What is your recommendation for a narrower grip for women. The T-handle gouges my thighs during the down part of the swing. Is this just me or does anyone else have this problem with needing a narrower grip?
hey ross, quick question: do you happen to know what collars were you using in the video? i've been looking for wrench tightened collars. thanks for the help. happy holidays!
@rossenamait great! that's just what i was looking for. finally put together one of these yesterday; using a hose clamp for now until it the collar comes in the mail. thanks ross!
Ross admirers (like myself): I think this is the closest we're likely to get to our guy endorsing an adjustable kettlebell! Ha! Actually this is another very good vid from RE and he does competently address the T-handle/KB comparison beginning @ 11:45 and makes some good points (especially re. fixed weight KB's). For a wimp like me I think an adjustable wt. KB is an acceptable option, but I guess not for a real man who swings 150 lbs.!
nice video. very informative. i actually made one of these a few days ago. a quick question for ya ross. could this exercise sub for a deadlift for building posterior strength, or would it be wise to train both? the reason i ask is i don't have enough weights to excel very far in deadlift training and would prefer not to spend money on something unnecessary. also, some people say the deadlift is a bad exercise for your back in the long run.
@1xACE - I wouldn't say that it is a sub, as the two movements are quite different. You can certainly do well without deadlifts however. I pulled almost 500 pounds without ever training the deadlift. As the years passed, I grew to enjoy the exercise. Despite enjoying it now, I still wouldn't say it is a necessity.
@rossenamait Hey Ross so what exercise would you recomend instead of deadlift? Or to put it differently what exercises gave you the strength to pull 500? Back bridges? Glute ham raise?
@luklum - I actually enjoy deads so I wouldn't necessarily say I recommend something "instead". It really depends on the interests and needs of the individual. When i first filmed 495, that was almost 4 years ago. In the time since, I've come to enjoy the lift. Prior to that however, I still had nearly a lifetime of training with plenty of strength training (ex. heavy odd objects, heavy d-bell lifts, isometrics, etc.). I can't single out a single movement.
Hey Ross great video,any advice how to make a homemade weight vest that is comfortable,durable and that a user has the ability to pack different weight on it?
@tp0721 - I did not. They are on so tight though that it is very difficult to take it apart (bottom flange and the handle fittings). You certainly could however.
@xl507 - You don't need anything fancy. I believe mine is an old Bulldog collar. I've actually used hose clamps in the past as well. One of the reasons I went with the real collar was that it is easier for me to travel with a wrench (as shown). I need a screwdriver with a hose clamp, which isn't as convenient when traveling elsewhere.
Awesome! Could you also make a single arm T handle? I think that would require a new handle as any addition to the original handle would make it too wide. Cheers, love your videos
@hethuszar01 - I suppose you could, although I don't believe it would be necessary. For single arm work, you can do just fine with something such as a d-bell.
What is your recommendation for a narrower grip for women. The T-handle gouges my thighs during the down part of the swing. Is this just me or does anyone else have this problem with needing a narrower grip?
Thanks!
Sandra122253 3 weeks ago
@Sandra122253 - You could try using smaller pipe nipples and perhaps alter your stance slightly.
rossenamait 3 weeks ago
Thanks mate! I made your dip belt tonight (doing dips tomorrow) and I might make one of these on Saturday for legs!
MonkeyThreeThousand 2 months ago
Thanks mate! I made your dip belt tonight (doing dips tomorrow) and I might make one of these on Saturday for legs!
MonkeyThreeThousand 2 months ago
hey ross, quick question: do you happen to know what collars were you using in the video? i've been looking for wrench tightened collars. thanks for the help. happy holidays!
methaddict99 2 months ago
@methaddict99 - It is an old bulldog collar from Ironmind. Happy holidays as well!
rossenamait 2 months ago
@rossenamait great! that's just what i was looking for. finally put together one of these yesterday; using a hose clamp for now until it the collar comes in the mail. thanks ross!
methaddict99 2 months ago
Ross admirers (like myself): I think this is the closest we're likely to get to our guy endorsing an adjustable kettlebell! Ha! Actually this is another very good vid from RE and he does competently address the T-handle/KB comparison beginning @ 11:45 and makes some good points (especially re. fixed weight KB's). For a wimp like me I think an adjustable wt. KB is an acceptable option, but I guess not for a real man who swings 150 lbs.!
pnutbutrncrackers 5 months ago
nice video. very informative. i actually made one of these a few days ago. a quick question for ya ross. could this exercise sub for a deadlift for building posterior strength, or would it be wise to train both? the reason i ask is i don't have enough weights to excel very far in deadlift training and would prefer not to spend money on something unnecessary. also, some people say the deadlift is a bad exercise for your back in the long run.
1xACE 7 months ago
@1xACE - I wouldn't say that it is a sub, as the two movements are quite different. You can certainly do well without deadlifts however. I pulled almost 500 pounds without ever training the deadlift. As the years passed, I grew to enjoy the exercise. Despite enjoying it now, I still wouldn't say it is a necessity.
rossenamait 7 months ago
@rossenamait Hey Ross so what exercise would you recomend instead of deadlift? Or to put it differently what exercises gave you the strength to pull 500? Back bridges? Glute ham raise?
luklum 6 months ago
@luklum - I actually enjoy deads so I wouldn't necessarily say I recommend something "instead". It really depends on the interests and needs of the individual. When i first filmed 495, that was almost 4 years ago. In the time since, I've come to enjoy the lift. Prior to that however, I still had nearly a lifetime of training with plenty of strength training (ex. heavy odd objects, heavy d-bell lifts, isometrics, etc.). I can't single out a single movement.
rossenamait 6 months ago
Hey Ross great video,any advice how to make a homemade weight vest that is comfortable,durable and that a user has the ability to pack different weight on it?
atomi50 8 months ago
@atomi50 - I'll let you know if I find something. I already own a few vests however, so this isn't a project I've ever tackled.
rossenamait 8 months ago
@rossenamait are you going to look in to how to make a vest?
richard2mitchell 7 months ago
@richard2mitchell - Check the homemade equipment stick from my site's forum. There is currently one homemade vest option listed.
rossenamait 7 months ago
Another awesome video. Thanks.
SSSSSSandman 8 months ago
do you use any loc tite or tape on the threads?
tp0721 8 months ago
@tp0721 - I did not. They are on so tight though that it is very difficult to take it apart (bottom flange and the handle fittings). You certainly could however.
rossenamait 8 months ago
Excellent video, thanks coach.
darkwhitedirewolf 8 months ago
do you have a workout routine? or do you just perform anything you want anytime?
milesrulezz 8 months ago
@milesrulezz - Random won't produce specific results. Some amount of planning is almost always useful. Failure to plan is planning to fail.
rossenamait 8 months ago 4
Ross, what collar did you use for the t-handle? Thanks
xl507 8 months ago
@xl507 - You don't need anything fancy. I believe mine is an old Bulldog collar. I've actually used hose clamps in the past as well. One of the reasons I went with the real collar was that it is easier for me to travel with a wrench (as shown). I need a screwdriver with a hose clamp, which isn't as convenient when traveling elsewhere.
rossenamait 8 months ago
Awesome! Could you also make a single arm T handle? I think that would require a new handle as any addition to the original handle would make it too wide. Cheers, love your videos
hethuszar01 8 months ago
@hethuszar01 - I suppose you could, although I don't believe it would be necessary. For single arm work, you can do just fine with something such as a d-bell.
rossenamait 8 months ago
Hey ross
thanks for the informative and ispirational video's.
Do you train ppl for a living?
onetao8 8 months ago
@onetao8 - Yes, I train fighters
rossenamait 8 months ago
Cool video Ross - way to help out the fitness community mate.
Thanatos835 8 months ago 4