Chez Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Congrats on the level 17 and the CCS with your own #3! And left is catching up very good! The MM2 will be in your pocket off hand. Thanks buddy. Level 17 wasn't much of a jump from level 16. Probably going to have to micro load my way up to level 18 in small increments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Some bending and wrist work tonight. Bending 2 Yellow nails DO in IMPs 4 Blue nails DO in IMPs Levering 10lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps right and left Lever Bar circles 7.5 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps right and left Supination/Pronation 10lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps right and left Note: Still waiting on ironmind for my cert attempt date on the #3. Blue nails are getting really easy. Need to buy grade 5 and grade 8 bolts soon. Local hardware store didn't have any so I need to go to a bigger place like home depot. Motivational video of choice tonight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa1j2kBIYOw&feature=related Edited March 20, 2012 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hit some Vulcan V2 crush training today. Didn't go all out because I'm a little tired today but still a good workout. Right Hand Warm Up L 3 = 10 reps L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep Working Singles L13 - L16 = All good singles Doubles L12 - L15 = All good doubles Triples L12 - L14 = All Good triples L15 = only 1 rep Left Hand Warm Up L3 = 10 reps L6 = 3 reps L9 = 1 rep Working Singles L12 - L15 = All good singles Doubles L12 - L15 = All good doubles Triples L12 - L14 = All good triples Note: Really focusing on crush grip with the 2 gripper certs coming up. I'll ramp up thick bar and pinch as soon as these certs are over to prepare for nationals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Pinch work tonight. I focused on medley items since the medley was my worst event at the Durniat comp. Loadable Blob Warm Ups 21 lbs = 5 lifts right and 5 lifts left 28.5 lbs = 3 lifts right and 3 lifts left 44+ lb Hex No extra weight = 3 lifts right and 3 lifts left 2.5 lbs added = 2 lifts right and 2 lifts left 6lbs added = 1 lift right and 1 lift left Ghetto Shallow Hub 26.25 lbs = 2 lifts right and 2 lifts left 28.75 lbs = 2 lifts right and 2 lifts left 30 lbs = 1 lift left and failed attempt right 1 Hand plate Pinch (using 2 25's smooth side out, these are a little over 2.75 inches thick combined with sharp edges) No extra weights = 2 lifts right and 2 left 6 lbs added = 1 lift right and 1 left 11 lbs added = 1 lift right and 1 left 13.5 lbs added = 1 lift right and 1 left Note: Tomorrow I hit TSG and my friend is coming over Sunday morning for thick bar training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks Tommy. I want to buy and ironmind hub when I get the money. I saw your lift on it with 55lbs. Very impressive. My ghetto versions are usually harder than the real thing. I hit TSG today. Felt really strong on grippers. My left especially. Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps COC #2 = 3 parallel reps COC #2.5 = 1 CCS rep Working Brent's #3 = 1 CCS close. Needed to get my mandatory #3 CCS of the workout. GHP 8 = 1 MMS close. Nice! Looks like this is my working gripper for max MMS right now. BBE = 1.5 inch CCS close BBE = 1.75 inch CCS attempt failed. not there yet. MM1 replica = 1.75 inch CCS close BBE = 1 MMS close GNC 300 = 5 reps parallel or wider. RB 240 = 1 NS rep RB 240 = 1 NS rep RB 240 = 1 NS rep Left Hand Warm Up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps COC #2 = 3 parallel reps BBGM = 1 MMS close Working BBE = 1 MMS close. See video below BBE = 1 MMS close BBE = 1 MMS close. Hat Trick! Best I have ever dominated the Elite lefty. MM1 Replica = 1 MMS close MM1 Replica = 1 MMS close MM1 Replica = 1 MMS close. Brent's #3 = 3 Parallel reps Brent's #3 = 4 Parallel reps My #3 = 2 parallel reps My #3 = 2 parallel reps Note: I got an Elite 5/8" and super Elite that should be delivered tomorrow. training is going to get even more intense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Good luck Chez! Not beeing able to train this weekend...grrrr... You own that MM2! Strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Oh man. Went out in NYC for St. Patrick's day yesterday. Ended up playing beer pong (I played with wine since I have the gluten allergy) with my girl and some friends. Yes, sadly I am 28 years old haha. Definitely drank a lot so I gotta stick with water for a few days to detox. I hit light Pinch on Friday but fell asleep before posting to the log. My forearm was sore so I didn't push it. I had an awesome gripper workout tonight. Friday Night Pinch Work 2 Hand Plate Pinch 110 lbs = 5 reps 125 lbs = 1 rep 135 lbs = 1 rep 145 lbs = 1 rep 155 lbs = 1 rep Shallow Ghetto Hub 26.25 lbs = Good lift Right and Left 29.25 lbs = Good lift Right and left 31.75 lbs = Good lift right and left Thumb Work with the Vulcan V2 Thumbscrews (Only used my thumbs and not the other fingers) 2 Blue and 1 White IM bands on top notches = 10 reps right and left 2 Blue IM bands on top notches = 10 reps right and left 2 Blue IM bans on top and 1 White on 7th notches = 10 reps right and left 2 Blue IM bans on top and 1 White on 8th notches = 2 sets of 10 reps right and left Tonight's Crush Work Right Hand Warm Up COC #1 = 8 parallel reps COC #2 = 3 parallel reps COC #2.5 = 1 CCS rep Working My #3 = 1 CCS rep GNC 300 = 1 NS rep Brent's #3 = 1 CCS rep Brent's #3 = 1 CCS rep GHP 7 = 1 CCS rep Vulcan V2 Level 15 = 1 rep Vulcan V2 Level 16 = 1 rep Vulcan V2 Level 17 = 1 rep. Brand New PR! Vulcan V2 Level 15 = 4 reps RB240 = 1 NS rep Left Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps COC #2 = 2 parallel reps COC #2.5 = 1 parallel rep BBGM = 1 parallel rep Working BBE = 1 MMS rep MM1 = 1 MMS rep MM1 = 1 MMS rep MM1 = 1 MMS rep Brent's #3 = 1 MMS rep Vulcan V2 Level 14 = 1 rep Vulcan V2 Level 15 = 1 rep Vulcan V2 Level 16 = 1 rep Nice! Vulcan V2 Level 14 = 4 reps COC #2 = 1 NS rep. Congrats on the new pr, with the Vulcan...your CCS diff #3's now man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks guys. I had a fun weekend with a family party and going out with my girl. This morning I hit thick bar training with my friend. I also got an email from ironmind and they told me they have a judge lined up for my COC #3 Certification! DO Ghetto Axle (1 7/8 inch PVC pipe slipped over a 1 inch bar. Harder than the IM axle) Warm up 164 lbs = 8 reps 220 lbs = 4 reps 260 lbs = 2 reps 275 lbs = 2 reps 290 lbs = 1 rep 310 lbs = 1 rep with a hold at the top 315 lbs = 1 rep with a hold at the top. brand new PR on this setup! I felt I had some more in me but held back because I didn't want to push it too much. I'm always cautious with low back exercises. I want 360 + at nationals on a real IM axle. After this we hit biceps and called it a day. Note: Going to incorporate my brand new Elite 5/8" in my next workout which will be TSG. Can't wait to destroy the MM2 Off-hand when it gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Last TSG workout before the MM2 Off-Hand Cert. Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps COC #2 = 3 parallel reps COC #2.5 = 1 CCS rep Working My #3 = missed CCS attempt. Pissed about that miss Brent's #3 = 1 CCS rep My #3 = 1 CCS rep. Revenge! Probably should have tried Brent's first as a warm up for mine. GHP 8 = Missed MMS attempt. Got a bad set. GHP 8 = 1 MMS close. Revenge again. BBE 5/8 inch (brand new) = 1 close wider than parallel set. BBE 5/8 inch = 1 close wider than parallel set BBE = 1 MMS rep GNC 300 = 4 parallel reps GNC 300 = 4 parallel reps Left Hand Warm Up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps COC #2 = 3 parallel reps COC #2.5 = 1 MMS rep Brent's #3 = 1 MMS rep Working BBE = 1 MMS rep BBE = 1 MMS rep BBE = 1 MMS rep MM1 Replica = 1 MMS rep MM1 Replica = 1 MMS rep MM1 Replica = 1 MMS rep Brent's #3 = 1 MMS rep GHP 7 = 1 MMS rep GHP 7 = 1 MMS rep GHP 7 = 1 MMS rep Note: Now the hard part. Not touching grippers until the MM2 gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 That's some very solid gripper training Cesare! I think you'll smash the MM2 with your off hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I think Chez will be a great open class competitor at Nats. And his gripper close will probably be the one to beat. Just a prediction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thanks guys. The training gives me much needed stress relief and something to look forward to everyday. I did a little arm wrestling training last night and loved it. I'm looking forward to you pushing me on Grippers Daniel. We both need to bust into the 180s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Same here bud. Grip is an easy getaway from stress. I'm just trying to keep up to you on grippers. Do you own any 178-185 grippers? I can't wait to see what the L8 I have cals at. And I have a sweet BBSE rated at 179 coming soon. That MM3 needs to go down this year bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 The grippers that I need to conquer next in my collection are my MM3 replica (I missed it by a hair in front of Paul Knight right after closing the GHP 8), My COC #3.5 (I think its a hard one because even Paul missed it lefty) and my brand new Super Elite. None are rated but I rank my grippers on feel. I might bring all the ones I got to nationals and pass them to Chris Rice to rate them since I will be focusing on the Vulcan after that comp to get ready for world's strongest hands. As soon I cert on the COC #3, I going to be focusing on heavy MMS for the MM3 cert and nationals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Dam I'm tired. Since I had my MM2 Off Hand Cert attempts today, I decided to train crush grip around it. My Ironmind judge contacted me and told me he works only about 25 mins away so the #3 cert is going down next week. I mixed some Vulcan V2 in around my MM2 off hand attempts. Right Hand - Used the Vulcan V2 Warm Up L 3 = 10 reps L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep L 12 = 1 rep Working Singles L 14 - L 17 = All good singles. Level 17 is getting easy. Check the video below L17 + 1 White IM band on top notches = missed. Held the level 17 before for a long time so I didn't enough in the tank. Doubles L 13 - L 15 = All good doubles Triples L 13 = L 15 = All good triples Left hand Started with TSG to get ready for the MM2 attempts Warm up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps COC #2 = 3 parallel reps COC #2.5 = 1 MMS rep MY #3 = 1 MMS rep Working Took all 3 attempts with the MM2 and almost blacked out on the 3rd attempt . Just gotta watch and see what the judges think Vulcan V2 work (Took it easy on my left after the MM2 attempts). Warm up L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep L 11 = 1 rep Working Singles L 13 - L 15 = All Good singles Doubles L12 - L 14 = All good doubles Triples L12 - L14 = All good triples Here is the easy Level 17 Close with the right hand: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 3 Whites! Feels dam good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmeniru Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Big congrats man, moving into pretty elite territory now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Big congrats man, moving into pretty elite territory now!! Thanks Pat! The big cert is coming up next week. There is something so great about setting a goal and working hard to achieve it. No matter what happens next week, I will be a COC eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Chez - does IM have a date picked out too? or does their witness set the day/time/location with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Next week! Whoa! This is getting for real now bro. You know the location allready? I just posted on the board, but also congrats on the MM2 Cesare, you are a strong dude. Give 'em hell next week! No room for thinking you might not succeed, with the MM2 lefty and right owned, you are definitely a lieutenant of crush, you'll get the rank of captain, it's a matter of time, preferably next week Edited March 29, 2012 by Geralt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryg Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Congrats, that was another strong close with your off hand and best of luck with your coc #3 cert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Chez - does IM have a date picked out too? or does their witness set the day/time/location with you? I have been in contact with the judge. Right now its planned for April 7th which is a Saturday. I actually found out he works really close to me though so we may do it during the week to save travel time since he lives further away. I need to find a camera person to. My sister is usually my camera person for my MM certs but shes very close to giving birth to her 4th child so she can't travel. I told IM that next week was best for me since its my spring break. They were great about finding a judge for that week who was close by and sent me his email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Thanks guys! I'll be going adrenaline crazy for the COC #3 cert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Update: COC #3 Cert is happening Wednesday at 12:00 pm. I have off that week and I'm meeting the judge at his job which is around the corner from my law school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 You'll kill it man. Two big certs back to back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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