Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2659: Eight Ways to Build a Crushing Grip & Strong Forearms & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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Aug 9, 2025 Kyle Pullin, head trainer at Mind Pump and host of the Elite Trainer Academy podcast, shares insights on building grip strength and its impact on fitness. The discussion dives into practical grip training strategies, the benefits of Shilajit for men's health, and the pitfalls of misleading food labels. The guests also engage in light-hearted conversations about nutrition for kids and the unique challenges of fitness influencers. Throughout the talk, they emphasize parenting strategies for fostering healthy habits and the importance of balance in fitness and family life.
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Grip Strength Affects Full-Body Activation
- A weak grip reduces activation up the kinetic chain to shoulders and back.
- Train grip to improve lifts and overall muscle development.
Practice Light Gripper Work Daily
- Squeeze an easy gripper 10–15 times across the day at low to moderate intensity.
- Build frequency before intensity to avoid overtraining.
Develop Crushing And Pinch Strength
- Train crushing grip with heavy grippers and pinch work on smooth plates.
- Add both to your program to strengthen squeezing and pinch strength.
