The Different Types of Blobs: Fatman, Next Generation, Blob50, Legacy
The Blob
First named by Richard Sorin, the Blob is 1/2 of a 100-lb York Dumbbell.
Ever since Richard challenged himself to try to lift the Blob, grip enthusiasts have marveled at it and tried to obtain their own for their collection in order to test their strength and to develop the hand power to match one of the most well-known feats of grip strength.
Several years ago, we as a community discovered that there are actually more than one type of Blob, a fact that derived from Richard, himself. Soon we came to realize that the original style of Blobs, now known by the moniker “Fatman” due to its larger profile and wider slopes.
Of course, when something is rare, that means its price increases.
And of course, if the price on something increases, someone will be around to capitalize.
Over the years I have heard stories of people being told they were getting the rare Fatman original-style Blob, only to find out later they had a Next Generation, and overpaid severely.
I have also seen several videos where someone will lift a Blob and claim it is a Fatman, when in reality, they are making an incorrect claim, generally accidentally or due to lack of awareness.
With that in mind, I recently made a video showing all of the different types of Blobs and Blob-like implements that I have in my collection, as well as a couple of tools that are on the market for training to lift Blobs.
In the video below you will see a Fatman Blob, Next Generation Blob, Blob Clone, Blobzilla, Stronger Grip Blob, and a PDA Blobette. Unfortunately, I do not own a Blob50 or a Blue Blob, but I mention them in the video and cover them with pictorials in my The Different Types of Blobs Article.
I hope you enjoy the video and that it helps you discern what type of Blob you are buying if you seek one via an on-line purchase, or through an in-person encounter.
Video on The Different Types of Blobs
If you are looking for a Blob Trainer, you can get a Stronger Grip Blob here.
For many of you out there, finding a Blob, understanding the difference between them, and knowing how they all compare is of very little importance.
For many of you, all that stuff doesn’t matter because you already have a Blob and have no plans of getting another one.
Instead, the only thing you care about is lifting the damn thing!
And for you, I will be having something VERY SPECIAL coming your way. This Summer I will be releasing How to Lift the Blob, the Definitive Guide to Blob Domination.
Whether you’ve just attained a Blob and want to get on the Fast Track to lifting it, or if you’ve had one for years and have been slapping yourself in the head out of frustration with it still being stuck to the ground, this ebook will be for you.
If you want to stay up to date on developments surrounding the Blob ebook, make sure to add your best email address to the form below.
All the best in your training,
Jedd
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