[Randy Smith]

The only person I recall that was interested enough to checkout our website and start training some of the lifts (he really liked Zerchers) was probably in his 40’s and previously into high level Brazilian jiu jitsu competition. But he “disappeared” not long after COVID started. The other person who seems truly interested is a greco-roman wrestler who trains at the olympic training center. But he’s wrapped up in wrestling now. If he stays in the area he may be a candidate when he “ages out” of competition.

I have wondered if those of us who continue to get satisfaction and enjoyment from all round lifting for extended periods of time are “wired differently” than most folks, including most “weightlifters” (i.e., olympic, power, strongman, etc.). But, if so, I wonder what that really means and how we find those like minded people.

I am hoping that a few of the younger lifters at the gym where I work out get disenchanted with powerlifting or get bored with focusing on three lifts, but I’m not going to hold my breath.

It would be nice to find somebody who is interested enough to play with the postal lifts, but it hasn’t happened yet.

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

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

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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?

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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?

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

Randy

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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

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Al, Thank you for the lifting ring offer.

Randy

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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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