mobsterone Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Speaking of the weaver stick, I wish I could see a video of how you guys did those big pulls. I was looking at some contest results, and it seemed like you went from "good" to "world record" in a pretty short span. I'll see if I can tape a few sessions next time I train it (might be a while). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Speaking of the weaver stick, I wish I could see a video of how you guys did those big pulls. I was looking at some contest results, and it seemed like you went from "good" to "world record" in a pretty short span. I'll see if I can tape a few sessions next time I train it (might be a while). http://www.cyberpump.com/gallery/album01/aao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Check the quads!! I think my record was/is all of 8.10-kilos or 17.85lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 At gripmas I don't think anyone hit 14 pounds. You could be just that much stronger, but I think you've got some secret! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 David would know but I think the average for others when I've competed is 5.5-kilos or about 12lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Very few people actually trained it much that I know of - maybe that is Steve's secret? I mean besides being a rather strong young man - still 18# is a huge jump over what anyone did at Gripmas - I think he does have a secret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I mean besides being a rather strong young man - still 18# is a huge jump over what anyone did at Gripmas - I think he does have a secret Steve - - when was the last time someone called you "young"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It's true that I actually train it in preparation for competition. Usually, I think, about 8-12 weeks or so. I've seen Laine Snook do 7-kilos with either hand cold and with no wraps (most disheartening let me tell you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 At gripmas I don't think anyone hit 14 pounds. You could be just that much stronger, but I think you've got some secret! I think it was his black panties...err...shorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 As a "small" poundage lift, you can get a lot out of very little when it comes to sharpening technique and what have you - having said that, when it comes to to Gripmas lifts, I would maybe think about event order and other factors, as (from what I have seen) the poundages David and Steve have done do not seem "on another level" enough to suggest some "secret difference". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 As a "small" poundage lift, you can get a lot out of very little when it comes to sharpening technique and what have you - having said that, when it comes to to Gripmas lifts, I would maybe think about event order and other factors, as (from what I have seen) the poundages David and Steve have done do not seem "on another level" enough to suggest some "secret difference". I never thought of how my words might have been Mis Taken - I meant nothing fishy or funny - just pulling Steve's chain a bit was all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) Chris, i dunno, I think I just got carried away with Quotation Marks..!! :-) Edited July 17, 2009 by The Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) what are the specs. for the weaver stick dia. and length ? andsome of the videos show the wieghts hanging on a string ? is this normal ? Edited August 3, 2009 by lone Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Weaver Stick Lift to Rear George Russell Weaver popularised this wrist leverage test some 50 years ago whilst living in Brooklyn. A round stick (mop handle) is used which has the following dimensions – diameter about 1”, length 42”. Half an inch from one end cut a notch. Exactly 36” from the centre of this notch, circle the stick with a line. Get two metal right angles at a hardware store, and screw them into the top and bottom sides of the stick so that the rear edges of the right angles come exactly to the circled line. The topside of the stick is the side where the notch is cut. This leaves a handle just 5 ½” long. The weight hangs from a wire in the notch ½” from the end, creating a leverage effect when you lift the stick by the handle. For the lift to the rear, you face away from the stick, grasping the handle with your little finger towards the weight, and lift the stick and weight off the table. You may bend your body forward as the lift is made. The stick must be lifted approximately parallel to the floor. If the weighted end slopes downwards, you may carry on the event till the stick is level. You will then get the referees command to lower the stick. There must be no rocking of the stick on the table before lifting. The lifter hand and arm must remain free of the body. The heel of the hand must remain on top of the stick; if the hand twists around under the stick, the lift is not allowed. The grip has to be a normal grip with the thumb opposing the fingers. For safety reasons, this is the only event the BHSA allow the use of a wrist wrap. The wrist wrap should be no bigger than 12" x 3" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 This exactly what I needed to know one more question what is the height of the table in which the lift is started . Thanks Twig I'm in the process of making one tonight Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 There isn't a height for the table. If it was 4 feet tall and you were a midget you'd be buggered. So we use height adjustable set ups. The last time we contested it here we set up a purpose made frame (made by Dunkster / check me on youtube and you'll see us using the same item) which slotted into my power rack. Obviously it went across the safety bars and so can go up and down by moving the bars in the holes in the rack. Previously David used two adjustable sit up / crunches frames with a padded board between them (for the weaver on our set up I put a towel down). Again there are other examples on youtube of the lift and some guys use benches, tables, what-have-you but they will have used something at the right height for them. It might also be said that unless you're about to put on a competition none of this matters that much, although the knowledge always helps to make for meaningful comparisons. Just get out there and get on with it. Then beat my ass with a new record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 http://ditillo2.blogspot.com/2009/08/weave...e-r-weaver.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Good find. No actual reference to table height in the text but seeing John do the biz was cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone Wolf Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks everyone I'm just about done making it now good info on that article too Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djukac Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 what about front lift with the weaver stick how much u guys can do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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