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Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 2 |  | Brand: IronMind
Category: Sports
Buy New: $19.95
as of 11/22/2009 01:48 EST details
Seller: IronMind Enterprises, Inc.
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 1092
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 5 x 4.5 x 0.8
Model: 1252
ASIN: B0002U49CS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The gold standard for building and testing grip strength | | • | From IronMind, the world leader in grip strength and hand health | | • | Works seamlessly with other IronMind grip strength and hand health products | | • | Available in ten different strengths -- giving you a perfect fit | | • | Designed and manufactured in the USA |
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Product Description
Warning: Captains of Crush Grippers can be extremely addictive and the side effects of proper use include bigger forearms, a stronger grip and fewer aches and pains from the elbows to the fingertips. Captains of Crush Grippers from IronMind are known worldwide as the gold standard for building and testing grip strength. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man winners. These are the grippers that changed the world, taking what had been a cheap, imported plaything and turning it into a serious training tool: Captains of Crush Grippers are known wherever strong men and women gather, and are used by champion athletes, elite military and public safety personnel, government leaders, CEOs, celebrities and extraordinary people of all ages, sizes and shapes. No. 2: Close this gripper and you are exceptionally strong.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 12
Gripper is Addictive May 1, 2007
M. JEFFREY MCMAHON (Torrance, CA USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've had the #1 for 7 years now and it still works as great as ever. I rep it in the car and have developed crushing strength over the years using the crusher in my car or office. You have to use W240 once a week or so because it squeaks. Once you can rep the #1 30 times or so, it's time to get the #2. Now that I'm repping the #2, I'm thinking about getting a 2.5 or a 3. Believe me, these crushers are addictive.
Make sure to avoid the temptation to rep the crusher partially. Make the tips touch and then you're getting true crusher strength. Mixed martial arts fighters will benefit mostly from this gripping strength, but of course any athlete will be at an advantage.
well-made and well worth it! September 25, 2007
P. M Simon (New Mexico)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Captain of Crush is the gold standard of hand grippers. But this item (the #2) is not the place to start, even for a long-time strength training buff! If the 55-60 pound so-called extra-strength grippers at the chain Sports Shop are so easy you can squeeze them shut with two fingers and a snicker, go for the #1. If you aren't able to do that, start with the C of C Sport or Trainer.
Do it right (manufacturer IronMind sends instructions which do not include using these for hundreds of reps or every day!) and work up over time to the Number 2. If you can bring the #1.5's bottom ends together with proper form for several reps you are ready for this product.
When you are--you will NOT be disappointed. It is high quality, sturdy, and will last and last. Consider some other IronMind products (bands, gripper balls, etc.) if you really want to focus on your grip. But trust me--just getting competent at the #2 will give you a better grip than 99.99% of the population!
I have been strength training for 36 years and yet discovering Captain of Crush grippers a couple years back was a leap forward. If you are ready and know what you are doing--go for the #2, get your arms ripped!
The Ferrari of Hand Grips!!! December 23, 2004
Ivan P. Baotic (Shelton, CT United States)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
If you are really serious about hand grips, and you want something that is not your standard sport shop model, this is where to go. I got the Trainer, and for someone like myself that has been using hand grips since childhood, it was too easy. Then I got #1 and that was tuff; but I decided to get #2 and #3 as well. I have just recently graduated from #1 and using #2, and maybe in a year or more I can go to #3 and get certified.
Let me tell you this, if you can squeeze #2 at least once all the way, you are good. You can't really understand what I am trying to tell unless you get one. So if you are person that has never used hand grips regularly if at all, then go with the Trainer. If you have been using hand grips for awhile, and looking for something harder, then get the #1.
Remember to always squeeze hard!!!
Do Not Start Here!! December 7, 2007
L. Morgan (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
My personal COC grip strength progression has gone as follows.
COC Sport, COC Trainer, COC #1, and now, the COC #2. I have a #2.5 on order and I already own a #3 just for grins; keep in mind, the #3 is light years away from the #2.
Had I started with the #2 (as was suggested to me by an "expert") not only would I not have been able to close it to begin with, but my grip likely wouldn't have developed nearly as strong as it is today, having followed the proper progression.
There are a lot of people who think they should start with the #2.
Really, unless you're an absolute freak-of-nature beast- don't.
The #2 is the threshold for 'exceptional' hand strength. Once you get here, you can bet the farm that your hand strength is going to be superior to most any random person off the street. After conquering the #2, you can decide if you want to continue on the journey and shoot for "world class" hand strength via the #3.
As others have said, the COC #2 is just like all the other COC grippers. Top quality, super durable and high performance.
CoC #2 September 18, 2007
Mr. Grippman (Wisconsin)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Really well made product. Captains of Crush are the standard for grip strength. If you can close the #2, you've got quite a strong grip.
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