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ok so a little bit more about my sit. I do have some grip strength. Before I started climbing a year ago I did a little power lifting. Not compitition or anything but recently I pulled an 8 plate on a deadlift for 6 reps. So about 400lbs. Last year I couldnt do more than 3 plates without straps--Im getin better eventhough I dont lift much anymore.
I bought a set of grip trainers 3 months ago. They have helped..well maybe. Its hard to tell--My climbing level has not really changed much in 3 months. I dont know how much of using the grips transfers to functional climbing and grip because in climbing one grips various shaped holds in many different orientations. The board rado was talking about sound slike a really good idea. They have one at the gym and I use it but I could definitly use it more often.
As far as the grip trainers what sort of workout would you recommend? I own 4 of them. An easy one from walmart, 150, 200, 250. So far I can rep the 150 fairly easily and the 250 I cant squeeze it once.
I also climb 3 days a week and do cardio (HIIT) 2/week.
After I finish school finals soon I was thinking of a ketogenic diet. School=excess fat. It would not hurt to loose 15lbs for sure. ---Or more??? I hate the idea of loosing muscle but it may help me—my legs look like Schwarzeneggers—well maybe not that big but they are muscular.
---The golden question---
Roids or no roids?
Wait or not to wait?
Or maybe just do a mild cutting cycle to start??
One of you mentioned that roids will not improve grip but would they help for lats and cardio?
Ive also see that many bodybuilders say wait until you are at the advanced level before doing gear. Why would someone wait? Wouldnt it improve the time it takes to get to that level?
Or what about gear for recovery time? – I wish I could climb more often but Im held back by tired arms and sometimes sore lats.
I bought a set of grip trainers 3 months ago. They have helped..well maybe. Its hard to tell--My climbing level has not really changed much in 3 months. I dont know how much of using the grips transfers to functional climbing and grip because in climbing one grips various shaped holds in many different orientations. The board rado was talking about sound slike a really good idea. They have one at the gym and I use it but I could definitly use it more often.
As far as the grip trainers what sort of workout would you recommend? I own 4 of them. An easy one from walmart, 150, 200, 250. So far I can rep the 150 fairly easily and the 250 I cant squeeze it once.
I also climb 3 days a week and do cardio (HIIT) 2/week.
After I finish school finals soon I was thinking of a ketogenic diet. School=excess fat. It would not hurt to loose 15lbs for sure. ---Or more??? I hate the idea of loosing muscle but it may help me—my legs look like Schwarzeneggers—well maybe not that big but they are muscular.
---The golden question---
Roids or no roids?
Wait or not to wait?
Or maybe just do a mild cutting cycle to start??
One of you mentioned that roids will not improve grip but would they help for lats and cardio?
Ive also see that many bodybuilders say wait until you are at the advanced level before doing gear. Why would someone wait? Wouldnt it improve the time it takes to get to that level?
Or what about gear for recovery time? – I wish I could climb more often but Im held back by tired arms and sometimes sore lats.
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