Buccos1 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Mon (1/26) Bench Press (1x8) 135 (1x5) 185 (1x3) 225 (1x3) 245 (1x3) 285 (1x2) 315 Bamboo Bar Bench Press (2x20) 75 Barbell Rows (2x10) 135 (2x5) 185 Dips (2x10) Still very sore from the surgery, but had my post-op appointment with the urologist and had the stent removed. They said I was OK to lift, so I ended up getting in a bench session. Kidney stones suck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Wed (1/28) Wide-grip Bench Press (2x5) 135 (2x5) 185 (2x5) 225 Speed Bench Press (1x3) 135 (8x3) 135 - add mini bands Shrugs (1x8) 225 (1x8) 315 (3x5) 405 1-arm rows (3x8) 85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Fri (1/30) Grippers - MMS (1x5) T (1x3) #1 (1x3) RB 210N (1x3) #2 (1x0) #2.5 1" V-Bar (1x1) 185 (1x1) 210 (1x1) 220 Ironmind Pinch Block (1x1) 42.5 (1x1) 47.5 (1x1) 50 (1x0) 55 Stub (1x1) 25 (1x1) 30 DO - IMPs Yellow Nail 1/4 x 5.5" Grade 5 Red Nail DU - IMPs 1/4 x 6" Grade 2 1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Sat (1/31) Squats (1x5) 135 (1x3) 225 (1x1) 315 add briefs (7x1) 405 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Mon (2/2) Bench Press (2x8) 135 (1x5) 165 (1x3) 225 (1x3) 260 (1x2) 315 Close-grip Bench Press (1x8) 225 (1x7) 225 Dips/Kettlebell Pushups (superset) (2x10) It seems like I've dropped a few pounds, with bodyweight staying around 192-195 the past few weeks. All of my old powerlifting gear has become very loose, as most of it was used when I weighed 210-235. Even the single-ply briefs I had tightened up are loose again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Mon (2/2) Bench Press (2x8) 135 (1x5) 165 (1x3) 225 (1x3) 260 (1x2) 315 Close-grip Bench Press (1x8) 225 (1x7) 225 Dips/Kettlebell Pushups (superset) (2x10) It seems like I've dropped a few pounds, with bodyweight staying around 192-195 the past few weeks. All of my old powerlifting gear has become very loose, as most of it was used when I weighed 210-235. Even the single-ply briefs I had tightened up are loose again. Is this a good or bad thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Bad. LOL I guess it's better for my health, but I'm not intentionally trying to lose weight. All-around, I feel pretty solid at 200, and have tried to stay right near my competition weight of 198. But having the baby, and more things going on, have cut out a lot of my previous night-eating, which has really changed the physique, without doing anything else different. As I get closer to 190, I can really feel the difference in strength. If I can maintain this weight, I might actually look to compete in the 181 class. That'd be nuts!! ... dropping from the 242s to 181. I compete both raw and single-ply, but don't want to buy all-new gear (everything is/will be 2-3 sizes too big). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Bad. LOL I guess it's better for my health, but I'm not intentionally trying to lose weight. All-around, I feel pretty solid at 200, and have tried to stay right near my competition weight of 198. But having the baby, and more things going on, have cut out a lot of my previous night-eating, which has really changed the physique, without doing anything else different. As I get closer to 190, I can really feel the difference in strength. If I can maintain this weight, I might actually look to compete in the 181 class. That'd be nuts!! ... dropping from the 242s to 181. I compete both raw and single-ply, but don't want to buy all-new gear (everything is/will be 2-3 sizes too big). Gotcha, makes complete sense to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Since I had my kid I've went down 15 lbs and have been holding steady at 183-185... Grip strength is still as high or higher than it was but I don't think my DL is as high as it was 450ish a year ago. All in all I feel healthier at this unbulky weight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Since I had my kid I've went down 15 lbs and have been holding steady at 183-185... Grip strength is still as high or higher than it was but I don't think my DL is as high as it was 450ish a year ago. All in all I feel healthier at this unbulky weight.Yeah, I definitely feel more healthy at a lower weight, but at the expense of poundage in the weight room. There's no disputing that you'll lose strength ... it's just differs as how long it will take. (I'm sure there are some who will be the complete opposite, but I doubt many.) When I was 220ish (after dropping 10lbs.), I was squatting 525+ each week. When I set a goal to get to 210, I kept pushing it each week to maintain my numbers at 220, and had success ... just had to plan more effectively, and push a little harder. When I hit 200, I kept pushing to stay over 500 each week. I was able to do this for several months, but have started to lose it this past year, especially as my weight has stayed sub-200. (I'm sure age and injuries has something to do with this too.)Even with bench, I've seen somewhat of a decline lately. After dropping the initial weight, my strength went up (320 to 350 max raw), but it's been a struggle this past year to stay at that level. My goal still remains a double bodyweight raw bench, and a triple bodyweight deadlift. I suppose the longterm goal of a 600 DL will be more difficult, but the triple bodyweight might be more attainable. I've thought about how grip strength would change through weight loss, and am happy to hear that many people's overall levels don't change too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Tue (2/3) Grippers - MMS (1x10) T (1x10) #1 (1x10) #1.5 (1x5) #2 (1x2) GHP5 Rolling Thunder (1x10) 55 (1x1) 100 (1x1) 115 (1x0) 125 Ironmind Hub (1x1) 50 (1x1) 55 (1x1) 60 Stub (1x1) 30 (1x1) 32.5 Blob 35 - Holds 10 seconds 10 seconds Inverted Hex (2x1) 40 Finger Walk - 8lb I was happy to get 2 reps with the GHP5. It is not rated, but my best with this has been 2 reps, and today, I got two solid closes. I am going to spend some more time with the GHP5, and avoid the 2.5 and 126lb. SM until I can get 5 reps with the GHP5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Wed (2/4) Floor Press (1x5) 135 (1x5) 185 (1x3) 225 (1x3) 250 (1x1) 275 (1x1) 285 Speed Bench Press - mini bands (1x3) 135 (3x3) 155 (4x3) 150 Shrugs (1x8) 225 (1x8) 315 (1x8) 405 Angled Kettlebell Pushups (2x15) Lying Dumbell Ext. (2x8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thur (2/5) Axle Deadlift - Double Overhand (1x3) 115 (1x3) 205 (1x1) 225 (1x1) 235 (1x1) 255 (1x1) 265 1" V-bar (1x1) 120 (1x1) 170 (1x1) 195 (1x1) 220 Little BigHorn (1x3) 80 (1x1) 115 (1x1) 120 Ironmind Pinch Block (1x1) 42.5 (1x1) 47.5 (1x1) 52.5 (1x0) 57.5 The axle felt solid today. Suprisingly, I haven't been spending that much time on it, and it's gone up steadily over the past few months. The only thing I have done differently with the axle is increasing the poundage in my work sets before a max attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Sat (2/7) Squats (1x5) 135 (1x3) 225 (1x2) 315 add briefs (1x2) 405 (1x1) 425 (1x1) 455 Deadlifts (1x3) 135 (1x3) 225 (1x2) 315 (1x1) 405 (1x1) 455 I typically don't train squats and deads on the same day (excluding pre-meet training), as it ends up beating me up pretty good. But I had to get in a deads session as I missed the past two weeks after the surgery. Both felt OK today, but not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Sun (2/8) Grippers - MMS (1x5) T (1x5) #1 (1x5) RB210N (2x2) GHP5 DO - IMPs Yellow Nail 1/4 x 6" Grade 8 Red Nail DU - IMPs Yellow Nail 1/4 x 6" Grade 5 Ironmind Pinchblock (1x1) 42.5 (1x1) 47.5 (1x1) 52.5 (1x1) 55 The 55 was a PR on the pinch block ... felt pretty solid. I have gotten a little air with 57.5 but it was more like a hop. I think 60lbs. will happen soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 55# is an excellent pinch with that thing, going by what I've seen. I don't think many have trained it extensively but I don't think more than a handful of the best pinch guys have done more than 70#. Great work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 55# is an excellent pinch with that thing, going by what I've seen. I don't think many have trained it extensively but I don't think more than a handful of the best pinch guys have done more than 70#. Great work. Thanks Jon. It is a fun thing to train for sure. I've been looking for info on what's been done on it, but haven't been able to find much. It'd be cool to see some of the top guys on this. 70lbs is the goal for me ... not sure if this is possible, but I'm going to add this in the rotation and it's going to be one of the big numbers I am going after this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Mon (2/9) Bench Press (1x8) 135 (1x5) 185 (1x3) 225 (1x3) 275 (1x3) 310 Barbell Rows (1x8) 135 (1x8) 185 (2x5) 200 Bamboo Bar Bench Press (2x20) 75 Angled Kettlebell Pushups (2x10) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Tue (2/10) Barbell Shrugs (1x8) 135 (1x8) 225 (1x8) 315 (1x5) 405 (1x5) 455 (1x5) 495 Axle Bench Press (1x5) 125 (1x5) 175 (1x5) 215 (1x3) 265 Angled Kettlebell Pushups (3x10) 25s Pinch - Hold (2x1) 10 seconds I normally don't bench two days in a row, but wanted to get something in and couldn't wait. I forgot how much I liked doing fat bar benches ... it really takes stress off of the wrists and hits the tris in a different way. The pinch holds felt solid today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I would throw in some dynamic pinch with the block to get you over the plateau. Stuff like mini hops for speed or swings have made me a much better pincher than I was a few years ago. When you mix movement with an isometric that is pinch, you're strengthening the supporting muscles and tendons, helping to speed up the strength building process as opposed to just holds and lifts - which are basically only isometrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 I would throw in some dynamic pinch with the block to get you over the plateau. Stuff like mini hops for speed or swings have made me a much better pincher than I was a few years ago. When you mix movement with an isometric that is pinch, you're strengthening the supporting muscles and tendons, helping to speed up the strength building process as opposed to just holds and lifts - which are basically only isometrics. Thanks ... will definitely try this! When you do swings, what type of weight do you use and rep-scheme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thur (2/12) Floor Press (1x5) 135 (1x5) 185 (1x3) 225 (1x2) 265 (1x1) 280 (1x1) 290 Close-grip Bench Press (2x5) 225 Speed Bench Press (1x3) 135 (1x3) 155 (7x3) 155 - add chains Dips/Kettlebell Pushups 2x10 (superset) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I would throw in some dynamic pinch with the block to get you over the plateau. Stuff like mini hops for speed or swings have made me a much better pincher than I was a few years ago. When you mix movement with an isometric that is pinch, you're strengthening the supporting muscles and tendons, helping to speed up the strength building process as opposed to just holds and lifts - which are basically only isometrics.Thanks ... will definitely try this! When you do swings, what type of weight do you use and rep-scheme? Usually 5-8 reps, at about 70-80% of 1rm. Some times I do more reps on a volume day. They are more challenging and fun than simple pulling, and they really help you master the weight as you progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Fri (2/13) Grippers - MMS (1x5) T (1x5) #1 (1x3) #1.5 (1x3) GHP5 (1x2) GHP5 Ironmind Hub (1x1) 50 (1x1) 55 (1x1) 60 2-hand Pinch (1x1) 45 (1x1) 95 (1x1) 115 (1x1) 125 (1x1) 140 Axle Deadlift - Double Overhand (1x1) 115 (1x1) 205 (1x1) 225 (1x1) 245 Ironmind Pinch Block (1x1) 42.5 (1x1) 52.5 Stub (1x1) 20 (1x1) 30 (1x1) 32.5 Grippers felt awesome today! The 3 reps with the GHP5 was a PR … previous best was 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccos1 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Sat (2/14) Squats - briefs (1x5) 135 (1x3) 225 (1x3) 315 (1x2) 405 (1x1) 425 (1x1) 460 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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