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Welcome to the Joe Weir Strength Blog!
This is where I'll be posting my thoughts on a number of topics, or at least the ones I know about. From time to time I'll dabble with some other topics but for the most part I'll be ranting, uhh I mean talking, about training! If there's anything you'd like me to talk about by all means let me know and I'll be sure to include it.
NEW! In addition to my usual topics I'm expanding my blog to include martial arts, martial arts training, MMA, and all the fun stuff that goes along with it!
I like to keep things short and sweet, so thanks for dropping by and checking out my blog!
Joe Weir
Strength Training Rep And Set Range
by JoeWeir 23 Aug 2009 17:50
At the entrance to my local gym there is a sign that tells you which trainer is currently working as well as who the desk staff person is. Occasionally it will also have a tip of the day sort of thing. Recently the tip of the day has been rep and set ranges for various goals. Until now I have managed to keep my outrage to myself…:)
The board lists 3 goals and 3 guidelines, in terms of reps and sets, and rest periods to perform.
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Comments: 1
The Crosswise Brick Exercise
by JoeWeir 05 Aug 2009 01:14
When talking about lower arm and hand strength we here at GUS have referred to an exercise known as the "crosswise brick exercise". This is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the wrist and the fingers, the best part being it can be performed with a few bricks!
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Comments: 23
Myths and Misconceptions: Torsion Springs, The Dog Leg, and 'Handedness'
by JoeWeir 22 Jul 2009 12:58
There are A LOT of myths, rumors, theories, etc. regarding grippers and just about all of them are rooted in the spring itself. Just like the title says, we'll be taking a look at torsion springs, the dog leg and 'handedness' (left handed vs right handed grippers).
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Setting A Gripper
by JoeWeir 20 Jul 2009 03:22
A set refers to the position of the handles before the close attempt. A set is attained by using your non-gripping hand to hold the gripper firmly in your gripping hand and squeeze the gripper into the desired starting position.
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The Gripper Guide
by JoeWeir 17 Jul 2009 20:01
As a follow up to my last blog post, and to satisfy my obsession with crushing grip strength, I'm going to lay out a guide for torsion spring grippers. I'll make it as comprehensive as I can and it will contain information for people with and without experience with grippers.
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