OldGuy Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Recently I trained on a routine with an Inch loadable in which I did one rep a day adding each day 1/2 lb. Now I am going back down to my starting weight of 150lbs; and this time doing a timed hold in the full deadlift position. When I can hold for 30 sec. I will add 1/2 lb and so on. Also I have reloaded the bell to more resemble a globe type by putting the largest 25 lb plates in the center and tapering down to the smallest 1 1/4 lb plates on each side of the 25.s This is to avoid the temptation to cheat by bracing against the plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gripster Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 OldGuy, what weight did you reach before you went back down to starting weight for timed holds? Also, is your handle thickness same as Inch D/B or is it the size of the replica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted December 6, 2002 Author Share Posted December 6, 2002 My handle is 2 3/8'' daimeter. I reached 190 lbs. Tried the weight of the milennium bell just for fun buy could not budge it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gripster Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Very impressive. I have only a 2" handle and can't even budge 130. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted December 8, 2002 Share Posted December 8, 2002 Oldguy, Have you tried the John Wood technique for lifting the Inch? That is, placing it on a bench and slowly letting the bench tip away and holding onto it from there? (I believe that is the method he used). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted December 8, 2002 Author Share Posted December 8, 2002 I haven't tried John Wood's method, and do not quite understand it. I just try to lift more, lift higher, and hold onto it longer. I have been at it 2 years now. It is something I have patience for. Good to know that you are now doing all around training. Better late than never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted December 9, 2002 Share Posted December 9, 2002 i started doing timed holds with my 2 3/8" handle a little while back after reading what chris james said about them, and i've got to say they are brutally painful. although i can't even smell those kinds of weights yet i think it's a great way to train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted December 10, 2002 Author Share Posted December 10, 2002 The timed holds are brutal, and if I can tolerate them I should gain quickly in strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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