Teemu I Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 (edited) 29.9.2006: Wide pinch with Blobette+getting used to the IGDA. No RT today, hands have been sore as I've played around with my IGDA for the last couple of days..and I should have rested! In fact I've been thinking that I'm going to start adding tape around my kettlebell handles and that should suffice as thick bar work or at least as a way to get used to it. So far every single time that I've done RT my forearms have been screwed up for far too many days. I have to build that up slowly to get used to the very different beating it gives to the forearms. Adding a layer of tape to readily thick kettlebell handles every once in a while should be a good way to build that tolerance up. 1. Blobette lifts from the floor, 15 kg 4 x 5 x 3 sec holds. These felt heavy for the lefty and I did negatives with it starting from the second set. 2. IGDA choked at parallel, tension 203lbs R: 2×10, 1×8 L: 1×10, 1×7, 1×6 I figured out that since this a new kind of movement for me, I better do some lighter stuff in the beginning to build some base for the heavier stuff. So I'm doing something I hardly ever do in my gripper workouts: reps! Did not do maximum amount I could possibly do, last reps on the each set were taxing but not insanely heavy by all means. Edited September 29, 2006 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKR Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 29.9.2006: Wide pinch with Blobette+getting used to the IGDA.No RT today, hands have been sore as I've played around with my IGDA for the last couple of days..and I should have rested! In fact I've been thinking that I'm going to start adding tape around my kettlebell handles and that should suffice as thick bar work or at least as a way to get used to it. So far every single time that I've done RT my forearms have been screwed up for far too many days. I have to build that up slowly to get used to the very different beating it gives to the forearms. Adding a layer of tape to readily thick kettlebell handles every once in a while should be a good way to build that tolerance up. 1. Blobette lifts from the floor, 15 kg 4 x 5 x 3 sec holds. These felt heavy for the lefty and I did negatives with it starting from the second set. 2. IGDA choked at parallel, tension 203lbs R: 2×10, 1×8 L: 1×10, 1×7, 1×6 I figured out that since this a new kind of movement for me, I better do some lighter stuff in the beginning to build some base for the heavier stuff. So I'm doing something I hardly ever do in my gripper workouts: reps! Did not do maximum amount I could possibly do, last reps on the each set were taxing but not insanely heavy by all means. Teemu How did you find the ISGDA? Ive had one for a while its a great tool infact i dont have any other grippers inbetween the coc grippers as i dont feel its nessary with the ISGDA Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 29.9.2006: Wide pinch with Blobette+getting used to the IGDA. No RT today, hands have been sore as I've played around with my IGDA for the last couple of days..and I should have rested! In fact I've been thinking that I'm going to start adding tape around my kettlebell handles and that should suffice as thick bar work or at least as a way to get used to it. So far every single time that I've done RT my forearms have been screwed up for far too many days. I have to build that up slowly to get used to the very different beating it gives to the forearms. Adding a layer of tape to readily thick kettlebell handles every once in a while should be a good way to build that tolerance up. 1. Blobette lifts from the floor, 15 kg 4 x 5 x 3 sec holds. These felt heavy for the lefty and I did negatives with it starting from the second set. 2. IGDA choked at parallel, tension 203lbs R: 2×10, 1×8 L: 1×10, 1×7, 1×6 I figured out that since this a new kind of movement for me, I better do some lighter stuff in the beginning to build some base for the heavier stuff. So I'm doing something I hardly ever do in my gripper workouts: reps! Did not do maximum amount I could possibly do, last reps on the each set were taxing but not insanely heavy by all means. Teemu How did you find the ISGDA? Ive had one for a while its a great tool infact i dont have any other grippers inbetween the coc grippers as i dont feel its nessary with the ISGDA Mark I have had my sights on getting that for a long time, I remember asking how I could order ISG directly from Ivanko and they directed me to ask from PDA. I wasn't a member on this forum back then so I've been pondering about buying that for quite some time. Now that I did I'm very satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 (edited) 1.10.2006: Grippers+IGDA+Dynamic thumb 1. BBSE choked at 12mm, 5 attempts R: 4/5 missed by 1mm, fifth by 2mm, Forced in L: All missed by 4-5mm, Forced in 2. Filed #3 (filed it some more prior to workout) - 10 x forced closures, every single forced in 3 times 3. Reps with IGDA, choked, still relatively light resistance 1. 204, R: 1×15, L: 1×12 2. 210, R: 1×12, L:1×10 3. 220, R: 1×10, L: 1×8 4. 235, R: 1×8, L: 1×6 4. Dynamic thumb, small pony clamp 3×5 both hands BBSE is a tough bastard, I'll stay at 12 mm for the next workout. IGDA feels good, I'm using that to add some volume to my training. Let's see what it does. Edited October 1, 2006 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGrip Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 How close are you holding the Pro when your NC'ing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 (edited) How close are you holding the Pro when your NC'ing it? I can hold it at parallel with my left hand and at about 15 mm with my right. Long way to go holding it closed. Still I feel I benefit from them. Edited October 1, 2006 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGrip Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 How close are you holding the Pro when your NC'ing it? I can hold it at parallel with my left hand and at about 15 mm with my right. Long way to go holding it closed. Still I feel I benefit from them. Thats extremely strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) How close are you holding the Pro when your NC'ing it? I can hold it at parallel with my left hand and at about 15 mm with my right. Long way to go holding it closed. Still I feel I benefit from them. Thats extremely strong! Thanks, but you have to remember that I use extended handle to do my negatives, makes it easier to cheat the gripper closed -->allows you to squeeze way harder during the negative phase. Edited October 2, 2006 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 2.10.2006: Active recovery Hands feel beaten after yesterday's training. 1. Rotations with 1kg iron shots - 3 minutes both hands 2. Extensors with IM rubber bands 5x5 red bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 3.10.2006: Wrists Barbell wrist curls 1 x 5 x 72,5 kg (Not hard) 1 x 5 x 75 kg 1 x 4 x 77,5 kg (Felt heavy, last rep was a serious battle and it took me about 10 seconds to complete) Progress is nice. Barbell reverse wrist curls one hand at a time 1 x 9 x 20kg both hands 1 x 6 x 22,5kg both hands Levering two 5 kg sledgehammers from the ground to shoulder and back to the ground 5 progressively heavier singles. Saw some progress with these as well. (I'm measuring my progress with these marking the spot where I end up each time with rubber bands) Nice workout after 3 days of flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 That is some massive reverse wrist curl numbers, if you're doing them with one hand!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Thanks, but you have to remember that I use extended handle to do my negatives, makes it easier to cheat the gripper closed -->allows you to squeeze way harder during the negative phase. Do the extended handle negatives ever hurt your palm? When I force my body weight down, that handle just digs into my palm and I think I have bruised the tendons in there. Even when I'm just holding the negative, the palm-side handle hurts way more than if I just do a normal negative. Do you get the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Thanks, but you have to remember that I use extended handle to do my negatives, makes it easier to cheat the gripper closed -->allows you to squeeze way harder during the negative phase. Do the extended handle negatives ever hurt your palm? When I force my body weight down, that handle just digs into my palm and I think I have bruised the tendons in there. Even when I'm just holding the negative, the palm-side handle hurts way more than if I just do a normal negative. Do you get the same thing? Yes, they are painful. But I've never had any actual problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripe1 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Are you going to the Fitness Expo this weekend to finally get your cert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Are you going to the Fitness Expo this weekend to finally get your cert? Unfortunately it's not possible for me to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 5.10.2006: Grippers+Blobette+IGDA 1. BBSE choked at 12mm, 5 attempts R: 2/5 missed by 1mm,3/5 by 2mm, every single forced in L: All attempts missed by 4-5mm, every single forced in 2. Blobette lifts from the floor, 15,25 kg 4 x 5, aiming at 3 sec holds each rep, I was far of today even with right hand, will not add weight next time 3. Reps with IGDA, choked 1. 235, R: 1 x 10, L: 1 x 8 2. 240, R: 1 x 10, L: 1 x 8 3. 245, R: 1 x 8, L: 1x6 Crappy all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 8.10.2006: Grippers+IGDA+dynamic thumb 1. BBSE choked at 12mm (and choked at 15mm), five attempts R: Closed! PR..and here's the video. L: Missed by 4 mm, forced in R: Closed, again L: Missed by 4 mm, forced in Then I decided to open it up a bit, to 15mm since these felt pretty good. R: Missed by 1 mm, forced in x 2, another PR L: Missed by 6 mm, forced in x3 R: Missed by 1 mm, forced in PR L: Missed by 8 mm, forced in x 3 R: Missed by 1 mm, forced in PR L: Missed by 8 mm, forced in 2. BBE choked at parallel R: 3 x 3 reps (all the reps closed in the first set, 2/3 in the second set, only the first one on the third set) L: 3 x 3 reps (not all the way closed reps) BBE is still a tough SOB.. 3. Reps with IGDA, choked 1. 245, R: 1 x 10, L: 1 x 10 2. 250, R: 1 x 10, L: 1 x 6 3. 256, R: 1 x 8, L: 1 x 5 4. Dynamic thumb, small pony clamp 3×5 both hands My current routine seems to work fine. BBSE feels more and more doable. It's not a long time since BBE felt as hard as BBSE did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Wow, closing the BBSE at 12mm is good. What did you use on the handlets where the choker is? Tape? How much do you need to open the clamp in order to be able to MMS the BBSE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Wow, closing the BBSE at 12mm is good. What did you use on the handlets where the choker is? Tape?How much do you need to open the clamp in order to be able to MMS the BBSE? Thanks. It's regular sports tape by Johnson & Johnson. When I was able to get 4/5 attempts from 30 mm with Elite, that's when I was able to MMS close it for the first time. I expect that to be the same with BBSE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 12.10.2006: Blobette, wrists I decided to change my routine a bit and do blobette lifts at the same workout as I train my wrists. I think that wrists are least effected by previous grip work, whether it is pinch or crush, where as you can forget about grippers after wrist curls. We'll see how it turns out. Blobette lifts from the floor, 15,25 kg 4 x 5, aiming at 3 sec holds each rep, right hand was good for that, I even got a few decent reps with my left hand. Used index finger assistance on the reps I couldn't make honestly. So I will add weight next time. 15,5 kg shall be the weight for next workout. I'll start building up to 4x5 with that weight. Wrist curls Target for today was to get 5 reps with 77,5 kg's 1 x 2 x 77,5 kg CRAPPY Had to go down on weight 1 x 5 x 70 kg CRAPPY Barbell reverse wrist curls one hand at a time 1 x 10 x 20 kg both hands 1 x 7 x 20 kg both hands Levering two 5 kg sledgehammers from the ground to shoulder and back to the ground 5 progressively heavier singles. Saw some progress with these as well. But very minimal. I guess pinching affects these more than I thought, but it doesn't matter as long as I can make slow but steady progress in the long run. (I'm measuring my progress with these marking the spot where I end up each time with rubber bands) Not bad overall, all though wrist curling was tough today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tspinillo Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 The blobette work will pay off. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 The blobette work will pay off. Good luck! Thanks, I like training with blobette very much, I'll probably add one more time in a week that I'll do it, later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Also nice is lifting a block weight to a platform. When lifting on a platform you're getting a very easy decision if it was a passed or failed attempt. Making it higher makes the lift harder too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Also nice is lifting a block weight to a platform.When lifting on a platform you're getting a very easy decision if it was a passed or failed attempt. Making it higher makes the lift harder too. Good tips, Frank, will try those at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 15.10.2006: Grippers+IGDA+dynamic thumb 1. BBSE choked at 15mm, five attempts R: Closed! PR L: Missed by a mile, forced in R: Missed by 1 mm, forced in L: Crappy, forced in R: Missed by 1 mm, forced in x 3 L: Crappy, forced in x3 R: Missed by 2 mm, forced in x 3 L: Crappy R: Missed by 1 mm, forced in x 3 L: Crappy 2. BBE choked at parallel R: 3 x 3 reps ( 2/3 closed at the first set, 1/3 closed at the second and third set) L: 3 x 3 reps (crappy beyond belief) 3. Reps with IGDA, choked 1. 256, R: 1 x 10, L: 1 x 9 2. 261, R: 1 x 8, L: 1 x 5 3. 267, R: 1 x 8, L: 1 x 5 4. Dynamic thumb, small pony clamp 3×5 both hands Not too bad for the right hand, weaker than last time for the left hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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