[TheBionicMan2K11]

Well, my name is Derrick Clark. Since im in Columbus,I want to find a few guys to train with,and show me the ropes of all the girp training events.I very good at the front weaver stick lift.

[TheBionicMan2K11]

Well, thanks! I live in Ohio.But it nice to meet ohter people that are interesting in grip.I was trying to netork with some folks that live in Columbus,Ohio.Cant find anyone…So I do my little grip and bodyweight training.

[TheBionicMan2K11]

[b]Quote from tpr42345@aol.com on June 8, 2011, 00:47[/b]
It is good to have goals, Derrick, but you will need a wrist about as strong as a gorilla’s wrist in order to set the all-time Weaver stick record!

Although Willoughby credited Grimek with a lift of 11.75, the lift was actually invalid for two reasons: (1) the distance to the notch on the stick was only 33.75 inches instead of the correct 36 inches (Willoughby did point this out in a footnote), and Grimek’s method of performance was such that he would “scoop” the bar (i.e., analogous to getting a running start), as Terry Todd explained in something he wrote in MD decades ago.

David Horne is one of the all-time greats in the lift and here are the all-time top lifts that he posted on the Grip Board on 1/1/01.

Front

John Grimek — 10.0 lb.
Paul Von Boeckmann — 9.5 lb.
David Horne — 8.8 lb.
Steve Stanko — 8.0 lb.
John Davis — 8.0 lb.
Chris Moore — 8.0 lb.

Of course that is now out of date as Steve Gardener almost certainly belongs on that list somewhere, as does Al Berger. I suggested some years ago that David contact Glenn Middleton regarding Berger’s best lift, which Glenn witnessed. Glenn told me about it but I don’t recall exactly what the poundage was. I’m sure it was at least 11 pounds, however, and may have been more. (I can believe a huge lift for Berger because he held the world record in the reverse curl at one time and he could do some amazing grip feats.) Regarding Grimek, I wonder if he performed that 10.0 in accordance with the rules. I have my doubts.

Berger passed away in 2002 at the age of 84 and Glenn, who is 82, is practically on borrowed time as he was classified as 6-months terminal more than 6 months ago. When I spoke to him a couple of months ago, he told me that he hoped he would still be around for my next phone call but he didn’t sound too optimistic that he would be.

I sat across the table from Berger at the AOBS dinner many years ago. I believe he was 73 at the time and he still looked physically impressive.

Derrick, 6 pounds is very good in the lift and I consider 8 pounds to be the elite level. No USAWA lifter has come close to 8 pounds, however. When Andy Durniat assaulted the all-time USAWA records about a year ago, the only one that he didn’t break of the contested lifts was my Weaver Stick record, as he came up a bit short. I e-mailed him and thanked him for that. More or less. 🙂

Show us some more videos, Derrick, with you arm at your side throughout the lift and your elbow locked.

Tom

Well, my wrist might not be strong as a gorilla but a chimpanzee lol.
I notice shorter the stick,the easier it is to lift.So 10 pounds is the official world record then? Thanks for the info. I probably have some new vids soon! I do you get into competing in the USAWA? Plus my weight is around 150 now.

[TheBionicMan2K11]

[b]Quote from dinoman on June 7, 2011, 16:42[/b]
The strength required in lifting the weaver stick is all in the wrist, and the arm muscles don’t come into play at all since the arm is perfectly straight.

Welcome to the USAWA Discussion Forum!!! Dinoman

thanks for the info! i was a beginner at that time. i got down pack now!

[TheBionicMan2K11]

[b]Quote from joegarcia on June 7, 2011, 14:52[/b]
Thom makes good points. Couple of other ideas. Imagine that you are picking up a piece of luggage. Your arm would remain straight, by your side and your wrist would not bend, because in the case of the luggage, the weight is all down below your hand. Now just substitute the stick for the luggage handle and maintain the same physical set. Good luck on the lift and welcome to the house.

Joe

I was a beginner at that time.I pretty much now perform the exercise kinda of strict.Maybe not in contest mode…I figure the world record is 10 pounds.I want to be able to break it someday…Thanks for the welcome.

[TheBionicMan2K11]

Thanks for the info.I was a newbie at lifting the weaver stick lift at that time.Now! I try to perform it with good form .I from Columbus,Ohio.Dont have anybody I know train in grip.I would like to compete in some contests.I’m been trying to network with some folks that stay in Ohio.

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