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Cool “New” Griplement – The Chunk

Grip Training with the “Chunk”

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The Chunk

My gym is filled to the brim with cool grip training gear I’ve accumulated over the years.

That’s what happens when you collect stuff for over 10 years!

Every so often, I like to dig one of the hidden gems out of the corner, dust it off, and give it a few pulls.

Recently, we pulled out the “Chunk.” This one isn’t really “new” to me, as I’ve had it since 2006, but I don’t think I’ve ever put anything out in the public about it until now. So, in that sense, I guess you could say it’s new…

The Chunk Block Weight

The Chunk is a 66-lb steel or iron drop, or scrap piece, essentially a piece that was cut off and never used. The Chunk is what’s considered a Block Weight. Even though Block Weights are usually one of the heads of a dumbbell, they can be any block-shaped implement that you lift with an open handed pinch grip.

Block Weights can be very beneficial for your training. They work the thumb very hard, and they make the entire lower arm work together in order to perform your lifts.

Block Weight Training is a great form of grip training to add into your routine.

Block Weights develop hand and grip strength in a general sense, which means it has the potential to improve strength in order types of grip training, and will carry over to other types of lifting because you’ll be stronger overall from doing Block Weight Training.

Here’s a few videos where we lift the Chunk and try some cool variations by adding weight to it…

Intro to the Chunk

Just taking a look at the Chunk to see its weight and features such as edges and surfaces.

Protected Training on the Chunk

With the sharp edges the Chunk has, we tried protecting our skin with a suede bending wrap and lifting it.

Throwing Chains on the Chunk

Adding chains makes it tougher to complete the lift because it gets heavier, the higher you pull it. It’s an excellent way to train your grip, borrowed from the world of Powerlifting (Louie Simmons introduced me to the concept).

Major Take-aways from Today’s Post

Here’s a few things to remember from today’s post for your training.

  • Block Weights are beneficial because they target the thumb (often neglected in training) and develop the entire lower arm in a general sense.
  • Block Weights come in nearly endless shapes and sizes and can be used for many different types of lifts.
  • Don’t be afraid to pull from other established training protocols and try the concepts in your grip training in order to spice things up a bit and keep yourself progressing. Naturally, do so safely!

If you’d like to get started with Block Weight Training, but don’t know where to begin, then grab my Block Weight Training DVD today. It also comes in digital format so you don’t have to mess with shipping.

All the best in your training.

Jedd

Discover New Levels of Hand Strength with Block Weight Training

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Tags: block weight lifting, block weight training, block weights, grip strength, grip training

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4 Responses to “Cool “New” Griplement – The Chunk”

  1. Dennis Degonia Says:
    January 29th, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Dear Mr. Jedd Johnson,
    I’ve been seeing some information on the net regarding a chunk type weight available commercially. I do have some block weights up to 40 pounds. I was wondering if there is any benefit to using the narrower chunk style weight? Does it require more hand strength to lift chunks because of the narrower grip as opposed to a York or hex style block weight? Thanks for any information you care to share. Please keep up the good work. I get inspired every time I see your vids and articles to lift harder and heavier.
    Dennis

  2. Jedd Johnson Says:
    January 30th, 2016 at 8:24 am

    I would say it actually takes less strength to lift something narrow like the chunk, than it does to lift a wider block weight of the same weight. Where did you see Chunks being sold?

  3. Dennis Degonia Says:
    January 30th, 2016 at 11:39 am

    http://www.submitstrength.com/

    It’s called a pinch grip plate. I think the standard weight is around 30 or 40 pounds but they supposedly will make custom weights and thicknesses.

  4. 2yorkshire Says:
    January 12th, 2022 at 6:40 pm

    2finally

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