By Al Myers
Scott Tully hitting some big weights with a Row Handle!
I’ve added the Row Handle to the USAWA Online Store, under Spec Equipment. I do want to say that this Row Handle is not a piece of equipment that is needed for any USAWA lift. However, it is a great training device for One Arm Rows and many other exercises. It is extremely heavy built – constructed out of 1-15/16″ solid steel shaft with elevated handles. It is 24 inches long so it will handle loads over 200 pounds!
By Al Myers
The Dinnie Lift Loading Pin has been added to the Online Store, under Spec Equipment. This is a MUST if you want to train the Dinnie Lift, which is an USAWA Old Time Strongman Official Lift. This loading pin is built to withstand any amount of weight you want to lift and is the perfect height for the Dinnie Lift.
By Al Myers
The Fulton Dumbbell has been added to the USAWA Online Store, under Spec Equipment. This is a very well built piece that will last forever in your gym. I personally guarantee that you will never bend it in your lifetime. It is made from a solid 1-15/16″ diameter cold roll shaft. The Fulton Dumbbells in the Dino Gym are exactly the same.
By Al Myers
Dumbbell Walk Handle
The Dumbbell Walk Handle has been added to the USAWA Online Store. The Dumbbell Walk is a very unique grip lift in the USAWA, and has been tested many times at the USAWA Grip Championships. This Dumbbell Walk Handle conforms to the rules for the Dumbbell Walk, which is an official lift of the USAWA. The USAWA rules for the Dumbbell Walk require a lifter to carry this large (3.5″) diameter dumbbell with one hand over the distance of 10 feet! It is a great test of gripping strength, and anything over 100 pounds in the Dumbbell Walk is considered a very good lift.
It can be found in the USAWA Online Store, under the heading of “Spec Equipment”.
By Al Myers
3″ Bar
Now here’s a very special piece of Spec Equipment for the USAWA – the 3″ Bar. Only ONE OFFICIAL USAWA lift utilizes the 3″ Bar, and that is the Deadlift with the 3″ Bar. A 2″ bar is very common now in gyms, but I doubt if many training facilities have the 3″ Bar. The USAWA rules for the 3″ bar are pretty simple: contain no knurling, have no revolving sleeves, and be 3″ in diameter.
The 3″ Bar Deadlift has been done only a few times in the USAWA. The first USAWA competition it was held in was the 2001 SuperGrip Challenge, hosted by Kevin Fulton. At that meet Matt Graham hoisted up 600 pounds, which still stands as the ALL TIME USAWA record. A picture of Kevin Fulton performing the 3″ Bar Deadlift graces our Rulebook in the rule for this lift which was done at that competition. It’s also been done at the 2011 and 2017 USAWA Grip Championships at the Dino Gym, plus a couple of record days at Clark’s Gym. So that leaves 3 gyms that I know of that have a 3″ bar. If any other USAWA gyms have one please let me know on the USAWA Discussion Forum.
The 3″ Bar has been added to the USAWA Online Store, under “USAWA Spec Equipment”. I would say this would be an excellent addition to any USAWA Club!