viper Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Im very new to thickbar training, collected everything i wanted to start now, an had my first thickbar holds workout today Im just wondering what you guys are getting for how long? or what would be good weight / time? just want some goals Ive got 3 tubes, roughly 2in, 3in, an 4in thick - today i did 135lbs for 1 minute on 2in, 113lbs for 1 minute on 3in, an 50lbs for 1 minute on 4in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aagadar Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Im very new to thickbar training, collected everything i wanted to start now, an had my first thickbar holds workout todayIm just wondering what you guys are getting for how long? or what would be good weight / time? just want some goals Ive got 3 tubes, roughly 2in, 3in, an 4in thick - today i did 135lbs for 1 minute on 2in, 113lbs for 1 minute on 3in, an 50lbs for 1 minute on 4in Hi Viper We have been doing holds on a 3" bar for a few weeks now and are getting around 220lb for 10secs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 vipar your talking one arm right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 vipar your talking one arm right ? two arm...my start weights that bad?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unseenbeat Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 vipar your talking one arm right ? two arm...my start weights that bad?? I can't say how "bad" your weights might be, but I personally don't like holds up to a minute. About 15 seconds is the longest I like to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 vipar your talking one arm right ? two arm...my start weights that bad?? I can't say how "bad" your weights might be, but I personally don't like holds up to a minute. About 15 seconds is the longest I like to go. i was just getting used to doing them, didnt want to go too heavy first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 vipar your talking one arm right ? two arm...my start weights that bad?? I can't say how "bad" your weights might be, but I personally don't like holds up to a minute. About 15 seconds is the longest I like to go. no there not bad im just use to doing them one arm seems when i use two i tend to let it rest om my legs to cheat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amaury Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 At the moment i am doing one arm holds on a 2.5 handle DB to train for the Inch. I don't tilt and don't brace to simulate better what it would feel like with the Inch (as far as possible). Right hand: around 45 seconds with 97lbs Left hand: around 20 seconds with the same weight. I am still light years away from the Inch but i plan buying one very soon. Good luck for your training. Cheers, A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 cheers ive just thought, this would completely depend on what your gripping, if its a proper bar with proper knurling, your times will be much longer - forgot about that! personally im using thick plastic / cardboard tubing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amaury Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I use the Ironmind Husky Handle DB. It is knurled and indeed it does make a difference: less thumb strength is needed to stop the rotation! I would say your weights are ok if you recently took up grip training! But it is possible to go much much higher. A pic of Danegarreau doing a 290lbs deadlift on a 2inch bar: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?act=mod...=si&img=374 Could be something to shoot for as an intermediate goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 We did an axle hold for time in the 1st Michigan grip contest. Check the last event: http://powerandbulk.com/Michigan%20Grip%20Champs%201 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHBBareKnuckler Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 The weight sound nice for the time to me. I am new to this as wel. I had started holding till failure also, but then I realized NOT FAILING is usually what I do to build power and strength. So I don't do anything till failure. I had read this site on block weights and the guy only does block weight holds for 3 to 5 seconds or so. which actually made sence to me because how long does a rep take really? So 5 seconds is about half the time of a curl rep and you're not going in 2 directions, you know? More weight with less time is how I have been working it now. If that helps. Cheers Bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amaury Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 We did an axle hold for time in the 1st Michigan grip contest. Check the last event:http://powerandbulk.com/Michigan%20Grip%20Champs%201 305lbs for 30 seconds is impressive. Can't remember the name of that british gripboard member, friend of David H., that does crazy dead holds on thick bars. There were loads of pics from him in the old gallery (some of him cleaning the Inch for example)?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 (edited) That would be Chris James, heres his gallery http://www.cyberpump.com/gallery/album48 There's a vid in the top ten of Chris power cleaning 320 on a 2 inch axle, pressing it and supporting it with one arm overhead. As for a 2 inch bar deadlift, he has done 507 DO a long time ago, and is probably higher by now. All drug free. Edited July 18, 2006 by Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amaury Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Thanks Wes, i was indeed thinking about Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVillani1985 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 That would be Chris James, heres his galleryhttp://www.cyberpump.com/gallery/album48 There's a vid in the top ten of Chris power cleaning 320 on a 2 inch axle, pressing it and supporting it with one arm overhead. As for a 2 inch bar deadlift, he has done 507 DO a long time ago, and is probably higher by now. All drug free. It would have been cool if he had a kettlebell or dumbbell laying around to do a two hands anyhow with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 thanks for the info guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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