EricMilfeld Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Euro Pinch Grippers IM Axle Rear Lever 100# Plate Hold Points1.Rex Hubbard 235.3 163 375.7 30 44 sec. 46.72.Eric Milfeld 224.4 157 362.0 24 77 sec. 45.93.Matt Chips 193.9 141 351.0 16 60 sec. 39.54.Kevin Emery 180.4 141 293.9 15 47 sec. 36.35.Keith Bormann 180.4 113 282.9 19 52 sec. 36.06.Cody Musselwhite 162.0 141 303.9 12 46 sec. 34.77.Casey Emery 156.2 140 243.2 16 53 sec. 34.68.Mark DeSouza 167.0 112 282.9 15 42 sec. 33.39.Cody Sherrod 169.5 126 258.2 15 5 sec. 30.910.Ryan Johnson 190.5 163 412.7 - - 28.111.Joe Musselwhite 137.8 113 221.1 10 27 sec. 27.912.Sherrie Wheeler 100.5 54 160 6 - 17.5 Best Lifts: Pinch: Rex Hubbard 235.3 Grippers: Rex Hubbard and Ryan Johnson 163 Axle: Ryan Johnson 412.7 Lever: Rex Hubbard 30 Plate Hold: Eric Milfeld 77 sec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Great time! Plenty of camaraderie, competition, and... beer. I was very pleased with how quickly and smoothly it all went down, too. We started at about 10:40 and finished at, I think, like 4 or 5. Rex is literally getting stronger with each workout. I almost caught him with my pet lift performance in the plate hold, but his overall strength prowess won out. My pinch fell off the mark during my last several workouts, so I was stoked to get a competition PR in this event. My plate hold was also an 11 second PR over my time achieved in this event at the same contest a couple of years back. My secret is to never train the lift. Ryan's gal told him it was time to go, so... he went. hmmm... Matt and Keith made the trip up from my old hometown, Austin, again. They both made top 5 and picked up some of the cash prize money. Nice work, guys! (Sorry, but what's Keith's last name again, Matt?) Greg Griffin and Paul Knight proved invaluable with bar loading and judging, respectively. Thanks, ya'll! Sherrie really impressed me, in particular with her narrow miss with a 180 axle. Her only complaint was that she had no competition. Maybe my wife will come to her senses one of these days and take to grippers. By the way, I think the rear lever event worked out really well. It's kind of a fun event and relatively easy to judge, for a lever event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opnsysme Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Great contest again Eric. I appreciate all the work you do. Oh and by the way, Keith's last name is Bormann. I am going to look through my camera as I think I may have a few pics to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Great job Rex on the win. Eric, sounds like another fine contest you've pulled off! Would love to see a video clip of the rear lever. Glad to hear the rumors that were circulating around the internet that Ryan took a pay off to quit the contest were not true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobb1320 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Sounds like it was a great Contest.Nice work to all. :rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eaton Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Nice work everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sher Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Sherrie really impressed me, in particular with her narrow miss with a 180 axle. Her only complaint was that she had no competition. Maybe my wife will come to her senses one of these days and take to grippers. Thanks, Eric! I had a great time! I did hate missing that 180 axle. Everyone was very supportive and I learned quite a bit watching form/technique. Ha, my saying that I didn't have any competition with that roster was...ahem...inaccurate at best. Sure, it'd be great if I had closer competition, but I was rather happy establishing comp bests for myself and closing the gap as much as possible. I'd definitely enter again, no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) Great job Rex and Sherrie!!!! I'd love to see a video of the rear lever event, or at least how it was performed. Those weights are insane. Edited April 12, 2009 by MalachiMcMullen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Congrats Rex on the win Congrats to everyone else on a great contest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Here's a couple of pics. Top 5 and group pic. http://musselwhitepapers.blogspot.com/ Enjoy! Mighty Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Thanks for the kind words everyone. Casey Emery got a video of my 30 pound sledge lever, for those who say they want to see the event performed. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Here's a couple of pics.Top 5 and group pic. http://musselwhitepapers.blogspot.com/ Enjoy! Mighty Joe Your pictures turned out perfect, Joe! Thanks, buddy! I didn't even think to get a picture of you with the group. Duuhhh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewicked Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 one of these days i'll finish a grip comp HAHA! most people don't worry about how well they'll do against me because i tend to cut out early.. this time it was due to easter holiday dinner for my girl's family yesterday. HUGE congrats to everyone who placed well! I can't WAIT to see joe's pics! I should've waited to close the 3.5 coc during the contest instead of before hand but i came there to slam that thing and i hope paul's video of it turns out well. Talk about a blast.. that event was just as much fun if not more than the last one! time to train for the woodall.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemery Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 It was a great grip show down. I'll come back next year and try for bigger numbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sher Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Great job Rex and Sherrie!!!!I'd love to see a video of the rear lever event, or at least how it was performed. Those weights are insane. Thanks, Zach! [i had to laugh seeing my name and Rex's in the same sentence...!] Big congrats, Rex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 one of these days i'll finish a grip comp HAHA! most people don't worry about how well they'll do against me because i tend to cut out early.. this time it was due to easter holiday dinner for my girl's family yesterday. HUGE congrats to everyone who placed well! I can't WAIT to see joe's pics! I should've waited to close the 3.5 coc during the contest instead of before hand but i came there to slam that thing and i hope paul's video of it turns out well. Talk about a blast.. that event was just as much fun if not more than the last one! time to train for the woodall.. I watched the video a couple times and you defenitly shut it and held it shut for 3-4 seconds, that's very clear, but I didn't capture your set ....... guess it doesn't matter cause it's not a MM cert or anything good job Ryan! you are getting stronger by the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippling Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Congrats Rex et al. great!!! Ship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Awesome contest guys Congrats Hopefully I will be up to attending next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Great job Rex and Sherrie!!!!I'd love to see a video of the rear lever event, or at least how it was performed. Those weights are insane. Thanks, Zach! [i had to laugh seeing my name and Rex's in the same sentence...!] Big congrats, Rex! Don't laugh! Any woman with (and excuse the expression) the testicular fortitude to compete with a bunch of very strong guys and know they'll come in last deserves some praise! Same goes with all the beginners in sports like ours. It takes courage to compete knowing(or at least feeling as though) you'll do poorly against the more experienced guys and it takes determination to stick with it after a loss. Grip has a way of weeding out the people with less grit. I hope you stick with it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewicked Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 haha sherri went out there and kicked ass! she really put in teh time and effort in it to do well and loves grip training to the point that now it's incorporated into our personal training sessions! she's doing fantastic and hope that she'll blow away her old numbers NEXT Grip comp! one of these days i'll finish a grip comp HAHA! most people don't worry about how well they'll do against me because i tend to cut out early.. this time it was due to easter holiday dinner for my girl's family yesterday. HUGE congrats to everyone who placed well! I can't WAIT to see joe's pics! I should've waited to close the 3.5 coc during the contest instead of before hand but i came there to slam that thing and i hope paul's video of it turns out well. Talk about a blast.. that event was just as much fun if not more than the last one! time to train for the woodall.. I watched the video a couple times and you defenitly shut it and held it shut for 3-4 seconds, that's very clear, but I didn't capture your set ....... guess it doesn't matter cause it's not a MM cert or anything good job Ryan! you are getting stronger by the minute SWEEEEEEEEEEEET! going from not being able to close a 3 to smashing a 3.5 in under 6 months without any serious training has my eyes set on a 4 before the year is out! dude anywayyou can send the video to me or load it up? i'd love to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 time to train for the woodall.. Sounds like a plan You cannot leave my comp early...too far back home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sher Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Great job Rex and Sherrie!!!!I'd love to see a video of the rear lever event, or at least how it was performed. Those weights are insane. Thanks, Zach! [i had to laugh seeing my name and Rex's in the same sentence...!] Big congrats, Rex! Don't laugh! Any woman with (and excuse the expression) the testicular fortitude to compete with a bunch of very strong guys and know they'll come in last deserves some praise! Same goes with all the beginners in sports like ours. It takes courage to compete knowing(or at least feeling as though) you'll do poorly against the more experienced guys and it takes determination to stick with it after a loss. Grip has a way of weeding out the people with less grit. I hope you stick with it!!! I can't say enough what a difference it makes to go into a competitive environment that puts integrity ahead of winning at all costs. In that light, doing poorly against quality competitors and coming back for more isn't that hard after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Congrats to everyone - some very impressive numbers. The results, even at the bottom, show how far the level of competition has come - great work by everyone! :rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks for the kind words everyone.Casey Emery got a video of my 30 pound sledge lever, for those who say they want to see the event performed. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks for the kind words everyone.Casey Emery got a video of my 30 pound sledge lever, for those who say they want to see the event performed. -Rex Noice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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