The World's Best Hand & Grip Strength Training Instruction
BUILD AN IRON GRIP!
... With The Iron Mind Captains of Crush Hand Grippers,
The Highest Quality Heavy Duty Hand Grippers Ever Made
More than any other piece of strength equipment ever created, heavy duty hand grippers have captured the
hearts and minds of anyone who ever given one a squeeze. Any why not? Heavy duty hand grippers provide a
great workout and a personal challenge that will last a lifetime.
I should know, my hand gripper journey began when I was but 12 years old.
In fact, I still have the pair of plastic "sporting goods store specials" hand grippers that I received so long ago.
Then I was introduced to the Captains of Crush Hand Grippers from Ironmind and the rest, as they say,
is history.
Hand grippers have always been a staple in my grip program since they are not only a heck of a lot of fun
to train with but also produce results like no other crushing exercise.
You see, due to the physical design of the gripper, the nature of using a spring as resistance,
and the unique leverages of the fingers, spring hand grippers nearly match the exact strength curve of the human hand.
If this sounds like Greek to you, don't worry, all this means is a bone crusher grip for you in less time.
Grip training and specifically these hand grippers were a big part of my success on the football field and I
took great pride in developing my hands to an absolutely brutal level of crushing strength.
My experience has been that hand gripper training is the very best method for developing the "clubbing and ripping"
power that is critical on the football field...and that goes for both sides of the ball.
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As a defensive lineman, you could count on my hand placement to be a picture perfect "shot to the heart" right in
the chest plate of the man across from me on every play.
I could use my hands as "weapons" to could take control of every tie up, rip off and make plays...And pass rush moves?
If your hand placement is lousy, you are just taking up space out there.
The next time you watch a football game, keep a keen eye on the technique of the offensive and defensive linemen.
Even at the highest levels, chances are that most of them are still making the same "pincher bug" or "double hitch"
mistakes that Pops Warner players make.
That is simply unacceptable...but it's a reality for many players.
These mistakes can be easily corrected, but you have to know how to do it right and there
ain't many who know how to teach it. One thing is for sure though: strong hands are the first step to dominating on the
football field...you would be very surprised at those who think "the hands aren't that important." I guess
for them, winning games isn't that important either.
...But I digress.
There is no other feeling that is quite as satisfying as hearing the "click" of the handles of a hand
gripper you have been working on for weeks (or months...or maybe years) which is why:
"If you had to pick just one tool for developing maximum
hand strength, a heavy duty hand gripper should be it."
The Captains of Crush Hand Grippers from Iron Mind are recognized as the toughest and highest quality hand grippers
on the planet which is why we are proud to feature them on www.functionalhandstrength.com.
In the late 1980s, Iron Mind got the idea of bringing back something like the super-tough hand grippers that
had been a cult item in the 1960s. Today, nearly 15 years later, the strength world is still being
blown away by the quality, durability, and hard-core attitude of the Captains of Crush Hand Grippers.
In fact, you will find the Captains of Crush Hand Grippers in the training program of nearly every top strength athlete in the world.
When it comes to grip training equipment, the Captains of Crush Hand Grippers are known as the gold standard.
They feature the toughest springs, aircraft quality aluminum, and superior knurling and are the benchmark by which all
other grippers are measured.
You will simply not find a better hand gripper made anywhere...don't settle for anything less for your training.
A quick look at our gripper supply -- this is approximately one quarter of the grippers
that we have on-hand at all times. We also ship same day in almost all cases. So if you want to
get started in gripper training, this would be the place...
Order your Iron Mind Hand Grippers below:
If you're new to hand strength, begin at the beginning with the Guide gripper, the youngest kid on
the block and the welterweight of the family. Let the Guide introduce you to the world of high-quality
hand grippers at a more accessible level, about 60 lb. of pressure, which puts it at a little higher
resistance level than the typical sporting goods store gripper, but with the quality and prestige of an
authentic Captains of Crush Gripper. Follow the Guide as you begin your program of hand strength development. ___
Think you got what it takes?
Only a select few have been able to close the Iron Mind #3 level gripper and
beyond...If you can do it, you can add your name to a very impressive list...
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The "Tweener" Grippers will help you bridge the gap between grippers, providing additional levels of resistance. We have had so many
people calling and e-mailing, asking about a way to get from one gripper to the next. Responding to popular demand, Iron Mind recently
released the "Tweeners" to help those trying to reach the upper echelons of gripper training.
These include the #1.5, #2.5 and #3.5 gripper levels.
When you are training with The Captains of Crush Hand
Grippers, you know you are training with the very best.
The legendary Captains of Crush hand grippers are proudly made in the USA and carry
Iron Mind's trademark level of quality, precision, integrity, and superior construction. The world leader
in grip training equipment for over 15 years, Captain of Crush Grippers
are unmatched for their history, quality, and time-tested reliability.
Now available in ten graduated strengths to help you "climb the mountain" of hand gripper success one step at a time.
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Order by phone:
1-800-978-0206
Need Help Choosing a Gripper? Our Suggestions:
In the next section, we are going to make some gripper choice suggestions for various types of people. Before we begin, please keep a
few things in mind:
1. We have found that to train with the hand grippers effectively, it is best to have at least three grippers at your command:
one that you can close easily for
a number of reps, one that you can close for a moderate amount of reps, and one that you can just barely
close or can't quite close yet. Having a selection of grippers to work with will provide great variety in your program.
We have heard reports of someone who bought several hand grippers (not from us, thank goodness)
who opened them up one by one. He tried them in order and immediately asked for a refund for
the ones he could already close. Hmmm. That is the kind of attitude that
will never allow someone to get strong hands.
2. In case you're wondering, strength developed in most other types of training does not "carry over" to gripper training and vice versa.
For example, just because you can deadlift a lot of weight doesn't mean that you will automatically be able to shut the #2 or #3. It is going to take specific training with
grippers to get good at them. The whole point of having hand grippers is to use them as a training tool...a tool that will allow you
to gradually build up your hand strength levels. Develop the strength so you can apply it effectively in a particular sport or activity.
Skill work, however, can only come with practice of that activity.
3. If you have been active with your hands or have been training for several years, chances are you will have the strength to close
the #1 gripper at least once. For training purposes we recommend starting with a gripper one level below the one you can close at least one
time.
Again, the key concept to remember here is "training"...it is very difficult to train progressively with a
hand gripper that you can only close once, which is why it is a good idea to have more than one level of gripper with which to train.
(Just about every serious grip trainer ends up getting a full "set" eventually.)
It is important to have as many training options as possible.
If you have never used hand grippers or trained your hands before:
We recommend getting the Guide, Sport, and Trainer. The lighter grippers
are simply a better choice when starting out, especially for those with little or no experience.
With these hand grippers, you will be able to develop your technique as well as use them for high-rep skin "toughening" training which is
especially important for rock climbers where tough skin is very valuable.
Turn your hands into iron claws
