Author Topic: Joe Meeko...POWER GRIPS (Read 16776 times)

BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT · « **on:** May 24, 2018, 04:38:37 AM »

Anybody remember these things? They were an incredible training aid. Seems like Joe had the patent and all else tied up with that exact design and sadly when he passed away.. nobody associated with him...nor family member took over the business and kept selling them.Does anybody know of anything similar to these? I cant find any used on ebay either.

BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2018, 04:48:53 AM »

Let me add some pics of Meeko. Great AAU man. Conditioning like this DOES NOT exist anymore!!!

BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2018, 04:49:57 AM »

Using those Power Grips!!!

funk51 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2018, 04:53:32 AM »

i've got a pair, i thought someone is still selling them though..

BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2018, 04:58:22 AM »

Beyond impressive! Does anybody remember when doing the hamstring/moon pose was deemed "too much" by the orgs and judges? Now look at the mess of thongs, gyrating and pineapple fucking that top guys bring to the stage.

BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2018, 05:00:02 AM »

Quote from: funk51 on May 24, 2018, 04:53:32 AM

i've got a pair, i thought someone is still selling them though..

I have been looking online for months. Many links that go to nothing. If you know of one...I would appreciate any knowledge of it.

funk51 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2018, 05:09:03 AM »

Quote from: BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT on May 24, 2018, 05:00:02 AM

I have been looking online for months. Many links that go to nothing. If you know of one...I would appreciate any knowledge of it.

business closed on march 2017.. i went on facebook joe meeko power grips..pic from mr a contest with jcg.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2018, 05:23:55 AM »

I believe he use to give them to his internet friends for free before he died.

BB · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2018, 05:38:00 AM »

Not as nice as Meeko's in my opinion, but -

Harbinger lifting hooks -

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/harbinger/harbinger-lifting-hooks.html?skuId=HARB2441486&PLASKU=HARB2441486&mcid=CG_PLA_US_OD_SKUs_US_New_Desktop_OD_SKUs_US_New_Desktop_Ad_Group_1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwuK4nK2e2wIVnbrACh38ZQfnEAQYAyABEgIiwfD_BwE .

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Henchgripz type -

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Seaching "gym hooks" on google, etc..... bring up similar.

Slik · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2018, 07:30:47 AM »

Meeko was great. I’d be intertested those too. I remember those.

IroNat · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2018, 07:46:51 AM »

Gymnasts use these types of things.

I might have to get something like this because I've had trigger finger issues in the past and my finger joints swell up.

Getting old sucks.

Here's one...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Weight-Lifting-Hooks-Reverse-Grips-Gym-Training-Bar-Straps-Gloves-Wrist-Support/173277172133?hash=item28581fd1a5:g:7A0AAOSwSY9a18w4

beakdoctor · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2018, 09:08:31 AM »

Poor Joe. alot of people have died on various forums over the years. Joe's passing was one of the few that truly saddened me. Good guy. Very obviously unable to cope with life towards the end. It was noticeable in his posts.

that moon pose is often erroneously attributed to Platz.

Matt · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2018, 09:27:10 AM »

Joe has passed.

Joe's massive thread on Ironage worth its weight in gold is gone from the internet. Shawn Perrine has passed.

Joe's massive thread on MuscleMayhem of equal quality, is gone from the internet. Chad Nicholls does have the full website archived though.

Joe's interview on MidWestChristianBodybuil ding...also gone.

So sad.

beakdoctor · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2018, 09:33:25 AM »

Quote from: Matt on May 24, 2018, 09:27:10 AM

Joe has passed.

Joe's massive thread on Ironage worth its weight in gold is gone from the internet. Shawn Perrine has passed.

Joe's massive thread on MuscleMayhem of equal quality, is gone from the internet. Chad Nicholls does have the full website archived though.

Joe's interview on MidWestChristianBodybuil ding...also gone.

So sad.

Shawn Perrine passed? WTF? when did that happen? and how?

BB · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2018, 09:54:08 AM »

Quote from: beakdoctor on May 24, 2018, 09:33:25 AM

Shawn Perrine passed? WTF? when did that happen? and how?

Lung Cancer of all things -

www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/interviews/final-conversation-shawn-perine .

nukkaready · « **Reply #15 on:** May 24, 2018, 11:05:14 AM »

Joe Meeko was like the poor man's Jeff King. They were both around the same time I believe and neither competed in the IFBB.

beakdoctor · « **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2018, 12:10:59 PM »

Quote from: BB on May 24, 2018, 09:54:08 AM

Lung Cancer of all things -

www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/interviews/final-conversation-shawn-perine .

damn. I was a member at Ironage. had several nice conversations with Shawn and Joe.

Rambone · « **Reply #17 on:** May 24, 2018, 02:31:10 PM »

Quote from: Matt on May 24, 2018, 09:27:10 AM

Joe has passed.

Joe's massive thread on Ironage worth its weight in gold is gone from the internet. Shawn Perrine has passed.

Joe's massive thread on MuscleMayhem of equal quality, is gone from the internet. Chad Nicholls does have the full website archived though.

Joe's interview on MidWestChristianBodybuil ding...also gone.

So sad.

MPIP (moon pose in peace)

Parker · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2018, 04:34:07 PM »

Quote from: BB on May 24, 2018, 09:54:08 AM

Lung Cancer of all things -

www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/interviews/final-conversation-shawn-perine .

Here is a thought. When all these old school guys die off, all you will have are Instagram/YouTuber vloggers and subpar quality bodybuilders. Progress.

chaos · « **Reply #19 on:** May 24, 2018, 06:44:29 PM »

Quote from: BB on May 24, 2018, 05:38:00 AM

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Henchgripz type -

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Buddy of mine with arthritis used these for bad day, said they were a huge help.

LurkerNoMore · « **Reply #20 on:** May 24, 2018, 07:25:15 PM »

Versa Grips?

mazrim · « **Reply #21 on:** May 24, 2018, 07:31:36 PM »

Quote from: LurkerNoMore on May 24, 2018, 07:25:15 PM

Versa Grips?

That was what I was going to post. Best ones I've used.

LurkerNoMore · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2018, 07:59:28 AM »

Quote from: BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT on May 24, 2018, 04:58:22 AM

Beyond impressive! Does anybody remember when doing the hamstring/moon pose was deemed "too much" by the orgs and judges? Now look at the mess of thongs, gyrating and pineapple fucking that top guys bring to the stage.

Dude has insane conditioning for sure. And the lack of oil is a positive. Too many twits now days over do it with the oil and shit. As bad as Chris Lund did with the cut off shorts, oiled up bodies with "sweat" spritzed on from a spray bottle just to do a photo shoot. With the spotter screaming and straining more than the person lifting the weight was, of course.

beakdoctor · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2018, 10:21:12 AM »

Quote from: Matt on May 24, 2018, 09:27:10 AM

Joe has passed.

Joe's massive thread on Ironage worth its weight in gold is gone from the internet. Shawn Perrine has passed.

Joe's massive thread on MuscleMayhem of equal quality, is gone from the internet. Chad Nicholls does have the full website archived though.

Joe's interview on MidWestChristianBodybuil ding...also gone.

So sad.

those Ironage threads had great information on them. long thread with Serge Nubret too. Meekos thread was very informative and educational. can't believe it's not archived somewhere. that's a real shame.

Ropo · « **Reply #24 on:** May 26, 2018, 10:54:29 PM »

Quote from: BB on May 24, 2018, 05:38:00 AM

Not as nice as Meeko's in my opinion, but -

Harbinger lifting hooks -

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/harbinger/harbinger-lifting-hooks.html?skuId=HARB2441486&PLASKU=HARB2441486&mcid=CG_PLA_US_OD_SKUs_US_New_Desktop_OD_SKUs_US_New_Desktop_Ad_Group_1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwuK4nK2e2wIVnbrACh38ZQfnEAQYAyABEgIiwfD_BwE .

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Henchgripz type -

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Seaching "gym hooks" on google, etc..... bring up similar.

Who need crap like that while there is products like this:

Original product is called "Versa Gripps", but there is loads of similar at the market with less price..