JoshW Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Been trying to do one hand cleans lately with a 3.25" handle dumbell, managed to rep a 25kg one hand clean with this fat handle..mostly using my wrist power it feels and can get the 30kg dumbbell half way. My question is, what would be an reasonable level and weight for this kind of feat? I have seen chris james clean a 50kg dumbbell with a 3.25" handle, not going to compare myself to him though as his thickbar lifts are off the scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 How many 3.25" handles are there out there? It's a weird size that I never heard of - so answering your question is fairly impossible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshW Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Here is a video of what I mean - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFc7x78x_hk The dumbells I use are thick around the middle of the handle, think it is a hammer strength bell, but I use fat gripz extreme and it makes the handle even harder to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Here is a video of what I mean - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFc7x78x_hk The dumbells I use are thick around the middle of the handle, think it is a hammer strength bell, but I use fat gripz extreme and it makes the handle even harder to use That looked strong but It's something almost no one else has - no way to compare it to anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshW Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Just thought it might be worth a try to see if anyone else has tried cleans with this Guess I will have to work up to 50kg as that is the only comparison I can make so far, cheers though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I've cleaned 105 on a 2.75 inch dumbell... My short term goal is to snatch 100 with it. I'm not Chris James but I've got nothing but time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 How about with a standard barbell that's more measurable almost everyone has one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sharkey Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Maybe 200# on an OLY bar would be quite good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squat More Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 To end all discussion and speculation: a strong clean on the dumbbell you have used with the fat gripz you have used is any weight heavier than you have previously lifted.You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Kessler Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 130 - 150lbs with the extreme fats grips would be quite a feat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA Dave Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Ok this questions had me curious.. Got 140 clean with fat grips extreme. Hope the quality of the vid came out decent this time 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Scibelli Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Sick stuff Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slazbob Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 To end all discussion and speculation: a strong clean on the dumbbell you have used with the fat gripz you have used is any weight heavier than you have previously lifted. You're welcome. Hard to follow that... Thanks for nothing;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshW Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Impressive stuff dave made it look easy! Seems I have something to add to my goals now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Kessler Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Josh, After giving it some thought. If you can do half your body weight with a fat handle then you are doing great. Anything over 50% body weight is a plus. Setting and reaching Goals is what it is all about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshW Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Josh, After giving it some thought. If you can do half your body weight with a fat handle then you are doing great. Anything over 50% body weight is a plus. Setting and reaching Goals is what it is all about. Was looking for a response like that^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstagripp Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I have 2 solid 3.25inch dumbbells that weigh 39kg and 53kg I can clean the 39kg one with both hands but can only deadlift the 53kg one. The Baby inch dumbbell is good to clean, I have also cleaned that with both hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGHTYSAXON Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 or use an axle bar? 200# on an axle would be great imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sharkey Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 James Fuller posted this on Facebook: I can't tell exactly how much is on the bar. At least 225? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshW Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) I have 2 solid 3.25inch dumbbells that weigh 39kg and 53kg I can clean the 39kg one with both hands but can only deadlift the 53kg one. The Baby inch dumbbell is good to clean, I have also cleaned that with both hands. would love to try those sometime! axel bar is a good idea too also that one handed lift is what I can do with 2 hands.. Edited January 15, 2014 by JoshW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Great lifting Dave x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA Dave Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks chris. I'm trying to get on your axle dead level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Ruby Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Damn sick lifting dave as usual As far as the axle question I saw dario did 200lbs a long time ago one hand clean on the axle. I think he weighs mid 200 generally. Edited January 15, 2014 by Stephen Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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