I've used these for years! Grip training always seemed "cool" to me. I think the idea of being able to crush things and roll frying pans was really appealing to my teenager self (or even now) And these grippers can work for increasing our crush-style grip strength. That said, there may be some downsides: - They don't train all types of grip strength. While the muscles used may be the same, it's similar to how there are different skills between calisthenics and powerlifting. There's pinching grip, bar grip, rope grip, etc. The crossover isn't as high as one might think. While the grippers can theoretically be used to train these too, it's not how they're designed and there may be more effective and efficient ways for that - Progressing can be difficult after a certain point. These grippers are often in 50lb intervals. While we can get through 100lb, 150lb, and even 200lb fairly smoothly, I've noticed even some fairly strong individuals get stuck around 250lb. The isometrics mentioned in the video are a way around this, but it may help if these were slightly more adjustable. The adjustable ones usually are not as heavy duty, or under 150lb from what I've seen. - Heavy grippers can irritate our joints. While we have the capacity to HOLD tremendous weight, MOVING it is sometimes a different ballgame, especially for the small joints in our fingers. Higher weights on grippers can sometimes cause some knuckle and finger pain if we repeatedly crush them (and we would through training). The isometrics I mention in the video are a way around this. Note that we can still crush with lighter loads and use the isometrics for heavier holds. This may be similar to Jefferson Curls vs Deadlifts. It may be possible that we can adapt our joints to the heavy movement - not sure on the specifics of that. But our muscles adapt faster than our joints and bones, so if you're training close to your limit, your joints are probably out of their depth. That's why these get the rating they do. I don't dislike them at all! But there may be more efficient and effective ways for people to train for their specific grip goals. These aren't necessary for most fitness goals. However, they may have a place for some people! That's my opinion and experience. Have a wonderful and beautiful day!

okay that cat deserves it’s own channel

Banana grip is pretty crucial no matter who you are or where youre from

Fun fact: no matter how much you train, your cat will be proportionatly stronger, faster, more flexible, and athletic than you.

"That's my chair." Sir, that's his chair now.

Totally unrelated. I wanna thank you. You were the catalyst for to begin to get in shape a few years and 220 pounds ago. I think I might wanna try helping people now. Idk, I haven’t gotten that far just yet. Lol. Thank you, seriously ❤

this man is too wholesome protect him at all costs

I'm really impressed how he keep his tone the same while doing really hard exercises. Dayum!

Bro keeps no insecurities. ❤

That “hey friends” was so wholesome 🥺

I love this channel so much because of its relaxed approach to fitness. Other channels make me feel like if I’m not slamming pre-workout and training to failure then I’m not doing it right, and they tend to stress me out.

"That's my chair 👉 🐈 "

I learn something new every time I watch this.

not the banana grip 💀

I am a climber and would strongly recommend a hangboard to any other climbers looking to train finger strength. To anyone who doesn't climb, hangboards are a good option, but be very careful as its essy to damage your pulleys if you use too small a hold to quickly.

Hello. Six months ago I saw your videos and decided that I need to start working out. Today I have dropped 25 pounds and I want to thank you for introducing me to GYM

I love those Captains of Crush grippers. I have the Trainers for warming up and the 1 and 1.5 for working sets. I concentrate on using as much pinky as possible (sometimes I'll even point my index finger straight so that I can't use it, while doing this).

Just bought a set that goes from 100 to 350. Thanks man. Im type 2 diabetic and i have worsening grip strenght over the years and this gives me hope i can get my grip back and improve !

Thank you, Hampton. The day is ALWAYS better when KZfaq's algorithm send you to my feed! ❤

You have to do a video on extension flexors. Sorry if my terminology is off, but I had a ton of wrist and forearm pain that was cruel by that little rubber extension band finger thingy

I would just like to say I really like how this guy is so friendly

How he said “hey friends” made me so happy I’m just gonna keep playing that part

Thank you Hamilton. For just being a friendly guy on the internet.

I feel like the internet may melt if Hampton did a Collab with MovementbyDavid 😂

Your one fantastic human. Its impossible to not enjoy listening and watching you. Great content.

Ah the cat chair stealing...... It afflicts me on the daily. I have 2 cats who adore how well i warm chairs for them XD

Good timing with running into this short. I've been in the market to replace my old hand-grips. CHEERS!

Grip strength is the foundation of strong upper body strength

I just like how accessible it is. When I’m not gymming and just watching something I just use it

I like this style of review 😊. Thanks Hampton, thanks Hampton's cat!

I like the adjustable grippers way more because you can well... Adjust them

"So we can train by holding!✊️🥰" I love you dude😂😂😂

I like this guys kind attitude and positivity when telling the truth you guys should sub to him

Thank you for putting captions on your videos!

They are very nice for baseball players especially catchers bc their gloves are stiff😅

pretty good review. And good advice about strengthening our extensions, never thought about doing that and didn’t know there were ways to do that

Ive been thinking of getting it so thank you for giving a good review

I have a different style of gripper, but I've been wanting to try this style for a while. It's always nice (as a woman) to impress my bros with my grip strength when we arm wrestle lol

Aye mayne, you gon make me act up pulling that hair down, no diddy?

Love your videos. So informative and funny and nice

Watched for the grippers, stayed and replayed for the cat.

Thank you, Liu Kang.

Flick and grab!

Stay flexy

Grip training is one of my specialties. It helps in my karate and sumo training

Extensor training has been a game changer for me. I haven't had any tendonitis flare ups in my elbow since I started.

The cat is so lovely, you need to make more vids with the cat in it :0

Thanks for the review

This man is older than me but the "hey friends" is so adorable

I’d not thought of the extenders, I may need to consider those.

Make a video about sleep

I use these for archery to strengthen my grip so I can hold my bowstring back longer

Holding kettlebells horizontally only supported by grip, palm up or down. can also do palm in for wrist/forearm stability, all static stuff. I’ve also seen weight tied to center of thick rod by a rope long enough to wrap around many times as you hold it in front of you and roll it, not just a forearms thing

I NEVER knew they even came in different grip strengths!!!

Doing holds with these changed a lot for me, but honestly, just holding onto things in general (bars, barbells, pinch gripping weights, etc.) made the biggest difference.

I learned things! Thanks!

I still have my hand grippers from my grandpa. He used them every day, and when I was about 5 years old he gave them to me.

this guy is always goated

There's a gripper in the shape of a ring, sold in a climbing franchise (Decathlon), which I found very refreshing to use.

One reason that I like the David Horne's basic routine is that covers mostly all the bases, but ultimately its still very safe vs grippers that in some people will lead to tendinopathy in their thumb/pointer/middle finger extensor tendons. Even worse, some people just get spontaneous ruptures, especially of the pointer finger.

i have 2 i use at work, when sitting and only typing for hours it feels great

Never thought about Training extentions

Love this guy

My brain have rotted because of those insta ads ifykyk

It's not really my style on this channel but I enjoy and take notes

I need to buy some of these, since i have very weak grip strength, it also is very disproportionate to the rest of my body...

Ooooo! If I continue with grip work that I started in PT after broken wrist, I may be able to use my garlic press more effectively and comfortably!

I use some of those and I got two the 150 pounds but my had hurt at that because I am use all for my strength to crush it.

Appreciation.

I am comfortable doing deadlifts and pull-ups, I have an adjustable gripper, but I only use it when I take long car trips

This guy is HIM

nice ! I used this gripper as well as extension train as a theraphy when I had mild fracture on my hand. it works decently, but you want to start out light to engage the correct muscle (if you're injured), otherwise you would left out the correct muscle and compensate with other one. please do a gyroball review hampton, I want to see how it compares to grip

I have one that has the adjustable tension, and I've seen alot of people talking down on em. They are nice imo cause I can just lower it for my son/daughter then crank it back to max for me. Its around 125ish? So yeah, 6 out a 10 is honest!

good review. good cat. 🐈

I have one of those, and it's already gotten my forearms about as big and strong as I realistically need for the foreseeable future. If I decide I want more, I'll probably try to build muscle using dumbbell wrist curls and wrist extensions, rather than training technique with a heavier spring gripper.

Damn, that lady looks strong as hell!

Have a beautiful hand too Hampton 😊

My favorite grip strength exercise is finding a block of metal that I can just barely get my fingers to the edge of, then holding it off the floor and trying to rotate my wrist.

I just use them while I'm at my computer. Gives my hands something to do and makes me stronger

Me most of the video : 😮📝 When the banana popped up : 😏😆🤣

The sweet cat stole the entire focus😅❤️

They make other tools for exercising different parts of your hands. Also for training your fingertips nothing beats the hangers that rock climbers use

i like using them to strengthen my deadlift without using straps, i just try to hold it in a fist position for as long as i can

video is great but the car made it even better

When the dip video coming

❌ watched whole video for the review ✅ watched whole video because of the cat

I LOVE your hair

The grip on that banana had me laughing

I was just about to order the adjustable ones from online. I think Hampton might be under my bed. Thats not a bad thing though.

Interesting!

I’ve been doing the banana hold for decades.

I use a "hand gripper" to keep in shape for using the clutch lever on my motorcycle.

I saw this and I'm like wait no.. it's a sponsor?!.. then saw the captions hehe🤣🤣

Grippers are also good for building forearms.

Not all grippers are created equal. Most brands sell Grippers with suspiciously round numbers, this will help you weed out the bs brands.

Using one might help lowering high bloodpressure - I've read...

Love the cat

You are quite mistaken that's the cats chair the cag kust allows you to use it when they aren't using it.

Huh, i was once told by a physical therapist that that style of grip strengthener is supposed to be used the other way up. Something to do with hand anatomy iirc.

6 Hamptons?! HOW MANY OF YOU ARE THERE!!