wulfgeat Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) So I saw my brother hub lifting and decided that I would critique his grip (actually, I just wanted to try to lift it--definitely a "monkey-see-monkey-do moment). After lifting it several times with my right hand and missing it with my left, I found out I was lifting 50 lbs. Obviously, I had to get this thing on camera! Then, hilariously, I missed it with my right, and got it with my left (I found out that I wasn't following my own lifting advice after watching my failed attempts). Afterwards I was able to hit it with my right a few more times. I have not put any time into this, but I know that lifting an old 45 lb plate by the hub is considered a feat of strength, but I don't exactly know how this compares, so I have some questions for anyone who is interested in sating my curiosity: how good is it to lift 50 lbs on an old FBB hub (is this something that I should be extremely meticulous in filming, or is this more like bending a 60D nail--cool but not unbelievable); what kinds of goals should I be setting? And would any of you be willing to give my some pointers or tips on how to get better hub lifting? Otherwise, I hope you enjoy a successful hold my beer moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS8rzUU3yJE&feature=youtu.be Edited August 26, 2015 by wulfgeat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I'm not sure what hub you're using but it all depends on it's depth. Lifting that 45 plate you're talking about is much more difficult than a normal hub because it's so shallow. There is shallow hubs you can buy or you could just cut it, or even better just grip it with the tip of your fingers. A normal sized hub like Ironmind makes is deep and is much easier than shallow hubs and that 45 plate. 50 lbs lift is normal, nothing amazing. It also depends on the hub's surface. Is it very slippery, does it hold chalk well etc. The difference is huge if it can hold chalk or not. With a deep hub that can hold chalk well it's easy to lift 50 lbs. With a shallow hub that doesn't hold chalk it's very difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anwnate Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 ... 50 lbs lift is normal, nothing amazing. Heh. Well, here on the Gripboard, I'd agree. However, compared to the average bear on the street...it's pretty darn impressive. Nice lifts. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 ... 50 lbs lift is normal, nothing amazing. Heh. Well, here on the Gripboard, I'd agree. However, compared to the average bear on the street...it's pretty darn impressive. Nice lifts. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Okay perhaps it's a little bit above normal but it's not amazing. I've had two friends who doesn't lift try the hub and one of them managed 21 kg and the other 17.5 kg. I was able to lift 21 kg first time I tried without maxing but I had been training a lot with grippers before that. But as I said, it totally depends on what hub it is and if it can hold chalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfgeat Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 I appreciate the responses!!! It is definitely a deeper hub made of some sort of pipe (so a rougher finish), so it doesn't exactly hold chalk, but it isn't slick like the 3-inch block I have from Ironmind. So basically, here on the gripboard, this is neat; Everywhere else, this is respectable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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