Tag Archives: Grip Training

Nail Bending 101

Coach Shreck participates in a steel bending presentation held at Juniata College during the PA NSCA Strength Clinic. Grip expert Jedd Johnson gives valuable advice on positioning and nail bending technique.

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Strength Coach Strongman Competition

Coach Shreck competes in the Strength Coaches Strongman Competition held at Juniata College during the PA NSCA Strength Clinic. Kegs, Sandbags, Power, Endurance; all equals one great time!!

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Ultimate Off-Season Baseball Package

Ultimate Off-Season Baseball Package

You heard about it and it’s finally here: Jedd Johnson’s Ultimate Forearm Training for Baseball. PLUS I have some special bonuses to offer you …

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Hanging Pipe Pull-up

Hanging Pipe Pull-up

Coach Shreck shows how to hang a pipe from a power rack and then demonstrates some pull-up techniques.

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Farmers Walk and Towel Hangs

Farmers Walk and Towel Hangs

Coach Shreck explains how doing farmers walk exercises will work the total body but with a focus on grip strength. He also covers the various ways to perform them with different training implements. Jerry then demonstrates how to use a towel to enhance grip strength and covers some ways to get the most out of this type of training

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Hand Grippers

Hand Grippers

Coach Shreck explains how to use hand grippers, the differences between them, and how to get a cheaper version from a hardware store.

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Homemade Softball and Counter Weight Training

Homemade Softball and Counter Weight Training

Coach Shreck explains how to make a pinch gripping tool with a softball. He also shows how to take a counter weight and use it as a grip training tool. Excellent thought for someone with a low budget.

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Grip Training With Blobs and Thick Rope

Grip Training With Blobs and Thick Rope

Coach Shreck explains what a blob is, how to make them, and how to train with them. These make great training tools for pinch grip training and hand strength. Coach Shreck also presents Bucknell University Wrestler Andy Rendos executing a hand over hand rope climb for grip and upper body strength.

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Homemade Wrist Rollers

Homemade Wrist Rollers

Coach Shreck explains how to make homemade wrist rolls and explains how to use them. He also introduces the world’s first ever curved wrist roll also known as the “J-Roll”.

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Levering Implements

Levering Implements

Coach Shreck explains how to use a sledge hammer, adjustable dumbbell, and kettlebell as levering tools. Levering is a great exercise to strengthen the grip, wrist, and forearm.

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