Chris Mathison Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Well I have a few strains in my back so I took the week off from lifting but had to do something. So I bent the two bolts I had here at the house given to me by Cannon. This is my 2nd ever bending session the first being at Cannons place a few months back. blob50 + 5lb and G5 video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZLhOKbzct0 G8 bend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpUzEkUDqEI The G8 is the brighten best variety with the triangle and I show it at the end. From another thread I learned these are the tough ones. Im pretty damn happy to set this PR this week as I planned on doing nothing and like i said its my 2nd bending session ever so that makes it sweeter. Sorry about the length of the G8 vid... I just couldnt crank it down quicker. next time I should burn through it because thats about the same time length it took me to get G5 on my first session and today it took me less than a minute to do. I would also greatly appreciate technique tips.. I hear theres alot of technique in bending and as the more experienced guys can probably tell from my video im not a technique wizard on bending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Chris, Man that is some fast progress! I've read your threads in the grip section so I know you've got the power to crank some serious bends. Keep at it, that's a tough bolt. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I think you are a Bending Master in the rough Very impressive Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I think you have big hands getting in the way there Chris Maybe put more of the steel in the wraps? That might help your kink. Great 2nd bend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 I think you have big hands getting in the way there Chris Maybe put more of the steel in the wraps? That might help your kink. Great 2nd bend!!! Your right! I was gonna ask about that. I kept running into my hands. I was putting about 1-1 1/2" in the wraps. Ill wrap more up next time thanks! Thanks to everyone for the positive replies. Its very motivating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Awesome 2nd bend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Nice job Chris. Those G8s are tough. You have the strength to bend monster stuff. Keep at it. As for the wrapps. . . I like about 1.5 inches of bar in the wrapps also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Nice job Chris. Those G8s are tough. You have the strength to bend monster stuff. Keep at it. As for the wrapps. . . I like about 1.5 inches of bar in the wrapps also. I concur Nice to see a heavy hitter start bending I can tell your gonna get real good real fast! Congrats Chris!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Thanks alot guys. I am also anxious to see what kind of bends I can make given enough practice. I just placed an order for the 25-pack of red nails today. Im probably in for a rude awakening Edited August 19, 2008 by Chris Mathison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Thanks alot guys. I am also anxious to see what kind of bends I can make given enough practice. I just placed an order for the 25-pack of red nails today. Im probably in for a rude awakening I bet you could bend one now in leather - the IM pads will take a little work though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rniel Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) I first got into bending while dealing with another herniated disc in my back. It definately gives you something to get your mind into while you heal up. Helped me keep my motivation. As far as technique I think you have to discover it for yourself. Keep playing around with different hand positions and eventually will discover how to get the best leverage. Pushing it deep into your throat helps. Flexibility might be an issue it was for me. Nice bending!! Edited August 19, 2008 by rniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Your flexibility is impressive for a big guy. It took me several weeks before I could even get 6" bolts in place under my chin. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Thanks for the advice and comments guys. Flexibiltiy has never been an issue in anything I do. Im not out doing back bends or anything but im flexible enough for what I do. I do have to lean way back though to get leverage for some reason. Ill figure it out. Now I just need an animated .gif bending avatar like rniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I know you are strong, but that is amazing! I'd be really glad to be doing that after a year or more. :rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim71 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I predict you can do a red nail right now. Maybe even a shiny bastard with your strength. Keep at it. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Man you guys are motivating. I wish I had my red nails already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKtheGreek Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 you will get alot better very quickly once you start out. I agree try putting more of the bar into the wraps, i like to put 2.5 inchs about thats what works for me and i have kinda big hands. Very tough bend for a beginner right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Dude, if you bent more than once every six months, you'd be killing the KOAB by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Great 2nd bend! I second what some of the others are saying. You're going to be a bending freak in the making with a 2nd bend of a G8. Along with your huge overall body strength it'll all coalesce into some huge bends in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsipes Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Great bend in general, let alone for the 2nd session!!! Like a few guys already said, keep playing with different positions of the hands and body and you'll find spot that clicks for you. And when you do find that spot some big steel is gonna bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Great bending for someone just starting out! You might be another prodigy like Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Chris, I don't know how you have the strength you do with your buggywhip forearms buddy, lol! Those are massive man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Chris, I don't know how you have the strength you do with your buggywhip forearms buddy, lol! Those are massive man. HAHA.. buggywhip.. I am abit afraid they might snap like twigs but Im hoping they will hold up. Great bending for someone just starting out! You might be another prodigy like Paul. Thanks. I would be tickled pink to bend like Paul one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Mathison Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 (edited) I wanted to get some 7" bends in before my reds arrive in a few days. Did the equivalent to a yellow and blue and then a 3/8" x 7" aluminum. All pretty easy. unless the jump to red is very significant I gotta real good feeling its going down. I really worked on "punching" the metal hard instead of a slow and steady pressure like I was doing. made a big difference. felt good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1TQmE3TVag Edited August 23, 2008 by Chris Mathison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 ...your buggywhip forearms buddy, lol! Said what? I don't understand you blokes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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