| Joseph_Walton | ... | 09-01-2010 @ 21:13 | |
Mighty young Joe Member 675, 2271 posts SQ 272.5, BP 180, DL 275727.5 kgs @ 114.8kgs UnEq | probably wrong thread for it but if i load up 2 barbells and walk with them is that a fair equivalent to a farmers walk? I imagine it would swing around a bit more, and are farmers handles completely smooth or knurled? | ||
| richards9876 | ... | 09-01-2010 @ 21:16 | |
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq | Joseph_Walton said:probably wrong thread for it but if i load up 2 barbells and walk with them is that a fair equivalent to a farmers walk? I imagine it would swing around a bit more, and are farmers handles completely smooth or knurled? With regards to farmers handles there are so many differnt ones - different thicknesses, smooth, knurled, brutal, painted, raw etc etc. The actual farmers themselves can differ too - cylinders, frames, tubes, suitcases etc. Wouldnt say a barbell would be a good gauge for farmers - best bet is to try and get some work on an actual set of farmers. | ||
| craigmanc | ... | 09-01-2010 @ 21:25 | |
not much fun Member 374, 3172 posts | Try rotating between using a bar and dumbells mate. Loadable ones if you have access. | ||
| Joseph_Walton | ... | 09-01-2010 @ 21:26 | |
Mighty young Joe Member 675, 2271 posts SQ 272.5, BP 180, DL 275727.5 kgs @ 114.8kgs UnEq | richards9876 said: With regards to farmers handles there are so many differnt ones - different thicknesses, smooth, knurled, brutal, painted, raw etc etc. The actual farmers themselves can differ too - cylinders, frames, tubes, suitcases etc. Wouldnt say a barbell would be a good gauge for farmers - best bet is to try and get some work on an actual set of farmers. Cool, better past the driving test then, i think the closest place to me for strongman stuff is colchester which is an hour and a bit away. Might have a crack at the barbell idea though. | ||
| Joseph_Walton | ... | 09-01-2010 @ 21:27 | |
Mighty young Joe Member 675, 2271 posts SQ 272.5, BP 180, DL 275727.5 kgs @ 114.8kgs UnEq | craigmanc said:Try rotating between using a bar and dumbells mate. Loadable ones if you have access. Thanks, not sure how heavy our dumbells go up to but will try that aswell. | ||
| richards9876 | ... | 09-01-2010 @ 21:28 | |
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq | Joseph_Walton said: Cool, better past the driving test then, i think the closest place to me for strongman stuff is colchester which is an hour and a bit away. Might have a crack at the barbell idea though. Got my mate to make me some - only charged me £80. | ||
| andydanjosh | ... | 09-01-2010 @ 22:45 | |
^^ thats me that is !! ^^ (the hair is a wig) Member 776, 8709 posts SQ 140, BP 127.5, DL 180447.5 kgs @ 74kgs UnEq | |||
| terryhollands | ... | 09-01-2010 @ 23:38 | |
9x WSM finalist! Member 662, 3372 posts | The farmers at Reflexions are 8" cylinders approx 3 and a half foot long with thin handles! They are a really nice bit of kit!! Well all the equipment they have there is very well made and looked after!! | ||
| BenMac | ... | 09-01-2010 @ 23:49 | |
'Looks like Ben Affleck according to Pagan' Member 876, 2506 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 260620.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | Id be interested in this mate. | ||
| Cuddles | ... | 10-01-2010 @ 09:50 | |
Eat.Cycle.Sleep.Win Member 2, 12511 posts SQ 190, BP 150, DL 280620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | craigmanc said:Try rotating between using a bar and dumbells mate. Loadable ones if you have access. Those s**tty tricep bars also work really well for farmers. | ||
| terryhollands | ... | 10-01-2010 @ 11:36 | |
9x WSM finalist! Member 662, 3372 posts | Cuddles said: Those s**tty tricep bars also work really well for farmers. That's what I used when I first started!! | ||
| hilliker | ... | 10-01-2010 @ 14:37 | |
Member 1025, 1032 posts | thanks tel. gonna make the farmers either 100kg or 110kg for 40m now but with a tricky turn round abarrel at the end.just got a couple of things to sort out and then i,ll officially post comp details. as for the novice issue aslong as you,ve not won a novice show and your not blatantly open material then you can enter. don't want to see what happened at london novice happen here | ||
| Big_Vess | ... | 11-01-2010 @ 14:24 | |
I am pro for the dish Member 934, 998 posts SQ 205, BP 157.5, DL 215577.5 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | Please could you put my name down for this - Adam Vessey from Kent. thank you. | ||
| Tiff_P | ... | 11-01-2010 @ 15:25 | |
Member 704, 85 posts | 300kg yoke for novice is heavy, in fact as heavy as a Britains/Uk's qualifier, you need to make the events doable for novices and potential first timers. Apart from that looks like a good comp. | ||
| JC | ... | 11-01-2010 @ 15:26 | |
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | Tiff_P said:300kg yoke for novice is heavy, in fact as heavy as a Britains/Uk's qualifier, you need to make the events doable for novices and potential first timers. Apart from that looks like a good comp. It is when you compare it too the farmers weight of only 90kg | ||