David Horne Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 200k is possible, and in fact I'm sure I've done it on a bar that does not spin. This shows you how much harder a fast spinning bar is. Yes I'd love to see 180k pulled on my Udenholme olympic bar-it would rank as one of the greatest grip feats ever! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwylie1 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I reckon Nick will do well on this lift. A good lift will be in the region of 140kg. 500lbs ain’t happening. Where the hell did you get that from Mobster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 500lbs ain’t happening. Where the hell did you get that from Mobster? Yeah! Can you deadlift that with 2 hands Steve? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 What do you guys find harder, doing it thumbless or with a regular grip? Just curious as we have this lift with an OL bar, using a regular (non-hook) grip as the fourth event in the Australian Championship in Sydney, December 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwylie1 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I've only just noticed that the lift is thumbless! I haven't tried it yet Mikael but I assume that I will find it harder. This makes Steve's 500lb prediction even more crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 Mikael, Harder thumbless by about 25%. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 David Which b+b will getting used this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 Gazza, I can give out the address of the one round the corner if you want. But there are quite a lot in Stafford. Let me know. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 NOTE We will implement 4 attempts instead of 5, as per the new ruling for grip contests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 RULES New info. 4. One Arm Hammer Lever to Head This event begins with the lifter having his straight arm strapped to a trough-shaped level (to prevent movement/raising of the limb during the lift). He is then handed a sledgehammer handle that has been adapted to enable it to be weighted. This must be held at the end of the handle (so the hand is flush with the end of the shaft), and lowered to the head by bending the wrist. Once the weight touches his head, the lifter must raise the hammer to a vertical position again using his wrist strength. The shaft of the hammer may deviate in any direction during the lift, providing the lifter corrects any such deviation using only the lifting arm and returns the hammer to the upright position without any assistance. The lifter is responsible for his own safety during this event, although if the non-lifting hand touches the hammer at any stage, the lift is deemed a failure. The hammer length is 900mm. The lifter must not raise his heels to gain height. A rising bar will be used on this event. Competitors Theo Burggraaff ( Holland) Andy Christie (England) Steve Gardener (England) Frank Henritzi (Germany) David Horne (GB) Dave Johnson (England) Florian Kellersman (Germany) Amaury Macaire (France) Burkhard Macht (Germany) Steve McGranahan (USA) Nick McKinless (England) Richard Scott (England) Jim Wylie (England) Marc Wylie (England) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Theo Burggraaff ( Holland) cannot make the contest. Competitors Andy Christie (England) Steve Gardener (England) Frank Henritzi (Germany) David Horne (GB) Dave Johnson (England) Florian Kellersman (Germany) Amaury Macaire (France) Burkhard Macht (Germany) Steve McGranahan (USA) Nick McKinless (England) Richard Scott (England) Jim Wylie (England) Marc Wylie (England) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHRUG Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 (edited) bump! Edited September 16, 2005 by SHRUG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 What ya looking for? If it's more trash talking check out Jim Wylie and my posts (ps: he's my bitch, my skinny one armed bitch ha ha). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwylie1 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Mobster, if you fancy taking on my one arm after the contest be my guest. Dave has a perfectly good armwrestling table that we could utilise if you aren't a slack jawed cockney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Ahh you mean wreck my shoulder table? Not a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 Rule update as agreed 1. Two Hands Pinch Lift The width of the pinch apparatus is adjustable to suit different hand sizes. Before the event starts, you will be given the opportunity to try it and find your best width. The smooth-sided, adjustable-width disc is held on a 2” thick metal rod by a pair of collars. Extra weights will be added to the outsides. The top of this is grasped with an overhand pinch grip and lifted until the end of the bar touches an horizontal stick placed at 16.5” from the floor. There is no referee’s signal. You do not have to be erect upon completion. You must lower the weight under control. If the outer discs accidentally touch the stick before the bar itself, referee’s discretion will be used to judge whether the correct height was attained. Pinch gripping the discs using an unorthodox underhand grip will not be allowed. A rising bar will be used on this event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Look's great David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Lane Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 This is definatly the way to go for the pinch setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Yes, I would agree. I was never totally satisfied with the Euro/LGC way of doing it as some would be required to pause for less than a second whereas others had to hold it for closer to two seconds. Overall I don't think it will make much of a difference at all. Speaking for myself, the difference between being able to lift a max weight to lockout and hold it for two seconds before lowering it under control and not being able to even move the weight would be no more than about 5 lbs in the two hand pinch. This way of doing it is somewhat less inconsistent. Anyone who does not believe this is welcome to watch video footage from the Euro contest or the IG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 So the WR is 233# with this bar thingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Steve, No, Chad didn't get it. The world record is still 105k (231.5lb) You must be near it! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 This is just a quick reminder to the athletes mentioned below that their entrance fees have to be in by October 1st. This will also be when we sort out the t-shirts, etc. So it is a must to get the money to me by then. You can pay through paypal. Andy Christie (England) Frank Henritzi (Germany) Florian Kellersman (Germany) Amaury Macaire (France) Burkhard Macht (Germany) David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Florian Kellersman (Germany) cannot make the contest. Competitors Andy Christie (England) Steve Gardener (England) Frank Henritzi (Germany) David Horne (GB) Dave Johnson (England) Amaury Macaire (France) Burkhard Macht (Germany) Steve McGranahan (USA) Nick McKinless (England) Richard Scott (England) Jim Wylie (England) Marc Wylie (England) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 One down... 11 to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I still have no date for the german grip championship. Thats the reason I haven't yet paid the entrance fee. I'll try to figure the date out this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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