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Whatever man, sitting around squeezing a gripmaster is way better than a day at the crag. Plus, no let down from falling on your project! w00t Rolling Eyes

So training when one isn't at the crag has no value of course?

If your an adult male anything up to and including the number 1 is realistic. My measured grip strength right now is 280 lbs from using grippers for the last 6 months 4 times a week or so.

Hey Wes. That last group of images were really cool and motivating. I love your climbing photos. Also...great signature!

Joint mobility exercises are a great warmup for any type of activity.

Andrew wrote:I really don't think it will increase any strength, but the increased blood flow will probably help. Might help a little with endurance or building capilaries.

If you use high tension grippers like Captains of Crush your grip will get phenomenally strong.

My cardio is kettlebell swings. 30 swing sets start on the top of every minute for about 30 minutes. I also do Tabata protocol sprints...sprint 20 sec and walk 10 sec rinse and repeat.

Cytomax - all day on climbing days (not gym days) Muscle Milk - post climbing L-Glutamine - post climbing Multi - every day For me it's all about recovery. I'm looking for anything to aid in recovery so that I can train and climb to the max without too much rest. What do you mean "without too ...

This site has really good prices, and the kettlebells are equal to Dragon Door or Lifeline bells in my opinion.
http://www.muscledriverusa.com/kest.html
The shipping was $19 on a 53lb bell, and it took 2 days before it was setting on my porch.

Kettlebells and a jump rope can kick your ass. I been doing 75 presses, 150 snatches (6 min), and 500 swings at a session (in sets) with a 53lb bell.

May as well leave out the Red Bull. Most people (99%) don't train hard enough to justify the sugar carb expenditure. It just goes to fat.