David Horne Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Champion of Champions competitor list. Andy Christie (England) From Bournemouth. Bw 82kg (12st 12lb) Height 1.82 m Age 47 3rd in British Grip Champs 2005 Steve Gardener (England) From London. Bw 263lb (18st 11lb) Height 6'3” Age 41 British Grip Champs 2nd in 2003, 2005 3rd in 2001, 2004 Has competed twice in the European Grip Champs gaining 4th spot and once in the 2004 Global Grip contest once again gaining 4th place. World Record holder on the Weaver Stick Lift. Co-inventor of the Millennium Dumbell and one of only 3 men to have lifted it. Frank Henritzi (Germany) From Butzbach, Germany Bw 91kg (14st 4lb) Height 1,86m Age 37 Swiss Grip Champs 2nd twice in #3 and #4. German Grip Champs 2nd in 2004 Münsterland Grip Challenge 2nd in 2005. Competed in this years European Grip Champs attaining 5th position. Only German to lift the infamous 50lb blob. Loves bending steel, and has bent the red bar from IronMind. David Horne (GB) From Stafford, born in Johnstone, Scotland. Bw 231lb (16st 7lb) Height 6’ 2” Age 43 European Grip Champs winner in 2004. British Grip Champs winner in 1994, 95, 96, 97, 98, 01, 02, 03, 04. 2nd in 93 and 3rd in 92. British Nail Bending Champion in 2002. British Armwrestling Champion in 2001. World record holder in the Two Hands Pinch Lift with 105k, One Hand Lift with 300k in each hand and Table Top Wrist Curl with 302.5k. Has lifted many of the famous stones including Dinnie Stones, Blue Stones of Old Dailly, Blue Stone of Old Hartley, and the Inver Stone. Dave Johnson (England) From Stafford. Bw 12st 8lb Height 5’ 7” Age 31 Bent a 280k Challenge bar, and two 6” nails taped together. 3rd in British Novice Champs 2003. Amaury Macaire (France) From Paris, France Bw 154lb (11 stone) Height 6’ Age 29 Swiss Grip Champs 2nd in 2004, and 3rd in 2005. French Grip Champs 3rd in 2003. Steve McGranahan (USA) From New Castle, PA, U.S.A. Bw 330lb (23st 8lb) Height 6’ Age 41 Battle for Grip Supremacy, U.S.A. winner in 2003, beating the likes of Rob Vigeant, Dave Morton, Tommy Heslop, and Jedd Johnson. Professional strongman who appeared on the Jay Leno show on TV ripping packs of cards with one hand whilst holding the pack in his teeth! He’s also the only man to have snapped the ‘red’ bar from IronMind, and has also closed the #4 gripper. Nick McKinless (England) From Cheltenham Bw 220lb (15st 10lb) Height 6’ Age 35 Australian Grip Champs winner in 2002 and 2003. British Grip Champs runner up in 1997 and 1998. British Strength Set Champ in 1996 (Powerlifting rules). Has lifted many of the famous stones including Dinnie Stones, Blue Stones of Old Dailly, and the Inver Stone. One Hand Deadlift with 221kg on an Olympic bar. Richard Scott (England) From Stafford Bw 78k (12st 4lb) Height 5’ 9” Age 22 British Nail Bending Champs 3rd in 2002. Captain of Crush. Jim Wylie (England) From Stafford, born Kingswinsford. Bw 220lb (15st 10lb) Height 6’ 4” Age 29 British Grip Champs winner 2005, runner up in 2002 and 2004. World record holder in the One Hand Vertical Bar lift with 163.8k, and also with a hook grip of 243k. Marc Wylie (England) From Stafford, born Kingswinsford. Bw 240lb (17st 2lb) Height 6’ 4” Age 36 Captain of Crush. One Hand Deadlift of 90k on a 2” barbell. One Hand V-bar of 151.6k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moser1972 Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Nice list! Good luck and great numbers and PRs! Rock 'n Rooooooll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakath Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Very cool list, this will be very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 Champion of Champions Grip Contest 2005 Invitation only for top 3 positions in recognised grip contests. Date Sat. November 12th, 2005 Start 10am Spectators entrance fee £2 Events 1. Two Hands Pinch Lift 2. One Hand Vertical bar Lift 3. One Hand Thumbless Grip Deadlift using an Olympic Bar. 4. One Arm Hammer Lever to Head 5. Weighted Gripper Holds Venue Great Haywood Memorial Hall, Great Haywood, Nr Stafford, Staffs England Sponsors Stan Pike http://www.hand-grippers.com/ Fat Bastard Barbell Company http://www.fatbastardbarbellco.com/ Dave Lowe T-shirts John Wood http://www.functionalhandstrength.com/ Gary Hunt Whey Consortium http://www.wheyconsortium.co.uk/ Nick McKinless Robert Baraban http://www.handgripper.net/neu/www/index.php Diesel Power http://www.dieselcrew.com/ London Kettlebells http://www.lkbshop.com/ David Horne & Elizabeth Talbot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Nice Daivd. By the way what's a stone weight. Cuzz I have a bunch of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted October 2, 2005 Author Share Posted October 2, 2005 (edited) London Kettlebells web site http://www.londonkettlebells.com/ Edited October 2, 2005 by davidhorne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted October 2, 2005 Author Share Posted October 2, 2005 New sponsor IronMind http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/opencms/ironmind/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 1 stone = 14 pounds = 6,35kg Yeah, 23 stones are many ... Nice Daivd. By the way what's a stone weight. Cuzz I have a bunch of them. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Thanks Franky. That stone thing is cool always wanted to know that. 23 is a pile of rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Gonna bump this one up as I wanna see as many British GB members make their way to Stafford on the 12th to see some serious grip power and feats of strength. At just £2.00 for guests on the door it's gonna be a day of inspiration. I think Big S will have some of his DVD's with him and for sale (be a bargain) and there's talking of a video after the event so you could get yer ugly mugs on that. The more of you come and cheer on the athletes the more we lift and the better we do. It'll be your chance to meet and greet some of the big names from the world of grip and hopefully be inspired to go away and become Captains of Crush thus making the GB THE place where grip nuts become strong. So make a date - check the info - and we'll see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 Well said Steve! Please do introduce yourself at the contest. See you then, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Here's the post code for map finders / route planning ST18 0SU Here's the hall so you know what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 no image buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunny Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Seems to work for me Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 will be there for sure,got me map sorted door to door 75 miles,on a good day travelling at warp factor 3 take me about 50 mins,but taking it easy about hour half! looking forward to meeting you all,i might have the opportunity to meet big Steve a few days before the event i beleive he is flying in early next week and hookin up with my mate Gazza!see you all on the day its going to be mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 no image buddy ← Copy and paste into address bar, click return. You N.M! ( you know what that means he he). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 (edited) Ooops.. Ofcourse i know what it means Edited November 3, 2005 by DuTCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I wouldn't mind but it's not like he's actually gonna be there anyway... tsk. Can't get the staff, mutter, mutter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Well just when you think all is well. The bottom falls out. Threw a disk out in my back last Friday. Yeah me. Spasming like crazy. Could hardly breath walking dog this morning. Had to hold my breath with each step. Those who pray, pray please! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Best of luck. Only the week before last I had to take 4 days out with mine and we all know about David and Jim. To be the best and push ourselves means going closer and closer to injury. David has been getting daily massage and I had a very good session just the day before yesterday. You wont lose much strength in the time left and may still be able to make a good showing. Besides the guys would love to see you. So rest, get massaged and manipulated and get well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 Steve, So sorry to hear the news. I know how you feel. Just get to the docs and see what the problem is, and ask if it's ok to carry on. If so, get some treatment as soon as you can. Best of luck, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 Yes 3 massages a day (so painfull), along with all the other stuff comes to over 3 hours a day. Lucky I work from home, as that's the only way I could do it. But it does work. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 If it's a disc bulge (as mine is/was/still is) then 200-400mg of an anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen 2-4 times a day will help (higher amounts at your bodyweight). I took 2 x 400mg a day. One a.m. and 1 post training - both with food. You'll need a couple of days rest before you can be manipulated and heat pads help as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Lane Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I know how you feel Steve, try taking 2 Aleeve only when its real bad and ibuprofen the rest of the time. My disks been killing me since last febuary but the whole month of october I did hyperextensions and took care of it and its feeling alot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 It was a good one guys. I was doing 1035# rack pull, at the top of the movemant I felt it slide out. It will be fine. Went straight to my Dr. about 20mins after in happened. Had to unload 22 plates 1st, holding my breath the hold time. Done this thing about 5 times in my life. It's something you never forget. Getting through two shows Sunday should be fun. But such is the life of a strongman. Being doing a few things for rehab already. Just have to wait for it to kick in. I think thats why I was so bad this morning. Ice is my friend. Not worried God is in control. Look at the bright side, hands are resting a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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