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Agreed! It was such a positive experience for those Team Idaho members who went and all had great things to say. Sometimes with international competitions you take a risk on competition/venue quality and risk versus reward. Sounds like this was wayyyyy positive and well worth the trip. Lots more people interested in trying to qualify for next year, so I am considering a late summer/early fall competition out here if Idaho is still on your list of possibilities. I'm really impressed with Armlifting USA overall and cannot wait to see it continue to grow. There was some big time disappointment and frustration that the women were required to use a COC 1 for the silver bullet. That's like telling the men they couldn't use the WR standards and all men would need to use a COC 2. That's beyond silly IMO, especially since officially in competition the women have used a COC 3. This was WORLDS after all. I know Dani wasn't aware of that change until a couple weeks beforehand so it was awesome to see the Americans step up, throw down and take first and second on this event. Still trying to understand why using only a COC 1 was even a thing versus giving women options similar to the men. Got to say, I am really sad I couldn't make the trip and very envious of those who went. The stories Dani shared were awesome and so many inspiring performances by some great people. That's cool. And that's a whole lotta posts. Congrats.?

I officially begin grip training this week in an attempt to someday become competitive among the ranks of Texas locals Adam Glass and the pound-for-pound Titan that is Tanner Merkle. Fat gripz and axle bars will be subbed in over a standard barbell for much of my regular strength and conditioning work in addition to allotting three days each week to focus on grip work specifically using the protocal and implements I outlined below. If anyone has any recommendations or suggestions, please don't hesitate to give me a shout below! Feeling pretty damn excited about this new pursuit into grip sport. Day #1: Strength- Pinch Grip Implement (5/3/1) Accessory- Sledge Hammer, Mace, and/or Kettlebell Levering Endurance- Bulgarian Bag and/or Battle Rope Day #2: Strength- One Hand Crush Implement (5/3/1) Accessory- Pull-up Variations (Towels, Ropes, Grenades, Globe, Climbing Holds, etc) and Extensor Bands or Sand Bucket Endurance- Farmers Walk and/or Holds and Handstands Day #3: Strength- Two Hand Pinch and Crush Implements (5/3/1) Accessory- Wrist, BTB, Table, and Finger Curls Endurance- Hanging Finger Holds and Jump Rope Pinch Grip Implements: Open Hand- Napalm 3”x4”, Ironmind Pinch Block, Bumper Plates, and Hub Closed Grip- Napalm 2”x4”, Steel Plates, and Flask Crush Grip Implements: Open Hand- Rolling Thunder, Napalm 2”, Napalm 2&3/8”, Fat Gripz, Axle, Bulgarian Bag, Battle Rope, and Little Big Horn Closed Hand- Grippers, Sledge Hammer/Mace/Clubs, and Farmers Walk Handles Extensor Implements: Ironmind Bands, Sand Bucket, Sledge Hammer/Mace/Clubs, and Barbell/Dumbbell/Kettlebell

That's the best kind of training!

May 19, 2019 Afternoon Week 4. Lazy last week and didn’t do anything other than to pick up my new Row machine last Sunday. Back at it. Better narrow up the thicker bits so I ordered a air bike as well. Might ruck later or tomorrow for sure. Elliptical 15:00 1544 strides 165 cal Squat wu to 186k(187.5k) x 5 x 3r Bench Press wu to 129k(130k) x 5 x 3r Z-Press MYO 52.5k x 12-4-4 degrading too much to continue. CS T-bar Row +45/90/135/135/115 x 5r First time getting to play with this. Might hook up a mini band for a bit more work.

I was very disappointed in my performance, but it was awesome being a part of team USA. There was a real sense of national pride! Meeting my teammates from all over the country, in another country, was unique. There was a lot of camaraderie. Meeting people from other countries was a real treat! It was a wonderful experience that I’ll never forget.

Seeing these results gives me hope in a way, the numbers seem a lot more obtainable and realistic to me. Equipment seasoning, chalk application etc. seems to play a huge role and ads a lot of extra kilograms, and when you're used to manipulating the implements to the maximum in your favor, your performance is a lot lower % wise on a new implement or different rules. That's why I try my best to not care about the stuff like chalking up, seasoning the equipment etc., so that I'm starting in an unfavorable position and if the conditions are better, I'll just pull more, but if they are very strict, I've prepared for it in my training. Of course I'm gonna use chalk, but I'm not gonna make it into a science. It's like pulling all your deadlifts on a deadlift flexible bar, and pulling on a stiff bar in competition, it's not very advisable. I hope nobody takes this as an insult, I'm not aware of the other circumstances of the event, but I feel like the person needs to be prepared for the worst, both in life and in training, and making things easier for yourself comes back to bite you.

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

5/20/19 Shallow DubHub (each hand): 7.5lbsx5, 9lbsx5, 10.5lbsx5 *held last rep in each hand for time RT= 0:14 LT= 0:11 Flask (each hand): 22.5lbsx5, 25lbsx5, 27.5lbsx5 RT= 0:34 LT= 0:26 Sledgehammer Reverse Lever (per hand): 2x5 w/ 10lbs @17" Sledgehammer Side-to-Side Lever (each hand): 2x10 w/ 10lbs @7.5" Bulgarian Bag Snatches: 50 reps @40lbs= 3:29

No, I haven't, but I will, since Lucas already helped me once with the WW measurements. And if it's against the rules, please remove the tread.

No surprise there.

Welcome, you seem to have access to a lot of toys! In general I 'm not sure if the percentages used in 531 are the best for grip, because in general the numbers for what you can lift 10x vs what you can lift 1x are much closer together than for general lifting (deadlift/ bench etc.) For example I can do 10x70kg on the Rolling thunder, but my max is only 85kg. If these where bench press numbers my max would probably be around 95kg. On the other hand doing high rep sets is great for building a base for grip strength.

I'm pretty sure this is against the foum rules. You should discuss this with Jedd directly.

Mike is coming up on his 15th anniversary here on the GB (June 4th). So 200 a year. Pretty reasonable for a guy who loves him some grip.

Welcome to the madness. Lots of strong gripsters in Texas to learn from. Best of luck!

No big deal bro. Happened few times here LOL Don't forget to keep your hands moist. But you do that I assume. As for now, don't forget to put some lemon to heal faster....

Thanks man! $125

19/5/19 team practice at Metroflex with Eric, Tanner & Tommy DOH Axle 305-2, 355-2, 395-1, 415-1, 425-1 flask one hand 70/80/90/95-1/1 2.5” crusher 150-1/1, 170-1/1, 185-1/1, 205-1 Anvil Horn 175-1/1, 195-1/1, 220-1/1 silver bullet #4, #3.5, #3, #2.5 Bench press w/slingshot 225-5, 315-1, 345-1, 355-1 pr in SS 37E08BCF-A285-4BEB-A97B-BA35CC51772A.MOV

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

Don't know if I can now. I tried it many years ago and couldn't

Congrats to all! Great contest!

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

No blood, means that was just your extra skin.

Big numbers! Nice new record on the SB. Well done to everyone. Best RT seems to be by Tank 110KG by the new rules. Shows the difference.

With your tongue?! Damn congrats!

I can't do that, but I can touch my knee with my... never mind.