robertmiller67 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Keep at it Josh! Have you tried bending a RED in thicker wraps? Try it in doubles or leather & work yer way down to singles. Thats the way a lot of us guys did it! Good luck bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 No i have not tried that, thanks though. I plan on hitting the 5/16th HRS alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmiller67 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 HRS kink is similar to CRS imo... the sweep and crush are easier for sure.. Its a good start to bending the red though... not that far off actually imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Yea i have bent some, i almost got a peice of 5/16th crs in imp singles today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Just wanted to check who is still training for this. I know Josh is taking time off because of his shoulder. Joel: are you still training for the certification? Haven't heard from you in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchapman Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Just wanted to check who is still training for this. I know Josh is taking time off because of his shoulder. Joel: are you still training for the certification? Haven't heard from you in a while. Thanks for asking, Chez. Yes, I am still training for the certification. I am just taking a few weeks off from bending to focus on block weights and axle. I ran into a roadblock with the bending, I kept getting a little weaker. I have seen this before, I am good for several weeks of consistant bending, then I need to take a few weeks off to recover and I come back stronger. I just wish I could recognize this sooner and take the time off right away. I usually spend a couple weeks trying to see if the backslide is just a couple of bad workouts, or really truely an overtraining situation. Again, thanks for checking, it really means you are here for the long haul to encourage others even after you achieved this goal yourself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have been bending some but mostly resting, my shoulder is doing a bit better im not gonna push it. I have been keeping my grip training up also I have noticed a huge increase in my grip since i started bending and cut back on grippers, i came within a mm of tns my 3! And closed it left mms easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Good stuff fellas. Just want to check in. You are both getting pretty close and I wanna see you on that list, but rest is also very important. Bending really beats up the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks Chez, i wanna get that red nail cert and coc3 cert im kinda doin both right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmiller67 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Nice work guys... hang in there & be consistent! Listen to yer body & rest when needed! I usually trained hard for 3-weeks then 1-light deload week. Plenty of contra exercises as well to keep everything balanced. Good luck and keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Thanks robert, Im still beating at that red nail, i kinked some 5/16th crs in imp's i can tell it will go down soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I just bent a rednail at work!! It was in doubles half way then finished in single IM! Thats huge progress for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Scibelli Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Congrats Josh, knew you could do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anwnate Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I just bent a rednail at work!! It was in doubles half way then finished in single IM! Thats huge progress for me! Congrats man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 It felt good!!! I will get it in singles and i will get on that list!! Thanks guys! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chez Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 I just bent a rednail at work!! It was in doubles half way then finished in single IM! Thats huge progress for me! Awesome. Congrats dude. Getting over the mental hurdle and bending one is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thanks guys, And yes there is a huge mental block when it comes to bending i think i just unblocked it tonight;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmiller67 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Awesome work Josh! Keep grinding brother. . It won't be long!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thanks Robert, it realy boosted me to want the rednail cert even more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acromegaman Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Good job! Something that helped me was my wrapping procedure. I use two pony clamps to hold down the end of the pad (clamped end being away from me) after chalking the stew out of it and pull that pad as tight as you can while you tuck and roll it and when you start to see slack, push it it under as you roll. This helped me a lot and it might hurt your fingers at first but you'll get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thanks ! I just started doing it that way, and i realized how important it is to get the wraps tight! It helped me bend alot better, I dom't seem to punch myself in the face as much lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmiller67 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Yes indeed. .. tight wraps are a must brother! As your wraps get more seasoned flip em' around so they last longer. Otherwise the nails punture them & lose some protection... I made this mistake so I know! Also file or grind down the nail ends to alleviate some of the aforementioned wear and tear! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Good advice, Thanks. How do you get BB wraps and how are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Just realized i have a fastenal store where i live!! They have alot there but they can also order me anything overnight;) got some 5/16 crs there today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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