IronMind Captains of Crush Gripper

I normally wouldn't be interested in hand grips as every one that I've seen is made of rubber or cheap plastic and usually have no grip either. But I saw these were metal and actually had knurling. The same exact kind you would find on the bars at the gym which is really cool. The metal is pretty durable so far though time will tell how well it holds up. They feel very sturdy and premium. Which is always nice. What I particularly love is the grip. It's very detailed and feels exactly like a barbell which is what I wanted. Every time I use it at work it feels like I'm back at the gym. Doesn't slip. Feels great. I do forearm exercises at the gym but I wanted something I could use outside the gym that was portable so I could make use of my downtime. This alone won't blow up your forearms. You'll need to also do wrist curls with a dumbbell. This is more for grip strength training only. If you are like me and deadlift without straps you need to make sure your grip is on point. This definitely helps.

How do I know they do their job? I bought the trainer first and could barely close it, and two weeks later I crushed the #1 which is a lot harder. Buy these. I now have 4 and I didn't have to wait thanks to amazon prime! Why I just now heard about these and the importance of grip strength after recently turning 30, I'll never know. Are these some kind of secret kept between the most elite athletes? I bumped into them while doing some research for developing false grip strength for muscle ups on the rings. At 6'1" 200 lbs, I consider a muscle up a nice feat of strength for me. I can do pull ups and dips no problem, and the transition isn't even a problem, but the first time I tried a false grip, I couldn't even support my weight. After a couple months of progressions doing rows, I can finally hold enough weight to jump into a muscle up, but strength for the false grip is still my limiting factor keeping me from doing it properly. I read about these and decided to start with a trainer. I was torn between starting with the trainer and the #1, but after reading some reviews I went with the trainer. I'm glad I did. I can pump 10 out with my right hand no problem, but 5 is pretty much the limit with my left. My right hand is considerably stronger than my left, so I do whatever I can with my left hand and repeat it with my right so the left can catch up somewhat. Even if you can start with a #1, I would recommend the trainer for warm ups. These are the most solid, effective, quality pieces of grip training equipment on the market, and I am very happy with my results so far. I intend to add an update when I progress to the #1. After my first workout using the trainer, I was unable to close it with my left hand two days later, and I could barely close it with my right hand. I could tell I over did it, and no warm up reps took a toll. I liked the trainer so much I ordered the guide and sport. When I received them, I proceeded to to warm up and I pumped out 10 reps with the trainer in both my left and right hand no problem! I immediately ordered the #1. Every time I can do 10 reps with both hands I'm ordering the next level. I got the #1 yesterday and squeezed it once with both hands for two sets, then I couldn't close it with either hand for the rest of the day. I can't put these things down, but I don't want inflammation or injury so I'm trying to do it every other day. How I could barely close the trainer one week, and then close the #1 the next, I have no idea, but I definitely recommend warming up with the easier CoCs first. I actually feel stronger after warming up, and it reduces chances of injury. I can't believe I just spent over $100 on these in a two week period, but I do think they are worth every penny if you want to strengthen your grip.

Reviewed after three weeks use. They accidentally sent me the #.5 120lb grippers instead of the Trainer (it was packaged right as the .5, but the SKU sticker was for the Trainer). I figured what the heck, 20 more lbs would probably be a good place to start anyway (and I was really excited to get started training). Shoot dang, these are some TOUGH grippers. Firstly, just to echo what other reviews say, these are well-built, durable grippers - the finest I've ever owned. If you're combing reviews for competing products, there just isn't much out there that compares. Secondly, there is a serious difference between the repetition training that your sport shop grippers offer and the intense high-resistance training you can get from these grippers. I've seen a bigger difference in three weeks of these grippers (with focused effort) than months of reps (mostly while watching tv) with the others. If you're looking for more than muscle maintenance, and serious about being able to effortlessly open that jar of pickles when your girl is there watching, low-rep high-intensity is the way to build grip strength. I still can't close the 120lb beast, but I'm a lot closer, and am already getting some noticeable forearm definition. If I might offer a few suggestions to get the most from these grippers: - Gripper training is an isolation workout, meaning you're targeting just one specific motion/muscle set. In this case you are targeting your crush grip strength. For well-balanced strength, you should also train your pinch and support grips. Read up on how to do all three in balance. It will amaze you how much they work together, and you'll see much faster gains than just periodically working the gripper (think especially about how your pinkie and ring finger will help so much more if they have some pinch strength to them). Ironminds also offers all kinds of elastic bands and pinch springs to complete a workout. I personally have a medium tension Gripmaster from prohands and feel that starting exercises with that works out a lot of finger and joint kinks before getting down to business with the gripper. If you're cracking every joint with the first crush, you're not warmed up. - You'll want some focus, these aren't the carry-in-your-car type of grippers. Not that they couldn't be used that way, but taking time to properly set the grippers and using focus strength will get you a better workout. I usually do my gripmaster warmup on the drive home, and then do my reps when I walk in the door. I feel this optimizes the workout routine, and gets more bang for less time. - Do more than just the standard close routine. If you look at the IronMinds instruction booklet (doesn't come in the package, but you can get a free one from the IronMinds store), you can find an array of different workouts that you can do with one set of grippers. I usually do a few reps spring up, spring down, and then burn out with some negatives (starting with a closed grip) for a full workout. It takes a little while longer, but it really gets ALL the arm muscles burning, and really pays off. I'm still working hard at trying to close the #.5, and am already making plans to start stepping up. I might also get the Sport just for warmups, the #.5 is too much to warm up on. I would recommend these grippers, and look forward to having that quiet strength grip. If you meet me there, I'd be glad to shake your hand!

Forget every cheap, plastic-handled gripper you've ever squeezed before. The Captains of Crush is on a completely different level, and you feel it the moment you pick it up, it's a serious piece of training equipment. The build quality is incredible. The knurled, aluminum handles feel substantial and provide a fantastic, non-slip grip, the spring mechanism is perfectly smooth and brutally consistent. There's no creaking, flexing, or anything that feels cheap. I started with the Trainer (100 lbs), and it was a humbling experience that immediately exposed the weakness in my grip. Unlike generic grippers with vague resistance levels, the CoC accurately rated and consistent, which means you can track real, measurable progress as you work your way up the levels. If you're serious about building a powerful, functional grip, this is the one tool to incorporate in your workout. It's a "buy it for life" product that truly lives up to its reputation as the gold standard.

Easy to use? Have you ever peeled a banana in the dark? My first question to you is why? In the regular grip it fits comfortably, but I can see why some people may be turned off since these aren't made for soft hands. The metal is easy to grip, and grips your skin all the same. I personally like it, but I can understand why some people might not dig it. Reverse (180) grip is actually super comfortable, and probably the only gripper that I can say that about. Durability? Ooooooffffff..... First, these are super solid. If I ever needed a makeshift grappling hook, then this would be my hand grippers of choice. My ONE! ONE! ONE!!! irk was that the metal slowly separates from the springs "tang" and has a slightly more audible squeak versus other grippers. Makes it sound like I'm rocking the bed, but since I'm single, that makes a bit more weirder. Quality? Quality. Overall? These are solid man. Besides my minor little issue with them, I'm definitely buying more as I move up in my grip routine. I don't see any reason why you wouldn't buy these.

Very impressive hand grips! Exceptional quality! The compression mechanics versus resistance design for hand and forearm strength is the best I have found. I started with the trainer (100lbs). While this is a relatively easy resistance for me, I felt it best to start by the numbers. I trained 3x wk for 1 month. In that time I can already feel the difference in hand & forearm strength. I plan to order the #4 and the #5, and will keep moving up the scale as far as I can grip. Thank you Ironmind!

Excellent material, however if you search reviews you will see some ppl with broken ones. The thing is because of the shape of the spring(?) if you close it until they touch at the bottom the metal is bending a lot, My advise, if you can close one until they touch use that one for warm up and another level that you are not able to close for training. will get another one after I feel more constable with this one, also my first actual gripper, those plastic ones are ass. fair warning the texture on the material make it impossible to slip out of your hands, however is quite rough and may scratch the skin on your hand. if you have calluses this thing with remove them is like holding sandpaper.

this is legit authentic I have had many but this really help push you to your limit with the exact mount unlike newer ones.

Excellent grippers! Recommend

La textura es áspera y no se resbala. El único problema puede ser el tiempo, pero es entendible cuando vienen de importación

I love this product....!

Speedy delivery & packaged just fine - especially good that they can be posted through the letterbox. I’ve had all sorts of different grippers over the past couple of decades, almost all pretty cheap & very, very easy to close repeatedly. A couple of years ago I bought a ‘heavy grip’ that was a cheap imitation of the Captains of Crush. It was apparently rated at 200lbs, which I couldn’t quite close fully, so I was looking to find something to help build up to it. I must admit that I was drawn to the CoC grippers via some YouTube videos where they were testing folks grip strength (Jujimufu, Brian Shaw, Brian Alsruhe...) & decided to go for the CoC #1, since I figured I was already close to getting 200lbs, so 140lbs should be easy... Guess again. Well, I still loved the quality of this gripper, so almost immediately ordered the Trainer, to give me a lighter weight to warm up with. Pleased that I could then close that (100lbs), but decided to round things out by also ordering the Guide (60lbs), as my wife & kids were also now interested in getting their grip stronger, but they could hardly budge any of the heavier grippers. The lightest two were a bit squeaky, but that was soon remedied with some 3-in-1 oil application. We’ve also now got some really light squishers & finger bands for extensions too Overall, we’d definitely recommend the CoC family of grippers.

Salve a tutti. Premetto che non avevo mai utilizzato un attrezzo specifico per lo sviluppo degli avambracci e potenziare la stretta di mano. Sono fermamente convinto che per sviluppare la muscolatura di qualsiasi regione uno dei metodi migliori sia l'allenamento piramidale inverso (si parte dal carico quasi massimale facendo poche ripetizioni e si progredisce diminuendo il carico ed aumentando le ripetizioni). Viste le innumerevoli opzioni di scelta che davano queste handGripper e viste le recenzioni positive per partire ho acquistato la Trainer. La confezione è arrivata integra come da foto ed amazon è stato puntuale come sempre. Probabilmente credevo di trovarmi d'avanti ad un oggetto quasi giocattolo,ed invece devo dire che mi sono subito ricreduto. Sono fatte molto bene e devo dire che la molla fa il suo dovere. Riesco a chiuderle completamente non più di 5 volte. Premetto che ho iniziato ad usarle da qualche giorno. Sinceramente credevo che la Trainer fosse la base di partenza per me e da questa avrei dovuto acquistare almeno 2 misure superiori per allenarmi con il piramidale ed invece mi sono ricreduto ed ho acquistato 1 misure inferiore (CoC Sport c. 80 lb 36kg ) ed una superire (CoC Point Five c. 120 lb 54kg ) che devono ancora arrivare. In questo modo penso di poter impostare una buona tabella di lavoro. I manici presentano un ottimo grip che per le mani più delicate magari può essere un pò aggressivo ma con un paio di guanti si risolve il problema. Per come sono fatte sono attrezzi deputati a durare nel tempo. Se proprio devo trovare dei difetti devo dire che cigolano un pò durante l'utilizzo ed il prezzo no è dei più economici. Per il resto mi sento di consigliare queste handgriper a tutti coloro che cercano uno strumento professionale. Prima di acquistarle valutate bene il grado di potenza, perchè potete comprare delle molle che non riuscite neanche a smuovere. La trainer è tarata a 100lb-45kg; avevo utilizzato un'altra gripper di un amico che davano per 50kg e che riuscivo a chiudere correttamente per 10 volte. Con la CoC 45Kg non ci sono riuscito!!!!!