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Post by Charlie Minell on Jan 27, 2011 11:40:01 GMT -5
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Post by enginterzi on Jan 27, 2011 12:10:38 GMT -5
we see the athletes who trains with those methods and we see their qualities as well.i believe that what made John different than the others was the table time.with those training methods you see a factory which is producing identical cars while everything John has is a result of a none static experiences which have been gained during real challenges,or in another saying "a hand made car which was produced by a smart man with high quality material in 80s but have been modified up till this day as often as possible". I know you know this, but that is why john brzenk is master of Technique and has so much functional power and strength... From years of table time and pulling.. from his interview; If you could start all over again with your training and you could keep the knowledge you have today, what kind of changes would you have done in your training if the goal was to become as successful as possible? - I wouldn't change a thing...other than maybe structure my armwrestling work outs better with a limited time in each area with more rest in between workouts ... in the early years I pulled too long and too often to achive maximum gains. and I put myself at risk for more injuries. we all can spend table time but do not get same benefits.it is the mind that controls body and there the intelligence plays the most important role.intelligence is a gift from GOD and genius men to come this earth has nothing to do with technology.John has been at the top for more than 25 years and he always updated his skills.his well roundness always helped him against the today's top pullers,to find out a weak point to beat them. |
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Post by Tero Lampikari on Jan 27, 2011 12:44:49 GMT -5
Thanks Charlie! And John of course.
Seems to me a part of John's success is his great training partners. Some credit obviously goes to Bill Brzenk and Kevin Bongard to name a few.
It's awesome Todd Hutchings has moved to Utah and interesting to see what their team can do.
Engin. How would you value the importance of good training partners in a pullers success that is mostly based on table time?
What are the key elements one should keep in mind in trainings between team members?
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Post by petehenze on Jan 27, 2011 14:30:48 GMT -5
This is so true and a fact.... Engin
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Post by Robert Miller on Jan 27, 2011 19:11:11 GMT -5
Johns no-nonsense approach to pulling is inspiring! He had the natural ability plus the outstanding work ethic to be a world champion... Great article & thanks for posting  |
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SeungMin Bae
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Chapel Hill, NC and South Korea
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Post by SeungMin Bae on Jan 27, 2011 19:23:53 GMT -5
nice article. Thank you Charlie and his interviewee!
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Post by enginterzi on Jan 27, 2011 19:38:47 GMT -5
Engin. How would you value the importance of good training partners in a pullers success that is mostly based on table time? since the table time is the most important part of training,i must say that a partner who has strength,intelligence and experience is the best thing that an armwrestler who knows how to benefit from table time,can have. What are the key elements one should keep in mind in trainings between team members? i believe that partners should not be selfish.more you help your partner more he gets stronger and more he gets stronger more you get stronger.partners should not see eachother as opponents to beat,but like a training machine that is built to give you everything you need.a machine that can think,talk,learn and teach.trainings should not be a place to satisfy ego but a place to train ourselves to get better and stronger.for example,if i toproll my partner everytime we train then how is he gonna have a proper wrist training? i can still train myself without totally getting out of his hand.more i let him have a grip to train himself more i will have pressure on my arm and hand.i would not put him out of position but i would not let him put me out of position either.if i am stronger then i can better my defensive skills by holding him and better my offense with adding rubber bands or pulling against both hands. but i always start with some serious ready-go starts to see myself and then continue with training purposes. |
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Michael Ignatz
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Tennessee Armwrestling Association
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Post by Michael Ignatz on Jan 28, 2011 0:50:40 GMT -5
Thanks Charlie for this interview. I truly enjoyed reading it. Thanks John for answering. Engin, your probably the smartest armwrestler I know. Always enjoy reading your input.
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Post by Charlie Minell on Jan 28, 2011 10:10:55 GMT -5
Thanks guys, and you're welcome!
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Post by dixonglory on Jan 29, 2011 13:29:42 GMT -5
hi Charlie,
two very good interviews of John . congrats.
i would like to hear nutrition advice from John. how much protiens ,calories intake in different stages of his career..
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Post by Kiril Bogdanski on Jan 30, 2011 8:19:22 GMT -5
Can please someone nominate Charlie for an award for promoting the sport for so many years.
That work must be paid off in some way!!!
Thank you Charlie for the inspiration!!!
Keep up the good work, we appreciate your efforts.
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