EricMilfeld Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I was really starting to wonder if I hadn't reached my potential with short bar bending, but yesterday I shaved 1/4" off my previous best. I was not only very pleased and encouraged, but surprised. After giving it some thought I think I know where credit is due. Though I didn't do it intentionally, I realised I had backed off of short bar bending in preparation for the strongman show I did recently. I still bent every week, but only to maintain the groove. Most of my intensity was directed towards weighted chins, sledge levers to the nose, and card tearing. Once a week I would also do a little thick bar and dynamic thumb work with the TTK type machine that Mike Potts made for me. So then a couple of workouts ago I came back focused on my usual high intensity, low volume bending routines with fantastic results. I should also mention that I've only in the last couple of weeks decided to put on a little muscle mass. So far I've only gained about four pounds, some of which is fat, but this probably accounts for atleast some of my increased crush down power. I just might get a 5" Fat Bastard one of these days. So if you're in the bending duldrums, try a short vacation with a focus on some of the other grip disciplines, and come back with renewed vigor... and a personal best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Thanks for the tip Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Ha, it's stupid to say but you are kinda my bending inspiration. Keep up the good work Eric! I have found the same thing- I reach a peak, back way off, come back slow then go like a damn animal for a few weeks. I'm gonna try to shave off another 1/4 myself in 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Eric Congrats another PR on your list of awesome pr,s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 congrats Eric, keep going man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamidon Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Eric, Glad to hear you are moving in on the 5" FBBC. Good luck, I am sure you can get it. I got some goals right now, I was wondering what you are shooting for other than the 5" FBBC? Have you started into the G5 5/16" and Grade 8 5/16" yet? Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Eric, You give simple words of wisdom, that are so hard to follow for a person who is addicted to steel. Great going on the PR and good luck on the MASS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymountainmuscle Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I forget where I heard it, but I remember reading that taking a break allows your muscle memory to forget it's limit, or plateau that it set to prevent you from hurting yourself. It is harder to say with resistance training, the boost may come from renewed enthusiasm or full recovery, but everyone can use a break now in then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeP Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Way to go bro. Never any doubt here. I think the layoff helps everything from mini-injuries to that deep down drive that day in day out is so hard to keep going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 Thank you for the support guys! Greg, my next goal is the 5" Bastard, but I still haven't given up on a 5/16"x7" grade 5. Did I hear you right? A 5/16" grade 8? You mean like four feet long, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Eric, Thanks. you definately sealed the deal as to where my bending goes next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt. crushalot Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 WOW! Eric terrific bending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 (edited) I'll have to second your statement, Eric. I haven't done any serious bending since the GGC, but this past weekend at Anson's I decided to give it a whirl (double underhand to boot). A 60d went down no sweat, so I grabbed a regular G5 and melted it. Feeling good I took a tough G5 and put a pretty good kink in it underhanded before switching over to kill it. I tried one of my super tough 60d nails, but that was a no-go. I've really been working my wrists hard the past few months and I think it's helped a ton. * I should add that before this layoff a regular G5 was a struggle underhanded. Usually I would just put a slight kink in it before switching over. Edited April 13, 2005 by underdawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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