KRC Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Same here with the lying snaps. The standing bend is no problem but I am not applying power correctly on the short bend lying on my back. Have you looked at David and others' videos to see if there's anything to pick up technique-wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Flesher Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Definitely, although evidently not enough of them. James Jackson’s submission has his ankles crossed in the air on his thigh crush and that just makes me feel like a fish flopping around. Im guessing that at some point I’m going to recognize some key tip (like when i started cueing “heels together” on thigh crushes) that will allow me to stop wasting force but for now? Bleh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/24/2020 at 12:38 PM, KRC said: Same here with the lying snaps. The standing bend is no problem but I am not applying power correctly on the short bend lying on my back. Have you looked at David and others' videos to see if there's anything to pick up technique-wise? On 6/24/2020 at 1:26 PM, Tom Flesher said: Definitely, although evidently not enough of them. James Jackson’s submission has his ankles crossed in the air on his thigh crush and that just makes me feel like a fish flopping around. Im guessing that at some point I’m going to recognize some key tip (like when i started cueing “heels together” on thigh crushes) that will allow me to stop wasting force but for now? Bleh! The lying snaps are killing me! No idea how to generate effective power into the bar with the bolts. I've watched several videos but whatever they are doing with it, I'm unable to for whatever reason. Just a really awkward position. The standing stuff is great. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Flesher Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just a little different today. I hadn’t done any long braced bends in a while, but 1) I just did unbraced on Friday. Even so, I had planned to DO a bolt for a practice snap today. Nevertheless, b) I tore some skin that has been fragile and even kinking the bolt in DHWOG wraps was making it significantly worse. I need that skin for my official Steel Shredder attempts, since I can’t tape for them. In addition, π) a member of our community, who shall remain nameless because he doesn’t post in this thread, posted on another forum that he’s purchased not only 3/4 HRS but 7/8 HRS. I was therefore required to challenge him to a race to 7/8. So it’s time to get back to heavy braced bends if I’m going to win this race (or even finish it). 15” 3/8 rebar snapped in Horne wraps, followed by 5/8x25” and 1/2x15” in thick suedes I bought from Chris Ryder. It took a few tries to remember what positions worked for me but overall I was happy. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Flesher Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 These videos each contain an F bomb if that’s problematic for you. They contain me fumbling around like I don’t know what I’m doing, which is problematic for me. 5/8x25: 1/2x15: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrido Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Today I got a package from @Jaden Majensky with lots of hard and great bars. Huge thanks buddy! I will try one or two of them in the next session, because today was volume day and I train after a strict plan. After the volume work it was time again for an one IMP bend and here it is: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Young Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) Very nasty bend in single IMPs! 5.5" by 5/16" hex 12L14 CRS. Bent off center. Edited July 4, 2020 by Danny Young 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anwnate Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, Danny Young said: Very nasty bend in single IMPs! 5.5" by 5/16" 12L14 CRS. Bent off center. Nice! ...and Ouch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briso Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) Bent 5 x 8mm x 7 inch CRS (about the same as a bastard bar) in single ironmind wraps. These all felt very good today, bends were all done in 4 hits. (about 10-12 secs for each complete bend) Then did 2 cert bends for horrido bending straight after these in ironmind wraps and suedes. A2 bolt with half inch cut off A2 bolt with full inch cut off. @Horrido Jan, I've sent you over the videos Really pleased with these today, considering its my 3rd proper session back! Edited July 4, 2020 by Briso 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Pete Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truman Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Did a 6" RedNail Replica on Saturday, pretty pleased with my progress so far. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrido Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Got my package from J.T. Straussner with the Challenge Bars today. Very nice steel and great rules. Only bending in brandnew stiff pads is an absolute nightmare, but they will be very fine soon. Here is the video of both bars including unpacking... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Flesher Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Big event of the day was my first Steel Shredder attempt (around 3:40 to snap the grade 5 lying and the 10mmx15 rebar standing) but I also finished with a 1/2x15 HRS braced in Horne wraps. The thin wraps are so good for toughening up my hands so I can handle harder bends. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 21 hours ago, Tom Flesher said: Big event of the day was my first Steel Shredder attempt (around 3:40 to snap the grade 5 lying and the 10mmx15 rebar standing) but I also finished with a 1/2x15 HRS braced in Horne wraps. The thin wraps are so good for toughening up my hands so I can handle harder bends. Tom, fantastic time! I just did my first attempt too and was totally gassed after the lying snap. Had to take a 30 second break, which is pretty ridiculous. What type of cardio/GPP are you doing if any? I really need to improve my endurance. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Flesher Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 38 minutes ago, Buccos1 said: Tom, fantastic time! I just did my first attempt too and was totally gassed after the lying snap. Had to take a 30 second break, which is pretty ridiculous. What type of cardio/GPP are you doing if any? I really need to improve my endurance. They're brutal, aren't they? I did the standing snap first for that reason. Toward the end of the lying snap I started switching off leg crush and chest crush to try to save some energy, but at least my abs didn't cramp up this time. I do a very small amount of jogging and stationary bike, mainly in 1km or 15-minute chunks respectively to get my heart rate up before lifting sessions. In general, most of my cardio work comes from doing heavy carries and strongman medley work. (And recently, just doing a ton of snapping as specific training for this!) I scatter some EMOM work to failure into every week (500 deadlifts, death by safety bar squat, stuff like that) that I think is paying off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Pete Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Manage to bend A2 bolt first 7 inches, and then 6.5 inches today. Sadly both attempts the video got messed up. On the 7 inch video the bar left the frame and on the 6.5 inch I got a phone call that ended the recording. But I'm still happy about the session. The uncut bolt was such an easy bend for me. Today my grandfather past away at the age of 95 years old, he was in incredible shape until just a year ago. Worked as a farmer and in the woods his hole life. He could outrun most young men at the age of 85. Its been an emotional day today. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrido Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 Nice bends, Anton. You will get it the next time for sure for a good cert. I am looking forward to it. Also all the best and much strength for you and your family for the loss of a great man in a very high age. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Pete Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 17 hours ago, Horrido said: Nice bends, Anton. You will get it the next time for sure for a good cert. I am looking forward to it. Also all the best and much strength for you and your family for the loss of a great man in a very high age. Thank you Jan. I will try 6.5 inches today again. And if that goes, 6 inch is next. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy J. Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 19 hours ago, Slippery Pete said: Manage to bend A2 bolt first 7 inches, and then 6.5 inches today. Sadly both attempts the video got messed up. On the 7 inch video the bar left the frame and on the 6.5 inch I got a phone call that ended the recording. But I'm still happy about the session. The uncut bolt was such an easy bend for me. Today my grandfather past away at the age of 95 years old, he was in incredible shape until just a year ago. Worked as a farmer and in the woods his hole life. He could outrun most young men at the age of 85. Its been an emotional day today. Very sorry to hear of the loss. condolences Anton 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Pete Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Thank you Tommy. I'm so happy that I started with grip and bending. Come across so many great people 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Pete Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 I'm getting stronger. I havent been bending much with less pading than single/double suede pads. But I have still gotten a better feel for less pading then before. Started with some bench press like a month ago or so, and I feel like its already given me better bends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Flesher Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 First session in a little while. Got a good time on Steel Shredder, but not enough to beat my previous time (I lost some time kinking the Bolt, probably due to a bad wrap job). I also did a 3/4x48 bar and a Huge Bastard in double wraps. Here’s the huge. Bend starts at about 5:10, finished about 6:30. Measure is close but under 2”. Wraps are shaken at the beginning and the end. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Young Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Another 7" edgin dead!! Next on my list is a big edgin! Bent more than a half inch off yet again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Nice bend! What wraps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Young Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 51 minutes ago, Mike Rinderle said: Nice bend! What wraps? Single Ironmind pads only 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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