smitty Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Just wanted to say hi. My name is Jim Smith, PA. I am a frequent poster on Dr. Squat, which is where I met Rick Walker. My buddy and I, Jedd Johnson, became interested in grip and have been working it for the last 5 months. I have been reading all the posts and watching the videos and I look forward to learning from all of you. Thanks for a great forum! Smitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strong Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 smitty, Do not heed advice from Rick Walker. He's a wimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyoder16 Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Welcome Jim. Where in PA are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted May 5, 2003 Author Share Posted May 5, 2003 Sayre, PA. Northeastern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsofStone Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmmicklabs Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Welcome to the gripboard. What are your grip goals for this year ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emsquared Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Welcome Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Welcome, What sorts of grip training have you done prior to joining this board?? I would imagine deadlift lockouts of somekind.... Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted May 5, 2003 Author Share Posted May 5, 2003 My workout is basically a mix of BB, OL, PL, and before I had starting writing to Rick, my only grip exercise was probably deads. Since then I have eliminate straps for lifting, with a few exceptions and have starting incorporating: COC's Plate Pinches Fat bar, 2 ",3 ",4 " levering - sledge hammer Wrist curls Reverse curls I am working on getting a blob, from a local gym that has some broken weights. My goals by the end of the year are pretty low end compared to you guys: Plate Pinch - 35 's Farmer walks - 225 ' each hand #2 COC I was pretty impressed with Rick's latest videos and I think I will go out and try and find some wrenches and horse shoes to mess with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Smitty, welcome. But I warn you, consider wisely your choice to join this gang, before it's too late and you've become a full blown addict. Very respectable goals, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Smitty- You made it aboard I see-Welcome! You have found the #1 Place in the World for Hand Strength. You are going to learn so much here-so be sure and read everything! Dont hesitate to ask questions as well. I think you will enjoy it here-a million times better than ANY other board. And-dont talk to much to that Roark character-he is a bit strange Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorman Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Welcome, Smitty! As for my goals, I'm looking to close the #3 and maybe start bending a few things....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Smitty Welcome aboard,looks like your off to a perfect start,conversing with Rick Walker and now joining the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Mellen Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 Hey Smitty. Lots of people from drsquat.com end up here. Glad you're around. --Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 Welcome aboard, and enjoy! -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Any friend of Rick "Sky" Walker is a friend of mine! Welcome aboard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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