IronMind Captains of Crush (COC) Hand Gripper - The Gold Standard of Grippers | The World's Leading Hand Strengthener

I bought the number 1 and carried it everywhere and after about 6 weeks I bought the 1.5. These are a great way to see and feel the difference grip training makes. They feel bombproof.

Best grip strength trainer, this is a decent step up from the trainer model, would definitely recommend that first, good to be able to see the progression

Having relatively strong grip i decided to start on the point 5, closed this for reps. Bought the 1 and closed it 4th time i tried. After a couple of weeks training on the 1 decided to try the 1.5, much to my surprise i closed this the first time i picked it up. Have just ordered the 2 and the trainer (for girlfriend).These grippers are fantastic for progressing in grip strength, highly recommend and very rewarding when you can clearly see the progress you are making. Only bit of advice i would give is to start low and build up, don't go crazy and buy beyond your grip as you will be shut down fast.

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 tooOverall, we’d definitely recommend the CoC family of grippers.

4/5 based on price. I think it's overpriced considered what you're getting; quality is great. I bought a 2 as I thought that'd be a good average goal, starting point... However I can only get it 2/3rds closed. That's alright, something to aim for.Since this I've bought a 1.5 and again that's tough to close. My two pieces of advice are; 1. Use some WD40 on spring to stop squeek that developes. And 2. Warm up before using, just bend fingers against table/ wall close and open hands a few times. You have to put into your head the mindset of its a heavy load.Personally I'd try another brand, or at least a lighter load to start with. But overall it's a good product

My colleague is typing as I am speaking, because I can't type anymore with this gargantuan arms. I've been squeezing the CoC gripper for one year and a half now, started with T, went to S so I don't injure myself because T was too hard to close, got to T, 0.5, 1 and now I'm planning on purchasing the 1.5. I feel like this year I'll be squeezing the CoC all year, but slowly, because tendonitis is a serious thing and you don't want to injure yourself.What I found works best for me is:If I do endurance training (T warm-up 15-20 reps each hand, 2 sets, for blood rush. Then 0.5 10 reps each hand, 1 set. Then 1 5 reps each hand, 1 set), I can barely close number 1 by the time I get to it, and it doesn't allow me to progress in strength.On the other hand, if I train as a powerlifter (S warm-up 30 reps each hand, 2 sets, for blood rush. Then T 5 reps max each hand, 1 set. Then 0.5 3-5 reps max each hand, 1 set. Then 1 3-5 reps max each hand, 1 set), then I can really close and squeeze (negative reps) the 1 in both hands for 3-5 reps and hold it for 2-3 seconds, after releasing it slow.I feel like it is important to crush your daughter's boyfriends hand and impose yourself as the alpha male douche from the get-go. I'm only 25, and I hope to have two twin identical boys so I can crush everyone's hand at school meetings, otherwise it'll only be a few hands of the poor souls who date my daughter.Disclaimer: All funny parts should be treated as such. If problems arise, stop carrying, life is too beautiful and short to waste fury on anything other than closing these beautiful devices sent from the Gods. All the training I mentioned above is what I do, I've been doing it for 1 year and 6 months and I have no problems. Yet. I train twice a week, eat well and go to the gym, BUT I HAVE PROPER REST. And omega-3. Omega-3 is love, omega-3 is life when it comes to training.