Blackheart Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 (edited) I am maybe too weak or i don't know... i started recently deadlifting with the rolling thunder and at the time i tried to deadlift 55 kilos, my hand opened up, i mean that when i lifted it (with difficulty, much difficulty) i couldn't by no way wrap my fist around the handle....plus that i lifted 10 - 15 cm up and then droped it.... I lifted it but my hand immediately opened up my nervs Edited January 7, 2006 by Blackheart Quote Η ΤΑΝ Η ΕΠΙ ΤΑΣ
showlarson Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 It sounds to me that you might just be at your max range. I know when I am near my max it will often be close to popping out of my hand unless I put it down. Quote Shane Larson "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
supermagnamon Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 I can never tell if I will do well or do bad when I do the RT. All I know is that you can't train with it often to do well on it. Quote Real Name: Ronnie CastroBlog: http://www.thebigfilipino.com/blog.html
steelbiceps Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 Supermagnamon, are you saying that practicing the RT doesn't lead to gains on the RT? That seems really counterintuitive. I've been planning to do a lot of RT in January to build it up. Quote Real name: Stan Hunter
big bri Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 rolling thunder is a great lift, i love it. the handle is meant to be very hard to hold on to of course. it almost wants to open up your fingers and roll right out of your hand. the first time i tried RT i lifted 135 lbs and now i'm up to 150 lbs. so your 121 lbs is not a bad lift. Quote Goals: MM close #3 - Done 9/22/05 Cert HG300 - Done 12/15/05 CCS close #3 #3 cert MM0 cert
mobsterone Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 Supermagnamon, are you saying that practicing the RT doesn't lead to gains on the RT? That seems really counterintuitive. I've been planning to do a lot of RT in January to build it up. No he said don't train on it often - ie: too much. I'm training on mine once a week and do thick bar once a week. Quote Steve Gardener, British 2006/2008/2009/2010 champ, 117.5kg 2HP, Euro 2008 & 2010 champ
Sybersnott Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 ...i mean that when i lifted it (with difficulty, much difficulty) i couldn't by no way wrap my fist around the handle....plus that i lifted 10 - 15 cm up and then droped it.... Back it off by about 20 pounds and try it that way... I'm thinking you just have too much on it now. Quote "I have always been strong. I can only imagine what it is like to be weak" - Arthur Saxon "Success cannot be guaranteed. There are no safe battles" - Sir Winston Churchill
Blackheart Posted January 9, 2006 Author Posted January 9, 2006 You are probably right sybersnott.Thank you for the advice.How many reps should i do? i mean how many deadlifts? Quote Η ΤΑΝ Η ΕΠΙ ΤΑΣ
Sybersnott Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 You are probably right sybersnott.Thank you for the advice.How many reps should i do? i mean how many deadlifts? Ah, don't do reps. Do singles. For example: RH - moderate/light heavy weight LH - moderate/light heavy weight small rest RH - moderate/light heavy weight LH - moderate/light heavy weight small rest RH - light heavy weight LH - light heavy weight small rest RH - heavy weight LH - heavy weight 3 minute rest RH - heavy weight LH - heavy weight 5 minute rest RH - go for max weight (PR) LH - go for max weight (PR) 10 minute rest RH - go for max weight (PR) LH - go for max weight (PR) You've done a warmup for your PR attempts by doing singles - don't forget to work BOTH hands... that's why I have in there RH (right hand), and LH (left hand) singles. After the heavy singles, rest a few minutes. You can vary this routine a bit to get the most out of your PR attempts. Always end the routine by going for a RT PR; you want to know how much you can lift on the RT and if you're getting any stronger doing the routine! Good Luck! Quote "I have always been strong. I can only imagine what it is like to be weak" - Arthur Saxon "Success cannot be guaranteed. There are no safe battles" - Sir Winston Churchill
Blackheart Posted January 12, 2006 Author Posted January 12, 2006 Thank you very much sybersnott, i will follow your instructions.and tell you in one month or two for the results. Quote Η ΤΑΝ Η ΕΠΙ ΤΑΣ
jimwylie1 Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 Blackheart, I usually take a about 4 lifts to work up to my max (which is sort of what Snott recommends), take a couple of shots at a PR and then back off to my opening weight for max reps over time or a hold. All with pretty small rest bites in-between attempts. I also tried the chalk/no chalk comparison. Didn't seem to make any difference Quote To those merry souls of other days- who again will make drinking a pleasure- who acheive contentment long before capacity- and who- whatever they may drink- prove able to carry it- and enjoy it- and remain gentlemen.
Blackheart Posted January 12, 2006 Author Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) Thank you jim wylie! i will follow advices from experienced guys like you and syber!!!! One day i will also have those words under the Avatar: Certified Captain of Crush... Edited January 12, 2006 by Blackheart Quote Η ΤΑΝ Η ΕΠΙ ΤΑΣ
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