[Randy Smith]

I got a screen saying “Safari couldn’t open the page”

[Randy Smith]

Timo, Thank you for posting this. Very inspiring for this old rock climber.

[Randy Smith]

Any recommendations regarding places to stay in Macomb?

Randy

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Also, regarding women doing one arm pull ups: I vaguely remembered a woman circus performer who could do an unbelievable number of one arm chin ups. She was Lillian Leitzel (1892-1931). I just found her through John Gill’s website. She reportedly did 26 one arm chins, although apparently did some swinging to accomplish that feat. Still….. There is a video of her circus performance on youtube.

Randy

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Timo,

Your one finger one arm pull up is truly awesome! Once upon a time I was serious rock climber (1970’s to mid 80’s). John Gill was the first person I ever knew of doing this feat. His background was in gymnastics rather than weightlifting. He is now in his 70’s and is a retired college math professor living in Pueblo Colorado. In his day he was probably the most accomplished “boulderer” on the planet. He has a website, http://www.johngill.net , that has some things about competitive rope climbing and some body weight feats that may be of interest to USAWAers, as well as historical aspects of rock climbing and bouldering. I hadn’t thought about John in a long time. Your post prompted me to look him up and see what he’s up to.

Thank you,

Randy

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Epoxy might be effective, but it’s not the sort of stuff I want to put in my mouth. I’ll see if I can find some options as well as some time to try to get this project started.

Does Steve Schmidt use anything or have any suggestions that might help us mortals?

R

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Anybody have any suggestions about making a bit for the teeth lift?
Based on the previous comments from Al, it sounds like folding a piece of leather over a ring, riveting it, and then gluing some additional pieces of leather to build up the part inside your mouth is what has been done. I suspect the rivets ought to be between the lifters lips and the ring.
But if sombody can link or attach a picture or a diagram, that would be a big help.

Al, or anybody else, what kind of glue?

R

[Randy Smith]

James,
Is your bar PVC fiiled with concrete, or metal pipe, or ?

Randy

[Randy Smith]

What company made the plates? I.e., what kind of rubber (and/or other stuff) is in them. Some things have a mold release agent that almost nothing will stick to.

With that info, sombody with a chemistry or chem engineering background might be able to help.

Randy

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I noticed this thread when looking up the rules test. I completely agree with Eric’s comments. There’s no way I can remember what all the lifts are, let alone the complete rules, without frequently referring the the rule book. For me, it’s all a reminder to refer to the rule book frequently, and ask questions if it’s not clear.

Randy

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Back to Al’s original question.

I’m planning to try John’s warmup suggestions. Currently I usually warm up with a 1″ bar doing shoulder dislocates and overhead squats. And then I “play” with a 45# bar for a little while.

I got the Heavyhands book about 20 years ago. It’s an interesting different approach to conditioning than what most people are used to. I’ve used the heavyhands ideas as a primary workout at some times, and as warm up or active recovery at other times. The general conditioning that I get from it is easier on my joints than jumping rope or running. Adding the hand weights makes shadowboxing a lot more fun for me. If I use lifting straps with dumbells I don’t have to worry about throwing a weight across the room if my sweaty grip slips. Although I bought the official Heavyhands weights and some of the additional weights a long time ago I haven’t used them very much lately. I have a couple short handled 3# sledge hammers that I use for similar activities.

It’s something different to do with weights that’s on the light weight high rep end of the spectrum that I’ve had a lot of fun with in the past. Now I’ve got an excuse to give it a go again.

Randy

[Randy Smith]

Al, Thank you for the lifting ring offer.

Randy

[Randy Smith]

Any suggestions where to get a lifting ring? I have one that I got with a highland games weight about ten years ago, but I need to get another one to try the Dinnie lift.

Also, is there a date set for this?

I’m sorry to hear about your shoulder issue, Ben.

Randy

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I recommend watching the deleted scenes, etc, that are available on the DVD. There’s a lot there that seems to have been left out just to keep the length of the film down. It was one of Sports Illustrated’s top rated sports films a year or two ago.

The performance enhancing drug use among nonlifters such as musicians and military pilots (see the deleted scenes) is interesting.

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