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# 11 tension levels for tailored strength Aircraft-grade aluminum handles Made in USA since 1988 IronMind Captains of Crush (CoC) Hand Gripper - The Gold Standard of Grippers | The World's Leading Hand Strengthener

**Brand:** ironmind
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## Summary

> 🔥 Crush Limits, Command Respect 💪

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- **What is this?** IronMind Captains of Crush (CoC) Hand Gripper - The Gold Standard of Grippers | The World's Leading Hand Strengthener by ironmind
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## Best For

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## Why This Product

- Trusted ironmind brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Durability Meets Style:** Knurled aircraft-grade billet aluminum handles combine ruggedness with sleek design.
- • **Trusted Legacy Since 1988:** Crafted in the USA by IronMind, the gold standard in grip training tools.
- • **Custom Fit for Every Strength Level:** Choose from 11 calibrated tension levels—from beginner to World's Strongest Man.
- • **Transform Your Grip, Transform Your Game:** High-intensity, low-rep training accelerates forearm definition and crushing power.
- • **Precision Engineered for Peak Performance:** Proprietary GR8 spring delivers unmatched resistance for serious grip gains.

## Overview

The IronMind Captains of Crush Hand Gripper is the world’s leading hand strengthener, featuring 11 calibrated resistance levels with proprietary GR8 springs and aircraft-grade aluminum handles. Made in the USA since 1988, it offers legendary durability and precision for serious grip training, favored by professionals and strength enthusiasts aiming to elevate their crushing power and forearm definition.

## Description

desertcart.com : Captains of Crush Hand Gripper Guide - (60 lb.) : Hand Strengtheners : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Crush your opposition! - Reviewed after three weeks use. They accidentally sent me the #.5 120lb grippers instead of the Trainer (it was packaged right as the .5, but the SKU sticker was for the Trainer). I figured what the heck, 20 more lbs would probably be a good place to start anyway (and I was really excited to get started training). Shoot dang, these are some TOUGH grippers. Firstly, just to echo what other reviews say, these are well-built, durable grippers - the finest I've ever owned. If you're combing reviews for competing products, there just isn't much out there that compares. Secondly, there is a serious difference between the repetition training that your sport shop grippers offer and the intense high-resistance training you can get from these grippers. I've seen a bigger difference in three weeks of these grippers (with focused effort) than months of reps (mostly while watching tv) with the others. If you're looking for more than muscle maintenance, and serious about being able to effortlessly open that jar of pickles when your girl is there watching, low-rep high-intensity is the way to build grip strength. I still can't close the 120lb beast, but I'm a lot closer, and am already getting some noticeable forearm definition. If I might offer a few suggestions to get the most from these grippers: - Gripper training is an isolation workout, meaning you're targeting just one specific motion/muscle set. In this case you are targeting your crush grip strength. For well-balanced strength, you should also train your pinch and support grips. Read up on how to do all three in balance. It will amaze you how much they work together, and you'll see much faster gains than just periodically working the gripper (think especially about how your pinkie and ring finger will help so much more if they have some pinch strength to them). Ironminds also offers all kinds of elastic bands and pinch springs to complete a workout. I personally have a medium tension Gripmaster from prohands and feel that starting exercises with that works out a lot of finger and joint kinks before getting down to business with the gripper. If you're cracking every joint with the first crush, you're not warmed up. - You'll want some focus, these aren't the carry-in-your-car type of grippers. Not that they couldn't be used that way, but taking time to properly set the grippers and using focus strength will get you a better workout. I usually do my gripmaster warmup on the drive home, and then do my reps when I walk in the door. I feel this optimizes the workout routine, and gets more bang for less time. - Do more than just the standard close routine. If you look at the IronMinds instruction booklet (doesn't come in the package, but you can get a free one from the IronMinds store), you can find an array of different workouts that you can do with one set of grippers. I usually do a few reps spring up, spring down, and then burn out with some negatives (starting with a closed grip) for a full workout. It takes a little while longer, but it really gets ALL the arm muscles burning, and really pays off. I'm still working hard at trying to close the #.5, and am already making plans to start stepping up. I might also get the Sport just for warmups, the #.5 is too much to warm up on. I would recommend these grippers, and look forward to having that quiet strength grip. If you meet me there, I'd be glad to shake your hand!
Review: Just starting out, but very excited - I'm pretty new to grip training. In the past I had gotten some other grip trainers and developed a semi-regular habit for a little while, but it felt like I wasn't really getting anything out of it. Well, I see why now lol. I'd gone for lower-end products, like what you could find at most stores. The adjustable ones I thought at the time were nice, the ability to work up, but if you're a guy with decent passive strength (not a bodybuilder or rockclimber, just a regular dude) you'll probably find yourself mastering that relatively quickly and just sort of getting bored and forgetting about them (much like myself). With these I'm reminded that there's a reason good things may cost a little more or be harder to find. I started with a #1, and that's a good spot for me currently. They recommend starting a little lower, but I like having a bit of a challenge on the front end. I think I chose well. I could close them, but it's not easy, you know? And that difficulty makes me more excited about using them. I'd rather struggle to get to like 5 than be able to blast out 50 without feeling any burn. Then after a while, the comfort in doing more reps will feel earned. And I really don't mind that these aren't adjustable nor that they're sold as singles. You can buy two I suppose, (I always used to think you needed a pair?) but really I think if you're double fisting, you might just need to go up a level and focus on one hand a time. As for adjustability, I think their numbered system of individual weights works better. Even if it's somewhat of a marketing thing (maybe but not really), I like the idea of having a solid and well built product that is 100% the weight it states, and once you become comfortable with that, that's that. And I'm excited to make that next step up. Also, to be clear, I'm not just saying they're tough. They're of very good quality as well. You know that annoying squeaky/clinky sound cheap that cheap grip trainers make when you're going to town on them? I don't! Not anymore lol. This is a solid product. No plastic components, no foam tube that slides off, no tiny tin plate that slides around as you close them, no squeaky-squeaky, no wondering if you should duct tape the handles for your hand's sake. It's a nice, weighty metal feeling, and the handle has a nice texture that neither slips nor hurts your hands. So positive all around if you couldn't tell. And one day I will ascend to bigger numbers.

## Features

- The single best grip training tool, hand strengthener you can buy
- Proprietary GR8 spring, knurled aircraft grade billet aluminum handles
- Legendary build quality: precise, durable, good looking
- 11 strengths for a custom fit from weak-as-a-kitten to World’s Strongest Man
- Made in the USA by IronMind, grip central since 1988

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00079YNQQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,107 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #6 in Strength Training Grip Strengtheners |
| Brand | IronMind |
| Brand Name | IronMind |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,526) |
| Date First Available | January 1, 2005 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.43 x 5.47 x 0.04 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.46 x 5.43 x 0.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.68 ounces |
| Manufacturer | IronMind |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.22 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 1401 |
| Product Dimensions | 8.43"L x 5.47"W |
| Shape | V Shape |
| Size | 1. Guide (60 lb) |
| Style | Hand Gripper |
| Suggested Users | "" |
| Tension Level | Light |
| UPC | 792382309467 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** IronMind
- **Color:** Silver
- **Item Weight:** 7.68 ounces
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Style:** Hand Gripper

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have the trainer and I need to go up. Is the .5 worth it or should I go right to the one?**
A: Depends on how good you are at the trainer.   I found that I could hold the trainer closed for 40-60 seconds, and then I skipped up to the #1.5.  Within two days, I was able to tap the new one closed.  My buddy could only close the #T for about 4 seconds, and he was unable to close the #1 for around a month of training.  That should be your guideline.  I wish I had skipped from the #T to the #2 to get something that would be a challenge for a while, but I think the 1 or a 1.5 would be a good stepping stone as long as you can close the T with reasonable strength.

**Q: I have read that the CoC rip up your hands. Any way to minimize this?**
A: Personally, I already have rougher hands because of the knurling on my Olympic bar. If you do not have a physical labor career, or have sensitive skin - I can understand this being a problem. The grip/knurling is quite rough on the grippers. Most of the abrasion is caused however by the grippers moving within the hand while squeezing. Using chalk can really help this. in fact, I have ordered chalk from Amazon - it is called "Chalkness Monster" https://www.amazon.com/Chalk-Ness-Monster/pages/12080130011 there is a link. It is really cheap, and after like two months, I have not even used one piece...and I lift 4 times a week with it too. If you want my honest opinion, try to tough through the pain and abrasion, because once your hands are toughened up, you will have a monster grip to match. Sometimes, to make an omelet, you have to break a few eggs. Good luck! Absolutely GREAT product BTW.

**Q: Will these build your forearms?  Also, how do I decide which strength to get?**
A: If you are a regular at the gym or use your hands for any sports activity, then get the trainer (100lbs). 
About the forearms, you won’t notice much change in the size of your forearms, but your grip strength will imporove a lot.

**Q: Is there anyway to stop the noise these things make? Just a week in and they squeek like mad.**
A: Regarding your Captains of Crush gripper, a squeak is not uncommon—it is the result of how the coils rub against each other, and don’t worry, it’s not an indication that something is seriously awry.  If the sound bothers you, a drop of any light lubricant, like WD-40, should eliminate or at least reduce it.  

One customer solved the problem by slipping a sheet of fabric softener (which has a coating of “wax”) in between the coils while squeezing the gripper, then releasing the gripper, allowing the coils to rest against the sheet, and then regripping/releasing to remove the sheet.

Thank you again; we hope you enjoy your new Captains of Crush gripper for many years of productive training. - IronMind Enterprises, Inc.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crush your opposition!
*by J***Z on May 2, 2015*

Reviewed after three weeks use. They accidentally sent me the #.5 120lb grippers instead of the Trainer (it was packaged right as the .5, but the SKU sticker was for the Trainer). I figured what the heck, 20 more lbs would probably be a good place to start anyway (and I was really excited to get started training). Shoot dang, these are some TOUGH grippers. Firstly, just to echo what other reviews say, these are well-built, durable grippers - the finest I've ever owned. If you're combing reviews for competing products, there just isn't much out there that compares. Secondly, there is a serious difference between the repetition training that your sport shop grippers offer and the intense high-resistance training you can get from these grippers. I've seen a bigger difference in three weeks of these grippers (with focused effort) than months of reps (mostly while watching tv) with the others. If you're looking for more than muscle maintenance, and serious about being able to effortlessly open that jar of pickles when your girl is there watching, low-rep high-intensity is the way to build grip strength. I still can't close the 120lb beast, but I'm a lot closer, and am already getting some noticeable forearm definition. If I might offer a few suggestions to get the most from these grippers: - Gripper training is an isolation workout, meaning you're targeting just one specific motion/muscle set. In this case you are targeting your crush grip strength. For well-balanced strength, you should also train your pinch and support grips. Read up on how to do all three in balance. It will amaze you how much they work together, and you'll see much faster gains than just periodically working the gripper (think especially about how your pinkie and ring finger will help so much more if they have some pinch strength to them). Ironminds also offers all kinds of elastic bands and pinch springs to complete a workout. I personally have a medium tension Gripmaster from prohands and feel that starting exercises with that works out a lot of finger and joint kinks before getting down to business with the gripper. If you're cracking every joint with the first crush, you're not warmed up. - You'll want some focus, these aren't the carry-in-your-car type of grippers. Not that they couldn't be used that way, but taking time to properly set the grippers and using focus strength will get you a better workout. I usually do my gripmaster warmup on the drive home, and then do my reps when I walk in the door. I feel this optimizes the workout routine, and gets more bang for less time. - Do more than just the standard close routine. If you look at the IronMinds instruction booklet (doesn't come in the package, but you can get a free one from the IronMinds store), you can find an array of different workouts that you can do with one set of grippers. I usually do a few reps spring up, spring down, and then burn out with some negatives (starting with a closed grip) for a full workout. It takes a little while longer, but it really gets ALL the arm muscles burning, and really pays off. I'm still working hard at trying to close the #.5, and am already making plans to start stepping up. I might also get the Sport just for warmups, the #.5 is too much to warm up on. I would recommend these grippers, and look forward to having that quiet strength grip. If you meet me there, I'd be glad to shake your hand!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just starting out, but very excited
*by J***S on July 10, 2024*

I'm pretty new to grip training. In the past I had gotten some other grip trainers and developed a semi-regular habit for a little while, but it felt like I wasn't really getting anything out of it. Well, I see why now lol. I'd gone for lower-end products, like what you could find at most stores. The adjustable ones I thought at the time were nice, the ability to work up, but if you're a guy with decent passive strength (not a bodybuilder or rockclimber, just a regular dude) you'll probably find yourself mastering that relatively quickly and just sort of getting bored and forgetting about them (much like myself). With these I'm reminded that there's a reason good things may cost a little more or be harder to find. I started with a #1, and that's a good spot for me currently. They recommend starting a little lower, but I like having a bit of a challenge on the front end. I think I chose well. I could close them, but it's not easy, you know? And that difficulty makes me more excited about using them. I'd rather struggle to get to like 5 than be able to blast out 50 without feeling any burn. Then after a while, the comfort in doing more reps will feel earned. And I really don't mind that these aren't adjustable nor that they're sold as singles. You can buy two I suppose, (I always used to think you needed a pair?) but really I think if you're double fisting, you might just need to go up a level and focus on one hand a time. As for adjustability, I think their numbered system of individual weights works better. Even if it's somewhat of a marketing thing (maybe but not really), I like the idea of having a solid and well built product that is 100% the weight it states, and once you become comfortable with that, that's that. And I'm excited to make that next step up. Also, to be clear, I'm not just saying they're tough. They're of very good quality as well. You know that annoying squeaky/clinky sound cheap that cheap grip trainers make when you're going to town on them? I don't! Not anymore lol. This is a solid product. No plastic components, no foam tube that slides off, no tiny tin plate that slides around as you close them, no squeaky-squeaky, no wondering if you should duct tape the handles for your hand's sake. It's a nice, weighty metal feeling, and the handle has a nice texture that neither slips nor hurts your hands. So positive all around if you couldn't tell. And one day I will ascend to bigger numbers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***. on October 11, 2023*

get a trainer or 40kg gripper from them before attempting this if you want insane handshake

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