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Post by Eric Roussin on May 31, 2011 10:01:23 GMT -5
The medley feats have been selected for the Canadian National Hand Strength Challenge. Exact weights have not yet been determined for all of the feats, but these will be the 35 challenges:
Blob50
COC #3
Pinch 2 45s
150 lb anvil by horn
Deck of cards tear
Pinch 2 35s
Inch Dumbbell
35 lb plate curl
25 lb wide shallow hub lift
Pinch 5 10s
35 lb hub lift
Phone book tear
COC #2
Car battery pinch lift
10 lb rear sledge lever (coin on head)
2” V-Bar
Rolling Thunder
Washer pinch lift
Bomb lift
Anvil cone
Pliers lift
30 lb hex dumbbell pinch by the head
6 lb front sledge lever (coin on head)
Pinch 2 25s
Little Big Horn
8 lb Slim lever
COC #1
25 lb plate curl
1” V-Bar
IM Block pinch lift
2x4 palm pinch
Jar lift
Finger lift
IM Hub
COC Trainer
The tie-breaking event will be a gripper strap hold for time.
If scheduling works out, Jedd Johnson, a grip strength specialist and current world record holder in the 2-hand pinch, will be on hand to officiate the event!
All feats will be explained prior to the start of the event.
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Post by Eric Roussin on May 31, 2011 10:15:16 GMT -5
It's important to note that there is a wide range of difficulty in these events. Everyone should be able to accomplish at least some of the events, while I don't expect anyone to be able to accomplish all of them (although it is a small possibility).
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Post by Bilal Kreidieh on May 31, 2011 13:35:11 GMT -5
Some of these events are HAAAARD
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2011 13:46:54 GMT -5
Some of these events are HAAAARD Some??? I have yet to close the coc #1! I ll be spectating. |
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Post by Eric Roussin on May 31, 2011 14:10:43 GMT -5
Some of these events are admittedly hard (especially the ones near the top of the list). However, many of the weights used will be accessible to most.
Also, remember there will be two hand size divisions.
Grippers are also my weakest grip event.
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Post by Fayez Moutassem on May 31, 2011 15:04:12 GMT -5
I've witnessed Big Rick do some warm up reps with the 350 lbs and i was barely able to budge it like 5 mm lol
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Post by Eric Roussin on May 31, 2011 15:09:40 GMT -5
Which exercise is this?
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Post by Fayez Moutassem on May 31, 2011 15:10:58 GMT -5
The gripper. it was the heaviest one Jeff King had. its more like the 350 lbs one |
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Post by Jeff King on May 31, 2011 15:23:26 GMT -5
I saw Rick H. close the COC 3 which is about 280 lbs. pressure to close. The #4 is the hardest at 365 lbs. rating to close and I don't have that 1. I've done the #2 and got a 3 about 1/2 way but #4 is kinda pointless to attempt lol.
ROLLING THUNDER is a good lift for me as well as pinch grip lift. The Anvil, jar, 2 x 4 and pliers lift will be interesting to try and I've tried a V - Bar (verticle bar) lift and that's a cool event.
How many events do we choose?
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Post by Eric Roussin on May 31, 2011 15:28:41 GMT -5
You do as many as you can within a time limit. Probably 5 minutes.
All of these are one handed events. Competitors will be able to switch hands whenever they see fit.
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Post by Rick Heidebrecht on May 31, 2011 22:43:42 GMT -5
How are points awarded? And do you have to start from the bottom and work your way up?
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Post by Eric Roussin on May 31, 2011 22:52:32 GMT -5
Every feat is of equal value -- 1 point each for a maximum of 35 points. The competitor can choose to complete the events in any order, and can return to re-attempt failed lifts any number of times (within the allotted time).
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Post by Stefan Straub on Jun 1, 2011 15:12:08 GMT -5
This event makes me want to come that weekend alone!!!! It's looking amazing Eric! hope all goes well. I am unsure if I will be able to make it though.
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Post by Eric Roussin on Jun 1, 2011 15:34:31 GMT -5
I really hope you can make it, Stefan. I'd like to see how you do in the 165's. And I expect you would be one of the favourites in the hand strength challenge.
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Post by Stefan Straub on Jun 1, 2011 22:06:55 GMT -5
Haha ya man I would love to make it, just going to have to see how the funds are around that time. After reading all the grip events earlier today I went downstairs to see how I would fair, I attempted my 50lbs blob, and could not lift it! 40lb was a go, but no 50. I was still able to shut my hard #3 and bust out some rafter chin ups. So my crush and pinch are still alive! as for the anvil lift, I highly doubt I will be able to lift.
Also Eric I mentioned to you before that I am attempting to be the lightest man to lift the Thomas Inch dumbbell or just lift it being under it's weight, I have only been able to make it to 137.5lbs my home made Inch with a revolving handle, so I do not think I will be able to lift it.
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