLASH - GHP Grippers 1-9 ARE HERE!!!

Pictured are Wade Gillingham's NEW GHP Torsion Spring Grippers, levels 1 - 9 and level 10
is NOW available as well!!!

These grippers can be purchased right NOW by clicking on the "title" of this blog post!

Here's a pic of the LINEUP and LEVEL 6 CLOSE!!!

STAY TUNED!!!

2-Finger Gripper

Here's some pictures of my NEW 2-Finger Gripper I had custom made from my good friend
Arian Tepper from PythonGrip.

I've always been a big fan of 2 finger training and for reasons unknown to me I've always had
strong ring/pinky fingers from both hands.

This NEW gripper is my goal gripper for RP finger closes.

The handles are 2" in length with the handles being different diameters.
The larger diameter (.980") handle goes in the palm and the smaller diameter (.750")
handle towards the fingers. The handle diameter combination and length make these superior
to the IMTUGS from IronMind both in secure placement in the hand and better control through the crush movement.

The gripper calibrated RGC 49.8 kg. (110 lbs) which is equivalent to an average COC #2 gripper.

I'm currently slightly past parallel with both right and left hand. I will keep a record of my progress here on my blog and my YouTube channel.

STAY TUNED!!!

TNS Gripper from Python Grip = UNCLOSEABLE

One of my Christmas presents for 2011 was a Custom Made Gripper from PythonGrip
that was designed for No-Set or Table No-Set (TNS) closes.

The black aluminum handles are engraved with "Uncloseable" on one handle and Python Grip
on the other.

The handle spread is 61mm (2.40") which is slightly wider than credit card width.

The spring is 8mm (.312") diameter with a slightly below flush mount.

The gripper was RGC calibrated after 20 reps seasoning and oiling. I will not disclose the
rating at this time due to a possible certification process I'm working on for TNS/NS closes.

I've included some pictures here for your enjoyment!

Hope everyone had a great holiday season and may 2012 bring you NEW PR's and progress in
your training!!!

Mighty Joe