Grip Strength by the Bucket: A New John Brookfield Grip Tip

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2010

He inspired countless people with his performances, but as mighty as they have been, John Brookfield’s unending creativity when it comes to training is an even greater legacy, and this  month’s grip tip puts one of John’s favorite training tools, a 5-gallon bucket, to a new use.

To learn how to use this exercise in your own training, go to the Training Articles button at the top of the IronMind homepage and select John Brookfield’s Grip Tip or click here to go directly to Bucket Work.
 
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