avasatu Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 Looking for ways to nicely add up to 50 pounds to a York blob in a relatively easy way that allows me to do both one and two hand lifts. Any ideas? Quote
anwnate Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 Longer string for 2 hand obv. 1 Quote Current Goal: Train consistently...consistently. "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." - Stephen King "Grip-ology is the study of pressure and time. That's all it takes really...pressure...and time. That, and a big goddamn poster." - "Red" "The most productive and the most difficult thing about grip training is waiting until your body is ready to train again." - me "We're not here to put another tool in your tool box. We're here to clean out your garage." - Adam T. Glass "Nearly all the satisfaction comes from battling and overcoming your opponent. Having them simply yield to you...leaves little to savor". - me "Get disappointed go smash them tomorrow! What right do they have to make you feel like crap all week?" - Jason Steeves "maybe you just lack natural awesomeness?" - Brent Barbe "We've got to preach the grip gospel." - Jared Goguen
Climber028 Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 I use a resistance band and anchor it with two heavy dumbbells. Gets heavier the higher you pull and you can add tremendous weight to a blob, the downside is that there isn't a simple way to determine the exact amount. It's easy to setup and easy on the hands. Quote
avasatu Posted September 13, 2018 Author Posted September 13, 2018 The problem with the loop tying weights to the blob is that the weight won't be added to the blob until after you've broken ground, especially during a two handed lift, and even more especially if you are looking to add possibly 40-50 pounds to your blob. I also don't like the imprecision of resistance bands, as my training relies alot on microloading, so knowing exact tensions and being able to add small amounts of weight to objects is crucial. Quote
anwnate Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 I think "relatively easy way" may be the issue. Quote Current Goal: Train consistently...consistently. "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." - Stephen King "Grip-ology is the study of pressure and time. That's all it takes really...pressure...and time. That, and a big goddamn poster." - "Red" "The most productive and the most difficult thing about grip training is waiting until your body is ready to train again." - me "We're not here to put another tool in your tool box. We're here to clean out your garage." - Adam T. Glass "Nearly all the satisfaction comes from battling and overcoming your opponent. Having them simply yield to you...leaves little to savor". - me "Get disappointed go smash them tomorrow! What right do they have to make you feel like crap all week?" - Jason Steeves "maybe you just lack natural awesomeness?" - Brent Barbe "We've got to preach the grip gospel." - Jared Goguen
Climber028 Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 With your specific criteria it sounds like you just need a loadable blob trainer. I don't think any other diy methods can be easy, simple, and accurate. Quote
avasatu Posted September 13, 2018 Author Posted September 13, 2018 44 minutes ago, Hopefully said: I have a hole through mine where I can slide an adjustable dumbbell through and add plates to it. I think I have a picture in my log of it (early pages). Works great. Then of course you must have access to machines capable of such a hole. Can I see that? Quote
Climber028 Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 Wow that's really cool, I'm jealous Quote
JHenze646 Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) You can use a ratchet strap and a fix the weight tightly to the bottom. Simple, cheap, and effective. Also @Adam Juncker makes loadable block/blob trainers. I highly recommend his equipment. Edited September 17, 2018 by JHenze646 Added photo Quote “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” - Japanese proverb "I can, I will, I must.” ― E.T. “Only death can finish the fight, everything else only interrupts the fighting.” ― Andrzej Sapkowski
vikingsrule92 Posted September 14, 2018 Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, avasatu said: The problem with the loop tying weights to the blob is that the weight won't be added to the blob until after you've broken ground, especially during a two handed lift, and even more especially if you are looking to add possibly 40-50 pounds to your blob. I also don't like the imprecision of resistance bands, as my training relies alot on microloading, so knowing exact tensions and being able to add small amounts of weight to objects is crucial. If you use short coat hanger to add the weight it should be up off of the ground from the go. That was what I always used and never had problems. I never added more than about 10 pounds mind you so if you go much more than 20 pounds (4-5s total) then it may be awkward or problematic to keep them off the ground. Let me know if I can help more. Quote
avasatu Posted September 14, 2018 Author Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, WestSlope said: Elevate the blob on a block of wood tall enough to keep the added weights off of the ground. Stand on blocks of similar height if you think you need to. Embarrassingly enough, I didn't think of that somehow. That may be it! Quote
Mike Rinderle Posted September 14, 2018 Posted September 14, 2018 Buy a heavier blob. There... problem solved. 1 Quote This grip stuff will make you a god damned sexual Tyrannosaurus, just like me.
Cannon Posted September 14, 2018 Posted September 14, 2018 16 hours ago, avasatu said: The problem with the loop tying weights to the blob is that the weight won't be added to the blob until after you've broken ground, especially during a two handed lift, and even more especially if you are looking to add possibly 40-50 pounds to your blob. This can be beneficial though. Like lifting with heavy chains. The hardest thing about the blob is breaking it off the ground. It could be really effective to be able to get the lift going and then have the full weight hit on the way up. You're still holding it at the top. 1 Quote
Nigel Blackburn Posted September 14, 2018 Posted September 14, 2018 I utilized a shoelace and used either small fractional plates for standard plates (2.5 lbs or so) and tied them onto the shoelace. Of course, then you just drape it over the blob. If you do this correctly with small weights and double up the shoelace, you shouldn't have an issue of the additional weights touching the ground, so it'll be full resistance off the ground. It does get a bit silly if you choose to do >10 lbs, though. At that point, you might as well get a larger blob. The other drawback is that it is pretty tedious to set up if you are changing weight after each set. Quote IG: hands.gruber 2018 accomplishments at 66kg NAGS 2018 66kg champion King Kong of Grip 2018 66kg champion Gripmas 66kg Champion MM0 Certification
avasatu Posted September 14, 2018 Author Posted September 14, 2018 Full disclaimer: I plan to do this two handed until I've gotten up to whatever blob I'm working on plus it's own weight. Quote
Stephen Ruby Posted September 15, 2018 Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) There are plate loadable blobs that are sold also like the one made by stronger grip http://www.strongergrip.com/grip-gear/loadable-blob/ Just thought I'd share for those who didn't know about them. It seems like a great option for those who don't own a lot of blobs. Its on my wish list of grip tools to buy for myself. Edited September 15, 2018 by Stephen Ruby 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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