#105 Gripping Success: Unveiling the Secrets of Athlete Performance with Jedd Johnson

from Becoming Ronin · host Brian "OB" Oberther, Jim "Smitty" Smith

🎙️ 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 Connect with Jedd: https://www.instagram.com/jedd.diesel?igsh=MWl6NzE0bXB5b203Mg== 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

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