Rolling Thunder came in today!

I saw something about that Rolling Thunder when I was browsing the PR thread, and that looked a lot better than the shoddy thickbar dumbbell handles I made to train grip, so I went onto IronMind's site and bought the thick handle and the olympic plate loading pin with a carabiner. It was a bit expensive, I must say, but it is an awesome, heavy-duty peice of equipment. I recommend it for anyone who can afford it. I am psyched!

 

how much did it cost?

 

Well, with the thick deadlift handle (2.4 inches wide), the olympic plate loading pin and the carabiner (you need all 3 of those, btw), it costs about 74 bucks. Then you got shipping, so I think mine came out to like 85 or 86 dollars.

 

just so everybody else knows, there's cheaper alternatives to ironmind.

http://www.fatbastardbarbellco.com/CRUSHERS.html

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/0105.html

 

I bought the RT and simply used a chain for the rest. It works great. Keep us posted on your RT numbers.

 

Oh, that's a good idea. I sure will try and post my progress on the RT #'s. Should I do that in the PR sticky-thing???

What is considered 'strong' or 'good' on the RT (2.5'' thick) weight that you can hold onto with one hand????

It still amazes me how great of a forearm and hand workout it is just to hold onto a thick, heavy piece of metal, y'know? No front wrist curls, behind-the-back wrist curls, etc. can even come close to thick bar stuff. It is soooo useful in grappling, too.

 

God I am a dumbass, whoops

 

Who are you? I never said you were a dick...

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wrong thread my stoned compadre.

 

Of all the grip equipment that I've had, I'd say that I dislike the RT the most. It was fun to have contests with my friends, but otherwise I never saw much benefit from it. That's just me though...one of my buddies loved it so I sold it to him.

 

I have also brought it to the gym and used it for seated rows. I like it and think it develops great grip strength.

 

Duuude, that's a great idea! good call

 

Jerk! *shakes fist in a threatening manner while behind computer screen*

 

You're gonna have a lot of fun with the RT. There's a few things you can do with it like rows etc. I usually just use mine for heavy deadlifts and timed holds.

 

Yeah, man. I'm gonna trying it out today after wrestling practice...it's gonna be sweet!

 

Just be prepared for the after effects it will have on your hands. After the first time I used it, I had 'tard' hands for a couple of days!

 

LOL 'tard hands' haha.

 

Good call on buying a RT. You should definatly notice a difference in your grip strength while wrestling.

 

I know that this is kinda a naive question, but since I am a gnubee...what is considered 'good' or 'strong' on the Rolling Thunder holds???

 

To tell you the truth I think it would vary due to your bodyweight plus your overall lifting experience. It would be different for everyone. I think on Ironmind they might list some of the best weights for this lift but im unsure of it. By the way, nice sig. brother.