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Hahahaha https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxh6ZtGh93C/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

So in what has to be THE story in grip this year, a couple Ukrainian giants on a rainy day playing with a GHP Level 9! Artem Ushenko and Igor Kupinsky are absolutely on another level. Plenty of video documentation of these closes was sent including Igor closing the 9 in his left hand, which has to be a first and Artem closing an 8 for 7 reps! Ukraine now holds the top 2 spots on the GHP Gripper Challenge board. http://www.gillinghamhp.com/challenge Artem Ushenko Igor Kupinsky

I expected to see some blood, I'm disappointed

It's called moisture, homie.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ACf8n6CBJsE

1302E414-5992-497C-831B-5949834E9924.MP4 I have spent basically this whole year training for my bending comp and the Steel Shredder Kings Shield comp. Both are done now. I am happy with how my training went and my performances. Now, time to figure out the next goals for summer. I had a moderate intensity training day today. Still a little sore from the last comp. I had some fun doing 3 grade 5 bolts in a row reverse, 1 in one IMP, 1 in David Horne wraps pads touching and 1 in IMP pads touching. Did quite a bit of snapping too. 1302E414-5992-497C-831B-5949834E9924.MP4 1302E414-5992-497C-831B-5949834E9924.MP4 1302E414-5992-497C-831B-5949834E9924.MP4

Will be a new unit of measure - "how many Callahans did you have on that bar?"

Bench 50x10 70x8 90x7 110x3 129.5x7 PR!

No blood, means that was just your extra skin.

Lame. I remember when dudes used to pop nails through their palms while bending barehanded.

I know it’ll probably never happen but just imagine how awesome it would be to perform a record attempt live in between two matches at one of the future WAL events. Using similar slick looking sledges with the chome heads and shiny wooden handles. With Slim present in the crowd tipping his hat in respect to the next generation of strongman. I’m sure if it’s done right it could be presented in a way where it would really capture the interest of the armwrestling crowd. I would jizz in my pants.

Wtf! A double with nr9!!??

Wednesday May 15, 2019 Went up to my friend's farm and cleaned up my caber a little bit with draw knife. Probably did about 20 throws only missing 3. Also brought some kettlebells to throw: 10kg, 14kg×2, 18kg. Five sets with the bells.

I think quality of sleep and total quantity per week is extremely important. Learn everything you can about how you can maximize whatever time you have to sleep. you have to master regulating your emotions and stress. Stress management in your life is the real master key to fitness gain. You can do everything right in the gym but if you’re always walking the line of having a heart attack from stress you’ll never realize your potential. If you have continuous anxiety it will slow you down. If you’re always angry at everyone with high blood pressure it will kill your progress. anxiety, fear, doubt, impatience, resentment, hate,pride, unforgiveness- these things kill your gains more than any bad diet. +++ ^ note this is my method and my mindset this is not to stir up a pointless argument on my training log so save it if you don’t agree or whatever *** my weekly nutrition is meat, veggies, (I like fruit but in practice I don’t consume much at all) and some limited breads. I do not eat dairy products. Most days I eat a small breakfast, skip lunch, have a small snack in midday and a huge dinner. I use weekly the hand X band, a finger massager (thanks Tanner) I stretch daily, work mobility drills daily, and hang in gravity boots 5-6 days a week. I like hot soaks with salts. I often soak my hands & feet before bed. How I train is a huge consideration. It doesn’t look like what most people would assume. I do lift heavy but I do so in low effort. I “don’t try” when I lift. All of you probably train much “harder” that I do. Unfortunately the results of the people I have competed against now for years leads me to believe training hard and trying hard doesn’t matter much. It is more important to work within limits and balance your tissue as you continue to gain. Dont try hard, do right.

I compete in Arm Lifting and grip sport. Currently lifting in 100 kg and 105 kg. Weight this week is 94.3 kg. 4.28.19 Team practice is every Sunday (Saginaw Texas) double overhand axle (IM) 303 x 1, 353 x 1, 393 x 1, 423 x 1, 440 x 1, 445 miss above the knee, 403 x 6 Saxon 233 x 1, 253 x 1, 263 x 1, 268 x 1, 273 x 1 2 & 3/8” single hand lift 231 x 1/1, 241 x 1/1, 261 x 1/1, 271 x 1/1, 281 x 1/1 Finnish Ball 55 x 1/1, 60 x 1/1, 65 x 1/1, 68.5 x 1 righty, 70 x1 righty, 75 x 1 righty, 80 x 1 righty Inch Dumbbell stunts with Tanner. Held left hand 19 seconds right hand 20 seconds. Several successful hand to hand throw & catch drank too many Revolvers and are too many chicken legs ————————- 4.29.19 Today short session after work blue Fatgripz 315 x 1, 365 x 1, 385 x 1, 400 x 1, 405 x 1, 415 x 0 orange Fatgripz 315 x 1, 325 x 1, 330 x 1, 335 x 1, 340 x missed lockout but above the knee 2.5” Saxon 233 x 1, 253 x 1, 263 x 1, 268 x 1, 273 x 1, 278 x 1, 283 miss but off the floor 3 times Single arm curl 75 x 1 x 8 80 x 1 x 3 85 x 1 x 2 90 x 1 lefty hanging leg raise 1 set x 35 D009E974-18DD-4699-A863-AB9FD844EAEF.mov

You got this! Crush it Ivan.

Jedd and Luke said it's the worst they've ever seen. No warning. Halfway up with two 25kg plates sandwiching a 45. Had 5 lbs added to each side to make up the difference since we didn't have a 3rd 25 kg plate. Gonna be tough to train before NAGS. LOL

Ironmind LBH 220.5lbs (100kg) hold for time (~10-11secs) for a 6 second PR. Have been using the FBBC 2.5” Jug and FBBC Anvil for most of my vertical lifts so I was happy to see my LBH has actually improved slightly. LBH 100kg Hold

16.5.19 slept great after my shift. Left knee sore upon waking. Session at the edge doh axle 305-2-2, 355-2 pain in anterior lateral knee cap at start. Called it on heavy. 305-3-2 3” axle bench press from the straps 225-5, 250-3, 275-2, 295-1, 305-1 PR from the chest. Chest supported row 135-5 sets of 5 strap lever curl with RT, 10 singles per hand up to 70 silver bullet medley #4R, 3L, 3.5R, 3L, 3R, 2.5L, 2.5R cable extension 5 sets hand balancing 10 minutes 40 minutes in sauna AB15057C-5967-42C3-8108-2073036C7022.MOV

Haha, that's funny! And strong.

I did some other fun tests last night at the gym as well. Didn't video though. One was Statue of liberty press. Used my solid loading pin with 45# plate and 3 bar clamps. Gripped at top of clamps and one hand cleaned then pressed. That press was tough. About 65# total. Also did some overhead triceps presses gripping sides of plate on the same loading pin. Got 2 45s for 5. About 110# Need to video those next time and really liked the overhead press like that. Triceps sore today. - Aaron

Funniest part was I had to do it twice. The gym owner wanted to get a video of it after I did it the first time. LOL

Thanks Pinchmonster! You have outstanding thumb power so if you wanted to get in mid 70lb range or even 80's it would be accomplished in short order. I forgot to mention that that my hub set was my 10th and final set... Just kidding:)

At least 10lbs above my max for reps. Noice!

Maybe if we mixed it with the brake fluid for better absorption...

Its hard to have a specific, structured program like you can with weight lifting. I do all the different types of bending I want to get stronger in and just keep trying to progress and get stronger.

Ah yes... the good ol days!

Steve always with a ear to ear grin

I understand you 100%, that's how I stopped powerlifting, I just didn't care about doing it anymore and dealing with the injuries and the food etc. But I found a different activity that I enjoy, and came back to it later. Wish you all the best in your further training, and keep it fun

When my transformation is over, I will be a beautiful supermodel. I thought that one I got at your place was bad...

No biggie. You're molting...

Good luck. Looking at you MM1 cert I'm sure you'll mash it!

EEEEAAASSSY!

Any opinions on the best way to get better at setting grippers? Not in terms of technique, but more so exercises and training methods. Recently I've given in and started using a braced set when attempting my GHP7, but I'd rather be able to set it properly.

This is a link to his post: The thread is a wealth of information as well

Some updates: Re-rated the #2,5 and SM after some oiling of the spring. #2,5 131 SM 135 Did also did some GHPs: #4 97 #5 115 #6 133 Lesson learned is to oil the spring beforehand.

Honestly, I would back off the 4-5x per day on the working hands. I used it regularly during the winter and I had issues similar to yours. It made me feel like the epidermis was sliding over the dermis (if that makes sense). I only use it a few times a week now and haven't had a skin tear in a long time. Although, I admit, I'm not as hard-core as you.

Jeez...

It's been stated by a few other members here, I'll add my input as well. Long story shot, just work the set. No closes, only the set. The best method for getting better at the set is by practicing your set by performing it with grippers you can handle and one's that are above your current level. Take a light gripper and you'll get it down to range you're going to work. A heavy gripper to challenge the set and attempt to get a better performance in relation to where your current working gripper is at. Do not work closes when attempting to work you set.

4- 5 x a day with working hands. Take fish oil. File callouses. They just tear like crepe paper.

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5/15/19 Have been relaxing and waiting for contest next Sat.5/25 all the training work is done just need to bake the cake. Todays video's IM HUB 75.1 lb x 4 1/2 reps and a coupe days ago I lifted 50lb inverted Hex DB - tried a out a year ago and never saw air so I was happy as it is fairly slippery and 5 1/4" wide.

Set more grippers that’s the training & that’s the test

Really cool, thanks for posting the lists and rankings Don - thats my first time making anything on DHWOG - hopefully more to come!

David is the damn man. Really keeping bending full of things worth doing and always giving recognition to folk. This is great news.

David Horne added the results to his page. Here are the results with the other past steel bending contests:

Rules Axes will be laid 400 meters from the contestant - contestant mus reach the handles within 60 seconds Arms must be straight Hands must be higher than the forehead - higher the better No sledges - only razor sharp axes - sharp sides towards the head Must be "dropped" 3/4 of the way to the head - no helmets allowed. Bouncing off the forehead is allowed. No spotters Handles must be greased where gripped - extra points if ground glass is embedded in the grease Extra points for excess bleeding

HaHaHa. Ask him to farmers walk the milleniums and sell another video about Joe Kinney squatting 440 for 50 reps every morning. HAHAHA This is like asking Baghdad Bob to confirm how the first Gulf War was going.

The fire rises we typically meet meet at The Edge Fitness Center in Saginaw/north Fort Worth (820W/35W) or the Fort Worth Metroflex (35W/20w) on Sunday’s at 2 pm. Lifting / Arm wrestling / steel bending / drinking / bbq & Toxic Masculinity if you want to test your might there is a contest this year at the Dallas Europa expo hosted by Clay Edgin first weekend of June, a contest at the MF on the 23rd of June, and an Austin meet up end of August.

Following this fo sho! I am brand new to the world of grip, but live in DFW as well and would love to come out some Sunday soon to lift with some of the best in the game. I've already reached out to Tanner on social media. Looking forward to learning from you guys!