Blackdog Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 So one of the big deadlifters at my gym never did grip things before. He's 6 something, 300 lbs something. Anyways he pulled 210 on RT!!! also picked up two 35s pinch grip.. and didnt really chalk... I was impressed to say the least This happened last night 1 Quote Done: - Close #2 COC - Hold two 45 Hamptons with Hub Grip to full extension, simultaneously both sides - Hub grip 45 Hampton with 10 extra pounds ( 4 - 2 1/2s) on each hand to full extension -Hub grip 60# -Pinch grip two 25s on each hand to full extension Goals: -Get thumb pad a lot bigger -Close #2.5 COC -Close #3 COC -Wrist Wrench #100 -FBBC 2.5 Crusher #170 -pinch two 35s one hand to full extension Me: -Height: 5' 10" -Weight: 184 lbs -BP 102/60 -Pulse 60 -Hand size: 7 7/8"
Justin Matney Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 There was a guy people were posting about a few years ago that was crushing #3s and lifting the inch on day 1. Extensive strength training background though. 1 Quote
Cannon Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 There was a guy people were posting about a few years ago that was crushing #3s and lifting the inch on day 1. Extensive strength training background though. I think that was Tom Scibelli's guy. 1 Quote
HandsofStone Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) The strongest freak of nature I've ever come across whenever I think about grip strength is Monty Brown. He trains & does personal training at one of the gyms I've been going to the last couple years. He completed the Grip Gauntlet at the Arnold back in '04 in the heavy division. For those that aren't familiar with it, one has to lift 212 lbs on the RT, close the #3, and lift the 50 lb blob. Here's the mind boggling part, Monty has NEVER trained grip a day in his life! The first time he encountered the Inch dumbell at one of the booths at the Arnold he nonchalantly picked it up off the ground (with one hand of course) and jokingly asked the guys behind the table what he was supposed to do with it. Look him up just in case you guys think I'm BS'ing you. Edited November 19, 2015 by HandsofStone Quote Real Name: Leonard "L.J." Sanchez Goals: - Cert on the Crushed to Dust Challenge in late 2020 - Cert on the CoC #3 before I graduate as a PTA in 2021 - Cert on the CoC #3.5 - Lift the Inch
Bill Piche Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 There are a ton of guys who could do well at grip. It is just a matter of continuing to get the word out! It's fun and addictive so that is all that needs to be done to get them hooked. 1 Quote
Billy Jack Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 I know a guy from my super small home town who was one of the biggest freaks I have ever seen. To my knowledge has never lifted weights outside of high school for football for maybe one or two years. Worked as a bouncer at one of the toughest bars in north Alabama during the late 80's and 90's. The kinda place where they check you at the door for knives or guns, and issue you one if you ain't carryin'. Was a mechanic for most of his life as well. He is/was about 6'5-6'6 and probably about 325-350. Some of the biggest hands I have ever seen. I would have loved for him to try some type of grip implements 10-15 years ago. Anyway, this guy was really well known for being able to do a double side lateral raise with a 45-50 pound truck battery in each hand. The batteries were normally about 5.5 to 6 inches wide. I would have never believed it if I had not seen him pick one up straight out in front of him like it was a piece of cardboard to head high. I have seen and/or heard of some pretty super "country strong" people in my area. I have also seen a 60 year old guy who has roofed his entire life walk up a ladder with three bags of shingles on each shoulder. That's about 450 pounds total of shingles walking up a ladder, no hands, and at 60 years old. He said in his 40's he could tie four bags together and do them on each shoulder. The guy weighed about 190 pounds and had a head full of white hair. Quote “You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.” Edwin Louise Cole
climber511 Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 I know a guy from my super small home town who was one of the biggest freaks I have ever seen. To my knowledge has never lifted weights outside of high school for football for maybe one or two years. Worked as a bouncer at one of the toughest bars in north Alabama during the late 80's and 90's. The kinda place where they check you at the door for knives or guns, and issue you one if you ain't carryin'. Was a mechanic for most of his life as well. He is/was about 6'5-6'6 and probably about 325-350. Some of the biggest hands I have ever seen. I would have loved for him to try some type of grip implements 10-15 years ago. Anyway, this guy was really well known for being able to do a double side lateral raise with a 45-50 pound truck battery in each hand. The batteries were normally about 5.5 to 6 inches wide. I would have never believed it if I had not seen him pick one up straight out in front of him like it was a piece of cardboard to head high. I have seen and/or heard of some pretty super "country strong" people in my area. I have also seen a 60 year old guy who has roofed his entire life walk up a ladder with three bags of shingles on each shoulder. That's about 450 pounds total of shingles walking up a ladder, no hands, and at 60 years old. He said in his 40's he could tie four bags together and do them on each shoulder. The guy weighed about 190 pounds and had a head full of white hair. I used to carry 3 bundles on one shoulder - and that was a LOAD for me. Doubling that is nuts - you'd have to have one heck of a good ladder too! Quote When people used to ask him how it was he became so incredibly strong, it was always the same, "strengthen your mind, the rest will follow". The Mighty Atom Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul. Being prepared for any random task is not the same thing as preparing randomly for any task. Greg Everett
handgripperman Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 I know my buddy who has a descent lifting background deadlift 420 lbs DO on the axle. First time and never trained grip. Quote
Chuck Hench Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Genetics are an amazing thing. I wish I was dealt a better hand. Quote
king crusher Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 I know my buddy who has a descent lifting background deadlift 420 lbs DO on the axle. First time and never trained grip. Kevin busse out of nowhere!!!! Whats up bud? You postin on here again? Quote
Tom Scibelli Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 There was a guy people were posting about a few years ago that was crushing #3s and lifting the inch on day 1. Extensive strength training background though. There was a guy people were posting about a few years ago that was crushing #3s and lifting the inch on day 1. Extensive strength training background though.I think that was Tom Scibelli's guy.David Labbe (spl?)Yeah Dave is freak of nature lol 6'9" or taller I think, 9.5"+ hands, he came to my gym and pretty much did every grip lift with ease. Quote "When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this--you haven't." -Edison. "That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do--not that the nature of the thing is changed, but that our power to do is increased.” -Heber J. Grant. "Strong people are harder to kill than weak people and are more useful in general." -Mark Rippetoe.
Stephen Ruby Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Didn't andrew durniat do a lot of crazy feats when he first switched over to grip sport? 1 Quote Current stats Height 6'8 Hand length from first wrist crease to top of middle finger 8.15 inches Hand width thumb to pinky 9.4 inches Fist size around 11.5 inches Forearm size (straight flexed) roughly 16.5 inches Wrist size 8.2 inches
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