EricMilfeld Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 7oz. tuna with salsa tablespoon of honey carrot banana 6oz. V-8 2.5 oz. of peanuts 1.5 scoops of protein powder 4oz. cod with salsa 11 small brussels sprouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Body weight: 172.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Exactly 10 more pounds to go. Although at the rate you're going, in 3 weeks you may very well be my weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) I am 170.4 so you are getting very close Eric. Using a very simple formula (weight increases are cubed whereas strength increases are squared at a given magnification of the body in all three dimensions) we should be doing no less than 105k in the 2HP at 74k in order to match Kody's 122.7k at 93k. Edited May 11, 2013 by Mikael Siversson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Exactly 10 more pounds to go. Although at the rate you're going, in 3 weeks you may very well be my weight. 9.7, actually. Don't be makin' this harder than it is already. I am 170.4 so you are getting very close Eric. Using a very simple formula (weight increases are cubed whereas strength increases are squared at a given magnification of the body in all three dimensions) we should be doing no less than 105k in the 2HP at 74k in order to match Kody's 122.7k at 93k. That is close. And I still have a little bit of fat to lose, which is good. I'm not surprised. I've already compared Kody's lift to Bob Beamon's Mexico City long jump. And it makes you wonder if it won't have the same psychological effects on the competitors. 2 vegetable shishkabob's (spelling?) medium turkery leg apple 6oz. V-8 1.5 scoops protein powder 3oz. walnuts sugar free Red Bull Grippers (felt strong) - just missed my 159 with a block set - did a couple no-sets with a 134 Left 134x1 (very shallow set) 134x2 (block sets) PR! 134x1 (very shallow set) Wooden Pinch Block (felt a tiny bit better this time on pinch) 183x2 184.2 x2 161.7 x5 (never let it rest on the floor) Axle 315.9 x3 315.9 x4 (After the first set I moved my left hand out a bit to compensate for that hand opening up. I also deliberately pulled the second set slower off the floor. These two adjustments got me an extra rep.) Wrist Roller 174.4 2/3 way to completion 164.5 x1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Eric, Did the same calc for the other weight classes. Ordered according to the percentage of the 'Kody' standard. #1 - 93k class #2- 83k and 105k classes, both at 85.7% (113.7k and 133.0k) #4 - 66k class 77.3% (97.6k) #5 - 120k class 76.0% (145.5k) #6 - 74k class 74.8% (105.4k) #7 - 59k class 73.3% (90.6k) The 120k class is clearly affected by the rarity of tall, lean and large-framed athletes in this class (simple function of the bell curve compared to lighter weight classes), whereas the 74k and 59k suffer from a low number of athletes. The 66k class is doing well relatively speaking, a result of Matt taking it to the limit. This is admittedly pseudo-scientific and just intended for a very rough comparison. Edited May 11, 2013 by Mikael Siversson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Would be interesting to see where the records in the various weight classes would be if everyone spent a day or two with Chris like Kody did. Made a huge difference for his 2HP I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Body weight: 172.0 (breathed a sigh of relief as I stepped off the scale, having eaten that greasy turkey leg for lunch at yesterday's work barbecue) Mikael, I used powerlifting's Schwartz formula coefficients for the Kody standard and the 74k class and came up with the same numbers you acquired. Basically, I'd have to match my best training lift on the Euro (230 at a body weight of roughly 200) while weighing 163 to equal his performance. Yikes! You mentioned pseudo-scientific. One problem with using the Schwartz formula, for example, is the fact it's based on powerlifting data, and one's powerlifts would have a more direct relationship with their bodyweight than would their grip ability. When we have a larger, more competitive data base we could develop our own sport-specific formula for comparing lifts performed at different body weights. Of course, the Schwartz formula is not a perfect model and has been criticized for favoring the lighter athlete to a small degree. My hunch is that a 73k athlete would have to pull a bit more than 230 to achieve the Kody standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) I actually suspect that it is the opposite, that grip strength at elite level is more correlated with a simple square/cube relation than is power lifting. The man to produce Kody's level of performance at say 120k is someone with a similar build but X % larger in all three dimensions, including hand size (more surface area). Will be interesting to see how it pans out. In powerlifting things may work out a bit different due to the specifics of the lift. For example, a big gut will help you getting out of the hole in the squat. Anyway, 105k in the 74k class is a minimum if we want to claim that we are on par with Kody's performance, let's put it that way. Now let's do the same calculations for the 1HP Of course, the Schwartz formula is not a perfect model and has been criticized for favoring the lighter athlete to a small degree. My hunch is that a 73k athlete would have to pull a bit more than 230 to achieve the Kody standard. Edited May 12, 2013 by Mikael Siversson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Now you are talking like a true anorectic Eric, I am proud of you. Body weight: 172.0 (breathed a sigh of relief as I stepped off the scale, having eaten that greasy turkey leg for lunch at yesterday's work barbecue) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 I may have spoken like a true anorectic yesterday, but today was tough. All I thought about was food and how I was going to stuff my face immediately after the contest with 30 chicken nuggets, a large shake, and two orders of large fries. And I need to include the one hand pinch in one of the contests I host. I think I hit 101 and change, probably with my left. And yeah, 105 would have to be the minimum. Should I decide to stay at 74k for any length of time I suspect I'll be able to coax up my pinch a little bit as I adapt to the lower body weight. 14oz. tuna and salsa apple 6oz. V-8 1/3 cup peanuts banana 1.5 scoops protein powder 1 tablespoon honey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 As I indicated, I have an 'eating day', every Sunday. It is actually a disappointment every time as the stomach has shrunk and I get full very quickly. Yes I remember that video of your 46k 1HP (I think from memory you weighed just above 83k). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 171.0!!! Good memory. That sounds about right. I haven't had a cheat day yet, other than that one smorgasbord down in Austin at the Italian restaurant. But Tuesday is my fifteen year wedding anniversary and I'll be cheating on my diet with a very sexy plate full of steak. - yesterday I did 20 pushups with a 35# plate on my back (to keep some semblance of delt and tri strength) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 After having spent yesterday eating as much as I could I am now heavier than you at 171.7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 After having spent yesterday eating as much as I could I am now heavier than you at 171.7. That's funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Deadlifts (no belt) 400x3 Straight Leg Deadlifts 325x5 8oz. tilapia and salsa banana apple 6oz. V-8 1/3 cup peanuts 1.5 scoops protein powder tablespoon of honey 7oz. tuna and salsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 body weight: 171.4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Tommy Jennings came over today and we both had fantastic workouts. Perhaps I'm adapting a bit to the lighter body weight. Chinups 55x7 Grippers - certed on 148 #7 GHP (1.5" block)!!! - left I did a 134x2 with block set and an overcrush - left I did a narrow thin handled Grand Master x4 with no sets Blob 50 - magaged two singles righty and missed it lefty 2.5" Crusher Right 158.1 x1 Left 165.7 x1 This was an all-time PR by five pounds!!!!! Hammers To Nose Right - 2 singles with 17# Left - #12x5 This was also an all-time PR for reps!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 2 bananas tablespoon of honey 3 scoops of protein powder plate of cod and asparagus 7oz. tuna with salsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Body weight: 170.6 Running - approximately .35 miles x 3 (each leg in roughly 2:25) At the dentist today my pulse read 43 bpm and my blood pressure 116/70. This weight loss and dietary improvement has knocked 20 beats per minute off my heart rate and lowered my systolic and diastolic by 20 and 30 points, respectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 2 scoops of protein powder 2 tablespoons of honey 7oz. tuna with salsa At the sushi bar: vegetable roll, 2 pieces of squid sushi, and a half bottle of sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Body weight: 172.0 (spiked up a bit after yesterday's semi-cheat day) I'm feeling the need to reduce my calories even more, as I feel my body getting a bit too comfortable in the low 170s. I guess I will continue with some running, too. - ran 1.5 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) I am ahead of you again Eric, 169.8 this morning. Started doing some volume with grippers. 10 singles with a 140lb #3 and a 22mm block (will get a 20mm block for next workout) 10 singles with a 120lb BSM left hand followed by a close with a 123 #2.5 Still feels odd after having done only TNS for years. Edited May 15, 2013 by Mikael Siversson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 I am ahead of you again Eric, 169.8 this morning. Started doing some volume with grippers. 10 singles with a 140lb #3 and a 22mm block (will get a 20mm block for next workout) 10 singles with a 120lb BSM left hand followed by a close with a 123 #2.5 Still feels odd after having done only TNS for years. Darn you! Well, I'm dropping my caloric intake by 250 calories as of today, so we'll see what happens. This whole weight loss thing is becoming a real chore now. I so miss cheesecake... And very nice gripper work, Mikael. I'v grown to prefer training TNS lately, whereas up until a year ago the opposite was my preference. But my strength has always been the parallel choked grippers. I'm no gripper guru, but I managed a 189 in the choker one time in a contest. 2 scoops of protein powder tablespoon of honey 7oz. tuna apple banana 6oz. V-8 8oz. tilapia with salsa sugar-free Red Bull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 That's not a bad idea at all; cheesecake. I think I will have some for breakfast on Sunday (after the egg and bacon), maybe with extra cream on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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