1stCoC Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Guys, It has been a long road since the early 80s when I decided to challenge myself grip- wise with a pesky, fat, broken end of a York 100lb dumbbell. It took far longer to achieve success pinch lifting with it than any feat I have tried over the years. Having 7 7/8" length hands didn't help.. but, didn't stop me either. Over the years I continued lifting Blobs and have lived to see the worldwide interest grow. I never had an "easy day" with them but did have success. Ever since we (House and I) had good luck at the Arnolds Classic with the Blob Challenge it has a rekindled training interest in me. Having a monster like House lurking around and pushing me even when the last thing I wanted to do was grip gave me as much as the training itself. In the videos contained in the link are the results of one workout having my "best Blob day" ever. The vid contains full ground to overhead and locked Blob snatches for continued reps full hand, thumb and thee fingers, then my dream of the Blob snatch with thumb and 2 fingers. Jed please consider a "new" Blob category! My final lift before the two finger and thumb snatch lift was a max attempt, full hand pinch deadlift with a weighed 50lb (dead on) Blob and 24lb, 4 oz of added on weight. Even though I was happy that a full room of people saw it I was most pleased that my son Bert said" that was the best I ever saw you do gripping Pop" and having as usual the constant support of House right there. Here my friends is the old guy at his best at 58.RS Click Here for the Video. http://www.sorinexforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hey there young man . That's some unreal Blobing there but I'm about as impressed with the squat snatch aspect as the grip strength for a young fellow like yourself - must be a couple Olympic lifts in your background somewhere I think. Way to show all the youngsters that are hanging around the way it's done! :rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Who.. crazy blobbing Richard. The 2 finger snatch was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Congrats Mr Sorin. Simply amazing. That added weight look akward which I assume added to the difficulty. Way to kick a$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Those were very impressive! The one with added weight was my favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeamdman Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Insane blob work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmatt Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knyaz Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 that was awesome, as BLOBS are my favorite part of grip training, I really appreciate great feats of hand strength like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Just insane. Way to prove that after all these years the best is still the best. Awesome blobbing Richard!!!! :rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 What gives? I came in here expecting to see some Bobbing, and all I saw was some blobbling! Just kidding... Insane blob lifts there, Richard. Incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule92 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 What gives? I came in here expecting to see some Bobbing, and all I saw was some blobbling! Just kidding...Insane blob lifts there, Richard. Incredible What's blobbling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) You are the man!! That's what I get for calling you out earlier in the week, I like the results though!! I have got some serious catching up, snatching, blobbing to do! Edited July 28, 2008 by House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg_uk Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 thats crazy you just keep pushing the bar higher, even now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Snatching it with two fingers + thumb!! Lifting it with 24-1/4 pounds! Awesome job!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Gillingham Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Good stuff Richard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boland magyar Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Very strong Mr. Sorin I would love for you to get back to doing those feats in the grip gauntlet...now that I have seen this blob video...you should train for those feats again too Best of Luck Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 What gives? I came in here expecting to see some Bobbing, and all I saw was some blobbling! Just kidding...Insane blob lifts there, Richard. Incredible What's blobbling? Oh, shut up Blobbling is nowhere near as cool as Bobbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hell yea! -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Absolutely stunning Richard, wow! :rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Oh, shut up Blobbling is nowhere near as cool as Bobbing HaHaHa Whats Blobbling and Bobbing Frank, I saw the same thing you did Oh! and Richard, did I mention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Impressive blob work, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmatt Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I could do that, if I use my "PDA" Blobette empty!!! HAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Yes, but, I call my Blob ....Bob!!!!!! lol I stay so busy I don't have time to turn around let alone spell correctly. The compound now stays buzzing with fooball players and other strength athletes seeking their grip goals and it makes me very happy and proud to watch them go after it. Other than my head, teeth, and hands aching fearfully after last weeks max outs I feel ....ok (?)RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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