The Showdown: Super Gripper vs. Hand Grippers

You know, everyone likes to play "Celebrity Deathmatch" when it comes to some of the different exercises:

Squats vs. Deadlifts
Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells
Barbells vs. Machines

I'm sure you get the picture. What is going to ultimately determine whether one exercise is "better" than another is how many requirements it fills with what you are trying to accomplish combined with how much you enjoy that exercise in and of itself.

So, for example, if you wanted to build overhead pressing strength, you could do your presses with a barbell, a dumbbell, a kettlebell, a sack of potatoes or even Eclipse the cat - it really doesnt matter, resistance can come in any form you want it to and as long as its performed progressively, you will get stronger.

However, if your goal is to get stronger at something specific say a barbell overhead press, the best way to do that is to train the barbell overhead press.

Simple huh? Evidently not so much as there are a lot of "confuz-ed" people on this point.

Thing is, what you can also do is supplement an exercise for varietie's sake and compliment it with a similar exercise.

So for example, if you wanted to increase your overhead press, you could alternate workouts with barbell pressing with dumbbell pressing and the two exercises (or other similar modalities) would compliment each other very well.

There are some other things to keep in mind for this type of scheme that I will go into on a later date.

Anyhow, this brings us to todays matchup:

The Ivanko Super Gripper vs. Hand Grippers

So whats better? (If you are thinking "better for what?" you are on the right track.) They both provide a very effective workout, and they are both useful but keep in mind they are also both different.

Lets take a look at some of their unique qualities.

As far as progression is concerned, the Ivanko Super Gripper is obviously the favorite. Instead of needing multiple grippers, all you have to do is adjust the spring farther from the pivot point to increase the resistance.

And yes, the Ivanko Super Gripper can be adjusted from a levels easier than your grandmother could use all the way up to levels that would challenge the Worlds Strongest Man

Theres over 50 levels of adjustment so the Super Gripper is going to give you an effective workout no matter who you are.

This also makes the Super Gripper pretty useful if you are on the go, just pack it in your suitcase and youre off (never mind the funny stares from the x-ray checkers at the airport)

But does this make hand grippers "obsolete?"

No, not by a longshot. Tune back in later today to find out why.

Train hard,
John Wood

P.S. In the meantime, youll definitely want to zip on over to this page and pick up an Ivanko Super Gripper for yourself if you haven't done so already. Up, up and away!

Ivanko Super Gripper



The Ivanko Super Gripper

Why It's Good to Be Uncomfortable

Yogi Berra, in his infinite wisdom, once said: 'You can observe a lot just by watching' and like most Yogi-isms, this one becomes even more profound the more you think about it.

The truth is, the 'Secret' to success for a lot of people is to simply pay more attention to things that most people dont. In doing so, youll be rewarded with a greater understanding of how things 'work' which is a tremendous advantage indeed.

As time goes by, I have learned to do just that, take a step back and pay more attention to things - especially the things that I though I already knew - and a whole new world has opened up for me.

Now, according to the Rational Choice Theory, one would instinctually make choices that lead to the greatest 'benefit' with the least amount of hassle. In short, the road if least resistance toward getting the things we want.

Makes sense when you think about it, I mean, we live in relative comfort, with food, heat and shelter readily available, something that our ancestors hundreds of years ago had to struggle mightily for.

Modern comfort is certainly nice but the thing of it is, there is such a thing
as becoming too comfortable.

You see, struggle is necessary to teaches us, make us stronger and causes us to grow physically, mentally, and morally.

Think of the processes by which your muscles grow - you subject them to exercise above and beyond what they are comfortable with and used to. Theyrespond by growing stronger. Getting in shape is the same way - physical exercise causes the heart and lungs to get out of their comfort zone and begin to use the available oxygen more efficiently.

But if you do nothing and simply exist as you are - in relative comfort - your body will fall to the level of comfort to which it exists in which ironically, isnt
what most people want.

The bottom line here is that its good to be uncomfortable, to be 'Hungry' for change because you wont be motivated to do the things which can actually bring about change otherwise.

As far as working out, Im not talking about having to wrap your barbell in barbed wire or doing squats barefoot on broken glass, that would understandably be taking things too far.

What I am talking about is pushing things just a little bit beyond what you feel is even possible.

If you know in your heart you can get 10 reps with a certain weight, go for atleast 11. If you dont feel like getting up early to go for a jog, that may be a sign that that is exactly what you should be doing.

Youll surprise yourself when you begin to look at things this way.

The key here is to challenge yourself - take that next step, even if and especially
if you are a little bit scared. Many people reach that threshold, only a few will
cross it.

Will you be one of them?

Train hard.
John Wood

P.S. If youve ever played ball at the park, you know that there are plenty of
fence sitters. Sure, its easy to sit and watch but the fact of the matter is you
cant win the game while standing on the sidelines.

Roughly 14 weeks from now, there will be a VERY good reason to be a Gripper Training Email Member - an announcement will happen in the very near future
as to what I am referring to but I highly suggest you take this opportunity to
order a set of grippers and join up if you have not done so already as you will
not want to miss out on this.

Your training will never be the same. Here is the link, you know what to do:
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Or, you can order the New 'Tweeners' here:Iron Mind Tweeners