Cannon Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have been much less interested in grippers for the past year, but am getting the fire again to train them hard. This journal will track my gripper workouts as I make a run at the MM2! I have not set a timeframe on this goal because I know I will make it with hard work and I'll get there when I get there. My current best gripper close is a 164# BBE. That was on 9/18/10. About a year ago. For the past year I have maintained closing power in the low 150s. Initially my workouts will focus on reps with a 90% of max gripper in a choker to get the razor edge back on my closing power. I feel my biggest challenge will be keeping my hands healthy. First workout is tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmeniru Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Good luck! I'll be an interested spectator... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Barrel Shotgun Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) I just wanna wish you good luck. Train hard! Edited September 5, 2011 by Six Barrel Shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Great news Matt! I'll be watching this one brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IROC-Z Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Excellent! Looking forward to following the journey. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Good luck to you. You can do it. Got Mike Corlett's MM2 gripper today, I was looking for a gripper between IM#3 and IM#3.5 for training negatives and working on the #3 CCS. It's for the carryover between Vulcan and TS grippers. Mike replied on that. Funny to receive a gripper from the other and of the states, atlantic to Holland. Never had a MM gripper, it looks very nice and it lies very comfortable in my hand, the spread is just fine! So it's easier to set. That's the only easy thing hahaha, I'm going to try it tonight. Saw Adam Glass closing it with ease. If got my work cut out. Same for you! I'll be following your log with interest Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 You got this Matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Good luck on reaching your goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Glad to see you've got the fire again Matt! You got this man! And it will help your 82.5kg placing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thank you for all the encouragement guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfk20 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Good luck on your epic journey !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Good luck Matt! Piece of cake. - Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Warm up HG150, 3x10, no set #1 x10, no set BBM x3 Working set BBSM choked @25mm RH/LH 5/5 6/4 #3 choked @20mm RH/LH 3/1 4/4 (dropped to BBSM for LH) 4/3 4/4 4/4 Cool down #1 x30, no set. >>> Middle finger right hand is sore as expected. I'm not exactly sure what is bothering that. It's not any sort of pain that's "in your face". It's just there. I can live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Light workout HG150, no set x10, x10, x10 #1, no set x10, 10 BBM 3 singles >>> My main goal was to see if my middle finger would hurt. I didn't want to do too much with WSH on Sat, but didn't want to flat-out skip either. The good news: Middle finger felt 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 so, is the game plan to do reps and choked reps? supplimented with some ME singles? wondering if you have a big picture type plan or if you're playing it by ear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 so, is the game plan to do reps and choked reps? supplimented with some ME singles? wondering if you have a big picture type plan or if you're playing it by ear? Yeah, my plan here initially is to do a lot of choked reps so that I'm working with a fairly high percentage of my max at close range. The reps are explosive and I let the handle hit the choker each time. I've found this will really put the "razor edge" back on your max crush. I'll test myself every so often with a max effort. I'm also using no chalk and a slightly compromised palm handle position so that the choked reps will be more like the handle position when I set a gripper. I think it's a little too easy to get a choked gripper into "sweet spot" and you lose some carry over because I can't accomplish the same handle position when setting the gripper. As the reps go up to around 8-10, I'll start opening the choker and eventually switch out to a harder gripper and drop down in reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 so, is the game plan to do reps and choked reps? supplimented with some ME singles? wondering if you have a big picture type plan or if you're playing it by ear? Yeah, my plan here initially is to do a lot of choked reps so that I'm working with a fairly high percentage of my max at close range. The reps are explosive and I let the handle hit the choker each time. I've found this will really put the "razor edge" back on your max crush. I'll test myself every so often with a max effort. I'm also using no chalk and a slightly compromised palm handle position so that the choked reps will be more like the handle position when I set a gripper. I think it's a little too easy to get a choked gripper into "sweet spot" and you lose some carry over because I can't accomplish the same handle position when setting the gripper. As the reps go up to around 8-10, I'll start opening the choker and eventually switch out to a harder gripper and drop down in reps. Good luck on the MM2, good plan with the choker work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Done yesterday, forgot to post: Warm up HG150, no set, x10, x10, x10 #1, no set, x5, x5, x5 BBM, x3 Working Set RH: #3 @ 20mm LH: BBSM @ 25mm RH/LH 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/2 4/3 3/3 BBSM @ 25mm both hands 2/3 4/3 Cool Down #1 x 30, no set Mini-pony in coin pinch, 2x20 both hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Warm up HG150, no set, x10, x10, x10 #1, no set, x5, x5, x5 BBM, x3, x3 Working Set RH: #3 @ 20mm LH: Did not train. 2 3 3 2 BBSM @ 25mm 3 3 3 3 Mini-pony in coin pinch 4x20 >>> It was probably too soon to go again. Didn't train my left because there is something going on with my forearm. I'm thinking stress fracture but I don't really know what that is, so probably not? I'm just very aware of a perpendicular line of pain in my forearm, and my pinkie is staying a little numb. No loss of strength, but I think I'll just rest until next Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Injuries suck. Been feeling some tightness/pain in my wrist and pinky. Nothing serious but I have been lowering the volume in my workouts so it doesn't get worse. Hope you heal up quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Injuries suck. Been feeling some tightness/pain in my wrist and pinky. Nothing serious but I have been lowering the volume in my workouts so it doesn't get worse. Hope you heal up quick. Yeah, I'm not very concerned. I'll just rest it and keep training the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Repping a #3@20mm is pretty impressive Matt! Great job brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Good luck Matt ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 DONE YESTERDAY, FRIDAY Warm up HG150, no set, x10, x10, x10 #1, no set, x5, x5, x5 BBM, x3, x3 Working Set RH: #3 @ 20mm LH: Did not train. 2 3 3 2 BBM (123 rated) 5 5 5 4 4 4 #1 x 20 >>> Right felt good so I worked out. The deal with my left now feels more like some carpal tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cemery Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'm rooting for you Matt ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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