Catcher Pin Lever

I purchased a 10lb sledgehammer some time ago to perform sledge hammer levers but it seems I was a bit too confident since it was too much weight for me at any acceptable grip position on the handle.

Today it dawned on me that it was about time to start some levering with some kind of object to cover all bases of hand strength. An idea came about in an instant; use power rack catcher pins.

As luck would have it it fits snugly into a 1 inch standard plate (secured with a collar) to allow for progressive overload.

The pin can also double as a large loading pin for vertical bar lifts.

8" Steel Log

I recieved my iron log this week courtesy of Dave Horne at World of Strength.

Weighing in at 59kg bare, the log is a perfect weight and thickness to get to grips with the log clean and press. The log is a sealed unit so the only access to the inside of the log is via the handle holes. This helps prevent a build up of dirt and / or water inside - assuming someone is ever stupid enough to let such a nice peice of kit sit outside in the rain!

Dave has the logs fabricated in the following sizes: 7" (Trainer), 8" (pictured), 10" and 12" (Beasts) with standard 1" ends or 2" ends to fit olympic plates. Besides the logs Dave sells the Titans Tank (Frame Carry, Farmers & Duck Walk all in one unit), hollow and sollid axles and sleds besides a whole range of grip equipment and accessories.

Be sure to visit Daves site:

http://www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/index.html