Kluv#0 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Fun but challenging exercise that really works wrist flexors and stabilizers. Started back doing these middle of last month as my left side is slowly healing from surgery done in June. Adam Glass, Jason Dingey would monsters at these without question- heck they are terrific at everything:) Great to do at end of workout. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonD Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Great work, Michael! I’d like to try it, but it’s gonna be awhile before my left arm is ready. My thumbless thickbar strength is coming back faster than normal grip. I can do a little more on rolling handles thumbless vs normal, at the moment. Wonder why that’s happening? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Conjugate Iron Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 12/1/2021 at 8:06 PM, Kluv#0 said: Fun but challenging exercise that really works wrist flexors and stabilizers. Started back doing these middle of last month as my left side is slowly healing from surgery done in June. Adam Glass, Jason Dingey would monsters at these without question- heck they are terrific at everything:) Great to do at end of workout. Good job! Looks very challenging, especially keeping the bar balanced between tosses 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Conjugate Iron Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, JasonD said: Great work, Michael! I’d like to try it, but it’s gonna be awhile before my left arm is ready. My thumbless thickbar strength is coming back faster than normal grip. I can do a little more on rolling handles thumbless vs normal, at the moment. Wonder why that’s happening? I'd guess cause the thumbless grip allows your thumb to press to the side of your fingers making them more rigid? And it also allows you to bend your wrist more easily. At least that's what I get when I do it. My thumbless is also pretty strong compared to my regular grip 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonD Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Terry Conjugate Iron said: I'd guess cause the thumbless grip allows your thumb to press to the side of your fingers making them more rigid? And it also allows you to bend your wrist more easily. At least that's what I get when I do it. My thumbless is also pretty strong compared to my regular grip I had Covid in early October. It really knocked my strength down, especially thickbar lifts. My thumbless is almost back to peak levels, but normal grip is lagging behind. Interesting what you said about the thumb. I’ve never consciously used my thumb like that. I’ll have to try it. Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Conjugate Iron Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 minute ago, JasonD said: I had Covid in early October. It really knocked my strength down, especially thickbar lifts. My thumbless is almost back to peak levels, but normal grip is lagging behind. Interesting what you said about the thumb. I’ve never consciously used my thumb like that. I’ll have to try it. Thanks! I started doing that when I first used an Axle bar for deadlifts for strongman. It also has great carry over to the circus dumbbell event. I'm sure some guys on here would give us even more input. Good that you're feeling better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 9 hours ago, JasonD said: Great work, Michael! I’d like to try it, but it’s gonna be awhile before my left arm is ready. My thumbless thickbar strength is coming back faster than normal grip. I can do a little more on rolling handles thumbless vs normal, at the moment. Wonder why that’s happening? Jason, you are top 5 all-around in the world when healthy and your thumbless inch lifts are siick! IMO, thumbless inch DB lift is the most impressive lift/feat in Gripsport and you make it look so darn easy and lift it level. Wish you 100% health in 2022. 7 hours ago, Terry Conjugate Iron said: Good job! Looks very challenging, especially keeping the bar balanced between tosses Thanks, doing axle tosses takes strength and coordination especially thumbless. Really enjoy how they make my hands feel afterwards. Thanks for checking vid out 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Nice work! May have to try during my 5am sessions! Don't have an axle, but have fatgripz extreme though 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 41 minutes ago, JStepien said: Nice work! May have to try during my 5am sessions! Don't have an axle, but have fatgripz extreme though Thank You John. Great idea about using FGX ! You will kill it as you have some of the best hands in the world! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 10:38 AM, Kluv#0 said: Thank You John. Great idea about using FGX ! You will kill it as you have some of the best hands in the world! Thank you very much for the compliment! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 154 lbs. IM AXLE Thumbless tosses- increased my PR by 10 lbs. Hit 3 different PR's this A.M. tosses, timed hold and an overcrush on gripper. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonD Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 12 hours ago, Kluv#0 said: 154 lbs. IM AXLE Thumbless tosses- increased my PR by 10 lbs. Hit 3 different PR's this A.M. tosses, timed hold and an overcrush on gripper. Nice! Way to go, Michael! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 18 hours ago, Kluv#0 said: 154 lbs. IM AXLE Thumbless tosses- increased my PR by 10 lbs. Hit 3 different PR's this A.M. tosses, timed hold and an overcrush on gripper. Dang! Strong! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane.warrior Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 great job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roch Climber Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Cool lift. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, Roch Climber said: Cool lift. Thanks! I hope you are doing well-you definitely a world class monster on the axle! That was EPIC double BWT pull and great response! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roch Climber Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kluv#0 said: Thanks! I hope you are doing well-you definitely a world class monster on the axle! That was EPIC double BWT pull and great response! Yeah very well thanks, training going well on every aspects, ticked off big goals. I also got a little better at axle after that with the deadlift cues from Tanner and others. I think it's mostly than my deadlift was catching up. It was the limiting factor and I can't go to hard on those or it become counter productive for my climbing unfortunatly. So not the best way to train grip for me with my weak ass legs. I still do a little thick bar stuff, (but hangs or pulley curls for wrist/armwrestling) but I have a gripper goal now so I do that armlifting wise. Might bring back a few axle rackpulls or one hand stuff, you made me want to try it again. Tossing it look fun, we do passes with plates sometimes, always a good time, and impact stuff work you good when you are not used to it I feel. I like to add some form of it semi frequently, not sure of how sound it is but it's fun anyway. Edited January 25, 2022 by Roch Climber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roch Climber Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 @Kluv#0Just saw the other thread where you are talking about one arm axle curl, that's a even cooler lift. Definitly trying that, really like those strange feats, it's great when I can try them with what I have. I already did one hand barbell stuff and fat grips hammer curls but never thought about the combo. Thanks for the ideas man, good day to check on the board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 IM Axle tosses with regular grip 122 LB x 30 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 THUMBLESS IM Axle Tosses 144 LB x 5(PR) Also, went up to Seattle for project and did the Seattle Combo Attractions (Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass) and Closed without chalk or warmup CoC#3 (152#) at both locales. Age 55 BWT 211 LB 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Kluv#0 said: THUMBLESS IM Axle Tosses 144 LB x 5(PR) Also, went up to Seattle for project and did the Seattle Combo Attractions (Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass) and Closed without chalk or warmup CoC#3 (152#) at both locales. Age 55 BWT 211 LB Freaking awesome! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Good work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 April 2023 - 164 LB Ironmind Axle THUMBLESS Tosses x 3 reps. That was a goal of mine to get 3 reps at that weight but forgot to share on this thread for history purposes. I retired from all thumbless lifts after my 104.7 LB WW but it was a great ride. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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