Hand Grippers - anyone use them?

[Big Dan]

I find my hand grip a bit weak when doing heavy deadlift work, and i also want to firm up my forearms.

Just wondered if anyone uses them?

I'm ordering the 200lb version of these to start off with;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260936061531

[Big Dan]

Yeah, never used before... If I can't close them i'll just struggle on until I can... set the bar high and all that lol. I don't wanna get anything too light and find them easy.

[Tom Mutaffis]

The grippers will not help your supporting grip strength very much (the type that is used to hold onto a deadlift), but they can help to improve your crushing grip strength. Most individuals start off with a 'Trainer' or something with around 100-150 lbs of resistance and then work up from there.

[Tom Mutaffis]

Also, the standard for grippers are 'Captains of Crush' and they can be purchased via Amazon, Ironmind, etc.

[Big Dan]

Is there anything I can do to improve my grip for deadlifts Tom?