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Tom Moe has come up with an ingenious solution to a problem many solo at-home lifters (myself included) encounter every time they hit heavier weights on the bench :
Q : What do you do when you need a hand lifting the bar off the hooks?
A : grab some chain, storm door safety springs, dog chain clips, a length of metal pipe, a couple of eye bolts, some metal flat stock and a harmonic balancer (or a spring loaded retractor cable; even a bungee cord in a pinch) and build this.
Notes from Tom :
You have to fine tune the length of chain and the amount of eye bolt threads used until you get the desired result. When set right the unit will help lift the bar up and out over your chest or belly. The way my unit is set - up , when I get to 225 lbs I use 4 storm door springs (anything less than 225 lbs the unit will pick the bar up right off the rack). 425 lbs - 8 storm door springs. 525 lbs and up - 8 storm door springs and 2 heavy duty fence springs. This system has worked for me.
A few photos will help show just how great this device is. Superb.
Held every year on an island near Toronto (this year it's on Ward's Island), the Island Heroes strongman competition certainly has the setting right. When you need to take the ferry just to get there, you know it's going to be something special.
Founded in 2001 by islander and Strongman Rob Dales (pictured), Island Heroes contains several tests of raw strength and endurance. Among them :
- Farmer's Walk : usual setup. Total weight of 300lb, carried for distance. Drops are allowed.
- Log Lift : although the weight is a modest 130lb, this event requires a full Clean and Press each time.
- Tire Flip : Max reps with a 600lb tyre. Plenty of fun.
- Rock Press : press a 120lb odd-shaped rock overhead. As the picture shows, this is anything but easy.
- Sumo Wrestling : if you're still going strong following the above events, this will really put you to the test. No time limits; top 4 competitors.
It's an interesting mix. If you're keen to give it a go, this year's event is on :
August 25th, 2007 (1 - 5pm)
Ward's Island, Toronto.
Looks great.
From this year's British Grip Championships - David Horne's 220kg table-top wrist curl [streaming, 1.2mb .flv download]. Not bad at all.
On Episode 6 of the Kettlebell Lifter Podcast : Dan John chats about kettlebell training and the methods he uses to teach it at Juan Diego Catholic High School. Well worth a listen.
Via StrongLifts.com : Jason Young performing a 90kg one-handed snatch. Very impressive.
GHRs not enough of a challenge? Try holding a plate and tipping up the back of the machine [streaming, 812kb .flv download]. Lots of fun.
Via Rif's blog : Royce demonstrates the 2 kettlebell swing [streaming, 1.4mb .flv download]. A great exercise.
Recently I began using del.icio.us heavily again; thanks to the fact that I now find myself switching frequently between computers. If you haven't used del.icio.us before, just think of it as a place to store all of your bookmarks online (so you can get to them from anywhere).
One of the tags that I've created simply puts the numerous (and over the past few years, the number has grown exponentially) fitness blogs together - ready for your perusal. If you come across one that you'd like to add, just bookmark it and let me know (either by a comment here or sending me an email).
There are definitely a few sites that I've rediscovered by using this list. Enjoy.
Recently I began using del.icio.us heavily again; thanks to the fact that I now find myself switching frequently between computers. If you haven't used del.icio.us before, just think of it as a place to store all of your bookmarks online (so you can get to them from anywhere).
One of the tags that I've created simply puts the numerous (and over the past few years, the number has grown exponentially) fitness blogs together - ready for your perusal. If you come across one that you'd like to add, just bookmark it and let me know (either by a comment here or sending me an email).
There are definitely a few sites that I've rediscovered by using this list. Enjoy.