Training Insane.

The image would be MUCH more believable with a decent piece of rope!

Pjay wrote in post #16263132
The image would be MUCH more believable with a decent piece of rope!

I always film my workouts because i know people like you believe i don't do them.

I'll take a different route on this than Pjay, since I used to train non-conventionally for athletics. This is not only possible, but much more of a workout than with a thicker piece of rope. Not only are you working on the "normal pulling muscles" (back, biceps, shoulders) you are also doing wonders for your grip strength, which is extremely helpful in weight training.

I'm guessing lack of knowledge steered Pjay's post in the wrong direction. If this is you in the picture, keep up the good work byrdanthony!

Jarvis Creative Studios wrote in post #16264531
I'll take a different route on this than Pjay, since I used to train non-conventionally for athletics. This is not only possible, but much more of a workout than with a thicker piece of rope. Not only are you working on the "normal pulling muscles" (back, biceps, shoulders) you are also doing wonders for your grip strength, which is extremely helpful in weight training.

I'm guessing lack of knowledge steered Pjay's post in the wrong direction. If this is you in the picture, keep up the good work byrdanthony!

THANK YOU! I really appreciate it. I do use a smaller rope because it is harder and I love a challenge. Yes it kills my hands, hence the gloves but it's worth it in the end. It is me in the picture as well, thanks again!

Sincere apologies Byrd. There was no indication of a self portrait, and the image did initially look staged (not an unusual event on any photography forum).
My youngest brother does all sorts of weird stuff with strongman events, involving tractor tyres and big balls of concrete, so I shouldn't be so incredulous! Your Flickr photostream was well worth a look too...

that's awesome, dude.

What he is not telling you is that he is pulling it with the parking brake on

If only I had the mind and the body to undergo such training. I wish I was fit . . . haha

Pjay wrote in post #16265508
Sincere apologies Byrd. There was no indication of a self portrait, and the image did initially look staged (not an unusual event on any photography forum).
My youngest brother does all sorts of weird stuff with strongman events, involving tractor tyres and big balls of concrete, so I shouldn't be so incredulous! Your Flickr photostream was well worth a look too...

It's okay PJay, it's hard to tell it's in motion because of a still. But trust me I was pulling it. Very heavy.

MDJAK wrote in post #16265547
that's awesome, dude.

Thanks man!

Gaarryy wrote in post #16265891
What he is not telling you is that he is pulling it with the parking brake on

I wish I was that strong! haha

James_Shade wrote in post #16266048
If only I had the mind and the body to undergo such training. I wish I was fit . . . haha

You can! In February I weighed 200 lbs and was completely out of shape. Now I weight 168!

Those abs are photoshopped. You cut and pasted from Leonardo in the movie 300.

Pirate4 wrote in post #16270342
Those abs are photoshopped. You cut and pasted from Leonardo in the movie 300.

Hahahaha! There is a lot of dieting and 5 am 4 mile runs behind those!

Pirate4 wrote in post #16270342
Those abs are photoshopped. You cut and pasted from Leonardo in the movie 300.

byrdanthony wrote in post #16271028
Hahahaha! There is a lot of dieting and 5 am 4 mile runs behind those!

THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!!!! LOL

byrdanthony wrote in post #16271028
Hahahaha! There is a lot of dieting and 5 am 4 mile runs behind those!
You can! In February I weighed 200 lbs and was completely out of shape. Now I weight 168!

Great inspiration! Now I need to have mind power strong enough to follow your step.

Love the image, man.

redrocket wrote in post #16271781
THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!!!! LOL

Haha I actually am hoping to get into good enough shape to take a picture like a character from 300.

hhuy888 wrote in post #16271802
Great inspiration! Now I need to have mind power strong enough to follow your step.

Love the image, man.

Thanks! And you can, just believe you can.