King Kong Lifts from this Week

[Nigel Blackburn]

Time sure does fly!

King Kong of Grip 2018--my first King Kong and second grip competition--is quickly approaching. To say I'm excited is an understatement. 

I wanted to share a few lifts I hit this week on the implements that will be tested. *All lifts done at 66kg/145lbs

 

1) 191.0 lbs 2.5" Jug

2) 130.4 lbs 2.5" Crusher

3) 81.1 lbs Flask

 

I hope everyone's training is going well, and best of luck!

 

 

 

[Vinnie]

NIce!  So What's your secret on the jug?  The other numbers are good, too, but the jug is outstanding.

[Mike Rinderle]

Killing it!

[Chez]

Outstanding numbers dude!

[Nigel Blackburn]

34 minutes ago, Vinnie said:

NIce!  So What's your secret on the jug?  The other numbers are good, too, but the jug is outstanding.

Thanks, Vinnie! The most important 3 things that work for me would be:

1) underhand grip (if it doesn't feel rough on the bicep)--this just tends to work well for me. I know a lot of people are better with a side grip or overhand.

2) Getting in an optimal position over the implement--I emphasize getting the implement slightly off-center, closer to the side I am lifting. So if I'm pulling lefty, I would start with it closer to my left foot. Also notable is trying to "straddle" the implement as much as possible; if it's too far in front, the pull is so much more difficult.

3) Getting a good breath to brace for full-body tension--in my opinion, this becomes even more important for heavier implements like the jug. If I approach it loosely, it will wreck me once i get to 90%+.

 

[Climber028]

Thanks for giving me some competition, it's lonely down here in 66k. That jug lift is huge.

[Nigel Blackburn]

2 minutes ago, Climber028 said:

Thanks for giving me some competition, it's lonely down here in 66k. That jug lift is huge.

Absolutely. Looking forward to it!

[Guest]

Great numbers Nigel! 

[Vinnie]

7 hours ago, Nigel Blackburn said:

Thanks, Vinnie! The most important 3 things that work for me would be:

1) underhand grip (if it doesn't feel rough on the bicep)--this just tends to work well for me. I know a lot of people are better with a side grip or overhand.

2) Getting in an optimal position over the implement--I emphasize getting the implement slightly off-center, closer to the side I am lifting. So if I'm pulling lefty, I would start with it closer to my left foot. Also notable is trying to "straddle" the implement as much as possible; if it's too far in front, the pull is so much more difficult.

3) Getting a good breath to brace for full-body tension--in my opinion, this becomes even more important for heavier implements like the jug. If I approach it loosely, it will wreck me once i get to 90%+.

 

Thanks! Will keep those tips in mind Saturday, which will be my last KK workout before KK, and see how they work for me.

[bencrush]

Excellent Jug pull, Nigel!