Tou Posted July 26, 2001 Share Posted July 26, 2001 Yesterday, I had one of my toughest grip workout of all time, while I was working. I had to carry about 100 steel beams which weighed about 50 pounds each. Those beams were 3" wide and 8 feet long. As a grip maniac, I jumped on the occasion and carried them farmer's walk style, pinching a beam in each hand. Today, my forearms are sore and my fingers are busted but ... I like it ! Manual labor can be pretty hard on the grip. Just think about the phenomenal strength of Goerner who was carrying heavy bricks all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fulton Posted July 27, 2001 Share Posted July 27, 2001 I agree. Back in Goerner's era most people were much more involved with heavy manual labor. This has rapidly declined over the years and as a result we are a much softer weaker society as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Claemore70 Posted July 27, 2001 Share Posted July 27, 2001 You also notice, I'm sure, that most folks that spent their youth as farmers have incredible grips. I talked to an older guy- early fifties- and he won a grip contest at a carnival making 赨, when he was only 14 years old!My dad spent his childhood on a farm and has been impressing folks with his feets of strength all his adult life. Personally I have seen him carry a large block engine around the garage. The strongest men I have ever seen have all been products of the farm life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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