com202 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 It's mind over matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Reagan Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I know it's been said a bunch of times, but here it is again: If you feel like you need extra rest, TAKE SOME EXTRA REST!!! Justin Reagan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Keep a very detailed workout log. The more detailed, the more it's worth to you when you go back in a few months (or years) and review what's worked and what hasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 Unless you have a REALLY good reason for doing it, avoid single digit lifting in general. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Don't be afraid to FAIL! That means actually ATTEMPTING your goals once in a while! Sometimes failing itself is a learning tool that's more valuable than succeeding with submaximal lifts. That's a hard pill to swallow for those trainers who like everything neatly charted out and don't really like to put in a "failed" notation on anything. The ironic thing is that by always succeeding (because the lifts are well within their current limits) the timid trainer almost always ASSURES himself of continued STAGNATION! So ensuring success at the expense of intensity won't get you very far! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdawg Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Step up to the platform every once-in-a-while. You'll learn more about training, your weaknesses, and yourself in general than you can imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 What is past...IS prologue RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 chase your dreams till the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Just some stuff I've learned: Work your wrists Work your thumbs Do not be afraid to change your routine If you feel like dirt, don't train it will NOT hurt you to rest If you are injured, do not train, it will only get worse Do NOT take max attempts every workout, or evn every week for that matter Do not be afraid to cut volume, sometimes you need to backoff Do not be afraid to crank it up, when your body adapts shock it! The biggest help I have found is to listen to the experienced guys, read old posts, take what they have done and adapt it to what I want to do. I laid a good base knowledge down, and then adapted it. Just some ideal ramblings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Reagan Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 When you're making a workout schedule, don't put gripper work in directly after hard bending. You won't have much "squeeze" in your hands after a few hard bends. Justin Reagan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 1) micro-load 2) beyond the basic level your head is where it's at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Tone Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 SQUAT HEAVY! Heavy squatting promotes better recovery. Heavy squatting before a grip or bending workout is the best warm-up I've found. All my PR's come after doing a few sets of heavy squats and injuries are kept at bay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Dockery Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Just some stuff I've learned:Work your wrists Work your thumbs Do not be afraid to change your routine If you feel like dirt, don't train it will NOT hurt you to rest If you are injured, do not train, it will only get worse Do NOT take max attempts every workout, or evn every week for that matter Do not be afraid to cut volume, sometimes you need to backoff Do not be afraid to crank it up, when your body adapts shock it! The biggest help I have found is to listen to the experienced guys, read old posts, take what they have done and adapt it to what I want to do. I laid a good base knowledge down, and then adapted it. Just some ideal ramblings ← Every Newbie needs to tatoo this post to their forehead...that way they see it every time they look in the mirror. Out Fricking Standing Heath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkbone Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 (edited) 1. Be careful when bending and/or pinching that you do not strain, overtrain, or injure your thumbs and/or thumbpads. Thumb injuries heal VERY slowly and are hard to train around. 2. Be careful when bracing against your leg if you're wearing jeans or other clothes made of rough material. Denim has a way of removing skin from your knuckles when you brace against it (especially braced poker card tearing). 3. Plate pinching will sometimes cause abrasions or cuts in the web of your thumb and first finger. Athletic tape is your friend. 4. As others have said, don't go for PRs every bending workout. See lesson #1 above. Edited September 9, 2005 by milkbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1 Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 lessons learnt from a newbie,you aint bending no red closing no 3 or hitting the heights over night,this is a sport for stayers and tryers if you aint in it 4 the long haul then give it up,slow and steady wins the race! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Enthusiasm, bordering on fanaticism, counts for far more than the "perfect" routine when it comes to making gains. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakath Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 (edited) Be consistent. And have fun, do some random things from time to time, but be consistent with your normal grip training. Edited September 9, 2005 by Zakath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGrip Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Don't compare your level or gains with those around you "THIS IS PERSONAL" Show off your abilities every once in a while in front of family or friends but for added gusto do some feats of strength in front of strangers. That fear of embarrassment will turn into adrenalin and you will amaze even yourself. (plus the sound of jaws hitting the floor makes me feel all tingly inside) RECOVERY may be the hardest part of bending or even gripping but it is NOT AN OPTION! "Recover now for a few days or recovery after an injury for months" Every bending session does not require you to get a huge PR to be considered a good workout. Never buy steel from HD, Lowes and any other hardware stores. For the same price you can get 3 or 5 times the steel at the diameters you want both round and square CRS or HRS. Don't do what I have done all this time and not work out, or do any complimentary exercises to your bending or gripping like levering, extensor work, pinch, block weight or even V-bar work. No telling how fast I could have reached my bending goal of bending the Red Nail and even an FBBC or equivalent bar ( 7 months was my time but 1 year was my goal) Praise God! Start using the IM Pads early on or regularly cut down the length of your leather wraps so your hands will toughen as your bending get s getter so when you do go to the IM Pads you will not experience such a shocking and painful experience. Don't get wrapped up in mimicking others style such as DO, DU or even the rarely used Reverse style. Find what works best for your body structure and mechanics. Case in point: I could barely kink a yellow with a DO type style then tried DU and bam! The Yellow and the Blue went down as fast as I could wrap them up. Eventually I learned a more proper for of DO and moved past the Grade 5s. Volume or Intensity? I would say at least alternate these training styles. I used intensity primarily and it worked for me but hindsight adding the volume work could have saved me some injuries. Encourage others as often as you can - Helping each other will help you also - Win -Win situations are always best. Humor and Humility will take you a lot further towards success than Elitism and Negativity. No eagle sores to high that he will not eventually come down. If you were good to others they will catch you if you were bad to others they will let you plummet to your death and eat you like BBQ chicken. DON'T BE AFRAID OF USING COLOR, FONTS AND IN YOUR POSTS! That is my story and I am sticking to it! GATOR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 -Don't be afraid of pain. Some people hide from it like it is the plague! Good pain is simply your body reacting to an unknown stimulus. It doesn't want to change-it is happy sitting on the couch. You gotta MAKE it change. Making it change will hurt. -Just cause someone is making progress on a certain program-doesn't mean you will. Experiment with different types of routines, sets, reps, weight. See what works for you. You never know, maxing out once a week may just be what pushes you over the edge. -Make a decision early on as to how bad you want it, and how hard you are willing to push to get it. That may mean working through injury. That may mean walking the tight rope of injury or being just hurt. I hurt everyday-but I also progress steadily. Don't even bother if you aren't willing to go the distance. Why attempt to bend a big spike, or deadlift a big weight, or hoist a big stone if you aren't committed 100% and willing to die for it? Why do it half assed? -Don't neglect nutrition and supplementation. -Cardio! Cardio! Cardio! -Make small goals and reach them. Make Milestones and forever fight to get close. -Don't be afraid to vomit from time to time. Jedd does it on a regular basis, and he is one strong dude! -Ask questions, read articles, read books. Not sure about something? There is a book or article out there that will answer it for you! -Schedule 3-4 weeks of down time 3-5 times a year. During this time just have fun in the gym, laugh, do fun exercises, go light. Eat like a horse, maybe tie on a good buzz. Have fun with friends, etc. Avoid burnout! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 -Schedule 3-4 weeks of down time 3-5 times a year. During this time just have fun in the gym, laugh, do fun exercises, go light. Eat like a horse, maybe tie on a good buzz. Have fun with friends, etc. Avoid burnout! ← This is a GREAT point, people get ansy at the thought of taking some down-time but you'll go crazy if you don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Keep an open mind. Because an "it's always been done this way" mentality may prevent you from reaching higher levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinchBlocks Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 A good plan (the single most important aspect of training) A stopwatch and a pen A training log Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaneverk2 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Train with blobs! ("Block weights = hand strength" - John Brookfield) Listen to all the experienced members on this Board.... they know a LOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zevich Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 READ - THINK - APPLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Levering is a great way to cheaply start doing grip work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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