hi matt

how does greg hang the weight or is it on a machine like lat pull
downs, i use the lat machine with extra weight but it's not the same
as hanging with free weight as the pulleys makes it easier i do set
of 8 with 150k with alittle help from some one to get me under the
seat which about 16k over double b/w,but the pulley system on the
machine makes it alot easier than having it strapped to you palms
facing as i do chin ups.

regards steve



--- In STREND@yahoogroups.com, "Matt" <skate_94538@y...> wrote:
>
> Greg Damian
> and I are planning to attempt the record together head to head in
> April. Greg's training is going great and he recently did 4
pullups
> with 117 pounds! That is only about 9 or 10 pounds under what he
> weighs. Here is the current record (644) I spoke with this
gentleman
> last week.
> http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?
> f=/c/a/2005/12/09/NBGJDG1ELV1.DTL
> Greg has done 445 pullups in 30 minutes and I have a feeling he
will
> be well over 700 in his attempt.
>
>
> As for the email below I already responded back directly.
>
> [Happy New Year!
> Hywel is the one who sent it to me (with critical comments)
anyway,
> it was only a simple observation. (I unfortunately don't have time
to
> try and investigate the claim further and that photo was the only
> thing I had to go on, so I am sure you will forgive me) Anyway I
am
> sure your attempt was judged correctly and good job on the 610, I
> spoke with Guy who has the 644 record and he has submitted his
video
> to Guinness, although it wont matter sounds like you me and about
> three other guys are out there training for 700. Truth is less
then
> 700 will be something of a dinosaur soon.
> 700 is like a 4:00 mile, and in ten years there well be 100 people
> who can lay claim to it.
> My apolagies if I was insulting. Keep training and I hope you
> compete in a STREND. I think I will compete in the Canadian
STREND
> in August. In any case this 2006 will be a year for records!!!!]
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In STREND@yahoogroups.com, "haygem8" <haygem8@y...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > hi matt came across this site over the xmas break interesting
> > reading the chap you are referring to is myself,
> > you know one (I seen a picture of the guy who did the
> > 512, (terrible form, I can' t believe they let him get away with
> > those, his knees were way out there)
> > what you don,t know is the photos you have seen was
done
> > for the local papers only I was asked to do lots of silly
positions
> > from one arm to having
> > one of the kids on my back etc etc if you look
> > carefully ,if its the photo I'm sure it is,look at the guy to
the
> > side it may give it away that the shot is
> > set up, looks like a rabbit caught in the head
lights,as
> I
> > now know from reading the messages on this site,you are aware I
did
> > a 610 in one hour at the Vi-sport challenge in Belfast and
> competed
> > in the comp at 01.30pm same day, the comp is based on the ultra-
> > fit,there was some of the top x trainers in the world (hywel
didn't
> > come) and to do the above in front of your peers
> > who would be the first to find fault if there was
any,even
> > the judges discounted a few ,I appreciate you could only voice
your
> > opinion on the photo ,but I do think
> > you should be more certain of your facts before you
post a
> > message rubbishing someone you don't know,all the more so as
your
> > name Matt carries a lot of
> > respect on this site ,from the messages I've read,the
> > people at Guinness have been in the records business,for a
number
> of
> > years and are more than happy
> > with my form which is tight and tidy (English term) and
> > full straight line body at the end of each rep,sorry to go on
but
> if
> > someone posts messages about me I feel I have the right to reply.
> > ps have been looking at the strend site ,i must agree
with
> > hywel looks a great comp will give it a go even if its just for
the
> > training it would be a good work out,just one more thing
> > when i first broke the record in jan i didn't do any
> > specific training i phoned GWR on the Friday to check out the
> record
> > which was still 445 and on the Saturday i tried it and did it
with
> > ease so I phoned back on the Monday and asked for the form so I
> > could do the thing as per GWR rules when it was posted on the
box-
> > fit Hywel was the first to tell me that you was the
> > true champ as I only did 512 and you had done 522 after a few
> > emails we agreed to disagree but your record was never accepted
by
> > GWR why was this? it could have been down to just
> > incorrect paperwork who knows, well it's been nice
emailing
> > you and look forward to your reply, all the best and a happy new
> > year to you and your family and all who visits this message.
> >
> > regards Steve and family would love to see the
video
> > of your 50 pull ups i think hywel may have a copy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In STREND@yahoogroups.com, Matt Bogdanowicz
<skate_94538@y...>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I recieved confirmation regarding the review of all submitted
> > documents. My camera ran out at 509, and the Marines wife got
the
> > rest on her digital camera which had just enough left for the
> > remaining few. This could have been an issue.
> > >
> > > I seen a picture of the guy who did the 512, (terrible form, I
> > can' t believe they let him get away with those, his knees were
way
> > out there)
> > >
> > > The record is yours-
> > > I know you will be over 700 you should blow this thing out of
the
> > water. I am so busy running and racing lately, it is hard to
find
> > time to lift and concentrate on pull ups. Perhaps in September
> when
> > the best of the track is behind me. I would like to raise money
> for
> > some sort of charity again if I can.
> > >
> > > Let me know how you do. Good Luck
> > > Matt
> > >
> > > greg_damian <greg_damian@y...> wrote:
> > > I just received this response from Guiness. Matt, I am
surprised
> > you
> > > are not listed. Did you receive a confirmation?
> > >
> > > I may give this a go next Saturday.
> > >
> > > Dear Mr Damian
> > >
> > > Thank you for your enquiry regarding your intention to attempt
> the
> > > record for 'MOST CHIN UPS IN ONE HOUR'.
> > >
> > > We have attached our recommended guidelines for this attempt
> which
> > > provides you with all the details you require to make your
> > attempt.
> > > You should ensure that all those participating are aware of
the
> > > contents of these guidelines, and your attention is drawn to
the
> > > authentication we require when you come to make your claim.
> > >
> > > Our standard agreement form for record attempts is also
enclosed
> > and
> > > must be signed by yourself and any other individual who may
> > > contribute material as evidence (e.g. photos/videos). This
must
> > be
> > > returned with the above documentation in order for us to
consider
> > > your claim. Please ensure that your claim ID number (above) is
> > > clearly marked on your package and all documentation.
> > >
> > > Once the record has been attempted and you have compiled your
> > claim
> > > and completed the standard record agreement form, they should
be
> > > sent to us here at:
> > >
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> > >
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> > >
> > > The current record is:
> > > The record for the most chin ups in one hour is 512 and was
set
> by
> > > Stephen Hyland (UK) in Stoneleigh, Surrey, UK on 22 January
2005.
> > >
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