Napalm Nightmare 2.0 (2 3/8") - 145lb Fatgripz Dead hangs - Bodyweight - 5sec GD Rollers (Fingers)

Long read but… I’ve been reading John Brookfield’s book, Mastery of Hand Strength, and learned some new ways to help with my training for lifting the Inch Dumbbell. My crush strength isn’t where I need it to be yet for adding more weight so I’m working on some “Crush” specific exercises. Pliers lifts and pinch gripping. Very simple and require very little equipment to perform. For the “pliers lift” all you need is a section of leather to be able to grab onto with the pliers and a bucket or loading pin with carabiner. For the pinch grip, I took his idea of lifting heavy timbers but I added one lag bolt on one end of each (separate) section of 2”x6”x3’ so I can add weight to them. The trick is to pinch them together hard enough so that they both stay level and then I perform upright rows so in essence it’s a hold mixed with movement. I also attempted weight plate hammer curls using pliers to hold the weight with a straight wrist throughout the range of motion. It’s Really a challenge trying to keep the wrist straight and not allow the weight to drift downwards.

I am super happy that I was able to add another 2.5 Kg and be able to lift it🤙🏻🎉

For the past few weeks, I worked on my technique a bit and did lots of accessory work. I am very happy how this one lift turned out

Came across this piece on Instagram the other night while at work, so while training chest today I figured I might as well give it a go. It is challenging and a unique muscle stimulus. Going to be testing it out with some holds for time next.