Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 2
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Description of Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 2
Known around the world as the gold standard for building and testing hand strength, Captains of Crush Grippers are the single most important grip strength tool you can choose-ready to produce the quickest gains in grip strength and hand health. Available in ten strengths, there is a model perfect for everyone from rehab patients to World's Strongest Man competitors. These are the grippers that changed the world-never before had anyone taken grippers so seriously and pushed their development so far. Along the way, many of the biggest names in the strength world have shaken hands with and embraced CoC Grippers. Anything else is just a gripper. If increasing your grip strength is your goal, the ideal situation is to have three different grippers: one for your warm-ups, one for your work sets, and one that is your challenge gripper. No. 2: a grip to brag about; if your life depends on your grip, conquer the No. 2.Sports reviews of Captains of Crush Hand Gripper - No. 2
Customer Review: Tough
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Definitely not the gripper to start with. This gripper takes 195 lbs. of pressure to close and you will feel every bit of it. I was searching for a durable quality gripper that took some power to close. I figured that I would have no problem closing the Trainer and figured I would buy the Trainer and the #1 gripper. Glad I bought the Trainer. The Level 1 is pretty tough to close and I like to do it a few times then go work on the Trainer. Finally I progressed to the #2. I just received mine 2 weeks ago but I know it'll be a while before I master it.
As for quality like Mr. Baotic said, these are high quality. Now that I have two I want the whole set. I've heard people complain that the grips are a little rough, mine weren't that sharp so I have a feeling each unit is different. I understand the theory that they are rougher so they don't slip when you sweat. Like I said I haven't had a problem with them. If you want a quality, durable, gripper buy from the Captain's of Crush line. I know I will never go back.
If you are really interested there is a process to get certified for closing the 3rd gripper. I know that's my goal. If you are from the Northwest there is an independent site that certifies people that close the second one and on. It's definitely something to work towards.
Customer Review: well-made and well worth it!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
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!
Customer Review: Do Not Start Here!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Difficult, but Attainable.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
"Formidable," yes, but not impossible. The 2.0 is EXPONENTIALLY more difficult than even the 1.5, so approach this puppy with respect.
After working the 1.0, then the 1.5 for about 6 months, I felt I was ready for the 2.0. Almost, but not quite! I can 10-rep the 1.5 with no trouble, but can get the 2.0 to within only 1/2 an inch of closure, and that's with my dominant hand. (I've only had it 2 days). Back to the 1.5 drawing board for a while longer, but I'm confident it'll come.
Regardless, the CoC grippers have seriously increased my grip strength for weight training. I chuckle, now, when I see guys who can bench twice what I can wrapping straps around their wrists to do barbell shrugs at 250, or dumbbell shrugs with 90's. If they only knew!
Addendum 2/23/10: I can rep the 1.5 18 times with both hands (20, really with the right) and I still cannot close the 2.0 completely. As I said, approach this puppy with respect. It's a universe away from the 1.5. Looking to "make the ends touch" by summer. May be wishful thinking...
Customer Review: The Ferrari of Hand Grips!!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
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!!!