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| martinb |  | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 09:54 |
 Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | LeedsMiniPower said:Anybody else feel they should have given jenkins the 220 log, imo it was on par with big z although neither were rock solid. Seeing only the vids from the back on youtube I would have said yes, but seeing the proper coverage I think Zs was fully locked out if only for a moment, and Jenkins wasn't I think Jenkins problem is the clean, it seems hard and takes a lot out of him, whereas Zs clean is pretty close to effortless Perhaps thats why Jenkins beat Z at the Arnold | ||
| glen_danbury | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 09:55 |
 Member 735, 1193 posts SQ 220, BP 135, DL 235590.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | LeedsMiniPower said:Anybody else feel they should have given jenkins the 220 log, imo it was on par with big z although neither were rock solid. yeah, said this to my girfriend as the replay of Z's log showed his left arm was fractional in locking out and at normal speed seemed similar to jenkins | ||
| PeteHodgson | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 09:57 |
 Has little understanding of the sugden Member 677, 11338 posts SQ 165, BP 125, DL 220510.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | Rico said:I enjoyed this WSM as much as I do the others but thought some of the events were a bit sterile? The setting seemed boring and the crowd pathetic. Would far prefer some more 'outrageous' events and a larger crowd. The last two in the USA weren't as good as others have been IMO. The most recent one in Sun City was the most impressive, with the power stairs in that massive old amphitheatre or what ever it was. I agree about the ampitheatre power stairs and the setting being a bit bland. Great competition, but I can't help thinking I enjoyed it more 10-15 years ago (apart from the fact I know (of) some of the competitors now) What was different back then? Maybe it was more of a TV show and less relevant to finding the strongest? | ||
| martinb | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 09:59 |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | PeteHodgson said: I agree about the ampitheatre power stairs and the setting being a bit bland. Great competition, but I can't help thinking I enjoyed it more 10-15 years ago (apart from the fact I know (of) some of the competitors now) What was different back then? Maybe it was more of a TV show and less relevant to finding the strongest? 90s strongman was NEVER about finding the strongest man, thats for sure I enjoyed this WSM more than I have any in the last ten years | ||
| AdamT | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 10:22 |
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5208 posts | martinb said: 90s strongman was NEVER about finding the strongest man, thats for sure I enjoyed this WSM more than I have any in the last ten years It was more of a tv show in 90s, as was said in earlier posts. Strongman is a fast growing sport with a lot more atheletes participating now from the grass roots. Probably why the talent pool is a lot larger. Something similar to darts in that respect. | ||
| LeedsMiniPower | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 10:35 |
Getting fat is just as dumb as using PED's Member 3387, 2532 posts SQ 275, BP 200, DL 290765.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq | In the 90's there was a lot more tv/public interest but the organisation and events went great. I enjoyed the 80's the most, raw strength and no technique all the way. | ||
| brownbear | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 10:38 |
 Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | LeedsMiniPower said:In the 90's there was a lot more tv/public interest but the organisation and events went great. I enjoyed the 80's the most, raw strength and no technique all the way. I quite like technique lol | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 11:02 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22298 posts | All this "you only have to be locked out momentarily and you don't have to be stable" is new. Have they changed the rules? It's like rock press rules being applied to log. | ||
| martinb | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 11:05 |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | Wayne_Cowdrey said:All this "you only have to be locked out momentarily and you don't have to be stable" is new. Have they changed the rules? It's like rock press rules being applied to log. as far as I'm concerned that is quite right Did you see what happened on one of Shaws log attempts? This s**t is SERIOUSLY dangerous! | ||
| WILLSAN | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 11:10 |
 Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16708 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq | its no more dangerous than weightlifting and with lighter weights. I think they have relaxed the rules to allow the world record to keep being broken. I think z's attempt was closer than jenkins but I wouldnt have given either myself. | ||
| martinb | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 11:13 |
Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | WILLSAN said:its no more dangerous than weightlifting and with lighter weights. I think they have relaxed the rules to allow the world record to keep being broken. I think z's attempt was closer than jenkins but I wouldnt have given either myself. I'm inclined to think a log is more dangerous than an equally weighted bar, its unwieldy, your hands can get caught inside it, its far thicker therefore its harder to get out of the way of if it comes down when you don't expect it | ||
| brownbear | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 11:13 |
Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | I quite like seeing the log being held at the top, feet in line. | ||
| baldy | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 11:21 |
 aka The Scorer Member 1195, 861 posts SQ 165, BP 110, DL 232.5507.5 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | martinb said: I'm inclined to think a log is more dangerous than an equally weighted bar, its unwieldy, your hands can get caught inside it, its far thicker therefore its harder to get out of the way of if it comes down when you don't expect it I would also say its more dangerous, with an oly bar at least you have some space under it if you get pinned. Also with a jerk you are not as likely to fall backwards, with a log there is a tendency to really arch your back as you press it, well at least that is what it feels like to me. | ||
| Robbo | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 11:24 |
 When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq | brownbear said:I quite like seeing the log being held at the top, feet in line. So do I. Afterall, thats always been the rules at all the comps I've done. There's no question in my mind that Z's log was a no lift. | ||
| WILLSAN | | ... | 03-01-2013 @ 11:33 |
Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16708 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq | I would put them on a par personally. but even if there is a difference I cant see how allowing soft lockouts would make it significantly safer? if its a dodgy press you are going to get squashed whether the ref is asking you to hold it or not. | ||
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