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# Legendary durability since 1988 11 tension levels for tailored strength Aircraft-grade aluminum handles 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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## Best For

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## Why This Product

- Trusted ironmind brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Design:** Comfort meets performance with handles designed for optimal hand positioning and control.
- • **Premium Build Quality:** Crafted with knurled aircraft-grade billet aluminum for unmatched grip and longevity.
- • **Made in the USA Legacy:** Trusted grip training tool since 1988, the gold standard for serious strength builders.
- • **Proprietary GR8 Spring:** Engineered for consistent, high-resistance training that accelerates neural muscle recruitment.
- • **Custom Fit Strength Levels:** Choose from 11 precise tension options—from beginner to elite crushing power.

## Overview

The IronMind Captains of Crush Hand Gripper is the world’s leading hand strengthener, featuring 11 tension levels with a proprietary GR8 spring and aircraft-grade aluminum handles. Renowned for its legendary durability and precision, this USA-made tool has been the gold standard in grip training since 1988, empowering professionals to build serious crushing power and forearm definition.

## Description

desertcart.com : Captains of Crush Hand Gripper Sport - (80 lb.) : 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: Super high quality, better have a vice grip if you plan on making regular use of these... - I just bought these based on Pavel Tsatsouline's recommendation for strength training, and let me tell you: I am impressed! These things are SOLID! I'm talkin' aircraft-grade aluminum. The trainer model is 100lb of pressure, which is roughly equivalent to being "pretty effin' hard to squeeze" for the average person. You can quote me on that. An interesting thing I learned behind this training methodology is the theory of neural recruitment, IE, after trying to fire that particular pathway, the nervous system adapts and is able to recruit more muscles and fibers to do the job. Sounds like HUH? But no, really, guys, it works. When I got these out of the package I could just barely squeeze them twice without busting an artery. In four hours of squeezing approximately one time every twenty minutes, I was able to do 4 with each hand. The next day, I could do 8. Now, don't get me wrong - that was painful, so, I'm not about to try and set any world records, but I doubt very much my hands got FOUR TIMES stronger in 48 hours. So there must something to that whole neurology science... A note about the grip: the aluminum is micro-studded to create a coarse surface for enhanced grip. In all honesty, it's kind of rough. If you don't have callused palms, wear a glove for the first couple of times you use these, otherwise it might be downright painful. I'm no hand model, either, and have moderate calluses from the pull-up bar and kettle bells on my hands, and these grippers gave my palms a beating. It's something you get used to, without a doubt, and would probably help toughen up the hands, too, but I'd be worried about tearing up my hands when going up in tension to 150lbs and above. Speaking of which - you can clearly see the line dividing the gripper handles in half in the picture: top and bottom. That effectively makes it 2 sets of grippers, the top one being much harder than the other (at least 30%). By orienting your grip more on the bottom half, you get less resistance and more travel. Top half - more resistance, less travel, respectively. So if you have freakin' gorilla hands and get these and are like "pfft, I can squeeze these with my eyeballs", first of all - props, and second of all - try getting closer to the spring, you man-ape-gone-wrong-thing. Good luck and don't forget the lotion after. I won't be buying a tighter one for a while...

## 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 | B00938HS0A |
| Best Sellers Rank | #914 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 (11,552) |
| Date First Available | December 26, 2006 |
| Grip Material | Metal |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.43 x 5.47 x 0.1 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.43 x 5.47 x 0.87 inches |
| Manufacturer | IronMind |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.21 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 1402-I_SML |
| Product Dimensions | 8.43"L x 5.47"W |
| Shape | 1402-I_SML |
| Size | 2. Sport (80 lb) |
| Sport Type | Exercise and fitness. |
| Style | Ergonomic |
| Suggested Users | "" |
| Tension Level | Medium |
| UPC | 792382309474 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** IronMind
- **Color:** Silver
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Style:** Ergonomic
- **Tension Level:** Medium

## Images

![IronMind Captains of Crush (CoC) Hand Gripper - The Gold Standard of Grippers | The World's Leading Hand Strengthener - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xasbyrrSL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I am looking to increase my grip, as my grip fails at 225 on deadlifts?  Shoukd I start with trainer or #1?**
A: Dear Darren:We recommend that you start with the Captains of Crush Trainer. When you can close it for 10-12 full, legitimate reps, you can start to work on the Captains of Crush No. 1 as well.  Thank you for your interest in IronMind equipment and best of luck with your training!

**Q: Does ordering from Ironmind on Amazon include the coc setting card?**
A: Dear Sir/Madam:

Many thanks for your inquiry.  The Captains of Crush ID card is not included with Amazon CoC gripper purchases.  If you would like an ID card after purchasing a CoC gripper on Amazon, kindly send us an e-mail with your mailing address and a copy of your Amazon order and we will be happy to provide a complimentary CoC ID card.

Thank you again; we appreciate your interest in IronMind equipment!

Sincerely,

Judy Mariuz

**Q: I have Walmart medium strength grippers. I do them ok  I want to move up but not so much that I can't do themWhat Strength COC gripper would suit me?**
A: I have those walmart ones and they are easy. If you can do a set of 12 it is time to order the CoC "Guide". I would say they are a little tougher than the walmart ones. I read the walmart ones are 50lb and the CoC Guide is 60lbs so that seems right. Great quality. Or get to where you can do 3 sets of 20 with what you have and get the 80's.

**Q: Best no to start with**
A: For an adult, normally if a person is ready for serious grip strength training but has not specifically trained with even a plastic-handled sporting goods store hand gripper or done any crushing work, we recommend that they start with the No. 1250 Captains of Crush Trainer gripper, or a No. 1402 CoC Sport gripper. If you have been working with sporting goods store grippers and have worked up into high reps, or if you use your hands daily in a stressful physical task, like construction work, then we recommend starting with the No. 1251 Captains of Crush No. 1 gripper.  Please let us know if you have any further questions!

## 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super high quality, better have a vice grip if you plan on making regular use of these...
*by T***O on February 24, 2015*

I just bought these based on Pavel Tsatsouline's recommendation for strength training, and let me tell you: I am impressed! These things are SOLID! I'm talkin' aircraft-grade aluminum. The trainer model is 100lb of pressure, which is roughly equivalent to being "pretty effin' hard to squeeze" for the average person. You can quote me on that. An interesting thing I learned behind this training methodology is the theory of neural recruitment, IE, after trying to fire that particular pathway, the nervous system adapts and is able to recruit more muscles and fibers to do the job. Sounds like HUH? But no, really, guys, it works. When I got these out of the package I could just barely squeeze them twice without busting an artery. In four hours of squeezing approximately one time every twenty minutes, I was able to do 4 with each hand. The next day, I could do 8. Now, don't get me wrong - that was painful, so, I'm not about to try and set any world records, but I doubt very much my hands got FOUR TIMES stronger in 48 hours. So there must something to that whole neurology science... A note about the grip: the aluminum is micro-studded to create a coarse surface for enhanced grip. In all honesty, it's kind of rough. If you don't have callused palms, wear a glove for the first couple of times you use these, otherwise it might be downright painful. I'm no hand model, either, and have moderate calluses from the pull-up bar and kettle bells on my hands, and these grippers gave my palms a beating. It's something you get used to, without a doubt, and would probably help toughen up the hands, too, but I'd be worried about tearing up my hands when going up in tension to 150lbs and above. Speaking of which - you can clearly see the line dividing the gripper handles in half in the picture: top and bottom. That effectively makes it 2 sets of grippers, the top one being much harder than the other (at least 30%). By orienting your grip more on the bottom half, you get less resistance and more travel. Top half - more resistance, less travel, respectively. So if you have freakin' gorilla hands and get these and are like "pfft, I can squeeze these with my eyeballs", first of all - props, and second of all - try getting closer to the spring, you man-ape-gone-wrong-thing. Good luck and don't forget the lotion after. I won't be buying a tighter one for a while...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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