Grip, Feats, Odd Objects & Strongman http://naturalstrength.net/forums/5 en-us Copyright 2006, Kickapps feeds@kickapps.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@kickapps.com (WebMaster) Fri, 21 May 2010 10:42:00 GMT Kickapps Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://kickapps.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://kickapps.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://kickapps.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Training in Grip has helped in my sprint triathlon training, THX Aaron ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/705/t/Training--Grip--helped---sprint-triathlon-training-THX-Aaron.html Being exposed to grip training in just one sesion and adding some key components to my regular routine has incresed my strength in my triathalon training.
The farmers walk was probably the most noticible exercise that made a difference. Aaron set me up with 90lbs in each hand with a 1an3/4 inch handled farmers carry weight set, and had me carry them roughly 60 feet. Dropping twice and pulling with my shoulders I finished winded and beat. (I know some of you BEASTS out there are snickering at that) but for me this was the first time I have ever tried something like this. The very next day I was able to swim a mile and beat my usuall time of 46 minutes by 3 minutes (43 min). 2 weeks later I accomplished something I have not been able to do my whole life, I completed the mile swim using only the free style/crawl stroke. Usually I have to do 50% free style and 50% breast stroke because my... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (psfisher) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/705 Sun, 09 May 2010 22:46:29 PST <![CDATA[ Missouri's strongest Man: The Gus Lohman Memorial VII ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/693/t/Missouri-s-strongest-Man-The-Gus-Lohman-Memorial-VII.html Egg Whites international
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APT Pro Wrist straps
Todd's Massage... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (KCSTRONGMAN) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/693 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:17:00 PST <![CDATA[ Southern California Grip Meltdown 2010 ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/686/t/Southern-California-Grip-Meltdown-2010.html Date: May 1st, 2010

Events
1. Grippers
2. Ironmind Hub lift
3. 1" FBBC V-bar DL
4. 2 Hand  Pinch lift
5. Double Overhand Axle DL
6. Medley
7. Wrist roll 3" pipe 4' chain fastest time wins

Let me know if you have interest and I can get you in touch with the promoter.

- Aaron
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (AaronCorcorran) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/686 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:40:24 PST <![CDATA[ Michigan Grip Championships 8 ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/685/t/Michigan-Grip-Championships-8.html
Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 10:00 am.
Don Larkin's Gym- 54019 Wilbur Rd., Three Rivers, MI.
For more info contact: boblipinski@chartermi.net
Entry fee- $40. Includes food, beverages, and beer.
Divisions- Open(208+), Lightweight, and Women.

SPONSORS:http://naturalstrength.net/topic/685 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:36:14 PST <![CDATA[ Grip contest in Illinois ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/684/t/Grip-contest-in-Illinois.html
Location: Pesotum, IL

Date: Oct 9, 2010

Grippers - FBBC - Reps with progressive. Both hands, 2 min max. 1 rep with a higher gripper beats 10 with a lower.

Bending Enduro - pick a bar, get 5 lengths, get as many as possible in 7 min. Must get at least 2 bars to count. So if you start with an Edgin, then you have to get a 7 & 6.5 to get points. I'll have a bunch of extra pads for people to use, both IM and leather/suede, but bring your own, we'll be going 5 at a time.

2.5" crusher - max

Monster mega medley - Most objects bent, torn, lifted. In 2 min. At least 20 items.

Plate Hula - 2 25's

Hercules Hold - cars on Ramps.

Start time 11am. We'll be moving fast, I want to finish by 5pm. Same as always, lots of prizes, lots on food, beer & toys after the comp.


Let me know if anyone has interest and I can get you in contact with the promoter.

- Aaron

]]> feeds@kickapps.com (AaronCorcorran) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/684 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:34:10 PST <![CDATA[ Grip contest in Washington D.C. area ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/682/t/Grip-contest-in-Washington-D-C-area.html
http://www.steelbenders.org/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=380
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (AaronCorcorran) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/682 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:46:27 PST <![CDATA[ Thick bar DL ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/681/t/Thick-bar-DL.html
Thanks,
 Aaron
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (AaronCorcorran) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/681 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:12:52 PST <![CDATA[ Is Phil Phister clean? ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/672/t/Is-Phil-Phister-clean-.html

Hi Bob,

I would be grateful if you (and everyone else) could give me your opinion on this by Phil Pfister,

Every interview he does he says something anti drug. . .

What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a strongman? Patience, have fun, be drug free.

Which current strongman do you admire now & why?
Me - i'm drug free!

http://www.theworldsstron...man.com/phil_pfister.php

in this you tube video "I wanted to do everything and anything possible short of using drugs"
(40 seconds in)

feeds@kickapps.com (Steve) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/672 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:53:08 PST <![CDATA[ joe kinney ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/656/t/joe-kinney.html feeds@kickapps.com (grffn) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/656 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:49:47 PST <![CDATA[ Highland Games Implements ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/618/t/Highland-Games-Implements.html ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (bigcracker) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/618 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:07:27 PST <![CDATA[ John Brookfield Grip Tips ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/608/t/John-Brookfield-Grip-Tips.html
I found some webpages devoted to John Brookfield's Grip training tips on the Ironmind website!

John Brookfield's Grip Tips

Click on the above link after reading the first tip click on the Next Grip Strength Tip to see the next tip.

In all, there's about 60 different exercises shown.

]]> feeds@kickapps.com (traininvain) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/608 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:02:23 PST <![CDATA[ David Horne Website ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/604/t/David-Horne-Website.html I recently discovered that David Horne (UK Strongman and Arm Wrestler) has a website.; David Horne Gripmaster
I remember his grip training articles were published in Hardgainer, in the 1990s.
I think you'll find it's worth a look!

Here's a couple more links from the website;

http://naturalstrength.net/topic/604 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:37:33 PST <![CDATA[ One handed Deadlifts ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/546/t/One-handed-Deadlifts.html Does anyone do one handed deadlifts as part of their routine?
I added them to my routine and I hooked on doing them.
Any advise on Reps/Sets and on range of motion? ie; from the deck to just above the knees.
I started doing 5x5s, but there debilitating and I'm afraid it will lead to overtraining.
I focusing on them as an exercise to build grip and wrist strength, not as a major lower body movement.
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (traininvain) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/546 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:07:15 PST <![CDATA[ Lessons Learned from 1st Strongman ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/514/t/Lessons-Learned-from-1st-Strongman.html Anyway, I competed in my first strongman comp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba over Labor Day weekend. I will go over the events in order and what I think I could have/should have done to improve my performance.

None of the events were what I would call "heavy" so speed and conditioning were what it took to win. The first event was a Keg Carry and Sled Pull. The Keg was a full beer keg (165lbs) carried for 100ft then a 185lbs sled pulled back 100ft. I had absolutely no problem picking up and carrying the full keg. I smoked the guy I was up against. However, I did not warm up properly at all. In fact I didn't even warmup! BIG mistake. I thought that since the weights were light I wouldn't need to. I was wrong. On the sled drag my lower thighs were BURNING! I mean they turned to jelly! I could have pulled the... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (bigcracker) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/514 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:05:11 PST <![CDATA[ new gripper ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/497/t/new-gripper.html feeds@kickapps.com (grffn) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/497 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:14:22 PST <![CDATA[ CoC grippers ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/475/t/CoC-grippers.html feeds@kickapps.com (grffn) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/475 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:28:00 PST <![CDATA[ Making an Atlas Stone ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/436/t/Making-an-Atlas-Stone.html
http://www.bodyresults.com/S2stone.asp

Lessons Learned:
I followed the directions, used a kids bouncing ball from Target and instead of cement used concrete. Little did I know there was a difference. The hardest part is the plaster mold. USE A LOT OF COATS!! After a failed trial with a smaller ball I realized I needed to use 2 or 3 coats of plaster. It ended up being about 1.5 to 2 inches thick. I also ran out of concrete and had to make an emergency run to Home Depot, so make sure to buy 2 or 3, 80 lbs. bags depending on the size of the ball. I believe mine was 46" in diameter.

Once the concrete was dry I used cement filler to fill in the gaps and make a smoothed out ball. Then used cement sealer when the filler had set. The ball ended up running me... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (PwrLiftr) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/436 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:32:04 PST <![CDATA[ Shot Put Reverse Curls ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/424/t/Shot-Put-Reverse-Curls.html feeds@kickapps.com (Shikantaza) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/424 Thu, 29 May 2008 13:15:24 PST <![CDATA[ Farmer's Walk PR ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/418/t/Farmer-s-Walk-PR.html imageJust wanted to share a PR with you guys. I did 70ft with these bars. It kicked my arse!! This was 215 in each hand for a total of 430lbs. This was done after my workout of front squats, snatch pulls and SLDL.
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (bigcracker) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/418 Sun, 25 May 2008 11:39:52 PST <![CDATA[ Weight Training for Highland Games ]]> http://naturalstrength.net/topic/373/t/Weight-Training-for-Highland-Games.html feeds@kickapps.com (bigcracker) http://naturalstrength.net/topic/373 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:20:40 PST