anwnate Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Today I would like to introduce Christopher "Tank" Andrade. I've competed with Chris with a number of times and even managed to grab a quick lunch with him while driving through CT. He is a pleasure to be around. As might be able to tell by his profile picture, his passion for Gripsport is not equaled by many. His son has already started to train Grip and I expect great things from him in the future. Let's find out a little more about the man they call "Tank." Six questions to get to know Christopher. 1. What are your stats? Gripboard Name, Age, height (inches/meters), weight (lbs/kgs), left/right dominant hand size (cm/in), country, city (or region…whatever you are comfortable with), married/single, kids, occupation ("international spy" is acceptable) Gripboard Name : Tank Andrade Age : 38 Height : 5' 7" (1.70 mtr) Weight : 210lbs (90.7 kg) Dominant Hand size : 19.7 cm (7.75") Country/City : Derby, Connecticut (USA)Marital Status : I live with my gorgeous girlfriend Amber ( who holds the U.S record for IM hub ) and have a 9 year old son Anthony. Occupation : Plant Manager of a Firearms Manufacturer. 2. Why did you start training grip (and how long is it now)? I started training for strongman competition in 2011. After my first contest, I realized how much straps helped my deadlift. It was then I began my study of grip strength. Soon after, I discovered Jedd and the Diesel Crew. I joined "The Grip Authority" and quickly entered my first grip comp in 2013. 3. Before you die, what is your ULTIMATE grip goal/goals? I want to clean the INCH! It just seems like a superhuman feat. That said, Bending is my very favorite discipline. I would like to one day work my way up to the top of the Bastard List. 4. How do you currently structure your overall training/how do you incorporate your grip training? I'm currently running 5/3/1 four days a week. One day a week I do a heavy bending and (fun) feat day. My current split is bench/pinch, deads/ thickbar, push press/ wrists, squats/grippers. 5. What hobby (other than grip/bending/lifting) do you enjoy? Mountain biking and boxing when there is time. I mostly just spend time with my family, it helps that we all train together. My son Anthony has caught the grip-bug and plans on doing his first powerlifting meet next year. 6. Who's UTR Grip Profile would you like to see? I would like to see a profile of David Mitti. Thanks Chris, David will be profiled in two weeks. This series will return next Wednesday with Lucas Raymond. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Good read! I was lucky enough to meet Chris and Amber at a MO grip contest in 2014. Both were very pleasant, approachable, and enthusiastic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Big Chris! I love this dude. Awesome guy. I also WHOOPED HIS BUTT at "name that tune/artist" ALL NIGHT LONG as we drove back from Gripmas to my house, with Luke trying to sleep in the back seat. Chris grew up with some of the cast from the show Blossom, and has met Salt n' Peppa before too. Not sure why that didn't make it into the interview. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Good interview! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I always enjoy seeing Chris, Amber and Anthony. Great people. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anwnate Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 Chris grew up with some of the cast from the show Blossom, and has met Salt n' Peppa before too. Not sure why that didn't make it into the interview. I'll take that as a request for an additional question. While I'm attempting to keep them reasonably brief, in upcoming profiles, I'll add something to allow for a more personal input. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mitti Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Good read! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Fun to read! Chris is also a VIP CPW customer Edit: fixed typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Good stuff Christopher, enjoyed reading this. The man was shrouded in mysteries till know. Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KapMan Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 He's also from the Town called home for 4 years before I joined the service. My dad and brother still live in Derby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) He and Amber are just good people - and strong ones . Edited December 16, 2015 by climber511 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Love me some Chris and Amber. As Chris said... good people! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Andrade Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Love me some Chris and Amber. As Chris said... good people! Rindo ! great to hear from you buddy hope all is awesome ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Smitley Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I am lucky enough to have tank as my lifelong friend and grip training partner and i couldnt ask for better 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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