deadgame1 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Just ordere th RT anyone have any suggestions or words of wisdom on training with this tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAU1985 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I just started myself so I'm completely ignorant. Adam Glass did make a few suggestions on training logs from certain members to read in a thread I started on my very first RT lift. Maybe read his post and go from there. Good luck with it man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadgame1 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 thanks bro good luck with your's also!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 The most recent consensus seems to be to use it often and for many different movements, don't use chalk but try to keep the hand clammyish. I would recommend regular extensor work alongside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omari Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) I recommend doing it at the beginning of your workout so you can get a true evaluation of your grip strength. Like grippers, right after, or between, medium/high load squats is the best time to do them, IMO. Also like grippers I find that maximal (1-2 reps) and sub maximal (3-5 reps) yields the best results. Wrist and finger strength is critical with the new handle, work on it.. levering and various forms of curls. Edited May 23, 2009 by Omari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadgame1 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 The most recent consensus seems to be to use it often and for many different movements, don't use chalk but try to keep the hand clammyish.I would recommend regular extensor work alongside it. Right on I'v recently started doing finger walks with a 4x4 they are helping alongside with OLL's and band work thanks for the advice! I recommend doing it at the beginning of your workout so you can get a true evaluation of your grip strength. Like grippers, right after, or between, medium/high load squats is the best time to do them, IMO.Also like grippers I find that maximal (1-2 reps) and sub maximal (3-5 reps) yields the best results. Wrist and finger strength is critical with the new handle, work on it.. levering and various forms of curls. Sounds like it will fir nicely in my program. I'm doing the other lifts you've recomended already so I'm hoping it'll be good. The rep and set scheme is how I train my pinch lifts I also find good rewsults with this scheme thanks alot guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Just ordere th RT anyone have any suggestions or words of wisdom on training with this tool? Yes! Attach a heavy weight to it and lift it with the RT. Repeat as often as you need to. Psyche yourself up for maximum weight. Shoot for 200 pounds or more. SYBERSNOTT HAS SPOKEN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadgame1 Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Just ordere th RT anyone have any suggestions or words of wisdom on training with this tool? Yes! Attach a heavy weight to it and lift it with the RT. Repeat as often as you need to. Psyche yourself up for maximum weight. Shoot for 200 pounds or more. SYBERSNOTT HAS SPOKEN!!! PRICELESS COMEDY !! youre a funny mofo snott!! I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadgame1 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 got the new RT in today AWESOME !!!!! I thought it would roll a little more but it's still awesome hooked it up and pulled a little bit before I have to run some errands I didn't thiknk it would be so big I was surprised!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhities Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 got the new RT in today AWESOME !!!!! I thought it would roll a little more but it's still awesome hooked it up and pulled a little bit before I have to run some errands I didn't thiknk it would be so big I was surprised!! You should try a 3" Crusher from FBBC! 12.2lbs!!! and a 4.4lbs loading pin! Anyways, back on topic. I hope to get my RT in the next few days. Thanks for asking, as I would've loaded up with chalk and went no where... Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadgame1 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) So I used the rt tonight used it after regular lifts was only able to pull 90lbs. I think I could have done a little better if I had used it before lifts but I'm not trippin about so it's alright I guess not what I'd tyhought i would get but hey! So I just hit hit with single negs then did some 2hp also not so good but it's gettin there Edited May 30, 2009 by deadgame1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhities Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 So I used the rt tonight used it after regular lifts was only able to pull 90lbs. I think I could have done a little better if I had used it before lifts but I'm not trippin about so it's alright I guess not what I'd tyhought i would get but hey! So I just hit hit with single negs then did some 2hp also not so good but it's gettin there Good job! I just received my RT (Older seasoned one) and the best I was able to get off the ground was 130lbs. Rt Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 So I used the rt tonight used it after regular lifts was only able to pull 90lbs. I think I could have done a little better if I had used it before lifts but I'm not trippin about so it's alright I guess not what I'd tyhought i would get but hey! So I just hit hit with single negs then did some 2hp also not so good but it's gettin there Good job! I just received my RT (Older seasoned one) and the best I was able to get off the ground was 130lbs. Rt Michael Plates only, or does that include the device? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadgame1 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Just plates for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhities Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 So I used the rt tonight used it after regular lifts was only able to pull 90lbs. I think I could have done a little better if I had used it before lifts but I'm not trippin about so it's alright I guess not what I'd tyhought i would get but hey! So I just hit hit with single negs then did some 2hp also not so good but it's gettin there Good job! I just received my RT (Older seasoned one) and the best I was able to get off the ground was 130lbs. Rt Michael Plates only, or does that include the device? Plates only. Add the 4.4 for the loading pin and whatever the old RTs weighed. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg_uk Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 include everything, you have to lift everything. You don't see people doing a deadlift and just count the plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalstrength Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Just ordere th RT anyone have any suggestions or words of wisdom on training with this tool? Get ready for the most frustrating grip implement on the planet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltorrente Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) I don't know what is considered "the best" way to train with it - I've seen all sorts of different approaches to training with it. I train with mine every-other workout, on the non-deadlift workout (I train mon-wed-fri). I'm up to 90lbs now, and I just lift and hold for 2 seconds, and do 10 reps with each hand. I don't rest between lifts, I just lift with the left, then right, then left and keep going until I've done 10 with each hand. I just do that for 1 set and that's it, then on to another hand/wrist/forearm exercise. I'm breathing pretty hard after I'm done, that's for sure. I add 2.5lbs each workout, and I'm progressing nicely. I'm not in a hurry - I just keep climbing the mountain slow and steady on all my lifts. Edited June 16, 2009 by eltorrente Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I thought it would roll a little more but it's still awesome hooked it up and pulled a little bit before I have to run some errands I didn't thiknk it would be so big I was surprised!! O.K., O.K. - tell us what you're doing with it. I just got mine not too long ago, and yes, I really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayerbefiddlin Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I got my RT and daisy chains and 2 large carabiners at ironmind. Putting a carabiner at bottom then daisy chain through the plates with a carabiner attached to the RT. We ve pulled close to 200 ibs that way. The RT is by far my favorite tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadgame1 Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 singles a negatives really thats about it so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 singles a negatives really thats about it so far What's the weight? I'm maxing at 150 pounds right now which totally sucks for me considering I've lifted a lot more with my old RT handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadgame1 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 only 100 lbs in plates it started at 90 lbs i figured i could hit more weight but was sadly mistaken! It hurt my feelings a bit and then i stomped off and ppouted in my room!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 It hurt my feelings a bit and then i stomped off and ppouted in my room!! What the... ? What kind of training method is this? I've never heard of it before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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