FBBC Hexabastard Bend

[KRC]

Bent the hexabastard today and thought I'd share .  Couldn't be happier with this bend!

Thanks for watching, and as always any tips are welcome!

 

[Andrew P]

Great bend that is one tough bar. 

[anwnate]

Nice bend.

As for the Crush, since you asked...

 

I think you are giving up leverage by dropping your elbows (and the bar).

You immediately drop down to chest level when you start your crush.  Here's some pics for comparison.

[Peter Brannstrom]

awesome bend!

and, on another note; love that pick of EJ, rockstar bending right there!!!

[KRC]

2 hours ago, anwnate said:

I think you are giving up leverage by dropping your elbows (and the bar).

You immediately drop down to chest level when you start your crush.  Here's some pics for comparison.

Thanks Nate, much appreciated.  I've had problems getting power in that position, thinking it was my short arms, but I'll play around with it more and see what I can do.  

Thanks again.  

[anwnate]

16 minutes ago, KRC said:

Thanks Nate, much appreciated.  I've had problems getting power in that position, thinking it was my short arms, but I'll play around with it more and see what I can do.  

Thanks again.  

Try and think about it from the perspective of engaging your back more.

[canthar]

If you need a visual, check out vids for scapular protraction. We use it a ton with gymnasts, all the strength for Planche, Malt etc starts with engaging the back. Same principle here.

[KRC]

9 hours ago, anwnate said:

Try and think about it from the perspective of engaging your back more

Roger that, will do!

7 hours ago, canthar said:

If you need a visual, check out vids for scapular protraction. We use it a ton with gymnasts, all the strength for Planche, Malt etc starts with engaging the back. Same principle here.

Thanks that's helpful.  Still can't quite visualize how power would be applied in this position, so I'll tinker a bit over the next 6 weeks, and hopefully dial my crush in prior to the southern jersey comp.