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Ill be following this. I have a Baby INCH on the way.

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Ill be following this. I have a Baby INCH on the way.

Thanks for checking it out!

I definitely want to see your training for the Baby!

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Ill be following this. I have a Baby INCH on the way.

Thanks for checking it out!

I definitely want to see your training for the Baby!

I'm not exactly sure what to expect from it. I picked up someone's Rogue Monster Bell that was has 112lbs in it but I didn't feel like it had the rotation people talk about with true INCH bells. I assume it's cause of the lead shot.

So you have a real INCH and a Baby INCH? Do you have any of the other smaller circus dumbbells?

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Oldrustystuff,

Yeah I have a 53kg circus bell from strength shop USA.

Not the quality of bell that Jason offers but not bad for the price.

Yeah there is NOTHING like the Inch style bells, you have to feel it to understand.

I was doing tons of 1 hand axle pulls ,even managed a break from the ground lift with 182lbs and the Baby stopped me dead in my tracks. You'll have loads of fun on this journey!!

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Oldrustystuff,

Yeah I have a 53kg circus bell from strength shop USA.

Not the quality of bell that Jason offers but not bad for the price.

Yeah there is NOTHING like the Inch style bells, you have to feel it to understand.

I was doing tons of 1 hand axle pulls ,even managed a break from the ground lift with 182lbs and the Baby stopped me dead in my tracks. You'll have loads of fun on this journey!!

Yeah I assumed as much. I think its a goal that is reachable for me at some point, hopefully in a year or so.

I was wondering about those bells from StrengthShop, they have flat spots on them right? Also it looks like there is knurling on the handles in some of the photos.

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Oldrustystuff,

Yes -flats on the bottom.

No- knurling on handle.(Mine anyway,unless they changed it)

The only downside I have is that the handle (on mine anyway) is not 100% true diameter wise all the way around.

Almost has a SLIGHT egg shape to it. Again for the money I ain't going to complain.

The Baby and Inch I got from Jason cost a bit more but are superior in quality..!! Hands Down!

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The Baby and Inch I got from Jason cost a bit more but are superior in quality..!! Hands Down!

Good to hear cause he is shipping mine tomorrow.

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Bodyweight at 175lbs

1)Deadlifts with the fat gripz.

- worked up to 225lbs x2 for 2 sets.

2) KB Mil. Presses with my 48lber.

3 sets of 10 each side.

3) 25lb plate pinch work. Reps & Holds

4) Barbell Curls.

Worked up to 135lbs for a single.

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Bodyweight today- 177lbs

1) Squats

Worked each set to 10 reps.

Top weight was at 175.

2)53kg Circus Bell Holds.

Holds felt good so went for a lift with my left hand, managed a lift today!!

Progress is happening.... : ) At 177lbs ,this is the lightest I been while managing this...

3) 35lb Hex Block holds for the finish.

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Short but good workout today.

1) Deadlift with fat gripz. ( Pulling conventional)

Worked up to 225lbs x 4 & 245lbs x 1.

2) Dragon Flag work.

Only managed a few negatives and some knees bent reps.

This one will take awhile..

3) Plate Pinch work.

Worked up to a 35&25 plate - 1R 5L

4) Finger Curls for the finish.

Just up to 115lbs for some burn work. Tried some behind the back as well..

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Yesterday- Got my gymnast rings and tried them out, very tough.

Shoulder a little sore today ,will have to take it slow and build up with these.

Really kicks your stabilizing muscles hard.

Today-

1) Back Squat.

Worked up to 235lbs x1x2 sets

2) Baby INCH Holds..

Got 2-4 second holds

Feels good to get work with the Baby Inch going again.

3) Dragon Flag Work.

3-4 Strict negatives.

3 sets of Knees bent reps of 3-4

4) Plate Pinch Work.

Worked up to 35&25 plate - 2R 5L

That's a 1 rep advance with the right.

Slow but steady progress!

5) Finger Curls (behind the back)

Worked up to 125lbs

Last set did a burn set with 95lbs.

A solid day!

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Few different lifts today.

1) Baby Inch holds

2) Plate Pinching

Worked up to 2-25's & 5lb plate combo pinch.

Getting real close to 2-35's again.

3)Bar curls with fat grips.

4) Dragon Flag work

5) Pull ups with the rings.

Really want to get the pull ups going again.

Not much strength right now with these. 5 sets of 5..

That's all for today.

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1) Squats

Worked up to 235 for a couple singles.

2) Baby INCH & 53kg holds.

3) Plate Pinch work

Grip wasn't feeling it today so hit some burner reps with the 25's.

4) Finger Curls (behind the back)

Worked up to 125 focusing on strict form.

5) Dips on the rings.

1 set of 6

3 sets of 5

2 sets of 4

Goal is to manage 10..

Also later in the evening did some DO bends.

2 light bars

A 355#&360 Bar that were pre-kinked

1 attempt with a N bar. Slight wobble only.

All 7" bars in single imp's.

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Short workout today.

1)Axle DO Deads.

Worked up to a single with 292#

After the max attempt I dropped the weight and worked some reps.

All lifts with hands inside legs.

2)Pull ups on the rings.

2 sets of 6

4 sets of 5

3 sets of 4

My pull up strength is really needed some help.lol

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First day of 2015 in the books.

1)Back Squat

Worked up to 235lbs for a single

2A)53kg Row attempts.

Only managed half pulls .

2B) Baby INCH Assisted Lift to controlled lowering.

3) Finger Curls

Worked up to 135 then burned down lowering by 10lbs each.

4) Ab Roller for core. ( Done on knees for now, eventually from standing)

5 sets of 7

Felt like a good workout to start the new year!

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Bench and Regular DO Deads have been added to the routine.

Haven't done Bench in a long time and just recently started deadlifts with the Axle.

1) Bench

Worked up to a max 215lbs for a single.

^ A lot of work needed...

2) Dips off safetys stands.

Worked up to a set of 8 with 50lbs extra weight.

3) Regular DO Deads with oly bar.

Worked up to a max of 345lb today.

4) Some gripper & Ab work to finish..

Grippers were all under parallel sets and Worked with a #2 for my top sets.

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1-8-15

1) Axle Deads (DO -Sumo style)

Worked up to a single with 292lbs again.

Really felt weak today with the pulls.

2) Bench Press

Worked up to a single with 225lb x 1

3) Seated Bar Military Press

Worked up to 145x3

4) Ab Roller work ( still on knees)

4 sets of 8

5) Gripper work

Focusing on slow controlled hits with hold work too.

Working with coc#1-#2( light but solid work with em)

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Sunday workout.

1) Squat

Worked up to 225lbx3---« Trying a little wider stance along with the bar a little lower on the back.

2) Seated Military Press

Worked up to 155lbx3 for my top set. « Strength slowly coming back.

3)Bar Shrugs

Worked up to 225lbs for reps« Didn't want to come back at these to hard.

4) Gripper work

Worked up to the #2 for some reps.

5) Ab Roller (on knees)

4 sets of 10

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  • 5 weeks later...

Back on track.

Today,

1) Deadlifts (Beltless with Double Overhand grip)

Top set 335lb x 3

2) Baby Inch Holds.

3) Wrist curls with 2.5" dbell.

4)6# Sledge Deadlift work.

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