The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation thread: Part XVI

[brotein1992]

Damn I knew it was close, but you can't get any closer than that. You'll get it next time. I mentioned hook grip on your instagram post, but are your little baby hands even big enough to get around your thumb

I strongly recommend hook grip especially if you're using a deadlift bar. There's no way any man's hands get smaller than mine. I've held around 700 lbs in my hands with hook grip just to hammer it home. I did that when my max was low 500s because I wasn't convinced in my grip a couple weeks out from my meet a while back. I loved mixed grip but due to adhesions in my left arm hook grip seemed like a smart route to take. Having my right arm as the under hand didn't feel natural and at this point I'd pull hook even if I didn't have the adhesions

[jshaw5]

I strongly recommend hook grip especially if you're using a deadlift bar. There's no way any man's hands get smaller than mine. I've held around 700 lbs in my hands with hook grip just to hammer it home. I did that when my max was low 500s because I wasn't convinced in my grip a couple weeks out from my meet a while back. I loved mixed grip but due to adhesions in my left arm hook grip seemed like a smart route to take. Having my right arm as the under hand didn't feel natural and at this point I'd pull hook even if I didn't have the adhesions

I could probably count on one hand the number of times I've pulled with mixed grip. Just doesn't feel right to me. Hook grip isn't comfortable, but it's really not as bad as some people make it out to be.

[WCbouche]

Mario's a troll. No way thats a real person.

I dug around a little and at least the persona is real. The videos look like the same guy on YouTube so I assume it is legit. There are a few videos of him on his busa. Apparently a software designer/developer in Washington. Google his username. He is very well spoken in the thread and other things I have seen posted on other forums or reviews were just as eloquent. Being a software guy explains why ModBear noticed his IP bouncing off of a crazy server.

[ShortDave]

9th, but yeah I think I'll be fine.

Really? You bumped up to the 242's? This is terrible, you're stronger than me.

[breathinglife]

I could never pull hook. My brother pulls a lot that way, but his thumbs are much bigger compared to his other fingers than mine are. I think that could be part of the reason.

[Jason2459]

Really? You bumped up to the 242's? This is terrible, you're stronger than me.

Easy to fix in 4 easy steps.

1. Open with your seconds
2. Hop on a smith machine to increase your potential
3. Large amounts of power sugar for a world record performance
4. Train 10 days per week for optimal training effect

[xRequiem]

going for Tee Cumins status gains. if I squat 660 at my first meet will be 200lbs over my squat pr from 6 months ago. lets doettttttttttttttttttttt

[runtocatch]

Hook grip isn't comfortable, but it's really not as bad as some people make it out to be.

Agreed. I kept hearing how bad it hurt and so I did it just cuz. Meh not a big deal at all.

[Jason2459]

Agreed. I kept hearing how bad it hurt and so I did it just cuz. Meh not a big deal at all.

Differs from person to person. I think it has to do with where you get the hook set on the thumb and where the nerve is at which also differs from person to person. It's always been painful for me and hasn't gotten better. I still use it for all singles and some doubles/triples but usually use straps for reps.

[arn710]

Hook grip is for Cross****s

[michael_xyz]

Sully, mirin' even more that I realised you did this in 198s.

I enjoyed that video. Good grinding with school and working to pay for it and lifting and all of that. That's some inspiring ****.

[ShortDave]

Easy to fix in 4 easy steps.

1. Open with your seconds
2. Hop on a smith machine to increase your potential
3. Large amounts of power sugar for a world record performance
4. Train 10 days per week for optimal training effect

I'm pretty sure power sugar is illegal in Canada, there is no smith machine in my gym, it made it super difficult to put on briefs when I was geared.

I'm opening with thirds.

[arn710]

I'm opening with thirds.

You should go "Beast" mode and open with all world records

Bro-spotted, 405 double in the warm-up room. Call for 725

[Doollas]

[PanzeR-]

I am, hope to hit 210kg bench

holy crap your lifts have improved a ton since you first posted in the video section, gj

well today's bench session sucked. No one around to help spot/lift off so some random guy straight up pulled me off the bench handing 405 to me. Plus I was in a pissy mood from being stressed out from work so my plan completely went out the window. Hope I still peak ok for the meet. Could be worse I suppose. I did atleast get some heavy work in last week with the slingers and since they don't actually help you, and I did hit 475 and 500 easily wearing one, I should be good for 500 and change at my meet right guys? Just feel sorry for me and cheer me up.

A dude argued with me this morning that up to two (yes two) slingshot is still raw. Not the "level" or anything, actually wearing TWO slingshots. "Just there to protect your shoulders" he said...

going for Tee Cumins status gains. if I squat 660 at my first meet will be 200lbs over my squat pr from 6 months ago. lets doettttttttttttttttttttt

You didnt have a meet planned soon?

Also fam, 640lbs pulls went well

[arian11]

I could probably count on one hand the number of times I've pulled with mixed grip. Just doesn't feel right to me. Hook grip isn't comfortable, but it's really not as bad as some people make it out to be.

I tried hook grip and the pain wasn't that bad. But it seemed like I had a harder time engaging my lats and keeping the bar against my shins with hook. Bar wanted to drift out in front of me without that underhand pulling it into my shins I guess.

[xRequiem]

You didnt have a meet planned soon?

Also fam, 640lbs pulls went well

sexy pulls. what's the most you've pulled in the gym/meet?

yes it's on December 7th.

[Smolovicus]

I could probably count on one hand the number of times I've pulled with mixed grip. Just doesn't feel right to me. Hook grip isn't comfortable, but it's really not as bad as some people make it out to be.

hook grip less than I double overhand crew

has nothing to do with pain or discomfort. my thumb will literally just not stay in place, regardless of how hard I squeeze. not sure if it's just because I have baby thumbs, I'm using poor bars, or what.

[arian11]

Misha being Misha.

Also what's with this Harris Stability Systems gear? Are they the new SBD?

[PanzeR-]

sexy pulls. what's the most you've pulled in the gym/meet?

yes it's on December 7th.

625 april 2012 (gym)
615 november 2011 (meet)
let act like 2013 never happened.

300kg @ 90kg would be crazy!
I squatted 500x6 wrapless 2 days ago, and I'm just aiming for 585 in wraps lol.

[ShortDave]

You should go "Beast" mode and open with all world records

Bro-spotted, 405 double in the warm-up room. Call for 725

As stupid as that guy was, I don't think I would come out of a 725 bench attempt as unscathed as he did.

[runtocatch]

Differs from person to person. I think it has to do with where you get the hook set on the thumb and where the nerve is at which also differs from person to person. It's always been painful for me and hasn't gotten better. I still use it for all singles and some doubles/triples but usually use straps for reps.

Ya that could be.

Hook grip is for Cross****s

Says the guy that is quitting strength sports to become a body builder. I do agree though. Hook grip seems unnecessary.

I tried hook grip and the pain wasn't that bad. But it seemed like I had a harder time engaging my lats and keeping the bar against my shins with hook. Bar wanted to drift out in front of me without that underhand pulling it into my shins I guess.

I don't really engage anything when I pull but I do know it does feel weird. Prolly cuz I'm thinkin bout my stupid grip instead of just pulling it off the floor.

[runtocatch]

As stupid as that guy was, I don't think I would come out of a 725 bench attempt as unscathed as he did.

I hear ya. I don't know for sure cuz I've never felt that amount of weight over me but funk that. Something would prolly break on me for sure.

[308smk]

skip to 8:58 to watch my soul die.

It is very clear in this video that the head judge gave me the down command, and that makes me sad lol

That's rough brah. At least you know you can pull it now.

Got my new rageX in to replace the old loaner shirt ive been using. We so excited

Harris stability is out of Aus and sponsors strongmen and GPA/GPC lifters, I think they're taking a page out of SBD's book with the logo'ing.

I just realised the other day how much money SBD must be making. Every single person in my club gym was either wearing them or had a pair or two. At a hundred bucks a pop there was probably close to 2000 dollars just in knee sleeves between us. Raw my ass. Pretty ridiculous considering you may as well just get a wrap at that point.

[ShortDave]

I hear ya. I don't know for sure cuz I've never felt that amount of weight over me but funk that. Something would prolly break on me for sure.

I've tried it in a shirt a few times, actually no, I've tried 705, still 20 lbs lighter, and the pressure on the wrists and elbows is incredible, with no shoulder support I envision myself just blowing apart.

[308smk]

I've tried it in a shirt a few times, actually no, I've tried 705, still 20 lbs lighter, and the pressure on the wrists and elbows is incredible, with no shoulder support I envision myself just blowing apart.

Gotta admire that kids guts though, for getting under it a second time after being absolutely stapled the first.

[NorthStrong]

If you guys can handle dairy well, there's a brand of Greek Yogurt called Source, it's like a sub company of Yoplait or something, and they sell 500gram tubs and the tub has 40g of protons, so pretty solid protein for a tasty snack. You might not poop for a day if you have more than one in a day though..

[CowardBrah]

Today I learned that the Dutch love pudding so much that they sell it in milk cartons

[martin_mathers]

I want sushi.

[grandmoloch]

There's an all-you-can-order tempura/sashimi/sushi place 5 min from my gym. I hit it up at least once a week.