Chez Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) I attempted Jedd Johnson's Older Model #4 MMS today. I felt a little off, but I went for it anyway. Jedd has rated it at 199.5 lbs RGC. Here are the stills of the set and close attempt. I'll keep working my butt off and post a full close video soon. The set after my off hand got out of the way: The closest I got: I'll keep pushing myself. There is no quit in me. Edited March 1, 2014 by Chez 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Thats pretty dam sweet Chez! It will shut soon for sure! Is that the same #4 Paul Knight Closed on one of his youtube vids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Thats pretty dam sweet Chez! It will shut soon for sure! Is that the same #4 Paul Knight Closed on one of his youtube vids? nah, The 199 lb COC #4 Paul closed in that video belongs to John Eaton. Aaron C. has it on loan right now. This one belongs to Jedd. I'm going to get this. I'll push myself harder than ever before. I want it bad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I got faith in ya bro, your on 4 level now. No stoppin you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasparov Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Awesome work chez...you already have monster crushing power compared to the rest of us...you will get this 4 soon enough. Its also pretty cool to see how accurate the rgc Scale of measurement is..your max close is around 194lbs right? So here you are off by around 5mm and this thing rgc's at 199 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Awesome work chez...you already have monster crushing power compared to the rest of us...you will get this 4 soon enough. Its also pretty cool to see how accurate the rgc Scale of measurement is..your max close is around 194lbs right? So here you are off by around 5mm and this thing rgc's at 199 or so. ya, my max so far MMS in my Super Elite which was rated 194.45 lbs by Chris Rice. I feel Chris and Jedd are pretty close in ratings. It gets harder to make gains as you progress. I have to fight for every lb at this level, but I enjoy the fight. I'll keep working. I really should have tried my MM7 Replica or GE first. Both rate 197+. I haven't even tried them yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Awesome job, chez. I didn't have the chance to hold a #4 until recently and after squeezing one I have a new respect for anyone who can mash this sucker. You're gonna get it soon, and I think once your ankle is healed and yiu can go back to doing squats and Deadlifts, you'll see a handsome and welcome boost in crush strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Awesome job, chez. I didn't have the chance to hold a #4 until recently and after squeezing one I have a new respect for anyone who can mash this sucker. You're gonna get it soon, and I think once your ankle is healed and yiu can go back to doing squats and Deadlifts, you'll see a handsome and welcome boost in crush strength. Thanks bro. I did some light squat sets while warming up for this, but I'm not 100% yet. I had to use very low weight. Probably won't be 100% until summer. I'm just happy I can squat something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Awesome job, chez. I didn't have the chance to hold a #4 until recently and after squeezing one I have a new respect for anyone who can mash this sucker. You're gonna get it soon, and I think once your ankle is healed and yiu can go back to doing squats and Deadlifts, you'll see a handsome and welcome boost in crush strength.Thanks bro. I did some light squat sets while warming up for this, but I'm not 100% yet. I had to use very low weight. Probably won't be 100% until summer. I'm just happy I can squat something. You'll get there man. As any experienced lifter knows, it's all about longevity and staying healthy. You're doing the right thing with rehabbing and when youre finally ready to put the plates on the bar they will be waiting for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Good work Chez! Maybe I can send you my old #4 once? it has the spread of 2.75 too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Good attempt there...you'll get it soon for sure. Your on the right track! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANCRUSHER Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Strong stuff bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 thanks fellas. I have more work to do. I'm a persistent guy. I'll just keep chipping away. I'm going after my GE or MM7 Replica first. Patient is important. I always try to knock off my grippers one by one in order. I just felt like trying this one ahead of schedule. Good work Chez! Maybe I can send you my old #4 once? it has the spread of 2.75 too! I might take you up on that sometime. Thanks for the offer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mitti Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Strong Strong stuff Chez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeondie Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Monster! You need to catch up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Strong Strong stuff Chez! Thanks David. You have been posting some real impressive lifts. Next tool I'm saving for is a baby inch like you have. Monster! You need to catch up! I have to work hard because you are definitely catching up. Your crush is getting very strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slazbob Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Chez- Have you ever tried a zenith 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Chez- Have you ever tried a zenith 4? I have never tried the Zenith 4. I have tried a Zenith gripper before though. It was last year. I think it was a Zenith 2. It was super easy. It belonged to a friend. I think the Zenith 4 is suppose to be a little tougher than a COC #3.5. They seem great for high rep work, but that isn't in line with my goals. I tend to stay in the 1-3 rep range for my working sets since my main goal is to close the heaviest gripper possible. I occasionally do high reps for a deload or just for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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