bencrush Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 On the 29th, I had Tmmicklabs over for a mini Grip Fest. It was only the 2 of us. We had a very nice PR smashing session. The highlight of my day was finally TNS closing a #3! It is admittedly an easy #3, but I'm still pleased with reaching the goal. The next goal will be dominating it and maybe entertaining the idea of certing on a more average #3, TNS of course. He closed a bunch of grippers, including an HG300! Pretty big deal for a guy who could barely close the Master last April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinslater Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Congrats buddy! I knew it wouldnt be long. This puts you in a small group. Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Congrats Ben!! Man you deserve it...you have already put a lifetime of reps in!! Go celebrate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Congrats Ben. See, my cert GM is like an easy #3. Now you know who's stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballdad Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Congrats!! Like reading your workout log. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Fantastic !!!!!!!!!! Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossman Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 congrats man, you are a strong guy, and very humble to boot....this is a great accomplishment, easy #3 or not......couldnt have happened to a nicer man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt. crushalot Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Excellent! Keep those PRs coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 Thanks so much guys. Everywhere else I go I feel like a circus freak when I mess with the grippers. No one understands...except here. And of course the few grip brethren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymountainmuscle Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 You make me sick. Why don't you just take your easy #3 and go flog yourself... using the gripper of course. I'm still working on a TNS on my #2, and flogging it. Sounds like you got a powerful sweep there Ben. Keep up your momentum and you'll be on top of that cert before you know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Wow! Congrats Ben! It would be nice to see a video of your TNS 3# close - not because I don't believe You but I would like to see the technique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 good job man next goal - rep #4 for 10 reps time period - 1 month. gogogogogogo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Just saw this. Congrats man! That's an awesome accomplishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 congrats, TNS'ing is the way to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 I'm working on the close portion by using hose clamps on my HG400, #3, and Cert GM. As soon as I can I hope to post video of a TNS HG400 close. And a TNS #3 slam. But maybe I've spoken too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalCage Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 You da man! Who Do You Think Would Win Now! (Bottom two pics) Time for my slice of Humble Pie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 I think you would! Thanks for the kind words Alan. I'd love to have you out for a mini Grip Fest sometime. I know you're WAY far away though. I might drop the money this year to visit you and train a bit though. Besides, the pic at the bottom is Seth Holcomb and you. You don't give yourself enough credit. I know your injury held you back a lot at the contest in 2002. The strength held in reserve was evident to the trained eye. Glad to see your training is back on track and the strength is coming back quickly. Keep it up man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmmicklabs Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Congrats Brother, Ben has the most insane sweeping strength i've ever witnessed. His TNS closes are a thing to behold. I am still in shock 3 weeks later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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