Rick Walker Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I started bending again a few days ago. I am starting to adapt to my high strongman workload and figured it was time to once again attempt to frighten some steel. Those of you who know me, know that previously I was working on slim style bending. Well, tonight, that changed. I went out to bend, and noticed some elbow tendonitis flaring up. That makes me mad when that happens as I am always pretty catious to rehab my hands and arms. So, I decided to give the double overhead Terminator style a go. I tightened my back, brought the nail high and under my chin, and went to town. 3 timber ties, down the hatch-no pain. 3-grade 2 bolts. same result. Nice and easy. No tendonitis. 2-6" pieces of 1/4" HRS. U'd with realitive ease. 1-5.5" piece of 1/4" HRS. Oh yeah! Time to test. Time to test how my pec is coming along and how far I could truly take this form. I did something stupid...I grabbed a 60d from the dust covered bag. I wrapped it up, got my form set, got tight-and let er' rip. Now, I did not give it my all cause I have to say I am still a bit catious of this pec. I am still timid. So, I went hard, but not real hard. The result? I U'd that son-of-a-bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and quite frankly, it was easy. Whats this mean? Well, I am once again changing my form. It isnt really a push style, more forcing down on the sides instead of the ends...I think. Not real sure. regardless, I am one happy bastard this evening and I stopped at that. Now I have a 5 pound bag to take after as the weeks wear on. I will take it slow, but I now know I can handle the 60d again. I dont intend on certifying, I just want to bend again, and bend for show. It is a good day. 60d Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJones Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Great news Rick - and strong bending - Have fun frightening some steel. Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Edgin Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Great to hear of your progress Rick. Do you think spending some time bending strictly has helped this overhand strength develop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted June 16, 2004 Author Share Posted June 16, 2004 I dont know. It is freaking weird. I have NEVER, EVER bent a 60d that easy in my life. And, this is the same stock of 60s I had pre pec tear. Then, it was taking a good effort to put them down. Who knows. Myabe all your videos Clay of AOBS have given me inspiration? Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishred Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 nice rick, maybe you should give that cd the nail is resting on the same treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 nice job Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaster Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 That's awesome Rick. I knew you'd be back better than ever in due time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballdad Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Awesome. Keep it up and get that Red this year, Rick. -Jedd- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 It is a good day, Rick! I'm pleased to hear your road to recovery has a high speed limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianders1 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 It is freaking weird. I have NEVER, EVER bent a 60d that easy in my life. And, this is the same stock of 60s I had pre pec tear. Maybe while you've been rehabbing your pec, you've really learned to focus on not using it, instead using more of that insane wrist/hand strength of yours. Great to hear that you're recovery is going well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Good work, way to stick with the recovery process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Black Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Glad to hear your pec is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Nice to hear Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Hansford Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Don't know what else to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmmicklabs Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 He's Back. Great way to make a comeback Bro. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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