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Feb 18, 2024

🎙️ Join Smitty and OB as they engage in a captivating conversation with Jed Johnson, an authority on grip training! Starting with Jed's introduction, the hosts embark on a journey exploring the significance of grip training in athletic performance.

Discover why grip training often takes a back seat despite its crucial role (04:24), and learn how it differs when training for strength versus size (05:44). Explore various grip training exercises like support grip, pinch grip, and thick bar training (08:17), and grasp the importance of balancing grip training with other sessions for optimal results (16:25).

Delve into the realm of hand health and injury prevention, essential for any athlete's longevity (17:48). Gain insights into must-have grip implements for home gyms (21:28) and understand the intricate connection between grip strength, recovery, and the central nervous system (22:08).

Uncover the application of grip training in sports like Jiu-Jitsu (27:19) and the fascinating world of grip sport (30:36). Hear Jed Johnson's personal journey into grip training and his remarkable achievements (33:14).

Plus, debunk common grip training myths (48:37) and glean final pearls of wisdom on wide grip and training techniques (01:19:36). With gratitude and anticipation for future episodes on grip strength, Smitty and OB leave listeners inspired to enhance their training routines. 💡 #GripTraining #StrengthTraining #AthletePerformance

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction and Technical Difficulties
(01:21) Introducing Jed Johnson
(02:17) Early Memories of Jed Johnson
(03:12) The Importance of Grip Training
(04:24) Why Grip Training is Often Neglected
(08:17) Different Types of Grip Training
(09:21) Training Grip with an Open Hand
(10:06) When is Grip Training Necessary?
(13:23) The Benefits of Thick Bar Training
(14:02) Determining Grip Strength Needs for Athletes
(14:20) Criteria for Grip Strength Assessment
(17:48) The Importance of Extensor Work for Hand Health
(18:45) Addressing Elbow Pain in Grip Training
(19:15) Balancing Static and Dynamic Grip Training
(20:16) Essential Grip Implements for Home Gyms
(21:28) The Role of Grip Training in Overall Strength
(22:08) The Connection Between Grip and Recovery
(23:34) The Connection Between Grip and the CNS
(24:28) Using Grip Strength as a Readiness Indicator
(25:50) The Limitations of Grip Strength Testing
(26:49) The Relationship Between Grip Strength and Training Volume
(27:19) Balancing Grip Training for Jiu-Jitsu and Other Grip-Intensive Sports
(28:20) Different Types of Grip Training for Different Sports
(30:36) Explaining Grip Sport
(31:00) Different Types of Grip Training in Grip Sport
(32:05) The Benefits of Dynamic Grip Training
(33:14) Jed Johnson's Journey into Grip Training
(34:46) The Appeal of Grip Training for Jed Johnson
(35:03) The Evolution of Grip Training for Jed Johnson
(35:28) The Role of Grip Training in Jed Johnson's Life
(36:36) Jed Johnson's Impressive Grip Strength Achievements
(37:48) The Difficulty of Closing Grippers
(38:31) Grip Strength Benchmarks for Average People
(39:33) The Importance of Extensor Work for Hand Balance
(40:14) Exercises for Elbow Pain and Balance
(41:38) The Role of Reverse Curls and Hammer Curls in Elbow Health
(42:35) The Benefits of Rotator Cuff Training for Grip Strength
(43:33) Dynamic Static Grip Training for Forearm Size
(44:07) Essential Grip Implements for Home Gyms
(45:35) Balancing Grip Training for Grip-Intensive Sports
(46:14) Innovative Grip Training Methods
(47:39) The Importance of Dynamic Grip Training
(48:37) Dispelling Grip Training Myths
(50:42) Essential Grip Implements for Home Gyms
(52:01) The Role of Grip Training in Overall Strength
(53:49) The Importance of Grip Training for Athletes
(54:44) The Connection Between Grip Strength and the Rotator Cuff
(56:17) Managing Grip Training for Athletes
(57:08) Balancing Grip Training with Other Training Sessions
(58:14) Programming Grip Training for Athletes
(59:22) Individualizing Grip Training for Athletes
(01:00:26) Individualizing Grip Training for Athletes
(01:01:12) Individualizing Grip Training for Athletes
(01:02:02) Common Grip Training Misconceptions
(01:03:04) The Importance of Hand Health in Grip Training
(01:18:37) The Kelso Shrug and Olympic Weightlifting
(01:19:07) Wide Grip and Training Techniques
(01:19:36) Conclusion and Appreciation