anwnate Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 On Wednesday's I'm going to be posting a Grip Profile. Although the subjects can choose any gripster (from anywhere) to follow, in general the aim is to highlight those who are not all that well known. There will eventually be two lines started...this one, and one that starts with a U.S. citizen. In about six months, it will reduce to an every-other-week feature. Five questions to get to know Geralt. 1. What are your stats? Age, height (inches/meters), weight (lbs/kgs), dominant hand size (cm/in), country, city (or region…whatever you are comfortable with), married/single, kids, occupation ("international spy" is acceptable) Age : 38 Height :1.94 mtr (6'4") Weight : 104 kg (229lbs) Dominant Hand size :(guesstimate 7.75"- 8") Country: Netherlands Status : Married, 2 kids Occupation : Civil Servant 2. Why did you start training grip (and how long is it now)? In 2008, I bought my first COC gripper when I had an arm injury because of overtraining on pullups. Somehow I found some stuff on the internet about grippers and bought the COC #1 (which I could close immediately from no set). Shortly after I bought an IM#2 which I also could close, but barely. I did no other grip training and overall training then. I bought the IM#3 shortly after from a Dutch sports store and of course I was stopped in my tracks. From there I simply trained too much. Eventually I closed the #3 first time in 2010 after a long period of rest. From 2010 till now I have been exploring grippers mostly but I have also done other gripstuff. In general I have been overtraining for a long time. I am now at the point of working towards the #3 certification. I think grippers are actually my lesser implements, and that thick bar comes more natural for me. However I have been struggling so much with this #3 certification that I want this out of my way first. During this time I also started general weight training. During 2011/2012 I also had a long and nasty radial tunnel syndrome injury, which really pushed me back with training. I now focus on heavy partials with grippers, creditcardset speedwork and short overall strength training, trying not to damage my recovery for grippers too much. 3. Before you die, what is your ULTIMATE grip goal/goals? I don’t have a true ‘before I die’ goal but the #3 cert will feel as a huge accomplishment for me, since I know it is still a good feat of handstrength. After that probably the CTD challenge will be next, which should be relatively better to do for me. After that perhaps the Red nail? 4. What hobby (other than grip/bending/lifting) do you enjoy? I love spending time with my family. I am also always busy around the house and with the time I have left besides work I just relax with some videogames or watching movies. I want to keep strength training as a part of my life and after I have completed my goal list. I will then focus more on quality of movement and keeping my body healthy and in good form (possibly also combining training with more endurance training). When I get to grow really old (which I hope I will), I don’t exclude growing Bonsai trees as a hobby, these things have always fascinated me.5. Who's Grip profile would you like to see next? Next up I would like to ask Eirik Bruun Ingebretsent. Thanks Geralt. This series will return next Wednesday with Eirik. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 After that perhaps the Red nail? Great write-up. Can't wait to see you cert the 3 brother. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hey Nate, this is a very nice profile man. I was honored by your request. I think it is cool to see more guys this way. There are a lot of guys really putting in time and effort in training and all we see is a username. Mostly we get the see the topguys only, but there are more people doing their stuff and working and training seriously, without the big PR's we are getting used to see every week, no discredit of course to those achievements. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Cool write up. I still remember that Geralt was the first person to reach out to me on the board and welcome me. That was back in 2011. Man time flies when you are having fun. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Very cool idea Nate! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royz Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Great idea Nathaniel! You will get that cert Geralt, just a matter of time.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IROC-Z Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Excellent write up on Geralt. Best wishes for success on your #3 certification! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Cool write up. I still remember that Geralt was the first person to reach out to me on the board and welcome me. That was back in 2011. Man time flies when you are having fun. Oh yeah man...I still see you coming in...just a child...insecure...hi sir...I am Cesare...I said 'son....you are destined to do great things'. And look at you know. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jörg Keilbach Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Great idea! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_wigren Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Great write up! Geralt is definitely one of the cool kids! 😎 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Great write-up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grind Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Great story from the future 3th Dutch Captain of Crush! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Great story from the future 3th Dutch Captain of Crush! I hope so Mark! In the making. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McCarter Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Nate, this is an awesome idea you are doing. Keep up the killer work. Great write up too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I love this idea - there are so many super strong people out there that I have barely any knowledge of. Geralt - just keep on keeping on and you'll reach all your goals!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinslater Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Great stuff and looking forward to seeing more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashtan Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Nice. Very interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTvG Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Nice idea! And man, what a nice baby inch you've got there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Nice idea! And man, what a nice baby inch you've got there! Yeah, you should definitely try it someday! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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