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Al, you are right. I wrote one thing while thinking of another. I’ve been reading D. Willoughby’s account of One Arm Jerks from the Shoulder. I should have said that a Fulton One Arm Jerk from Rack would allow heavier weight to be lifted than if an Olympic bar was used in the same manner.

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Yes, very cool indeed. Congrats Dean & Chad!!

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So now this subject of rotating sleeves vs. non rotating sleeves begs the question, what IS the heaviest Bent Press done with a revolving sleeve? Could Saxon still do 300+ with a rotating sleeve bar?? Seems like if we had a Fulton Bar Bent Press and Fulton Bar One Arm Clean & Jerk, those numbers would be higher than with an Olympic bar?

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So now this subject of rotating sleeves vs. non rotating sleeves begs the question, what IS the heaviest Bent Press done with a revolving sleeve? Could Saxon still do 300+ with a rotating sleeve bar?? Seems like if we had a Fulton Bar Bent Press and Fulton Bar One Arm Clean & Jerk, those numbers would be higher than with an Olympic bar?

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Al, am I detecting a bit of a scolding from you? I get your point BUT, at just under a grand spent on the bar, I’m going to get my money’s worth out of that bar!! Basically, short of putting the bar on a rack/squat stands I’m going to do anything and everything I can with that Werksan.
Bumpers?!?!!? I’ve been trying for YEARS to get some Bumper plates. I’m going to stand at a busy intersection with a sign stating, “Will work for Bumper Plates!!”
Though Hi-Temp has a great price on training bumpers,it was a choice between the plates or the bar. Now, if anyone would want to donate or sell me some old bumper plates, call 207-458-9061.
The info about Bob wanting a ‘least as possible rotation’ bar for One Arm Clean & Jerks is very interesting!! At the heavy Lift Nationals, you saw how close I got with Bent Pressing that wheel. That was an easy 30+ lbs more than I’ve attempted. Without any sleeve rotation, I thought the lift would be harder but in fact it was much easier to control. I’ve always used the Werksan bar for this lift. It just never struck me that there was a thing as too much rotation!! Thanks for the info.

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Al, am I detecting a bit of a scolding from you? I get your point BUT, at just under a grand spent on the bar, I’m going to get my money’s worth out of that bar!! Basically, short of putting the bar on a rack/squat stands I’m going to do anything and everything I can with that Werksan.
Bumpers?!?!!? I’ve been trying for YEARS to get some Bumper plates. I’m going to stand at a busy intersection with a sign stating, “Will work for Bumper Plates!!”
Though Hi-Temp has a great price on training bumpers,it was a choice between the plates or the bar. Now, if anyone would want to donate or sell me some old bumper plates, call 207-458-9061.
The info about Bob wanting a ‘least as possible rotation’ bar for One Arm Clean & Jerks is very interesting!! At the heavy Lift Nationals, you saw how close I got with Bent Pressing that wheel. That was an easy 30+ lbs more than I’ve attempted. Without any sleeve rotation, I thought the lift would be harder but in fact it was much easier to control. I’ve always used the Werksan bar for this lift. It just never struck me that there was a thing as too much rotation!! Thanks for the info.

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Oh Al, I’ve read part 3 many,many times. You gave up SOME tips but I think you’re holding out. For example in my video where I start using a bar with too much spin, how come you didn’t tell me about there being such a thing?!?! You holding out or what?
On a sort of related note: its pretty interesting that Bob Burtzloff has a phenomenal One Arm Clean & Jerk and Pullover and Push. I guess they’re kind of the opposite of one another….kind of.

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Oh Al, I’ve read part 3 many,many times. You gave up SOME tips but I think you’re holding out. For example in my video where I start using a bar with too much spin, how come you didn’t tell me about there being such a thing?!?! You holding out or what?
On a sort of related note: its pretty interesting that Bob Burtzloff has a phenomenal One Arm Clean & Jerk and Pullover and Push. I guess they’re kind of the opposite of one another….kind of.

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Thanks Al.
I understand the vids are a bit long. My purpose isn’t just to show my top set for that workout. I want people to see the mistakes I make and then see how I go about correcting the problem. As in this video, you got to see me go way too heavy, too soon. You also got to see me back it down, get a groove going and hit some weight that I’d missed earlier. I know a lot of guys are scared to death of backing the weight back down: injury is usually the result. I’m trying to be the coach I never had in some ways.
I figure it may help for lifters to see how many sets I do, how close to failure do I go, etc. Most people probably just fast forward to the top sets anyway. I do feel my grip training is interesting enough to watch all of it.
Lastly, I’m trying to get some info on the USAWA lifts ‘out there’. Yes, we got plenty of contest clips. I feel it couldn’t hurt getting some USAWA themed workouts on the net. I talk about the USAWA contest coming up and tell the viewers a bit about the meet lifts. Face it, Crossfit is just All-Round 2.0. Letting folks know where the exercises they do comes from gives us more credibility/interest than we otherwise would have.
One of the vids has encouraged USAWA member RJ to try a lift she never thought she’d try. So, it helps some of us in the USAWA and hopefully those outside the USAWA(for now).
I know you enjoy the vids so this response is not a rant but rather an explanation to any who wonder,”Why the hell does this guy put up his whole workout instead of the ‘highlights’?!” I have fought very hard for all I’ve learned and want to share what I can.

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Thanks Al.
I understand the vids are a bit long. My purpose isn’t just to show my top set for that workout. I want people to see the mistakes I make and then see how I go about correcting the problem. As in this video, you got to see me go way too heavy, too soon. You also got to see me back it down, get a groove going and hit some weight that I’d missed earlier. I know a lot of guys are scared to death of backing the weight back down: injury is usually the result. I’m trying to be the coach I never had in some ways.
I figure it may help for lifters to see how many sets I do, how close to failure do I go, etc. Most people probably just fast forward to the top sets anyway. I do feel my grip training is interesting enough to watch all of it.
Lastly, I’m trying to get some info on the USAWA lifts ‘out there’. Yes, we got plenty of contest clips. I feel it couldn’t hurt getting some USAWA themed workouts on the net. I talk about the USAWA contest coming up and tell the viewers a bit about the meet lifts. Face it, Crossfit is just All-Round 2.0. Letting folks know where the exercises they do comes from gives us more credibility/interest than we otherwise would have.
One of the vids has encouraged USAWA member RJ to try a lift she never thought she’d try. So, it helps some of us in the USAWA and hopefully those outside the USAWA(for now).
I know you enjoy the vids so this response is not a rant but rather an explanation to any who wonder,”Why the hell does this guy put up his whole workout instead of the ‘highlights’?!” I have fought very hard for all I’ve learned and want to share what I can.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PdfzOzDIs-o
Also some pinch grip work. Enjoy!!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PdfzOzDIs-o
Also some pinch grip work. Enjoy!!

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Trying to use some of the tips on the Bent Press that Dennis Mitchell gave me at the Heavy Lift Championships. Followed by some One Arm Snatches in preparation for the Nationals.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6mioeJ2t6A&feature=player_detailpage

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Trying to use some of the tips on the Bent Press that Dennis Mitchell gave me at the Heavy Lift Championships. Followed by some One Arm Snatches in preparation for the Nationals.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6mioeJ2t6A&feature=player_detailpage

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RJ, I’m glad you like the videos. I’m sharing my workouts to help.
My flexibility is pretty good, believe it or not, I can do splits.

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