rico300zx Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hey guys I filmed my lever video tonight, I know I'm no John Eaton, Rex Hubbard, Jedd Johnson or Mike K. but I really like this sport and these guys really keep me going and motivated. If anyone is reading this give me some input if you have a minute. The hammer stats are: 21lbs 10oz, 32 1/2" handle and my hand was all the way at the end of it in the starting position, chalk only. In case any of that matters. I also weigh and measure once I get the camera off the tripod, hard to do with a sledge in your other hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Good work. Not fully strict, but you've got the strength to do it strict right now, so I'd just do it over again tomorrow or whenever. Just make these changes 1) Wrap the handle in athletic tape, and rub some chalk into the tape. This alone can add a couple of pounds to a max lever. Those clear-coat handles are no good when it comes to getting PR's. 2) Grab it at 31". You're adding about 30 extra inch pounds when you go out to the end of the 32.5" handle. Looks like you're another future hammer expert. -Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I would call that a VERY impressive display of strength! However, the bottom of your wrist did dip below your elbow a bit. Some might say this is just an arbitrary standard I set, but I chose it because it is relatively easy to eyeball, much like a parallel squat in a powerlifting meet. If someone has better, clearly definable way of judging for performance consistency I would like to hear some suggestions. What do you think, Parris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuCraigCall Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Nice Job dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 I would call that a VERY impressive display of strength! However, the bottom of your wrist did dip below your elbow a bit. Some might say this is just an arbitrary standard I set, but I chose it because it is relatively easy to eyeball, much like a parallel squat in a powerlifting meet. If someone has better, clearly definable way of judging for performance consistency I would like to hear some suggestions. What do you think, Parris? yea i hear you guys, but guess what i was so afraid to hit my ceiling for some reason i think it dipped alittle cause i was thinking of that the whole time! if i hold it at 31 like Rex said im sure i could do no dipping if i was outside. As for a better way of judging im not sure there is one, the no dipping rule is cool, but yo, its really hard to not dip, that 20 is heavy out there by itself, especially for me, im not really that big. but ill work toward that, since thats what i think will be best for this type of lift. i personally would keep the rule because it is very easy to judge as long as people dont find ways to cheat the camera or camera angle. rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 crazy strong as usual Parris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Nice job Parris, i think if you did that outside you could easily keep it up higher. But it was still very impressive considering you grabbed it out past 31". Looks like we can start to push the hammer lever here in eastern PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judoboy Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I don't think the wrist/elbow thing is gonna be a good standard. With shorter armed people you get what ends up with an ugly lever. Here are three examples of 20 pound levers- 1. 2. 3. #1 is how I usually lever. Basically the closest to the spirit of the rules for me. I didn't move anything but my wrist. #2 is my best looking "Texas Style" lever. It was very hard. #3 is what my levers with your rules would end up looking like. For #2+3, the wrist part of the lever isn't hard, the only hard part is keeping my arm in position. #3 is really the only way to do it, because taking a hammer behind the head to a point I can't see ends up just being a guessing game. Now, if you start making ROM requirements to get past a hammer like #3, then it takes things backwards, because really the point of the wrist/elbow thing is to preserve ROM anyways and you might as well make ROM the standard, which is impossible to do without a little extra work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Good job Rico !! That is strong bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 strong stuff Parris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Nice lever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Damn fine lever Rico!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 I don't think the wrist/elbow thing is gonna be a good standard. With shorter armed people you get what ends up with an ugly lever.Here are three examples of 20 pound levers- 1. 2. 3. #1 is how I usually lever. Basically the closest to the spirit of the rules for me. I didn't move anything but my wrist. #2 is my best looking "Texas Style" lever. It was very hard. #3 is what my levers with your rules would end up looking like. For #2+3, the wrist part of the lever isn't hard, the only hard part is keeping my arm in position. #3 is really the only way to do it, because taking a hammer behind the head to a point I can't see ends up just being a guessing game. Now, if you start making ROM requirements to get past a hammer like #3, then it takes things backwards, because really the point of the wrist/elbow thing is to preserve ROM anyways and you might as well make ROM the standard, which is impossible to do without a little extra work. Number 2 was hard, because it is! Not cause your arm is short. Well I think its hard . If I were judgeing 1 and 2 would both pass. I think a little dip would be ok now that I give more thought to it. On the other hand I really respect Rex's imput about it ecept the grip tape part. Should we use grip tape on our Blobs too? I say no grip tape Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 BTW, your lever was strong! The only way shorter arms makes the lever harder is because it is a bitch when you can't see where the hammer is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTHOS Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Very strong lever Rico! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djukac Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Awsome Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks for all the pats on the back guys!! Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I dont know squat about levering, what is good, what is "legal" but I do know 2 things. #1-as a drummer that mini drum kit is badd a$$. #2-my 5 year old has that same air hockey table and I crush him in a game to 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 I dont know squat about levering, what is good, what is "legal" but I do know 2 things.#1-as a drummer that mini drum kit is badd a$$. #2-my 5 year old has that same air hockey table and I crush him in a game to 10. Yo Rick, those drums cost me a lot of money, the kids love them. I beat my 10 year old too, but I use my left hand for playing my 5 year old. But I let him win a lot. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbinepro Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Rico great job could just sand off the glossy finish also have the same hockey table and we did have the drum set at one time but got destroyed in a battle of the bands.. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Its not too glossy, that hammer is 19 years old and well used, I bought if from a mountainous man. He said the other ones were to light for him but his back was hurt so he couldn't use it any more. I levered for him in his garage, he was veryyy impressed since he stood about 6 in taller than me and about 320! Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Very good job! I like it. I have to try it too 'cause it seems really challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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