odin Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Congrats again. Thanks Sean and everyone. I don't know if everyone here has heard that Sean Dockery had some very good air when he tried the Original Blob. Richard brought that up on Saturday, and I'm sure Sean will get a full DL next time. It's really hard to hang on to it all the way to the top. If I would have made a video including every drop, it would have been much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 congrats bob it just goes to show size just don't matter . persistance and hard work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr104 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I think When Doc gave it a go last he had only been lifting his for a month. Like back in 04 at NOS II. It was befor I started any grip work and is when I caught the bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 I think When Doc gave it a go last he had only been lifting his for a month. Like back in 04 at NOS II. It was befor I started any grip work and is when I caught the bug. That's amazing! I hope you guys visit and lift it as well. I'm posting my experience in two threads, as some may be only following one or the other. Lifting the Original Blob I know there are guys like Twig and others who want all the details, so I'll elaborate a bit more. I'd heard about the Sorinex Open House Day Of Strength when it was first announced on the GB and thought it might be a good opportunity to take a shot at the Original Blob. My training had been going pretty well, even though my pinch is always more inconsistent than I'd like. I didn't decide for sure that I was going until a few days before the event during a phone call with Eaton. On Thursday night, I felt like I wanted to boost my confidence a bit, so I did some plate pinching with 5 dimes. I wanted to get a LH and double 5x10s lift and it went well, but I stopped short of fatigue and I didn't workout Friday. On Saturday I woke up feeling a sense of resolve. I decided when I woke up that I was going to lift the Original Blob. I realized that it was not going to be easy to go somewhere where no one knew who I was and pull off such a feat, so my plan was to keep at it until they threw me out. My pinch with the Blob sometimes takes a while to warm up and then keeps getting stronger. I dropped my wife off at work and felt a sense of destiny during the entire 1 and 1/2 hour drive. Song after song on the radio kept playing that I really enjoyed, which contributed to my positive mood. When I pulled up in the parking lot, I felt an almost religious sense of focus and reverence for where I was, the most grip-oriented training facility I've ever heard of and the birthplace of The Blob. I walked into the main gym area, looked around, and then returned to the car for five minutes to re-establish my focus and resolve. I went back into the gym and there was Big Tex, Richard and other big guys lifting anvils (saw Tex lift the 149 and 173 at the same time) and Richard pulling the 132 lb. Inch up to his shoulder. I wanted to try some of the items, but thought it might be an exhibition that required an invite or signing a release. The grip display wrapped up and a great deadlift competition heated up, there was a lot of energy in the air and I saw one athlete pull a 3x bodyweight DL after looking like he had missed it after the first few inches, one of the guttiest things I've ever seen. I felt absolutely invisible as I was probably the skinniest man there and perhaps nothing about my physical appearance radiated physical strength. While the DL comp was going on, I kept test lifting a 52.5 lb. Blob in the grip area. It felt pretty nice, so I just picked it up a few inches and set it down several times. Finally, after the DLs were done, Richard saw me and asked "How would you like to try the Original Blob" and I happily accepted his offer. I felt like I was handling a sacred object and even asked if chalk was allowed. I broke it off the ground many times, but just couldn't finish it off. I didn't get frustrated, because I knew it was just a matter of time before I locked in and pulled it all the way up, because I knew I was close. I raised several to mid shin and even as high as my knee, but it kept squirting out of my hand. Between my Blob efforts, I couldn't stop playing with the anvils, Circus DB and 132 lb. Inch. People came and went, and Richard was preparing the feast as most were gathered outside, but I continued my efforts. Finally, I walked over to the legendary Blob, locked onto it and quickly pulled it aloft to full DL position. I said "I got it" and waved to the few remaining spectators with my LH at the top of the lift. I went over to the camera, and it had captured the moment. In retrospect, I should have left it on as I was seeking out Richard. I did get a picture with Big Tex congratulating me. Finally, I found Richard and he shook my hand after commenting on the levelness of the lift. I felt a deep sense of satisfaction and connection with history as I thought of all the brutally strong men who'd tried and failed to budge this seemingly unliftable object that was invented by grip legend Richard Sorin. Another layer of the deap-seated sense of physical weakness I've had since childhood had been vanquished in my quest to become a man of strength. Thank you Richard, Bert and everyone at Sorinex. This whole experience was really a dream come true and I will return as often as I can. When I got home and watched the video, I realized that I did not notice until then that there was music playing in the gym, that is how narrow my focus was. Bob Sundin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Congratulations, Bob! I love your writeup, too. So, would you say the original is much slicker than your average Blob50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Congratulations, Bob! I love your writeup, too.So, would you say the original is much slicker than your average Blob50? Thanks Eric, I appreciate your kind words. It's hard to say about the texture, because for whatever reason the same Blob can feel totally different texture-wise day-to-day, don't know if it is a humidity, Blob, or skin-related issue I have. It has pretty good texture as long as you don't over-chalk. Richard suggested to lift it flat side down, and that part of the Blob seemed to have the best texture. I would say it is most similar to the (52.5 lbs. also I believe) Blob that was in the medley at Gripmas. If you can break that Blob off the ground consistently and get some full DLs, I believe the Original Blob is possible for you. Of course, a lot of it is mentally overcoming the unliftable label; you need to believe in your abilities and be able to focus in an unfamiliar setting. The guys who train Blobs really hard and successfully should have a good shot at DL the Original. Edited July 3, 2008 by odin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Knight Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!! Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anson Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 No doubt one of the most impressive feats I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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