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I love the training methods of old school, raw, serious strength training....
The older books and magazines, filled with powerlifting, weightlifting and bodybuilding methods that delivered results and built the best physiques.
In this video, I've been inspired by John Grimek, who was born in Perth Amboy, which is less than 5 minutes away from Edison...who remember the Atlantic Fitness Club?
I wrote about Atlantic Fitness Club in one of IRON Journeys Books.....
It was a hardcore dungeon style gym in Perth Amboy that burned to the ground, but likely no "accident" if you ask me, because the only electric running through that gym were a few light bulbs dangling from the ceiling.
Below is a grip session I added to the end of a full body training session.
The hand over hand band pulls were tough, for both grip and biceps.
As equipment companies continue to expand, more and more grip strength tools are being made. This opens up more opportunity for you to get stronger.
I have collaborated with INTEK Strength and we created The FARM Bar. Inspired by the old days of IOWA Wrestling using thick bars for pull ups and barbell training.
I also saw Dr. Ken Leistner using thick bars and implements that looked to be welded contraptions from a junk yard.
Another area to research is the sport of arm wrestling. The training that arm wrestlers are doing is tremendous for grip, forearms and upper body strength.
Do your research and keep an open mind to the many ways you can develop greater strength.
Post your favorite grip strength and hand strength training movements and tips in the comments below!
In Strength,
ZACH
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UNDERGROUND STRENGTH
7 Responses
Love the lift the lift w/the band and KB! I can’t wait to try that one. Your passion is contagious brother, thanks for the great vids! Keep em comin’!
Thanks for the props Zach. I remember that training session, it felt like the beginning of something big.
That was a fun workout, till my wife yelled at us, he he – that’s when she working 7 pm – 7 am, never makes for a good mood!
I sent Jedd those tapes dude, the stone lifts with tires rocked, maybe 1 day we’ll release that locked up footage!
sounds good bro.
Cool Zach, I do like the look of Kettlebell lift with the stretchy band gotta try it asap.
One of my favs is where I grab a straight bar and while keeping my hands in front of me and maybe 8-12 inches apart i walk the bar through my hands from end to end. It kills the hands and forearms and pumps em up like CRAZY!!!!
Zach, That is hilarious. I was just thinking of when I was young, and a bodybuilder, I would use straps for all my back work, chins, rows, deads, and then after bies I would do forearm work. Now I just shake my head.