Patients tell me numerous times a day that I have strong hands. I smile and say thank you. I have some grip strength but the real grip strength people are light years ahead.
I had some grip strength when I was doing farmer’s walks, frame carries, and holds on a regular basis. That has been a few years.
I have a Hercules Hold on May 2nd. I will grab two handles with weights trying to split me in half. Think Captain America with the helicopter but with only his hands hanging on the entire time.
After talking with a friend I have added one arm hip lift and holds. I have weight on a loading pin with a revolving cable crossover handle. I pick up the weight a few inches and hold it for as long as I can. The results were a bit depressing this morning.
I will train it avoiding failure until the week before the competition and let rest, prayer, and positive thinking help me in the event. It can only get better. If I can get 50 or 75 pounds more with each hand for 30 seconds, that would be great. If I can get 25 pounds more for 20 seconds, hopefully I will not be embarrassed.