Grip training for example applies directly to many aspects of wrestling and is easy to program into an already busy schedule.
Oddly enough, grip training has an interesting side effect; besides giving you an iron handshake, it will make your entire body stronger.
Improving the strength of your grip is easy and can be done with very little specialized equipment.
There are several different types of grip training, all pertaining to different functions of the hand.
Another great way to train pinch grip is tearing phone books.
Crushing grip strength is noticed in a firm handshake and developed by squeezing things with your hands.
Super strong crushing grip strength is important for wrestlers so they can dominate the match by controlling their opponent’s wrists/arms.
Initially, you can significantly raise your crushing grip strength by simply focusing on squeezing your grip harder on your opponent’s arm and weight lifting bars while you’re training.
The best hand grippers are called ‘Captains of Crush’ as they are rated for strength athletes; they can be bought from a company called Ironmind.com.
Once you can close a Captains of Crush gripper ten times, you should start training with the next level gripper.
While a bit more expensive than generic grippers, Captains of Crush are virtually indestructible and will remain strong your entire career; they are a good investment as they will definitely improve your grip strength.
Grip training to improve hand strength over a sustained period will directly impact a wrestler’s performance very quickly and should be added to every program.
A wrestler’s grip should be conditioned for sustained strength lasting longer than 6 minutes should the match go into overtime.
An excellent tool for training a wrestler’s grip is with a towel.
Another great training tool for fighters for wrestler’s grip is rope.
Rope climbing, performing pull ups on ropes and training with battle ropes are excellent for producing an iron strong, sustained grip.
While improving your grip strength will go a long way for wrestlers and grapplers, priority should also be given to developing greater wrist strength.
Grip training should only be performed at the end of a workout.
Effective grip training is easy to incorporate into a wrestler’s schedule.
If your wrestler has trouble breaking another’s grip because he has weak fingers, supplement his training with exercises like plate holds and tearing phone books to improve his pinch grip and thumb strength.
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