Teemu I Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 This is a HUGE PR gripper close for me with my always weaker left hand. I thought this would take much longer to get this BB Elite (182 lbs, rating 3,54) with my lefty. Technique seemed to click today and oh man it feels great to get atleast some progress. My right hand seems to be STUCK at the level I reached already last year, can't seem to make much progress with it now. Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h8pOyQ65mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koura Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 You're sick man.. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eaton Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Wow, that was an amazing close with your non-dominate hand . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nice close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griparn Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Nice close Teemu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 At 182 pounds, that's not "just" an Elite, that's a tough Elite. Awesome crush, Teemu!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks guys! Eric, yes this is somewhat hard compared to other Elites I've had a chance to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Great close Teemu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 That's great you had an unexpected PR LH when you're feeling stuck with your RH. I've heard Jonathan McMillan and others discuss how sometimes hands will take turns in improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel r Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 great!!! :rock :rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Yes it is weird how these things surprise you at times. I have to admit that at one time I thought I have no business closing this gripper with my lefty, but never actually gave up on it. Hard work always pays off in one form or another. I've now closed that Elite 3 times with lefty today. Edited April 21, 2008 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye76 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 WOW that is awesome, i couldn't imagine closing an elite left handed, rock on man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeamdman Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 The Elite is no joke man. I can close the SM on a good day, but the elite is so far off it's ridiculous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) Thanks guys! These days are the ones why you keep on training despite beeing stuck for 4 months without progress. Every gripper PR day is a beautiful day! Edited April 21, 2008 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Congrats on the big squeeze..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Congrats on the big squeeze..... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I tried an Elite this weekend for the first time. . . MAN, thats one tough gripper. Amazing job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 I tried an Elite this weekend for the first time. . . MAN, thats one tough gripper. Amazing job Thanks. Keep in mind it's not a problem that hard, consistent work will not solve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I know I already said this on u2b, but I'll say it again...GREAT CLOSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfk20 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Dude, awesome close! Keep doing what you're doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks again guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nockowt1 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Strong close Teemu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks Kevin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 congrats Temmu! at least your lefty is doing the job ... shame your RH got stucked but it happends. i believe from now on your lefty will try to compete against your RH! obvioulsly your RH need aditional motivation , thats what your lefty is doing...:-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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