Is Phil Phister clean?

feeds@kickapps.com (Steve) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:53:08 PST

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)

joe kinney

feeds@kickapps.com (grffn) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:49:47 PST

I just got and watched the video Get A Grip. Joe Kinney's video about closing the # 4 captains of crush gripper and other training topics. This guy is a complete freak of nature (mean that in a good way) He's about 5'5'' 170 pounds!!!!! he claims that as part of his routine he would wake up every morning at 6 am before breakfast and perform 30-60 reps in the squat with 335 and eventually got up to doing 440 for 60 reps!!!!!!!!everyday!!!!!!! then he would perform his "real" workouts later at night. Meaning that that wasn't even his squat workout for the day!!!!! if it was squat day he would still wake up that morning and bang out the 30-60 with whatever weight he was at then squat again later. He claims this made his body release testosterone and enabled him to acheive the superhuman task of closing the #4 gripper. I just can't see how this is possible!!!! there is no way he ever used steroids. 440 for 60 reps at 170 body weight!!!!!!! I wont...

Highland Games Implements

feeds@kickapps.com (bigcracker) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:07:27 PST

Hey guys! I haven't been on in a looooong time as my computer took a dive last fall and I JUST got it fixed. Anyway, Richard and Bert Sorin have a perfect adjustable implent for training the WOB and WFD and even Olympic style hammer throws. It is called "The Ballistica" and is plate loaded, comes with a ring and chain to adjust the length. Retails for $89 I think. Thought I'd share.

John Brookfield Grip Tips

feeds@kickapps.com (traininvain) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:02:23 PST

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.

David Horne Website

feeds@kickapps.com (traininvain) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:37:33 PST

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;

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.

Lessons Learned from 1st Strongman

feeds@kickapps.com (bigcracker) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:05:11 PST

Ok guys I have been meaning to post this for awhile. I actually started once but because I had not signed in it didn't save it when I tried to post.
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...

new gripper

feeds@kickapps.com (grffn) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:14:22 PST

anyone seen the new gripper made by John Brookfield? I got one. It has two screw in extensions to make the handles longer. you move your hands up the handle gradually to increase tension. Nice piece of equipment.

CoC grippers

feeds@kickapps.com (grffn) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:28:00 PST

Give me some routines,tips,secrets,etc. for gaining on the grippers. Anything that has worked for anyone. I have been stuck for a while and need a new way!!!!

Making an Atlas Stone

feeds@kickapps.com (PwrLiftr) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:32:04 PST

If anyone is interested in making an Atlas Stone this is a GREAT site:

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...

Shot Put Reverse Curls

feeds@kickapps.com (Shikantaza) — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:15:24 PST

Anyone ever try these? I have a 16 pond shot and did some of these the other day. They aren't easy.

Farmer's Walk PR

feeds@kickapps.com (bigcracker) — Sun, 25 May 2008 11:39:52 PST

Just 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.

Weight Training for Highland Games

feeds@kickapps.com (bigcracker) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:20:40 PST

Just a quick post here about a great video with advice of lifts to assist with highland games training. Some great abdominal exercises and Oly lift variations, one-legged lifts etc. It is put out by VP Productions. Check it out if y'all get the chance. personally I think flipping my 400lb tire has helped me with my explosiveness and flipping the caber!

Grip, Feats, Odd Objects & Strongman