Bob Lipinski Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Just curious- I am thinking about playing with block weights. I will probably get the typical hex ones, since those are easy to find. I Have pinched around 55 on the new IM block, and can do around 60-65 on 3.5" wood blocks. What weight should I start with on the hex bells? I want something that I could lift with a little strain, and maybe work up to tossing after a few months. I know there is no great answer, just looking for a ballpark number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 If I remember, you have pretty small hands. If so I'd get the biggest you can comfortably grab. 70lb dumbell could be a good place to start: fairly wide, probably too easy for deads, but good for cleans, passin etc... Tough to say. Good luck. Hex's are pretty cheap so a couple won't kill you. After you get one you'll have a pretty good idea where you at. -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Just curious-I am thinking about playing with block weights. I will probably get the typical hex ones, since those are easy to find. I Have pinched around 55 on the new IM block, and can do around 60-65 on 3.5" wood blocks. What weight should I start with on the hex bells? I want something that I could lift with a little strain, and maybe work up to tossing after a few months. I know there is no great answer, just looking for a ballpark number. Brookfield states in his book, {MOHS}, that he found a 30lb York blob will stop even a weight trained guy. I do not think you are the "average guy" Bob, so I agree with -HH on the 70lber or maybe 75 to start. Do I hear an 80? Brookfield also states, that a guy can usually pinch twice as much weight when doing a regular pinch when compared to a York Blob pinch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 Thanks guys. I was just looking for a good estimate. I think I'll try a 70 DB. I do have pretty small hands, but I'd like to build up a pretty respectable pinch anyways. When I meet up with some lifting buddies at powerlifting meets, they always seem to do better than I do in the pinch, even though they don't train grip much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mANVIL Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 I definitely wouldnt get anything under 60. I started with the 50 and could lift it easily. In a week and with some chalk i was able to lift it with just about any finger. If you have the $, and you think you can lift half a 70, i'd get a 60 and an 80 or 85(you can always duct tape or tie small plates onto your lighter block weight to train for the larger). One a little lighter to do single finger or double finger holds & tosses, and one a little heavier so you have a goal to shoot for. You'd be surprised how motivating it is to own a blockweight you can't yet lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 If you haven't gone out shopping yet Bob, make sure you look around a lot as Hexes come in different styles some are wider then others, some have more of an edge etc. Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lipinski Posted February 3, 2004 Author Share Posted February 3, 2004 Alright, here is an update: I went to the store, and just played around with the DB's. They were slick as hell, so was really worried I couldn't get anything up. I bought the 50, and sawed it down today. Well, just to grab the thing it is nearly impossible. However, if I wash my hands and the hex block down real good, it is very easy. I cleaned it, snatched it, lifted it by the face, and lifted it with 15 pounds added on. Looks like a 70 is next. Still like this one though, nice to throw around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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