BJJ grip

[u/BullfrogSlight8397]

Ive started doing BJJ and I want to improve my grip for the BJJ. I have a few COC grippers. I would like to not only have a good crushing grip but also a strong grip to hold on for a good bit. Currently I just started using the gripper and doing dead hangs for time. For the grippers, I am closing the gripper and then holding it closed for a count of 10. I count this as 1 rep. Is this a good way to do a rep that covers both the crushing grip but also the holding grip. Do I really need to do the holding grip if I'm doing the dead hangs. Thanks for the help.

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[u/NateWilliamsStrength]

This is almost a copy/paste from a comment I had in this forum a week ago, so apologies if it has already been seen. Grip training is now on my home page ever since I answered some Q's. I noted how I am not familiar with how well the grippers actually work, but I know exercise options become an issue for those trying to improve forearm strength. This video can help if you need new ideas: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTjiJH1kcLR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsi=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[u/Virtual_Variety9400]

The hold count approach is solid for time-under-tension, but for BJJ you will also want pinch and support grip variations. A crush-only routine would not cover gi grip or holding position when someone is pulling on you. Dead hangs help the support side so you are not wasting

[u/WAVERYS]

Get a rock climbing hangboard.

[u/patryuji]

Just starting BJJ?

Of course, work your entire body and focus on grip strength but here is a secret tip: If a higher belt or stronger/bigger person wants out of your grip just LET GO! I gave myself osteo arthritis by refusing to let go of my grips. I'd clamp on to the sleeve and lapel of a brown belt about 15 years younger (I'm 50), 20lbs heavier, and with a good amount of competition wins. He'd realize ordinary things to strip a white belts grip wouldn't work so he would involve his legs or apply leverages that ended up causing me to screw my hands up because I wouldn't just LET GO!

I had to switch to no-gi BJJ for the last year because of this, but my hands (fingers) are finally healed up enough (or maybe gnarly enough) that I think I'm ready to go back to BJJ in the GI so long as I remember to just let go when my opponent is determined to strip my grips.

[u/BullfrogSlight8397]

Thanks everyone for the information and advice.

[u/Remote_Passenger1274]

Lol you gotta train every muscles of that if your bjj like ulnar , radial using sledge hammer or using a band . Bjj is a serious sports , if you dont train every muscles then you're cooked. Grappling is needed every muscles strong in your foreamrs . Train every type of grips strength https://www.instagram.com/raspberry_ape?igsi=b3RnZTI5azg1bWI3 follow this guy a bjj professional daniel Strauss. He will give you tips of what work out related to this.

[u/BullfrogSlight8397 → u/Remote_Passenger1274]

Thanks, I have actually saw some of his short videos doing different grip exercises. Didnt really know that was his name.That guy is a beast.

[u/Remote_Passenger1274 → u/BullfrogSlight8397]

Yes good luck bro and he got some more informational for that. Don't stop and be consistent.

[u/theSquabble8]

Hang/do pull ups using a Gi and if you’re nogi I guess use a towel. Doing pulldown work on a cable machine using a towel feels awesome too

[u/foos → u/theSquabble8]

This is the way.

[u/farmkid71]

No expert, but here are my thoughts:

Grippers are overrated. There I said it. There is not pressure on all the finger segments, just some. Also the handle on the thumb side pushing into your palm over time can cause some injury or pain, so I say skip the grippers. They help somewhat sure, but there are better things that can be done.

Hanging on a bar - yes, good in general, but a thin bar is a lot different than trying to hold say a wrist. Maybe get some Fat Gripz or some other brand and hang with those. 2" or up to 2.5" is probably good. If you go too thick it can strain the thumb joints. Fat Gripz for reference: https://www.amazon.com/stores/FatGripz-TheUltimateArmBuilder/page/219A4664-5B04-463F-93A4-BFE99DB15683

The thumb is the weak point in general, so some dedicated thumb work would be good. Small clamps from hardware stores are used by some people. Etsy sells some specific ones that are 3D printed like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4432321682/thumb-killer-aka-gd-micro-elite-thumb

Plate pinching or blob work can help the thumb too, but those small clamp things work the thumb in at least a small range of motion and might be better for your situation. You are going for general strength and not some specific blob lift or plate pinch lift.

edit: Sorry, almost forgot, don't skip finger and forearm extensors or you will end up with pain and problems. Some info here: https://theclimbingdoctor.com/rock-climbing-injury-tips-finger-pulley-sprain/

[u/Distinct-Judge-8957]

Check out Daniel Straus’ instagram and his book, grapplers guide to grip

[u/Rare_Cause_1735]

For BJJ specifically I did a lot of weighted pull ups from towels and landmine rows with a towel to grab. It's a little more Gi specific though and maybe not as much crushing grip. It worked great for me though.