Tom of Iowa2 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Old Guys topic made me wonder?(as we do NOT have an INCH loadable but do have a ROLLING THUNDER) About how much(estimate)would one have to be capable of lifting on a Rolling Thunder to then go on and lift the 172lb.INCH? I know they are a different apparatus and they are different animals...but at this time all we have is the Rolling Thunder to practice on(and regular 1 inch handle,preset, DB's that go up to 187lbs-which don't compare). We have some other adjustable thicker handle too but not 2 3/8. Is there an estimated minimum on the THUNDER that one could gauge their potential to move the INCH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 My best estimate is that if you can lift 225 on the RT, it is = to lifting 170 or so on an Inch loadable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 It is very simple to make an Inch loadable. All you need is a length of plumbing pipe 1 1/2'' inside diameter 1.9'' outside, about 24'' long. In the center of the bar you put a a length of 2'' PVC pipe 2 3/8'' outside diameter. For collars use those that have an L shaped bolt and are for an Olympic bar. Wrap the center of the bar with tape and glue the handle in place with epoxy glue. Here is mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mg6680 Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 I think a strong RT lift will give you the hand strength to lift the Inch. I assume its harder because of the back, hip and leg strength required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 The center of my homemade Inch dumbbell is 5'' above floor level. My RT clipped directly onto a loading pin, using a carbiner, is 17'' higher than that. Higher = easier to lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted October 26, 2002 Author Share Posted October 26, 2002 Thank you for the photo-the plans and the hints(the 'estimate'? I'm not there yet....) Maybe someone up in Wisconsin could make one of those loadables for big Tony...and load it up to 226lbs . We have just one carbiner on our THUNDER too.i have noticed some photos of the Thunder with 2 carbiners?changes the height? Yep height is important.i can partial deadlift 150lbs more from 22 inches than i can from 18 inches and so on...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 Its hand strength and grip we're worried about here chaps, not back and thigh strength (this from someone wjho loves partials). Re the RT. I'd stick to one carbina, you're only cheating yourselves. Re the calculation/comparison between the Inch and the RT. No idea and I can do both. I have made comparisons between a plate loaded db like Old Guys and the real deal. I felt I needed to go 40-50 pounds over the solid bell weight on a plate loaded bell before the solid bell would leave the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 "The center of my homemade Inch dumbbell is 5'' above floor level. My RT clipped directly onto a loading pin, using a carbiner, is 17'' higher than that. Higher = easier to lift." Could you make a platform to stand on so that the starting height for the Rolling Thunder would be the same as the inch replica? I would think doing some training with the RT would help except for the tranistion from clean to overhead. Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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