Good question and maybe you will want to ask Jedd since he has more experience with the carryover. I will say this, I have never met a high school or college level athlete with great grip strength, and I also think that’s where many of them are lacking. Grip training immediately increased my pull ups and deadlift (said good bye to straps awhile ago). I have also seen improvements in bench (bar control) and even squat (activating the lats and squeezing the bar).

Now, is it worth some time in your program? I guess that’s up to you, but I like putting in 5-10 minutes on the end of 2 workouts a week. I dont have time for full sessions either.

Joe

I will be curious to hear your opinion, in a few months time or even now, as to how bending contributes (or not) to overall athleticism. I am wanting to try that road out myself but am still wondering if it is worth the time and energy for someone who isn’t planning on performing oldtime strongman feats as part of my livelihood.

Have fun. I think that bending and tearing definitely seem like they would be fun, in that brutal fun sort of way.