Grip strength–shout out to Jedd Johnson

Though there are other coaches and athletes who emphasize grip strength, Jedd Johnson was the first one that got my interest in it about ten years ago.

A weak grip is like no grip at all!

Think of how many things in your daily life that require grip strength. Even something as basic as a good, solid hand shake (which is quickly disappearing from America) is based on grip strength.

In lifting, grip strength is 100% solid gold! You must have strong hands, wrists, and forearms!
Here's part of my grip training.

I got the steel grip balls from Ryan Pitts and the Eagle Loops from Iron Mind.
I also use sandbags for grip training, which I learned from Zach Even-Esh.
There are numerous way to train grip, just pick one or two and get started!

Published by ironcave1

I was the owner of the Cave, a strength-based, veteran-owned, unconventional coaching facility, which closed on May 31, 2022 after almost 12 years. My full focus is now on bringing our steelclub and mace training called Mace Fit out to the public. Follow us at http://macefit.com and @2slingsteel.

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