Jedd Johnson Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I just put up a post on the site about GGC/Nationals this weekend. It is going to be a showdown! Check it out: http://www.dieselcrew.com/grip-strength-contest-2009 We will be streaming it live on the internet so don't miss out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 This is a tough one. The weaver stick is the perverbial wrench thrown in the works. I love the event, but I'm not sure how many people have actually been training it. I'm willing to bet that Goody will do VERY well too. This will be a good comp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We will be streaming it live on the internet so don't miss out! Jedd, when you get the link, send it to Strossen, he'll put it on his website in the IronMind News. That would broaden the base a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 This is a tough one. The weaver stick is the perverbial wrench thrown in the works. I love the event, but I'm not sure how many people have actually been training it. I'm willing to bet that Goody will do VERY well too. This will be a good comp. I've never done weaver stick in my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 This is a tough one. The weaver stick is the perverbial wrench thrown in the works. I love the event, but I'm not sure how many people have actually been training it. I'm willing to bet that Goody will do VERY well too. This will be a good comp. I've never done weaver stick in my life I'm with you on this one. We will be streaming it live on the internet so don't miss out! Jedd, when you get the link, send it to Strossen, he'll put it on his website in the IronMind News. That would broaden the base a bit. :rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Made one at home last week to play with. Humbling is the word that comes to mind. Gonna be a blast!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 It's hard to keep your arm away from your body and do the lift. I find it to be pretty unnatural. on the other hand I've never heard anyone who does train it lift a smaller number than me so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We did it at Gripmas - I think all you big dogs should open at about 15# - I mean come on - it's only a ten and a five right? The surprise comes when you let go and the pain hits - for whatever strange reason it doesn't hurt during - but after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Jedd, are you supplying the wrist wraps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Jedd, are you supplying the wrist wraps? I have two. You can borrow one of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamil1km Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Are you going to post a link to the live stream on here Jedd? I'd like to watch since i'm a loser and can't come watch in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Are you going to post a link to the live stream on here Jedd? I'd like to watch since i'm a loser and can't come watch in person If you sign up for the grip strength newsletter on the site he will send you the link for the ustream when it is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 HEY! Zach is part of the Michigan Crew!!!!! Great stuff. Andrew, Dave, or Jedd. As always, I am rooting for Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Ahhh, I will say it favors Jedd (not by design, good events). Dave is so close on grippers, pinch, and axle that it is tough to call. Jedd owns the medley I bet, and Andrew owns the axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Jedd, are you supplying the wrist wraps? We are all using one of my wrist wraps for consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Jedd, are you supplying the wrist wraps? We are all using one of my wrist wraps for consistency. Very good point and well thought out. :rock I was going to bring a couple different sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incindium Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 To those competing The weaver stick event for the first time I'd recommend not going too conservative especially if you have decent wrist strength or hammer levering abilitys. I went way to conservative and hit all my lifts maxing at 12lb at Gripmas last year with likely more gas in the tank. I'm guessing other people were in the same boat as well because 10 out 16 people all made their 4th attempt as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 To those competing The weaver stick event for the first time I'd recommend not going too conservative especially if you have decent wrist strength or hammer levering abilitys. I went way to conservative and hit all my lifts maxing at 12lb at Gripmas last year with likely more gas in the tank. I'm guessing other people were in the same boat as well because 10 out 16 people all made their 4th attempt as well. I think they should all wait until 16 or 17 pounds t come in. set the bar high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 To those competing The weaver stick event for the first time I'd recommend not going too conservative especially if you have decent wrist strength or hammer levering abilitys. I went way to conservative and hit all my lifts maxing at 12lb at Gripmas last year with likely more gas in the tank. I'm guessing other people were in the same boat as well because 10 out 16 people all made their 4th attempt as well. I agree - start very very heavy - 15 is a good number . Seriously it's a funny lift - and figuring out openers etc is hard if you haven't practiced it as even lighter weights seem to feel really hard. Get in your opener - don't bomb the event no matter what - then figure your jumps. I know this doesn't mean much but looking at the chart from Gripmas - I think those who did 12# and above probably all had a 16 to 20# sledge lever to the head if that helps any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incindium Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I didn't say to be stupid about it... Obviously hit a lower weight as an opener... I just think that some of us were a bit conservative because of the lack of experience in the event at Gripmas. For reference I've done a 16lb sledge lever to the head and 10lb hammer deadlift(front lever) from the floor(each at a MGC). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I didn't say to be stupid about it... Obviously hit a lower weight as an opener... I just think that some of us were a bit conservative because of the lack of experience in the event at Gripmas.For reference I've done a 16lb sledge lever to the head and 10lb hammer deadlift(front lever) from the floor(each at a MGC). Jess - I didn't mean to imply anything like that - I just figured that if everyone starts at 15# - many might miss - giving me a little help in the scoring hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubgeezer Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 My understanding is that if a grip competition athlete does 2 sets of 20 rep heavy weight squats the night before, grip strength and the Weaver Stick both get a big boost the following day. I will be traveling, so I won't be able to do that. I encourage everyone else to do this and then you can tell me how well it worked when I see you Saturday. You can thank me then for the help. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 My understanding is that if a grip competition athlete does 2 sets of 20 rep heavy weight squats the night before, grip strength and the Weaver Stick both get a big boost the following day. I will be traveling, so I won't be able to do that. I encourage everyone else to do this and then you can tell me how well it worked when I see you Saturday. You can thank me then for the help.Mike Ah - the old age and treachery gambit! Way to go Mike! You all listen to your elders now and do as he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I will predict right now that I will place in the top 5 of my division..... The over 40 division that is. I'm in the Columbus airport killing time and getting psyched for this weekend. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Best of strength to all you guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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