How to Set a Gripper

[@petedonnelly2796]

10 years later and this video is still gold. Took the COC #1 to work, had 3 blokes try it and fail. Showed them the technique after watching this video and they got it! Absolute legend!

[@haroldbubuli8718]

12 years later and it's still as helpful, thank you.

[@gripstrength]

Thanks dude. Getter done brotherrrrr

[@russelloppenheimer3970]

Wow! THIS is how you do a YT instruction video! Production value non existant. All the focus is on content. No detail left out. No assumptions made. Everything explained. The more nuanced parts more than once. More than twice. Detail shown. Explicitly. From multiple angles. Anticipating where some viewers might misunderstand, and going over a different way. This is a Master Class. On the subject matter, but equally on making a functional instruction video. This answered all of my questions, but answered even more I didn't know to ask, didn't know how important they are. All that, and its from 13 years ago!

[@gripstrength]

Thank you. This is how I do my products. You should check them out: www.dueselcrew.com/store/shop I don't do tutorials like this on KZbin anymore, because nobody appreciates them. I put my heart into products, instead.

[@DanielOgburn]

Thanks for the video Jedd. You actually solved a whole host of consistency issues for me by explaining the gripper placement. Very good instructional video.

[@gripstrength]

Daniel Ogburn Glad it helped. Be sure to subscribe my man#

[@KeeFish391]

Thank you so much, this is by far the best explanation I found, helped to close the coc 2.0 used to be like 1 cm off

[@ascensionarms3283]

I just got my new 200lb grippers Today....tried for hours and wore myself out. Couldn't close em. Watched this video and closed it twice in a row. Amazing what technique does. Thanks

[@gripstrength]

Paul is awesome. He is one of the best in the world on grippers.

[@jared.freedom.gym2021]

Want you to know that this video helped me immensely just learning the basics here - found out I can actually close some of the medium grippers I have. Long ways to go.

[@gripstrength]

Awesome

[@timnevinger5056]

This is a fantastic tutorial! Thank you Jedd! I would love to close the 3 this year, this will help.

[@JohnmillerPowerlifting]

thanks for this video. I have just got my first set of grippers. I got the sport, trainer, and the 0.5 from iron minds

[@TaoistSwordsman]

John Miller What are you on now? Did you stick with it?

[@nostalgiscwatcher]

Well-organized and simple explanation. This video will help all COC players in the world. Thanks.

[@Egoliftdaily]

Bought grippers last week. Your vids pop up first on KZbin. I use your vids for info. Thank you.

[@gripstrength]

Cool. My DVDs and emojis are even better

[@anders882]

Thanks for sharing your gripper knowledge. I got the coc#1 today and closed it with both left and right hand easily after I set it like you explained. I have to get the #2 now.

[@gripstrength]

If you come to the point where you need a training program to move even further with your gripper training, check out Cadence Based Training: thegripauthority.com/gripper-training-program.htm

[@themransen]

Great info man, I purchased CoC 1 a week ago and couldn't able to close it a single time, I just watched your video and tried your technique, and boom ..close in the very first attempt, Thanks a lot Jedd, checking out your site for more, thanks again.... :)

[@chillidrum]

Hi guys just thought I'd explain my own experience on setting. Used to set the gripper far back and attempted closing. I then started researching and learning about how the top guys go about setting the gripper. I attempted to do this and it proved to be quite difficult. As time went on, I started experiencing quite the opposite. The way that Jedd demonstrates had become easier than setting the gripper far back. It could be how I initially conditioned/coordinated my hands/fingers. Details matter

[@gripstrength]

@CBPBroker - Yes it was. In fact, it was sent specifically for contests and demos of this nature.

[@RichardBean1]

Ver good demonstartion Jedd. Very simple to understand and I did actually learn something about handle placement. The inside handle sitting lower in my hand than the outside handle. I am going to go close a CoC #4 now CCS of coarse.

[@gripstrength]

The objective is to squeeze them so the handles touch. If you can't get them to touch, you should work on your technique, improve your finish strength, and possibly get a lighter gripper. If you want help with gripper technique, be sure to check out my DVD in the description box.

[@gripstrength]

Absolutely, you can close the #3 without full body training, especially with a deep set. The #3.5 is probably a different story though. I think progress will be much faster if you train for full body strength though.

[@gripstrength]

Absolutely. Your results will go up now that you have learned the set. Keep it up and let me know hen you close the #2.

[@The21Marine]

ON the official website, it states that the dog leg side does not matter at all.

[@gripstrength]

I don't care, frankly. This is how I do it, and it is how ALL the best gripper closers in the sport do it.

[@tendonsondemontime1520]

Thank you so much for this vid. I was struggling really hard to get this down.

[@gripstrength]

I have stuff like this all over thegripauthority.com ;)

[@tendonsondemontime1520]

@@gripstrength Oh yeah I know. I've been browsing that site for awhile trying to soak in all the knowledge I can.

[@gripstrength]

@@tendonsondemontime1520 How? It's a membership site. Are thinking gripboard?

[@tendonsondemontime1520]

@@gripstrength Dude I'm so dumb, I wasn't on the right site lmao.

[@tendonsondemontime1520]

@@gripstrength I'm gonna sign up on your website tho

[@gripstrength]

Thanks a lot. I have an entire playlist dedicated to gripper training, in case you haven't seen it. An annotation for it pops up at some point in the video, I am just not sure where.

[@gripstrength]

@Shoggoth09 - Thanks bro. Yes, that video is over 30 minutes long. It's got a lot of info in it for you.

[@slendydie1267]

I just bought #2 and I plan on getting certified with the #3 or better but damn with those short ass fingers of mine it's gonna be tough. I decided to jump over 1 and 1.5 after seeing Ivan say he closed the #2 out of the package and I already had a 55kg that i played with so I was scared of wasting money since delivery costs as much as the gripper where I live. I'm like less than cm away or even half a cm from closing the 2 with full range of motion. These tips will probably help me big time to close it and build up my strength so I can finally close it in a certified way.

[@gripstrength]

Go for it brotherrrrrrrrr

[@adebisi6366]

Most grippers are way overgraded, i could close those "60kg" grippers for like 50 reps and now i bought coc grippers and i can do only 1 rep with 1.5

[@gripstrength]

@@adebisi6366 manufacturer numbers don't mean anything. Check out my videos on RGC and ratings.

[@JP1THUG]

Yesss, just closed the coc 1 with my left hand. Thankyou man

[@gripstrength]

Awesome. Congrats

[@jamesretarides3010]

Great Video Jedd! I just realized I am pressing with my index finger rather than hooking it around the handle

[@gripstrength]

James Retarides Oh, that little change will help you out big time brother.

[@jamesretarides3010]

Much appreciated!

[@gripstrength]

Thanks. For even more information on Gripper Training to take your CRUSH to the next level, check out my DVD in the description box.

[@Shoggoth09]

Good vid Jedd! I'll have to go back and look at that January video.

[@gripstrength]

@MuggsisGune - I would strive to get your first two fingers on there and then not worry about the last two. Hiopefully you can get the first three on there well, but definitely the first two. I hope this helps. The credit card set is not AWESOME for smaller handed dudes.

[@gripstrength]

Thanks. Feel free to share it amongst other people that you know.

[@5hak3itup]

I FUCKING CLOSED THE NUMBER 1! im so fucking pumped wheres my number 4

[@gripstrength]

Nice work brother.

[@josuebellve]

wow this is awesome i had a stoke a few years ago still haven't got my strength back on left side but thanks to this vid and now your channel i can now add these training vids to my training thanks

[@gripstrength]

You should become a member of my coaching site, TheGripAuthority.com. I have a member who is a stroke victim and he has told me many times that his joining is one of the best decisions he has ever made regarding his recovery.

[@paulanthonymarkowski7518]

Very informative...great detained points!

[@gripstrength]

Paul Anthony Markowski Thanks, hopefully, it helps you in your gripper training.

[@tack211]

Thanks again for this Jedd, great job.

[@gripstrength]

You're welcome

[@jensejense]

Hi Jedd. Thanks for this video, i have used it to show others how to set grippers. Keep it up man! sincerely jens

[@SuperDecible]

Hey man, this might be weird but im stronger with the non-dog leg side in my palm as opposed to the dog leg in my palm. Same thing when i turn it upside down to do inverted gripping. Is there a specific reason to have the dog leg side in ur hand or are people just normally stronger that side? and second question: Any benefit to inverted (upside down) gripping with them compared to normal gripping?

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

Great video, I am brand new to fitness and grip training. Bought the Coc Guide to start. I'll buy uour video, sounds like exactly what I need! One noob question, why aren't grippers closed from the fully open position?

[@gripstrength]

Some people do that, in training. However, in competition they are set to 20mm do smaller handed competitors aren't at such a disadvantage. The 20mm block set actually comes from the parallel set, which had is roots in the way the original IronMind cert.

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

@@gripstrength Thanks for the quick response! That makes complete sense, I didn't think of that.

[@gripstrength]

@@turntablesrockmyworld9315 sure thing

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

Great vid. I did read on IronMind's site that the whole "dog leg" concept is a misconception, and that it makes no difference white way it's used. Not sure what to make of that. Per their site: "When a torsion spring is manufactured, one of the arms comes out of the coil with a slightly sharper bend than the other, and "dog leg" is what some people call that side of the spring. They go on to recommend that this side of the gripper is the one you should put by your thumb. In fact, dog legs are what allow your best friend to run-and it takes the same force to close a gripper regardless of which handle you plant against the base of your thumb and which one you wrap your other fingers around. Ask Newton . . . or any high school physics student: this is a difference that makes no difference. "

[@gripstrength]

+Ian Davison I honestly don't care anymore. I'm not changing, just like none of the best closers in the world are changing. Lots of annoying comments like that on IronMind. It's disconcerting. I just focusing on getting better.

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

Very good. If it ain't broke, right? If anything, it encourages a more meticulous setup, which is good

[@gripstrength]

+Ian Davison Yes, I still run into people who screw the set up. Much more important things about set technique than someone trying to disprove a dog leg.

[@user-ig8vm1ns4t]

So they say it’s a misconception but go on to recommend which leg goes in the hand?? Makes no sense

[@gripstrength]

Ask the top gripper guys what they think....

[@52orry]

Great explanation and honest tips Good work

[@gripstrength]

Glad it helped you. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@lindsayporsche8548]

Cheers man, best explanation I’ve seen.

[@gripstrength]

Thanks, hopefully it helped you Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@joxk93]

Awesome video, thanks a lot for sharing sir!

[@gripstrength]

You're welcome

[@gripstrength]

Great to hear. What other kind of info are you looking for? Maybe I can direct you.

[@jasonvoorhees8899]

how does it feel being the number 1 search result and the library of grip training and everything related to that from great information to answering questions in the comment section ?

[@gripstrength]

Well, I never really think about that, because I'd much rather just get more people exposed to grip training and grip sport. If you'd like to help me out with that, please be sure to hit the Like button on my videos that you think are good. And as always, feel free to comment and leave questions. Thank you.

[@TaoistSwordsman]

Humam Slayer Old rusty Stuff used to have a VERY extensive and useful collection of videos before he deleted his videos

[@ryanjry2790]

Does it count if instead of curling my fingers around the implement, I crimp it like I would a rock climbing hold (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, just google “rock climbing crimp”)?

[@gripstrength]

That's perfectly fine. In fact, I tell people to avoid the curling motion.

[@NightClash909]

Hey Jedd, I was wondering, why does it feel easier to close the gripper by putting it back more? In the video you said that it makes it a lot harder, is it just the way my hand is shaped or have I been training incorrectly the whole time?

[@gripstrength]

It's entirely possible that some people might feel better doing a different technique. I just know that the way I show is how most top guys do it. Do you have a video that shows how you set?

[@TaoistSwordsman]

Jedd, if you get stronger with an inefficient technique, since you're exerting the same effort are you still going to be making the same ammount of strength gains, although you won't be able to close as high of a gripper as you would with proper technique? Hope that makes sense

[@gripstrength]

I have no evidence for our against it to really point to

[@cfraser650]

Finally got my coc 3 in the mail. Closed it second try after watching this.

[@gripstrength]

Niiiice!

[@cfraser650]

@@gripstrength I gather that's pretty good for someone who hasn't trained grip strength really at all? About a month back I ordered a cheap set of Amazon grippers that have 150,200, and 250 pound grippers in the case. After closing them all pretty easy I ordered the genuine coc 3.

[@gripstrength]

@@cfraser650 yeah that's extremely good. Good enough that it's be nice to see a video of it.

[@cfraser650]

@@gripstrength I will try and make one soon here. Thinking of joining some grip forums as well. Thanks.

[@gripstrength]

Excellent

[@joeyfourfingers5078]

Great video!! Is there a video on how to test weight and tag your grippers? I've searched every word combo i can think of and cant find one. lol

[@gripstrength]

Look up "Jedd Johnson gripper ratings" Or "jedd Johnson how grippers are rated"

[@joeyfourfingers5078]

@@gripstrength Many thanks

[@gripstrength]

You got it

[@nonu417]

Ty for the amazing tips. I have one question tho, does closing grippers with dogleg in palm actually makes a difference?

[@gripstrength]

Every top guy does it. Is there proof it helps? I'm not sure of that.

[@nonu417]

@@gripstrength oh ok, ty for the fast response

[@gripstrength]

@@nonu417 sure thing

[@iiMEiii]

Is not setting it like you do and just doing no set closes for training better for overall power or does the way you set it do more for finger's and no set do more for your palm?

[@gripstrength]

Lots of stuff to cover, so sorry for the long long long answer... This is merely a competition set. You can go with a no-set, if you want, for sure. You will get stronger based on how you train. The way you choose to train should be based on what your goals are. But even with no-set technique, there's a right way to do it to maximize your leverage. Will it strengthen your hand using no set and very little technique and leverage optimization? Of course. How will that carry over to other things? It's really hard to tell. Overall hand power... I've never really seen a good definition of that. Power is usually associated with speed and acceleration ability. My guess would be that your fingers would not closer a gripper with any technique fast and powerfully, unless you use a gripper that is much lower/lighter than your best close. Hope this helps.

[@iiMEiii]

@@gripstrength Thanks. Also you got a really great channel your pretty much a technique guide for grip training.

[@gripstrength]

@@iiMEiii Thank you, but the REAL technique guide for grip is thegripauthority.com

[@wilwaren8571]

Thanks man ! Lookin to try one of these CoC soon Btw i got a question, i have seen people holding the handgripper upside down for devlopping muscles differently, is that any useful / recommended ? (never tried it) Have a good new year !

[@gripstrength]

Never done it consistently to know if there are benefits.

[@gripstrength]

I think mass training would be much, much better than not doing full body training, because even mass training helps to support strength gains.

[@YT-mm1tn]

Wow this was so useful.

[@gripstrength]

My DVD and tutorials on TheGripAuthority.com are even better

[@bumc3688]

If you have the strength for it, isn’t it beneficial to grip from a wider set?

[@gripstrength]

What would the benefit be, in your opinion?

[@bumc3688]

@@gripstrength well the added range of motion would mean more blood flow also just getting used to closing al the way down

[@gripstrength]

@@bumc3688 I don't know my man. I use the set used in competitions for the most part, these days.

[@Asparagun]

If you had an ergonomic gripper, would you place the handle with finger dents on your fingers, even if it had the 'dog leg' part?

[@gripstrength]

No, probably not. Why do you ask?

[@Asparagun]

Just curious.

[@AndromedaIX]

I can close the ghp 2 in the parallel fashion for like 15 reps, but I can't close the CoC 1 for even one rep.. I only have these two grippers + one really light one for warmup. How should I go about getting reps on the CoC 1?

[@gripstrength]

Erik Hansen Just need to keep working man. Perfect your technique. Make sure your placement is correct. Use some of the drills I show on my channel. If you want more info, check out my products. They're great resources.

[@gripstrength]

Thanks brother.

[@Kruscher76]

Thanks for the tip!

[@NightClash909]

Yea, I sent a video to you through youtube message.

[@strength75]

Great Jedd! A good tutorial! ; )

[@ZeidGho]

Came here to see if I'm gripping correctly came out knowing there are competitions, rules, judges, grippers so hard you can't close.. I was missing out

[@gripstrength]

Where do you live brotherrrrr?

[@ZeidGho]

@@gripstrength I live in Jordan, and grippers is not a thing here, so that's why I didn't know about all these things

[@gripstrength]

@@ZeidGho cool my man. Definitely order some grippers. They're fun.

[@ZeidGho]

@@gripstrength yes I will once the lockdown ends, but how can I know which ones to order? My hand is also 8.5 inches, I've been training my grip.. but I have no idea how strong my grip is. I don't want to buy CoC 1 and turn out to be very easy, and O don't want to but number 2 and can't close it because I have 0 idea how strong are the grippers..

[@gripstrength]

Thanks.

[@Jay-son.]

I just spent $270 on coc grippers after watching this video lmaooo got the whole set.

[@gripstrength]

I hope you went through Cannon Power Works

[@Supdoode]

I just have a random gripper i found in my house with foam on them, i can’t take them off but either way i don’t think i can reach it. I have small hands.

[@gripstrength]

Grippers suck anyway, you're not missing anything. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kissennice]

Hey, great vid :) I just ordered The CoC 1,5 I do weightlifting training since 1 year. I do now worry if im strong enough to train with the 1.5 Version. I have 32cm forearm size and 18.5cm wrist. Will i be strong enough for it? Thx if you reply

[@gripstrength]

size didn't really act as a perfect indicator. it's really just about strength and technique.

[@kissennice]

Hm interesting. I always thought the bigger your forearms and wrists are the stronger will be your grip .

[@gripstrength]

No guarantees there, my friends.

[@kissennice]

Ok i recieved my gripper today and tried it. I can close it 3/4 . How to train with a gripper that you can't close? Should i just do half reps or squeeze it as long as i can? thx

[@lawndogmoon2]

Why not hold the gripper upside down? This way instead of the pinkie at the bottom of the handle it's the pointer finger. Isn't that a stronger grip?

[@gripstrength]

Sure, but that positioning is not how it's done with certification, or in Grip Contests.

[@nikissurprise6372]

10 second trial 😎

[@gripstrength]

yes, pretty much.

[@gripstrength]

I was put on this earth to lift stuff. I don't like putting it down. LOL.

[@funkyduyman]

where do you buy one at???

[@humbertoarroyogarcia]

great tips thanks

[@gripstrength]

Humberto Arroyo Thanks. I hope you subscribe to my channel, if youre not already!

[@coreyallen1987]

nice information bro

[@joelwallenius2877]

But the hand-handle slides towards my thumb, away from the finger callouses, before I can reach parallel :(

[@gripstrength]

Your probably seeing with a flat hand

[@joelwallenius2877]

Not flat but not as closed as yours... but my thumb does not reach all the way over to the other handle, so I can't hold it as well as you.

[@gripstrength]

@@joelwallenius2877 you should be able to still make your pocket.

[@joelwallenius2877]

Hmm. I'll keep trying I guess. Does it make the close easier or harder if the hand-handle slips backwards?

[@gripstrength]

@@joelwallenius2877 Harder

[@Electronics_Repair_NZ]

that was good

[@gripstrength]

@hacker101c Thanks man. I appreciate the referral. Please let him know as well that I am coming out with a new DVD on Grippers as well. It will really help him out a lot.

[@romanlomakin1336]

If you can't close gripper #2,you should take CoC #1.

[@jodychocolatethunderwillia7922]

I closed the 1.5 in November (bought it in October). I got the #2 for Christmas & I closed this on January 5th. Is this normal for increase of strength?

[@gripstrength]

Did you pick up the CRUSH video yet, Jody?

[@loveydovey4u]

can you close coc #4??

[@fares.b1301]

I tried your technique on COC 3 my hands are 7.5 inches , I can’t even put my finger

[@gripstrength]

Sounds like you didn't set it deep enough. You would need to strengthen your set. My ebook, Cadence Based Gripper Training, has an 8-week program that includes drills for strengthening the set.

[@gripstrength]

@AlexDboSprinklz - Hey brother. Glad it helped. I know my shit. You should check out my site, TheGripAuthority d o t com - I have tons of insider info I can show you!

[@medieval_flail]

bro what, this setup hurts my grip hand and it takes absurd effort to even get my first 3 fingers on, meanwhile I can close using a grip with no setup

[@gripstrength]

Not sure what to say to that

[@medieval_flail]

@@gripstrength the handle splitting the pinky puts a shit load of pressure on that area

[@gripstrength]

@@medieval_flail do you have an injury there, or do you just need to toughen your hands up?

[@medieval_flail]

@@gripstrength neither lol think I'll just stick with what works for me

[@gripstrength]

@@medieval_flail fine with me bro. Like I said, I wasn't sure what I was supposed to say.

[@gripstrength]

Iron Mind dot com

[@محمدالشمرى-ط6ق2ه]

ty u Cabtin ns viduo

[@MonkeyKong38]

Why don't they make Coc's for smaller hands... I mean I have 7.5" hands and I struggle so hard to close them, I have the strength so I don't understand, I struggle with the 140 pounds but I manage to close the 200 pounds, like what the hell ? If you have larger hands then that's called cheating, of course you'll be better at closing them...

[@gripstrength]

There's lots of different gripper companies out there that make narrower grippers bro.

[@MonkeyKong38]

@@gripstrength I didn't know that, awesome thanks !

[@gripstrength]

For it not mattering, an AWFUL lot of people do it.

[@calmdown9094]

i like how these videos are all about how to make the exercise as EASY as possible, so you can get EGO numbers on a gripper. goodness gracious it reeks of desperation

[@gripstrength]

No douche bag. This is how the cert was first done and how it has always been done in Grip contests. But please watch a couple thousand more of my videos and leave comments

[@calmdown9094]

@@gripstrength i wont watch any and youre small and weak. you are also mentally weak to reply like this. shameful frail small man.

[@calmdown9094]

@@gripstrength a benchpress with the "competition form" is mocked and degraded. looked upon with pity. you are this pitiful excuse.

[@calmdown9094]

@@gripstrength suck it. get wrecked

[@calmdown9094]

@@gripstrength reported

[@loveydovey4u]

and ebay 25 bucks

[@ahmedalmohammedy7072]

thanks Jedd Johnson

[@davebeecher6579]

what?

[@gripstrength]

Huh?

[@brazykay3840]

The guide is 60 ibs not 30 and the dog leg doesn’t matter. This guy doesn’t know his stuff

[@gripstrength]

Lofi Pine Watch my videos on the rating system used in grip sport. And understand that the numbers associated with the COC grippers were assigned by one dude, when he squeezed the first four that were made in the series.

[@viktor2694]

I've got about 9 inch hands and I am 17.

[@gripstrength]

Viktor E Awesome. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe.