Bob Lipinski Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Rick, if you want to trade for a little while I have a well seasoned #3 that you can use, maybe we can swap grippers. I wouldn't mind taking a crack at a "hard" three. The only gripper I happen to have access to more than one of is the #2. My father in laws #2 seems more like a 1.5, as it is midway in difficulty between my 1 and 2. I also think I may have a "hard" 2, as the handles are 1/4 inch farther apart than on my 3. I have also closed one other #3 before, though I couldn't tell if it was much harder. I struck up a conversation with another powerlifter in the gym a few years ago, and it turned out he had a full set of grippers his gym bag. Since I was training the COC's hard at the time, I couldn't refuse an opportunity to show off, so I closed it. Of course, with my manhood at stake the gripper seemed pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted March 16, 2002 Author Share Posted March 16, 2002 Rick, I've also noticed you're another fellow powerlifter. What weight class and feds do you compete in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Bob- The correct word is "was" a fellow powerlifter. I think I am going to hang it up in pursuit of other things. I want to lower my bodyfat (currently 16.5%) and increase my cardiovascular and muscle size and, of course, destroy the #3 COC. I tried riding my new mountain bike last week and was winded as all heck after less then a mile. I used to be able to ride for ever. This woke me up that I am out of shape. I have no muscular endurance what so ever. I have competed in the 165, 198, 220, and 242 class in the USAPL, ADAU, and IPA. I am currently about 225-230. I still train heavy-rep range of 3-6-but I don't think I will compete again. I just don't feel healthy. Anyway-I might want to exchange grippers some time down the road. I will keep you posted- Rick Walker :hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Rick, what are your best lifts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 raw: 550 squat, 365 bench, 635 deadlift Equiped: 650 squat, 405 bench, 635 dead I think I was real close to a 700 squat back in November, I hurt my knee just before the IPA Nationals in Ohio, (one suit leg was too long and it pulled my knee in-I fell with 600 on my back directly onto my knee) I was going to try and go 700, 450, 700 at 220. My last meet was September 2000, in the ADAU. It was 7 months after my heart surgery. I should have some squatting pics on my site ASAP! Rick Walker :hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 You are a given to close the 3 Rick. I fully believe anyone who can do some decent #'s in the 3 powerlifts can close a 3 with some effort and determination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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