Ironmind Pinch Block

[-joe-]

hey everyone just wondering what everyone thinks of ironminds pinch block. i have heard mixed reviews on it and am wondering as i am putting in an order from ironmind in the next week and have some spare cash.

take care, joe

[mglassner]

hey everyone just wondering what everyone thinks of ironminds pinch block. i have heard mixed reviews on it and am wondering as i am putting in an order from ironmind in the next week and have some spare cash.

take care, joe

I think its awesome. Some people complain about the slickness of the paint, but I kinda think that this is the point of it. Id say go with it, it definitely helps with blob work (in my opinion). I also love to use the hub grip as well.

[Adam Moyers]

Be sure to check out Fat Bastard Barbell, John offers a few different pinching devices and he is a Sponsor.

[Blackdog]

Be sure to check out Fat Bastard Barbell, John offers a few different pinching devices and he is a Sponsor.

I second that!

[mwhities]

I third that!(?) (I'm going to be talking with John about equipment too.)

I had considered IM pinch block as well, but I received an e-mail this morning that changed my mind. I'll let you know later.

Michael

[Guest indi]

ive got the ironmind pinch block, hub lift, as well as a few other blocks. i stripped the paint of them all, and since then my strength gains have been much more consistent. just putting that idea out there.

im sure in time ill buy another pinch block and hub lift and not strip the paint, but that can come much later.

stripping the paint gives a much more consistent surface

[eltorrente]

ive got the ironmind pinch block, hub lift, as well as a few other blocks. i stripped the paint of them all, and since then my strength gains have been much more consistent. just putting that idea out there.

im sure in time ill buy another pinch block and hub lift and not strip the paint, but that can come much later.

stripping the paint gives a much more consistent surface

I have a pinch block and was thinking about doing this, also.

What did you use to strip the paint?

I have a hub, too, but I haven't noticed it being overly slick like the block is. The problem with the block, IMO, is that it is inconsistent - depending on how humid it is, or sweaty I am, or whatever I'm not sure - but the weight I can hold varies too much. I'd like to strip the paint and make it more consistent.

[Guest indi]

ive got the ironmind pinch block, hub lift, as well as a few other blocks. i stripped the paint of them all, and since then my strength gains have been much more consistent. just putting that idea out there.

im sure in time ill buy another pinch block and hub lift and not strip the paint, but that can come much later.

stripping the paint gives a much more consistent surface

I have a pinch block and was thinking about doing this, also.

What did you use to strip the paint?

I have a hub, too, but I haven't noticed it being overly slick like the block is. The problem with the block, IMO, is that it is inconsistent - depending on how humid it is, or sweaty I am, or whatever I'm not sure - but the weight I can hold varies too much. I'd like to strip the paint and make it more consistent.

thats exactly the reason why i stripped it, its been perfect since then.i just used a regular paint stripper. i applied it liberally and left it for the required time, and then just scraped the paint off. add a little more on the spaces required and your done, and left with a very smooth metallic surface

[Magnus]

Paint stripper from an auto parts store.

EDIT: Indi beat me to it

Edited April 15, 2009 by Magnus

[stagger]

Get the FBBC adjustable block instead. To avoid the slippage problem they can leave the outer 2 plates on it unpainted.

http://fatbastardbarbellco.com/PINCHME.html

It's about the same price as the Ironmind one and allows you to train at multiple widths.

[-joe-]

i would love some products from fat bastart barbell but i got an ironmind gift certificate for my birthday and have some spare money left over from it.already purchased rolling thunder,a new 1.5,imtug 5 and the extensors along with some shirts and poster.anything else worth considering?

[eltorrente]

i would love some products from fat bastart barbell but i got an ironmind gift certificate for my birthday and have some spare money left over from it.already purchased rolling thunder,a new 1.5,imtug 5 and the extensors along with some shirts and poster.anything else worth considering?

I LOVE my Twist Yo Wrist. It works the wrists in a different way from the normal wrist rollers, and it REALLY gets my forearms burning - it's a great product.

When I use it, I keep my elbows to my sides, and hold it up close to my chest - then roll it up then lower it down, then back up in the opposite direction and down again.. and do that 3 times.

I do this every-other workout, before my wrist roller (I do the roller every workout), after my other grip stuff. When I'm doing pushups as my final exercise, I can barely bend my wrists because my forearms are so pumped and worked over.

[BigJan85]

i would love some products from fat bastart barbell but i got an ironmind gift certificate for my birthday and have some spare money left over from it.already purchased rolling thunder,a new 1.5,imtug 5 and the extensors along with some shirts and poster.anything else worth considering?

Dang you got quite a bit of stuff...musta been a pretty big gift certificate eh??

[mwhities]

i would love some products from fat bastart barbell but i got an ironmind gift certificate for my birthday and have some spare money left over from it.already purchased rolling thunder,a new 1.5,imtug 5 and the extensors along with some shirts and poster.anything else worth considering?

Consider sending me a brand new #2?

What do you not have and need that IM has? Do you have a weak spot in your training that you need help with? buy the piece of equipment you need from IM to help strengthen the weakness up.

Michael

[-joe-]

haha yeah it was a big certificate.it is great to have loving parents.

at the moment i would have to say my pinch is my weak spot thus why considering it..

thanks for all your help, joe