Londonjoseph Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 Did this sporadically, was really tired from yesterday from the heslep style bends, I find them really taxing. This took a lot of grit. I think with enough grit I can do the 60D rolled up in a single 1/3 pad heslep style too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Nice work, thats really impressive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 27 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Nice work, thats really impressive. I'm trying out here man lol, work and stressing over the kiddo arriving has been keeping me busy, but more training soon. I'll likely do a armwrestling session tomorrow and write about it here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 Big workout today. Inch Trainer- 1x1 71lbs 1x1 131lbs 1x1 171lbs (fail) 5x5 100lbs Pronation curl- 2x20 25lbs 2x30 25lbs Hammer Curl- 6x6 44lbs (very strict) Timber Tier Snap at the end. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 S bent a 60D reverse style, then tried to make another shape lol. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 5"x1/4" Stainless Square from FBBC stock 15 years ago Got sent to me from Tim Butler, a grip legend. Took about 3 minutes in doubles. Happy with this result. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 that's crazy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 60D reverse unbraced snap. Took about 4 minutes, it kept forming an "S" which made it very difficult Hard work day, worked about 14 hours, no food, then just did this. Took an extreme amount of grit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) Some training I did after work today. arm shark wrist curl cupping tool 4x20 35lbs Riser hammer curls with strap 1x8 25lbs 1x8 35lbs 1x8 45lbs 1x10 50lbs. Speed hit training off ready-gos 4x10 35lbs +15lbs band (goal was speed) Timber tie heslep style snap end of workout. Took 31 seconds, big step up from last time Edited August 16, 2023 by Londonjoseph 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 your an animal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 140lbs inch trainer 3x5 inspired by @matek Shiny bastard ironmind pads touching no rubber bands (took ~2 min). I've tried and failed this type of bend before. Was happy to get it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Strong work like always man. If your ever in Boston inch lifting, bending and beers on me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Great stuff man, rep work might be a good idea for me as well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 8 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: Strong work like always man. If your ever in Boston inch lifting, bending and beers on me. Thanks Joe, I bet Boston would be a blast for me, might consider that a vacay spot one day. 5 hours ago, matek said: Great stuff man, rep work might be a good idea for me as well In regards to rep work, I mostly do a bunch of singles and build to a single hard top set of 3-5. But I don't really train the inch trainer much (which I've mentioned before in previous posts) so today's 3x5 was more or less to form and familiarity gains. I know some guys like to do 10x10 with some grip equipment (which blows my mind, I'll never do 10x10 anything). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Londonjoseph said: Thanks Joe, I bet Boston would be a blast for me, might consider that a vacay spot one day. In regards to rep work, I mostly do a bunch of singles and build to a single hard top set of 3-5. But I don't really train the inch trainer much (which I've mentioned before in previous posts) so today's 3x5 was more or less to form and familiarity gains. I know some guys like to do 10x10 with some grip equipment (which blows my mind, I'll never do 10x10 anything). Yeah its pretty fun. I like it more for the history and food than anything else. I have had really look luck with the 1-3 range. I will say some i'd to try something high volume, but not 10x10. *edit* and i'm not critiquing you but I did this too. Try to have no contact with the weight plates when lifting them. What I do is start with the lighter plates first and have the heavier ones on the outside. Keeps it further from my forearms. Edited August 22, 2023 by Blacksmith513 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: Yeah its pretty fun. I like it more for the history and food than anything else. I have had really look luck with the 1-3 range. I will say some i'd to try something high volume, but not 10x10. *edit* and i'm not critiquing you but I did this too. Try to have no contact with the weight plates when lifting them. What I do is start with the lighter plates first and have the heavier ones on the outside. Keeps it further from my forearms. That is a great point! I'll take note. I'm glad to see ways to make my lifts more legitimate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Londonjoseph said: That is a great point! I'll take note. I'm glad to see ways to make my lifts more legitimate. Glad I can help. I feel funny giving advice to people stronger than me. But i've been training for the inch for over a year now with Jedd as my coach and i've really learned a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Glad I can help. I feel funny giving advice to people stronger than me. But i've been training for the inch for over a year now with Jedd as my coach and i've really learned a lot. I'll take what I can get, I don't have any coaching, and I'm sure I have plenty more to learn to make some things optimal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, Londonjoseph said: I'll take what I can get, I don't have any coaching, and I'm sure I have plenty more to learn to make some things optimal. I suggest Microgainz plates or something like them... .25lbs-1lbs a week adds up Also just be as consistent as you can. Find a stance that works, body positioning and everything. It can be very frustrating at times but I also have loved the journey and look forward to every workout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 Got like 2 hours of sleep last night, worked extremely hard today, but mustered up the courage for some bends after a pint of whiskey. Haven't done any DU in months, but felt happy with today's work. Single Leathers (less than 1" gap for all of them) all one hit: 1x 60d 2x 1/4"x6" drill rod from ECGB 2x 1/4"x6" "U" grade 5 bolt 1x 1/4"x5.5 "JH" grade 5 bolt 1x 1/4"x5" "NDF" grade 5 bolt 1x 1/4x6" "JH" grade 8 bolt 1x timber tie heslep style snap (14 seconds post workout). Videos in order: 1/4"x5" grade : 1/4"x6" JH grade 8: Timber tie snap: Full picture of session: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Great bending, snapping and nice job on the whiskey. Nights like that mixed with days like that are tough ones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Blacksmith513 said: Great bending, snapping and nice job on the whiskey. Nights like that mixed with days like that are tough ones Sometimes I think the alcohol helps a little 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Londonjoseph said: Sometimes I think the alcohol helps a little I'll drink to that 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 I got a little bold today, and tried another DU bend. 4.5"x1/4" stainless hex DU single leathers touching no rubber bands. One hit then quit I think next time I am fresh, I can get one. I'm still super beat from yesterday's stuff, so I'm not too upset. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Nice DU bends, London! And 4.5" is a very mean length to bend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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