Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Ugly Rubber = Hand Strength

Early this past month Grand Master Strongman, Dennis Rogers started offering a NEW product called
Ugly Rubberhttp://www.dennisrogers.net/ugly-rubber/ This is a special piece of rubber cut to the same
dimensions as a standard deck of cards and is designed to condition and strengthen ones hands for tearing
decks of cards and if you can't currently tear a whole deck of cards he offers some valuable information
and training tips in a FREE video that comes with each Ugly Rubber purchase. But wait! It get's better with
this Ugly training tool! I've been consistently using mine now for over a month and not only have I conditioned and toughened up both of my hands they have gotten stronger as well! The best news is that
the unique strength you can develop in your hands and fingers carries over nicely to nearly every aspect of
ones other grip training!



When I started using my Ugly Rubber one thing I noticed the very next day was the different type of soreness I developed in my hands and fingers. My hands were sore where they have never been sore before and I've been training various aspects of grip for the last 25 years either for myself or sharing and teaching others how to strengthen their grip. My hands not only toughened up quite a bit but they seemed to have slightly thickened as well. I'm assuming to the unusual and unique type of conditioning this piece of rubber does to your hands. Both my gripper training and my pinch type training with block weights and blobs both increased after a month of using the Ugly Rubber. As a bonus I saved money because I wasn't having to buy decks of cards to practice with. With a little imagination one can use the Ugly Rubber for various ways to train your fingers and thumbs as well.

The Ugly Rubber is offered for sale in 2 versions. The Standard version and the Titan version. The difference being is that the Titan version is a much more dense rubber than the standard version and offers much more resistance. Right when it gives a little the motion stops! The Titan version is great for isometric training once you have gained a good solid base of hand conditioning with the Standard version. It's simply a no-brainer to buy both versions because it's only a matter of time before you'll need the Titan version anyway and you save a few dollars when buying both together! Both versions come packaged in a small burlap bag with draw strings to keep it stored away when not in use. Each unit comes with detailed instructions for use and how to tear a deck of cards. The Titan version has a red capital T on the front of the bag pictured below.



Tearing cards has long been a favorite feat of hand strength for the last 100 years and still to this day tearing a full deck of cards right out of the package has to be one of the greatest feelings of accomplishment there is in the Grip world! One thing for certain is there is nothing better for toughening up ones hands which in turn increases one's hand strength simply because it increases your pain tolerance which many times is the limiting factor that inhibits maximum force output with your hands!

Once again you can click here to order your version today: http://www.dennisrogers.net/ugly-rubber/

I would like to THANK you for your time and your visit!

Stay Strong and Train Smart!!!

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Josh Strength Website

Wanted to introduce my readers to a website owned by an individual who is a true strength & conditioning specialist and a former power lifting champion and world record holder, Josh Bryant and his website can be found here: http://www.joshstrength.com/ Be sure and sign up for his FREE newsletter! He consistently posts very informative information for strength athletes of all types!



Josh Bryant was the youngest (22 years of age) individual ever to bench press 600 lbs. RAW! Impressive is an understatement if you ask me! I just recently purchased his e-book titled, Bench Press: The Science! This is without a doubt the Bible on bench press science and training! Not only does it cover the science behind the bench press but the principles and strategies he describes and explains are cutting edge for anyone wanting to get better and progress at any form of strength attainment, specially the Bench Press!

Josh is retired now but currently trains some of the TOP names in power lifting and bodybuilding! Names such as Johnny O. Jackson, Big Al Davis, Jeremy Hoornstra, and Brandon Cass just to name a few! Google any of these names and you'll realize quickly his clients are all world class, elite athletes.

Go and check out his website! He has many, many training articles filled with FREE training tips, advice, etc.
You can check out his Blog as well and learn more about this incredible man with a huge passion for helping others be as STRONG as they can be!

In the meantime check out his book on the Bench Press here: http://shop.joshstrength.com/Bench-Press-the-Science-eb002.htm You can also purchase the book on Amazon as well for a few dollars cheaper with the kindle version. I bought my copy for my Kindle from Amazon!

I would like to close this post with a video of Josh Bryant with his 2008 World Record Bench Press of 600 lbs. RAW posted on You Tube:



Thanks for watching!!!

Stay Strong and Train Smart!!!





Sunday, September 29, 2013

Gulley Grip Review COMING SOON!

Just wanted to announce that I've been behind on posting any video reviews lately due to video camera issues but this is now all taken care of and I'm excited to announce an upcoming review of a NEW product on the market called Gulley Grips! These NEW Gulley Grip handles are taking the world by storm and as soon as I get my hands on a pair I will do a full video review and a written review with professional level pics right here on my blog! In the mean time go to http://gulleygrip.com/ and check out his products and see what they have to offer! Stay tuned because I got some fantastic training ideas with these NEW Gulley Grip handles! Check out the pic of these beauties! Thanks for visiting!!!


Sunday, September 8, 2013

Frequent Deadlifting by Dave Dellanave

I wanted to take a minute to share a link with all my followers to a website created by
Dave Dellanave who is the owner of Movement Minneapolis in the twin cities! David
is a lifter, coach and writer for great websites like T-Nation and more!

Here's the link: http://www.dellanave.com/

While you check it out I'll be preparing a future article sharing my current and past
experiences with a training concept called Gym Movement that uses biofeedback
to allow an athlete to let their own bodies determine what movement they should be doing
and not some guru, coach, personal trainer, etc. Not only that but by following a simple
protocol one can easily not only determine if a certain movement/exercise is the correct one
to perform at that time but one can also use the same protocols to determine the number of
sets, reps, intensity levels and MORE!

I recently purchased Dave's new e-book titled, "Off The Floor, Manual For Deadlift Domination"
and I must say that impressive is an understatement here! The first 20 pages alone is worth the price of the course and the best part is you get an introduction and very thorough understanding of how to perform
some simple tests that require no machines or electronic devices to determine what you can and should be doing at any given time. The only way I can explain the outcome is to ask you to try it for yourself! you
simply won't believe it!



MORE soon as I progress and become more knowledgeable of this seemingly impossible concept
that's taking the fitness world by storm!

Thanks for visiting and please check out Dave's website and blog!!!


Saturday, August 17, 2013

Onnit Steel Mace

I recently acquired a #10 steel mace from a company called Onnit that can be found here: https://www.onnit.com/onnit-steel-mace/

This company offers 3 different size (by weight) maces, 10 lbs., 15 lbs., and 20 lbs. The one I have weighs slightly over the claimed weight (10.20 lbs.) and is 39.5" in length. The handle diameter is slightly over an inch and a half (1.606") and has 2 areas that are lightly knurled for a secure grip. They are painted black and feel fantastic in ones hands! They are virtually indestructible as well!!!

I currently don't have video capabilities for a demonstration of the various ways this mace can be used but after several weeks of training and experimenting with an Onnit Steel Mace I have come up with numerous unique ways to train ones grip, wrists, and forearms with one of these finely crafted maces! I will post a video demonstration as soon as I get video capabilities again! SOON!

In the meantime go to their awesome website that I have linked at the top of this page and check them out!
You will NOT find a better price on a comparable mace anywhere on the internet!!! Steel Maces go for very high prices and one can buy all 3 sizes of an Onnit Mace for the price of just one of the various maces on the market today.

I've posted a pic of this mace beside a #10 sledge hammer for comparison purposes. Now let me mention some advantages of an Onnit Steel Mace! The round, steel head gives near perfect balance when in use
compared to a traditional sledge hammer that can twist in your hands on impact of hitting a tractor tire for example and tweak or injure your wrists.The same can be said when swinging the mace overhead in various ways! The balance and stability while in movement is incredible indeed! Once you use an Onnit Steel Mace and still have money left in your bank account you'll never even consider another mace purchase!

Shipping was SUPER FASTand I had mine within 3 days of ordering! The customer service is professional, courteous, and knowledgeable of their products! Go visit  https://www.onnit.com/ NOW and check out some of their other products as well!!!

Stay tuned for a video demonstration of unique and challenging ways to train with this amazing piece of equipment!!!

Thanks for your time and I hope this written review was helpful!!!




Friday, July 26, 2013

Grip Dynamometer from Russia

Pictured below is a Russian Grip Dynamometer donated to my Grip Museum from Natalia Aksak
from Russia. The manufacturer is unknown at this point but the date of manufacture is 1971.
Grip Legend and collector, David Horne pointed this out to me this morning in a response I had
made on the Grip Board.

The dynamometer registers from 0-30 kg./66lbs. and works quite well! After one gives the unit a squeeze the dial can be set back to zero by turning the dial in the back. Not a bad looking piece to be 41 years old and still functional.

A BIG Thank You to Natalia Aksak for her donation and generosity!!! Natalia has a antique store listed at etsy.com! You can find her store by clicking the link below:
BabyshkasAttic







Friday, July 12, 2013

Recent Additions to the Grip Museum!!!

Pictured are some of the most recent additions/donations to the Grip Museum!

Pictured below at the top is 3 pics of a Herbert Broom Spring Grip Dumbbell with the original box from
David Horne's Collection in England! This gripper is circa 1920! The gripper is in great condition and works well. The box is in bad condition but as a collector any piece counts when you have something this old and rare! HUGE Thank You to Mr. Horne for this amazing gift/donation!!!

The next 3 pics are a  Gold Star Beer Bottle Gripper I received yesterday from my godfather and Grip Legend, Richard Sorin!!! This gripper came from Israel and Richard told me it took weeks for it to arrive here in the United States! BIG Thanks to Mr. Sorin for this wonderful addition to the Grip Museum!!!

The last 2 pics are a pair of grippers I purchased several weeks ago and after reading David Horne's Grip Encyclopedia Vol. 5, these look similar to his Henry Cooper grippers which have plastic handles where these are wooden. So these grippers are marked as "unknown manufacturer" until I can further identify these very attractive grippers!

Hope you enjoy the pics and Thanks for visiting!!!

Visit often as I will update this blog with items donated to the museum along with other grip related
information and pics I discover or stumble upon!!!