Sanjiv Gupta
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Thanks for the warning. I don’t expect to ever be an experienced chain lifter, but I would like to learn some of these movements. Being physically attached to an elevated barbell or heavy lift bar certainly sounds like it could end badly.
Thanks. Hooks actually make sense. Not sure how adjustable it would be or how adjustable it needs to be.
I cannot attend this year, but I think it is a great idea. Hopefully you can get some USAWA clubs to commit.
I really enjoyed reading Dan Wagman’s rebuttal. It just goes to show how easy it is to misinterpret information and make misleading statements based on that misinterpretation.
The discussion of fairness is certainly a valid one, but I do not think it is an inhibitor to the USAWA’s ability to move and grow in a positive fashion.
Standardized Equipment – We do not weigh plates prior to competition like other sanctioning bodies. This is OK.
Judging Criteria – I think the judging is quite clear, but some continuing education may be necessary, especially with all of the new lifts introduced since some judges have been certified. Also someone officiating USAWA lifts for decades will be better than an official like myself who is newly certified without experience officiating in other federations.
Drug Testing – Well said, but difficult to perform.
Biomechanical Analysis – Very interesting point that I would like to explore further. My fabrication of a neck harness and watching a youtube video is not a “fair” comparison to a coached, trained athlete.
Statistical Analysis – This is a real can of worms to which we can add hand size, gender, ad infinitum
In regards to the Lynch formula and Age Correction, I have been reviewing the USAWA record list and the practices of other sports sanctioning bodies and hope to present a case in the next few months for an alternative, imperfect formula that still does not truly contest maximum muscular strength.
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Clint made up the Buffville stones. He may have an idea. I tried to lift the replica stones in Columbus, but never thought to look at how the metal was secured.
I just read your write-up. I love the first person format. I was trying to write one more as a news story.
Wow, looks like it is going to be a great group. Looking forward to meeting you all.
Question about the Rim Lift. The USAWA Rulebook says the rim cannot be deeper than 1 inch. Is that from the top plane of the plate to the base of the rim or the overall width of the plate? All of my weights are thicker than 1 inch.
In terms of top plane of plate to base of rim:
York Milled – 0.75″
Schisler – 1″
Billard Olympic – 1.25″I am planning on driving out from Denver unless weather conditions pose a safety risk. Good line up of events.
Ben, can I add your results to a revised King Kong write up? Which venue did you compete at? Do you have any pictures?
Perfect. I have been wanting to visit the Dino Gym. There is a lot of history there. It will probably be a game day decision depending on weather as I will be driving out from Colorado.
Ideally, I could judge alongside some folks to get closer to being a certified official.
I had a lot of fun at King Kong just getting to know some of the strength athletes in Colorado and Wyoming. I learned quite a bit from them as well. I am still trying to appreciate some of the benchmarks like Crushed to Dust and the Captains of Crush series.
When and where will the 2024 Grip Championships be held?
Good advice on the hay baler belt. It will probably take some trial and error to figure out exactly what lengths and widths I prefer for harnesses. I might have to hold off on this until I visit some established USAWA clubs.
Thanks. I had never heard of agriculture belting. That is a serious material.
Thanks for adding me to the forum.
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