easyWeight Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) I know it's not really strict and I can see my wrist drops below the elbow, but what about the rest? Is it OK that I basically lose it on the way down and it crashes into my head? I'm definitely weak at that point of the negative. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKYGbF3vh90 Thanks Edited December 21, 2009 by easyWeight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) I know it's not really strict and I can see my wrist drops below the elbow, but what about the rest? Is it OK that I basically lose it on the way down and it crashes into my head? I'm definitely weak at that point of the negative. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKYGbF3vh90 Thanks Ouch! That looked painful. Other than wacking yourself in the head it looked pretty good. Your hand dipped a bit, but wasn't horrible. You also gave it a little Eli push with the forehead, but I catch myself doing that too. Nice job with your first attempt at a 20! Edited December 21, 2009 by Bullitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 A strong employ of the Kiener method as Mike pointed out, strong dip and so on. It was anything but strict, but managing that much weight on a sledge is difficult. Keep working at it Darin, it'll get easier in a matter of weeks if you hammer it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmmkrahling Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Besides the lump it left on your head, it's a great start at that weight. It will get easier & easier with practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 While not a highly recommended technique - the "head butt" is highly effective . Good work with a heavy hammer! It will come soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Parker Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 You look very strong in the lever, but for saftey's sake, use a lighter weight until you can control the negative portion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyWeight Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thanks for the input guys! It actual didn't hurt at all bumping my head, lol. I have a hard head and those plates are rubber/plastic coated. I didn't even realize that I was pushing with my forehead. So that's something to work on for sure. I can hit 17.5-lbs pretty solidly. This 20-lbs is a different story. I normally don't work up that heavy. Just seeing if I could, and I'm aware it's not pretty. I don't do a lot of leverage so it's good to get some feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 i like the forehead push and danceing! good start for a heavy lever! rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalstrength Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Ouch!!! Still a great attempt Darin I didn't know you were that strong on the sledge levers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyWeight Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 i like the forehead push and danceing! good start for a heavy lever! rico Heh, well, hopefully next time that won't be a factor :P Thanks man! Ouch!!! Still a great attempt Darin I didn't know you were that strong on the sledge levers Thanks Carl! I don't know if I'd say I'm "that strong on the sledge levers", haha. I obviously have some room for improvement But I appreciate the positive feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTHOS Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 I know it's not really strict and I can see my wrist drops below the elbow, but what about the rest? Is it OK that I basically lose it on the way down and it crashes into my head? I'm definitely weak at that point of the negative. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKYGbF3vh90 Thanks Thats exactly what happens when I try to lever my 22lbs sledge. I can't control the negative part so I must catch it with my other hand before it reaches my forehead. Nice try and with little work you'll manage the negative easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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