Thomas Inch Dumbbell Challenge at the Easterns

[Nik Straub]

Very nice lift Eric! The thumbless grip taxes the wrist more, whereas gripping with the thumb... well... is very reliant on the strength of your thumb.

[Nik Straub]

If you come to peterborough in Jan, do you think you could bring it Eric? My brother and I haven't tried it in a few years.

[Chris Macpherson]

Rick held a fundraising event for Eves Druin last winter i believe, possibly early spring. I can't recall if it was the same grip or if it was thinner, but Mike Roy did three or four preacher curls with this massive device. I'm also not sure it was exactly the same weight but I believe it was in the same area. I would have loved to see him at the EOC to tackle this one.

[Eric Roussin]

I've seen some of Mike Roy's crazy dumbbells. He can do some amazing stuff with them.

In August I asked him what he could lift on the Rolling Thunder, and he said 140 lbs, which is a decent lift, but far from stellar. There is a high correlation between ability with the Rolling Thunder and the ability to lift the Inch. He said the size of his hand limits his ability in this lift. I assume this is the weight he can lift using a standard grip, with his thumb opposing his fingers. I wouldn't be surprised if he could lift more with a thumbless grip.

[Rick Heidebrecht]

Eric, what kind of lift with the Rolling Thunder do you think would be equal to lifting the Inch?

[Eric Roussin]

I've heard lots of different opinions on this. Anywhere from 185 to 250 lbs. In my opinion, I think it's closer to 210-215 lbs.

[Eric Roussin]

Depending on how many people hop in with me on the way to Peterborough, I may be able to bring the dumbbell. However, the free entry at the Canadian Championships was a one-time offer in conjunction with the Eastern Ontarios.

[Rick Heidebrecht]

What's your personal best on the r/t?

[Nik Straub]

I am not concerned about the free entry Eric, I just want to lift the thing A 250lb rolling thunder lift is way beyond what you need to lift an inch, and yes a 210lb lift is more realistic.

[Eric Roussin]

My Rolling Thunder PR is currently 221 lbs, but I expect to keep climbing. What's yours, Rick?

[Bill Cameron]

the last rolling thunder comp at the barrie turny they held it after reguler comp anyway it came down to rick and i i think i stopped at 210 and i think rick went 220 i think. rick would no better and im pissed i didnt even see the bumbbell on the weekend i dont think i had much left in me anyway Aric beat up on me pretty bad still cant get past that hand of his maybe at the next one prob not .

[Eric Roussin]

Bill, do you train with the Rolling Thunder, or do any other thickbar-type training?

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Bill that explosive, compact style of yours is deadly, and IMO the hardest move to defend(once perfected). After really watching your matches I beleive that with your excellent genetics and jack-hammer move you have world class potential. U just need a bit more refinement. I study ways to hook top rollers... And ur move initiated aggressively and timed perfectly is virtually impossible to get outside on.

[Bill Cameron]

hay Aric i dont do any kind of traing with any kind of waights or anything we meet in penatang once a week pull like mad for an hour or so and thats about it i might start to do a little somthing i would like to give you a bit of a better go you are the guy i want to beat lol we are trying to find a nother heavy for our team but cant seem to find one i need some one to be able to hold me . i dont realy like lifting waights i get board of it cant wait to pull you again ..PS thanks alot chris same to you man your fu..en crazzzzzy man hope we hook up some time i would of liked to on the weekend but i had to get goin long drive are you going to the C.O.A.C ?

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Im planning to. Should be FUN!