Old Dax Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Hi, just got a hub (not sure what the brand is) off eBay. How do I go about training on it, should I aim for reps at a certain weight (say 10 kg for 3 sets of 12) or go for timed sets (say hold the 10kg for 15-20sec) ? Should I ramp up to find a max at any time? As you might guess I'm pretty weak on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I've done a lot of experimentation with the Hub and have had the most success with bi-weekly sessions, low reps and heavier weight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dax Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 Thanks Buccos I'll start on that tack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 First time do a couple reps after you're, already warmed up, build up to a comfortable but challenging weight, then see how you feel the next day. Hub hits the fingers a little different than anything else, need to get used to the stress. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankD Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, wobbler said: First time do a couple reps after you're, already warmed up, build up to a comfortable but challenging weight, then see how you feel the next day. Hub hits the fingers a little different than anything else, need to get used to the stress. I agree with this. I badly injured a finger tendon going to heavy on the hub and missing/dropping a lift. The implement came loose from my hand near lockout and my index finger felt like something popped. This happened after a long layoff from training it, and I was going too heavy, too fast. My hands were not yet re-accustomed to the lift. I know others who have done this as well. Just be careful with it. Edited May 3, 2018 by FrankD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Yeah, you do not want to drop a hub lift. If you start to slip, bail immediately. Best case scenario, part of your thumb goes numb for 5 minutes. And it will get in your head too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Juncker Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I find it to be really hard on the fingers and skin. I don't even really train it anymore unless for a contest. To prep for the 4forFeb contest I think I only trained hub about 6 times in 9 weeks. I still pulled 29.8k. My prep for the contest consisted of a max test, then doing timed holds at 75-85% of my max. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McCarter Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Don't rush anything, just start out light, I think I started out with 13 lbs. Just get use to using it and just add weight at a comfortable and controllable rate as you progress. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dax Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 On 5/4/2018 at 3:37 AM, John McCarter said: Don't rush anything, just start out light, I think I started out with 13 lbs. Just get use to using it and just add weight at a comfortable and controllable rate as you progress. I certainly stated light 5kg plus a v. light pin. doing about 8.5kg (18.7 lb) for 4 sets of eight. Weirdly my left hand seem better (slightly) than my dominant right. I'm doing these once per week after Rolling thunder (poor man's version- Fat Gripz on a cable handle). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeve tremblay Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 light at first and get used to the weight then I do 10 second maintenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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