Guest Matt Brennecke Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 What is a good way to train for lifting an anvil by its horn? I can lift one with two hands, but one seems impossible. I know Ironmind has a new tool, but I can't afford it. Would timed holds with a 2 3/8" bar work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 Matt, Get an 6" length of 4" x 4" wood, shape it to resemble the horn of an anvil (approximately), drill a hole lengthwise thru which you can suspend extra weight- so bolt it on rather than have it swinging on a cable loosely. So, you'll need to leave the 'botton' flat so plates can be flush against it. You should not have to countersink the tip because you will be bypassing it with your grasp. You can go dumpster diving- what a friend of mine calls it when he needs scrap wood- he asks the constriuction guys if they would mind, and they always grant permission. Just an idea...hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kINGPIN Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 Although I have never tried and probably never will try this, I can imagine that lever bar work would be a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest woody36 Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 This is probably off the wall! but when i was considering anvil simulation,i was going to use a traffic cone filled with concrete.I figured if i drilled a hole that i could push a bar through halfway down the cone and then fill with concrete i could add weight to the bar later when strength increased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kINGPIN Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 That is a really good idea Woody and got me thinking. How about using a strong plastic beaker/cup? If tou can find one that is a similar shape and about the suitable height. you can add the bar like you said to stick plates on the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest woody36 Posted January 17, 2002 Share Posted January 17, 2002 Thats why the traffic cone idea came to mind,they already have that nice taper to them that would simulate the horn of the anvil,they also have a solid base so once the plates are added you can just concentrate on the lift itself. I'm sure there's other things out there,i find with grip training,it makes you look at everyday objects and think how could that help improve my grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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