grip trainers - unsponsored review

[@HybridCalisthenics]

I've used these for years! Grip training always seemed "cool" to me. I think the idea of being able to crush things and roll frying pans was really appealing to my teenager self (or even now) And these grippers can work for increasing our crush-style grip strength. That said, there may be some downsides: - They don't train all types of grip strength. While the muscles used may be the same, it's similar to how there are different skills between calisthenics and powerlifting. There's pinching grip, bar grip, rope grip, etc. The crossover isn't as high as one might think. While the grippers can theoretically be used to train these too, it's not how they're designed and there may be more effective and efficient ways for that - Progressing can be difficult after a certain point. These grippers are often in 50lb intervals. While we can get through 100lb, 150lb, and even 200lb fairly smoothly, I've noticed even some fairly strong individuals get stuck around 250lb. The isometrics mentioned in the video are a way around this, but it may help if these were slightly more adjustable. The adjustable ones usually are not as heavy duty, or under 150lb from what I've seen. - Heavy grippers can irritate our joints. While we have the capacity to HOLD tremendous weight, MOVING it is sometimes a different ballgame, especially for the small joints in our fingers. Higher weights on grippers can sometimes cause some knuckle and finger pain if we repeatedly crush them (and we would through training). The isometrics I mention in the video are a way around this. Note that we can still crush with lighter loads and use the isometrics for heavier holds. This may be similar to Jefferson Curls vs Deadlifts. It may be possible that we can adapt our joints to the heavy movement - not sure on the specifics of that. But our muscles adapt faster than our joints and bones, so if you're training close to your limit, your joints are probably out of their depth. That's why these get the rating they do. I don't dislike them at all! But there may be more efficient and effective ways for people to train for their specific grip goals. These aren't necessary for most fitness goals. However, they may have a place for some people! That's my opinion and experience. Have a wonderful and beautiful day!

[@ireallyreallyreallylikethisimg]

Amazing timing, I was actually looking into buying a set. Any brand in particular?

[@HybridCalisthenics]

​@@ireallyreallyreallylikethisimg Captains of Crush is the most famous, I think. That's the one I'm using with the chrome "spring." The others were black. However, that brand is also much more expensive. If you're starting out, I'd just get a pack of cheaper ones. After you find the weight(s) that you'll spend a long time on, then you can upgrade to the name brand if you want. They might last slightly longer, since these often lose some resistance over time.

[@PanEtRosa]

when I asked my PT about how I can train my grip strength with loose joints (connective tissue disorder), he gave me a grip putty. my impression is that it does simulate holding better than spring-based grip trainers, which makes it easier on *my* fingers. I wonder if it would be helpful for other people, too, so could you test it out and review?

[@setemuration2143]

When the dip video coming

[@spyrosbellos2522]

About the first downside, what about flipping them upside down, basically holding them the opposite way of the way you are holding them in the video.

[@hatred9427]

"That's my chair." Sir, that's his chair now.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Ah well good thing I have a spare 🪑

[@TheSpy605]

Can I sit down next to you as well? 🪑

[@Whythiswhenihaveme]

@@HybridCalisthenicsit now cats

[@SeanC_1148]

I honestly thought he was just gonna squeeze the cat really hard like a grip strengthener.

[@Sharkii244]

🪑

[@JennyNobody]

Banana grip is pretty crucial no matter who you are or where youre from

[@chonko4252]

grip banana

[@M1szS]

Can confirm

[@asiannoddles]

Gripping my homie's banana 🤤

[@urstepdaddy007]

😂

[@MrDerpy-ns6sy]

Dont want to crush bannana. Hold just right for optimum banana comfort

[@skalliwizzle]

Totally unrelated. I wanna thank you. You were the catalyst for to begin to get in shape a few years and 220 pounds ago. I think I might wanna try helping people now. Idk, I haven’t gotten that far just yet. Lol. Thank you, seriously ❤

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Wow that's a huge deal! A few years and 220 pounds? What was your secret? Sharing it might help others too. I'm sure some people would appreciate it. Keep up the awesome work and thanks for letting me know!

[@skalliwizzle]

@@HybridCalisthenics Well, candidly, I had an extremely low opinion of myself. So for me, my first step was treating myself like I would a person in my life that I love. And a big part of that was trying to forgive myself for letting go of life how I did. It’s weird to talk to yourself encouragingly after you’ve beat yourself down so long, but for me, I had to learn to be my biggest fan. Guys, I’m rooting for you so hard if you want it. Whatever little you can do toward your health, love yourself enough to try❤️💪🏾🤗

[@NotLays]

​@@skalliwizzleThank you! I needed this. You've already helped me out by just sharing this. Cheers to good health!!

[@rosheafan]

Can't love myself if I don't know how to love!

[@ORBITingAroundYou]

Keep it up, king...

[@hamzamotara4304]

Fun fact: no matter how much you train, your cat will be proportionatly stronger, faster, more flexible, and athletic than you.

[@nasfoda_gamerbrbigproducti5375]

Unless my big boi keeps eating cake and sleeping all day

[@aliyuwali9911]

💯 😂

[@Awes0m3n3s5]

That's not always true, cats can never hurl javelins better than humans can!

[@hamzamotara4304]

@@Awes0m3n3s5 just because somebody doesn't have opposable thumbs doesn't mean they ain't plotting your death!

[@bananatwitch8542]

The proportional strength is definitely not true

[@FatBoiFishy10]

this man is too wholesome protect him at all costs

[@VTPPGLVR]

RIGHT?!? And in a lot of his videos, he includes alterations that you can make to different exercises so you’re working out productively instead of overdoing it!

[@thebodykeepsthescore2828]

Shut up, you mess. Same old generic garbage comments. "Protect him at all costs?" What the hell is he doing that requires protection at all costs? The guy gives exercise advice. There are millions of others who do the same thing.🤦‍♂️

[@zahidnawaz5845]

he dont need protection, he can protect himself

[@tylera5432]

That banana at the end tells me otherwise😅

[@hero303-gameplayindonesia8]

Dw the cat got him covered

[@jesswarner3254]

I love this channel so much because of its relaxed approach to fitness. Other channels make me feel like if I’m not slamming pre-workout and training to failure then I’m not doing it right, and they tend to stress me out.

[@Shawaazu]

Agreed! And for me personally, it’s also that he walks the talk. Hampton is SERIOUSLY strong, so his insight and advice lines up. 💙

[@dulinanadil2150]

I'm really impressed how he keep his tone the same while doing really hard exercises. Dayum!

[@magicalautisticfarts]

Sorry because I like the fact this comment is positive, but it could be voice over.

[@kaboomer]

That “hey friends” was so wholesome 🥺

[@HELLL423]

Bro keeps no insecurities. ❤

[@HybridCalisthenics]

I have some insecurities and fears just like pretty much everyone else! However, it's part of my life's journey to recognize and resolve them so they don't control me. Writing a book on this!

[@nathanwilliams3877]

​@@HybridCalisthenicsyou rock

[@manialikhani5324]

Wow! When will the book come out? ​@@HybridCalisthenics

[@HybridCalisthenics]

​@@manialikhani5324 we'll try to get it out this year! I want it to go through a lot of work and revisions to make it as good as we can make it. We'll reference both cultural proverbs and modern research. It'll be about cultivating the latent abilities within us (such as introspection, reasonable accountability, and realistic optimism) to better handle life's hurdles and thrive through them. These are all things that have helped me tremendously in life and I hope they can help others too. While these abilities don't literally "grow" like muscles do, we can build and refine them through practice and exercises that I give in the book. Tentatively titled Mentally Fit, but I'd like a title that's a little more fun.

[@pgoconn]

@@HybridCalisthenics Some silly working titles I just came up: - Hampton’s Happy Mind - Making Myself Mindful - Happy Thoughts with Hampton! - Mentally Muscular - Mindfully My Own Me! - Happy Mind, Happy Hampton I like alliteration :)

[@bensteinhauser784]

I am a climber and would strongly recommend a hangboard to any other climbers looking to train finger strength. To anyone who doesn't climb, hangboards are a good option, but be very careful as its essy to damage your pulleys if you use too small a hold to quickly.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Ooh I've seen those and I've wanted to get one! Any particular brand or type you recommend?

[@AGMertzy]

@@HybridCalisthenicsThe Beastmaker 1000 and the Beastmaker 2000 from SoiLLholds are great all around hangboards. They let you train generally every position of hanging from your fingers other than micro edges

[@bensteinhauser784]

@@HybridCalisthenics Any hang board will get the job done, but I'd recommend a wooden one. There's nothing wrong with synthetic, but they're generally lower quality and harder on the hands. I personally own a beastmaker, but I really just picked it because it's the same as the one at my climbing gym. If you're interested in it for climbing, I would recommend one with a variable angle top to practice hanging on slopers.

[@burakahmettr8193]

@@bensteinhauser784 hey i was eating my nails&meats for years, i did quit five days ago, they healing very fast. my nails is normal size now but weak and thin, as a fellow climber what would you recommend ?

[@Starseed3]

I learn something new every time I watch this.

[@Jlu_r116]

Hello. Six months ago I saw your videos and decided that I need to start working out. Today I have dropped 25 pounds and I want to thank you for introducing me to GYM

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Whoa that's awesome! Keep up the incredible work! Thank you for sharing - your comment may inspire others as well!

[@sophisticatedserpent1512]

Damn you dropped 25 pounds today? Did you lose a leg? I'm sorry I couldn't help myself.

[@Unknownsomnium01]

This man is amazing, no drama, no controversy, just a large ground he calls friends and a want to help others with their mental and physical journey.

[@MISS.NGHEARTS]

okay that cat deserves it’s own channel

[@Mushroom321-]

😅

[@ArkanQureshi-zt5ll]

U ain't wrong though 🤝🗿

[@ryanski8681]

Gay

[@tymal-bari3089]

That cat is gonna get cooked Literally cooked 😭

[@anonymixx8106]

I literally only watched the cat 😂 and the egg. ADHD lol

[@jetyboy6807]

How he said “hey friends” made me so happy I’m just gonna keep playing that part

[@randomperson1617]

"That's my chair 👉 🐈 "

[@j.walker319]

Your one fantastic human. Its impossible to not enjoy listening and watching you. Great content.

[@MiguelRPD]

Just bought a set that goes from 100 to 350. Thanks man. Im type 2 diabetic and i have worsening grip strenght over the years and this gives me hope i can get my grip back and improve !

[@jacob9583]

Lol I think we bought same thing same time. Are they the multi colored metal mones from amazon? The 350 feels impossible.

[@MiguelRPD]

@@jacob9583 I saw those lol. Nah I got "logest metal grippers"

[@DeezTables-jh7om]

I would just like to say I really like how this guy is so friendly

[@--Skip--]

Thank you, Hampton. The day is ALWAYS better when KZbin's algorithm send you to my feed! ❤

[@Lukelikesmissiles]

Thank you Hamilton. For just being a friendly guy on the internet.

[@icenic_wolf]

I love those Captains of Crush grippers. I have the Trainers for warming up and the 1 and 1.5 for working sets. I concentrate on using as much pinky as possible (sometimes I'll even point my index finger straight so that I can't use it, while doing this).

[@viking5036]

Where can I buy them?

[@icenic_wolf]

@@viking5036 Amazon has 'em. "Iron Mind Captains of Crush"

[@last_fantasy]

not the banana grip 💀

[@aritrapaul9870]

Fr 💀

[@GPSClaymanBOSS]

I love how you help those who Don know they need help man. Stay positive and those who see you will be too

[@moalisiddiqui]

Good timing with running into this short. I've been in the market to replace my old hand-grips. CHEERS!

[@t98889]

Been watching this guy for 5 years now ever since them pushup videos

[@Ego_Te_Neco22]

My dad made a arm weight once where he tied weight to a simple handle with some strong string. The way we used it was rolling the string onto the handle by twisting it with our arms straight out in front of us. It gave our forearms a good workout

[@chris.escooo]

I just like how accessible it is. When I’m not gymming and just watching something I just use it

[@tiger5869]

I don't get a ton of exercise outside of playing sports a couple times a week, but I like to use a grip strength trainer when I'm sitting similarly to a fidgit toy. Even at the max setting (which I think is supposed to be 60 lbs), it doesn't hurt my knuckles, but thinking about it this way, it might be better for me still to lighten it up! I love your positivity!

[@joshuashea911]

pretty good review. And good advice about strengthening our extensions, never thought about doing that and didn’t know there were ways to do that

[@gunnarskoog5628]

Good point about the extension exercises, I hope he does a video reviewing those tools as well

[@LeoDudeManPerson]

I like the adjustable grippers way more because you can well... Adjust them

[@DaleStrickland]

Ive been hoping for a tool to work hand extension. glad to know one exists

[@2733alwaysnear]

You have to do a video on extension flexors. Sorry if my terminology is off, but I had a ton of wrist and forearm pain that was cruel by that little rubber extension band finger thingy

[@jaydenssali]

I like this guys kind attitude and positivity when telling the truth you guys should sub to him

[@SterlingRaven37]

I have a different style of gripper, but I've been wanting to try this style for a while. It's always nice (as a woman) to impress my bros with my grip strength when we arm wrestle lol

[@dak.5.123]

Extensor training has been a game changer for me. I haven't had any tendonitis flare ups in my elbow since I started.

[@orionsarrow2119]

You can also do a lot of grip training with rice! While sticking your hand in a bucket of rice as resistance, you can do all sorts of wrist, forearm, and grip exercises. Would love to see what you think of that idea!

[@aroaceautistic]

Thank you for putting captions on your videos!

[@mothwaltz4163]

I like this style of review 😊. Thanks Hampton, thanks Hampton's cat!

[@Nightingale_time]

Doing holds with these changed a lot for me, but honestly, just holding onto things in general (bars, barbells, pinch gripping weights, etc.) made the biggest difference.

[@WyattM117]

Ive been thinking of getting it so thank you for giving a good review

[@HorizonTeaRzz]

"So we can train by holding!✊️🥰" I love you dude😂😂😂

[@imSUPERcereal0]

I still have my hand grippers from my grandpa. He used them every day, and when I was about 5 years old he gave them to me.

[@Randoman]

Grip training is one of my specialties. It helps in my karate and sumo training

[@DMAN99]

Thank you, Liu Kang.

[@bsd220]

Holding kettlebells horizontally only supported by grip, palm up or down. can also do palm in for wrist/forearm stability, all static stuff. I’ve also seen weight tied to center of thick rod by a rope long enough to wrap around many times as you hold it in front of you and roll it, not just a forearms thing

[@veroxid]

The low-to-medium weight ones also make great stress toys

[@IrfanAnsari-pv9hq]

Mad respect to you bruh but the metal ones and wood ones with similar structure are just goated, they made my forearms go from like 7 or 8 inches (or maybe lesser)to 11 inches+ in like a year of half consistent training and made my grip and armwrestling mad af

[@Anhbusring]

The cat is so lovely, you need to make more vids with the cat in it :0

[@Healingwithzo]

Love your videos. So informative and funny and nice

[@StopTryingSoHard]

One reason that I like the David Horne's basic routine is that covers mostly all the bases, but ultimately its still very safe vs grippers that in some people will lead to tendinopathy in their thumb/pointer/middle finger extensor tendons. Even worse, some people just get spontaneous ruptures, especially of the pointer finger.

[@davidthorp01]

I’d not thought of the extenders, I may need to consider those.

[@tjdjultima]

Used to use them all the time when I had to go into the office for work. Great bit of nonverbal communication

[@LustyVictoria]

I feel like the internet may melt if Hampton did a Collab with MovementbyDavid 😂

[@jayvee1387]

Ah the cat chair stealing...... It afflicts me on the daily. I have 2 cats who adore how well i warm chairs for them XD

[@GGgaming12425]

I love this channel 😊

[@kimdoogleouo4521]

I hope you’re having a lovely day and I enjoy your content. You have immaculate vibes. Now here’s my very important question: what’s the cats name?

[@manubishe]

There's a gripper in the shape of a ring, sold in a climbing franchise (Decathlon), which I found very refreshing to use.

[@Soulful_Chaos]

I NEVER knew they even came in different grip strengths!!!

[@JacksonDunnoKnows]

I have one that has the adjustable tension, and I've seen alot of people talking down on em. They are nice imo cause I can just lower it for my son/daughter then crank it back to max for me. Its around 125ish? So yeah, 6 out a 10 is honest!

[@thankyouverymochi]

nice ! I used this gripper as well as extension train as a theraphy when I had mild fracture on my hand. it works decently, but you want to start out light to engage the correct muscle (if you're injured), otherwise you would left out the correct muscle and compensate with other one. please do a gyroball review hampton, I want to see how it compares to grip

[@PhillyFail]

I like them and you're right about the knuckles For me it's the palms because I'm using the 150 for my left hand trying to catch it up to my right hand which is using the 200 and at 200 just kills my palms

[@capperbuns]

I need to buy some of these, since i have very weak grip strength, it also is very disproportionate to the rest of my body...

[@finnaYT]

This man is older than me but the "hey friends" is so adorable

[@MyPianoArchives]

Watched for the grippers, stayed and replayed for the cat.

[@deannachristopher6653]

Thanks for the review

[@JeremeBark]

I use some of those and I got two the 150 pounds but my had hurt at that because I am use all for my strength to crush it.

[@focal1475]

this guy is always goated

[@mariannetfinches]

I learned things! Thanks!

[@Gary-vm1fp]

It's not really my style on this channel but I enjoy and take notes

[@erikmielke9008]

I am comfortable doing deadlifts and pull-ups, I have an adjustable gripper, but I only use it when I take long car trips

[@DD-zw2qj]

The grey car 😍

[@diablominero]

I have one of those, and it's already gotten my forearms about as big and strong as I realistically need for the foreseeable future. If I decide I want more, I'll probably try to build muscle using dumbbell wrist curls and wrist extensions, rather than training technique with a heavier spring gripper.

[@lurlenejones456]

Ooooo! If I continue with grip work that I started in PT after broken wrist, I may be able to use my garlic press more effectively and comfortably!

[@EpicSoulSurvival]

Not all grippers are created equal. Most brands sell Grippers with suspiciously round numbers, this will help you weed out the bs brands.

[@johndconqueror555]

Love this guy

[@kugelblitz1557]

My favorite grip strength exercise is finding a block of metal that I can just barely get my fingers to the edge of, then holding it off the floor and trying to rotate my wrist.

[@Woras-jw6vm]

i have 2 i use at work, when sitting and only typing for hours it feels great

[@HeyItsSnaith]

just for the record for any other climbers out there: these kinda suck for training climbing-specific grip strength. They still work, they're just slower/less effective than a good hangboard routine

[@brianvannorman1465]

Oh no sir! That is the cat's chair. Those are her "what's it's" that your showing off. The human in the video is her's as well. It's a cat's world, my friend. We're here to serve.

[@KosieRosie]

also make sure to not overuse these if you already train grip. i got a forearm injury because i was doing both this and pullups everyday along with a normal gym routine

[@irispereira2784]

"excuse me that's my chair" Sorry to say, but that appears to be his chair now, my good sir.

[@krishanpalkaidwal]

please make a video on how to fight depression and anxiety. love from India 🇮🇳

[@TheLegend-wz7fl]

They make other tools for exercising different parts of your hands. Also for training your fingertips nothing beats the hangers that rock climbers use

[@Mixi_Hazbin]

You are quite mistaken that's the cats chair the cag kust allows you to use it when they aren't using it.

[@amcgee0668]

Appreciation.

[@leonardomartinez3395]

This dude is so cool. Like he’s relaxed and easy going but he could probably pick up all 240 pounds of me and throw me to the dirt easy

[@boostalexwoot2738]

Damn, that lady looks strong as hell!

[@oethe9954]

My apologies good sir I was distracted by CAT and require another video from which to digest this information in a proper and dignified manner.

[@lukasheere7959]

They are very nice for baseball players especially catchers bc their gloves are stiff😅

[@CryingJackal]

I use these for archery to strengthen my grip so I can hold my bowstring back longer

[@roiburshtein852]

Never thought about Training extentions

[@TheImmortalTraveller]

Huh, i was once told by a physical therapist that that style of grip strengthener is supposed to be used the other way up. Something to do with hand anatomy iirc.

[@TheRealBlackSwordsman]

My brain have rotted because of those insta ads ifykyk

[@Tad-For-Global-Peace]

Ty!

[@deniarcena2447]

❌ watched whole video for the review ✅ watched whole video because of the cat

[@Just-An-Internet-Gal]

"We don't usually use our grip to crush things." "But to hold them :3"

[@chadsteele1315]

Good idea on reverse grip with elastics. Where do you get those ?