26CornerBlitz Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 (edited) Love this kid's attitude! Griffin posts 20-rep bench press using prosthetic No left hand, no problem for Shaquem Griffin. In the story of the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, the Central Florida linebacker stepped up to the bench press Saturday afternoon and pushed out 20 225-pound reps using a special prosthetic strapped to his left arm. "Just starting that off, I just felt the energy from everybody," said Griffin, who lost his left hand due to a prenatal condition called Amniotic Band Syndrome. "I mean, my adrenaline was going through the roof and I didn't feel like I needed to stop. So as soon as I heard I was at 16, I was like, 'Oh, yeah, I'm going for 20.' I was like, 'I'm going to change my fitness regimen, I've got to grind this out right here.' It felt amazing to reach that goal." Edited March 3, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz 2
Buffalo716 Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 I want This kid in the 5th , 6th or 7th... at worst he is a special teams stud and an inspiration for the world 1
26CornerBlitz Posted March 3, 2018 Author Posted March 3, 2018 Just now, Buffalo716 said: I want This kid in the 5th , 6th or 7th... at worst he is a special teams stud and an inspiration for the world The Bills currently have no picks after the 5th round. Might be kind of tough to get him.
Buffalo716 Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said: The Bills currently have no picks after the 5th round. Might be kind of tough to get him. Yea. Dareus pick became a fifth right?
26CornerBlitz Posted March 3, 2018 Author Posted March 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Yea. Dareus pick became a fifth right? Yep.
DJB Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 All heart and determination. These are the types of people that become winners 1
OldTimer1960 Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 THAT was INCREDIBLE! 10 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Yea. Dareus pick became a fifth right? Yes and that was about how he played for the Bills. 1
Mark80 Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) Watched a few of their games this season, including their bowl game. This guy was flying all over the field making plays all game, every game. At first I knew nothing about him, but I remember I kept saying to myself "there is the guy with one hand again" and again and again and again. Amazing. Seemed like every time the D made a good play, he was a part of it. This is a kid I would be proud to have represent our franchise. Unfortunately, I think his stock is rising. It's gone from whether he will be drafted at all to now I wouldn't be surprised if someone snagged him in the 3rd. Edited March 4, 2018 by Mark80
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 ...beyond impressive as was his interview............
26CornerBlitz Posted March 4, 2018 Author Posted March 4, 2018 Griffin: Being at combine is already changing the world. (1:42) Shaquem Griffin describes his combine preparation to Josina Anderson after completing 20 bench press reps with a prosthetic hand.
boyst Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 Why is 20 reps on the BP dominant? About any 20somethibg yr old in a workout program could put that out easily 1
BringBackFergy Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 16 minutes ago, Boyst62 said: Why is 20 reps on the BP dominant? About any 20somethibg yr old in a workout program could put that out easily Add to that, if you have a prosthetic hand/forearm, it's an advantage over another player that has skin and callouses on their hands. If he's lifting he won't feel the burn and puss that is attendant to an exploding callous. He can get more reps with the prosthetic limb because it is made of material that is springier and more durable than the human forearm (ulna). Maybe they'll put an asterisk after his reps in the record book because of this advantage. Not sure his reps should count. 1 1
Mark80 Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 Hard not to root for this kid regardless of where he ends up...except NE. 1
Hurricane Posted March 4, 2018 Posted March 4, 2018 That was awesome 26.. So happy for this kid.... 1
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