Chez Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 8/30/14 Flat Bench Press 120 lbs = 5 reps 150 lbs = 5 reps 180 lbs = 3 reps 225 lbs = 5 reps 255 lbs = 3 reps 285 lbs = 1 rep. I was going to go for a second but I lost my balance and didn't feel comfortable so I stopped there. Incline Bench Press 177.5 lbs = 5 reps 205 lbs = 5 reps 232.5 lbs = 5 reps Poundstone Empty Barbell 100 rep Curl Challenge Decided to retry this and I did better this time. 70 reps. rest 10 reps, rest 10 reps, rest 10 reps, rest Close Grip Push Ups 3 sets of 10 rep 8/31/14 Squats 1 warm up set of 10 reps 1 warm up set of 10 reps 3 working sets of 3 reps 1 Hand Pinch Euro 54 lbs = 5 reps each hand 66 lbs = 3 reps each hand 75 lbs = 2 reps each hand 85.5 lbs = 1 rep each hand 82.5 lbs = 3 sets of 2 reps each hand - nice. got the doubles easy and that is the most weight I have used for doubles. time to move up. IM Hub 44.5 lbs = 3 reps each hand 54.5 lbs = 2 reps each hand 60.5 lbs = 3 sets of 2 reps each hand. Pretty sure that is the most I have used for double at this point in the workout for the hub. Feeling strong tonight. Blobs 50 lb Blob = 2 reps left and 1 rep right. First time lifting the blob this late in the workout. I have lifted one many times but never this fatigued. Tonight's workout is going awesome. 50 lb Blob = 2 reps left, 46 Legacy Blob Thumb on the round = 2 reps right 50 lb Blob = 1 rep left, 46 Legacy Blob Thumb on the round = 2 reps right Pop's Gripper Dynamic 1 Hand Pinch 2 Orange Bands high attachments = 3 sets of 20 reps each hand. Extensors Green + Yellow Band = 50 reps each hand Blue Band = 2 sets of 75 reps each hand. Note - all caught up. rest tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Not logging tonight, but I trained Left hand grippers. I attempted my hard COC #3.5 (179.7 lb RGC) MMS Off hand (left hand). Got really freaking close! This gripper is very close to the real MM3. I closed it right hand MMS just before certifying on the real MM3 Right hand. I'm almost there! Here is the vid: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSweden Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Mm3 off hand is mental! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Goguen Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 So very close. You got it next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks guys. I struggle with left hand crush consistency. Its usually 2 steps forward and 1 backwards but I'm hitting a nice surge right now. Hopefully I can cert MM3 off hand by year end. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 You may NOT call that struggling mister. 'Kay. Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'm not inconsistent offhand, I'm very consistently awful off hand lol. Very good attempt. Looks like a light breeze would've had that gripper shutting all the way. Monstrous off hand attempt bro! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks guys. happy with the results so far, but "I am never satisfied. Its my cross to bear." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I can picture you up all night cussing out those grippers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I can picture you up all night cussing out those grippers... haha. Truth be told I often take a goal gripper and put it on the nightstand next to my bed so I can stare at it and visualize closing it. Ya, I know I'm strange............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I can picture you up all night cussing out those grippers... haha. Truth be told I often take a goal gripper and put it on the nightstand next to my bed so I can stare at it and visualize closing it. Ya, I know I'm strange............. As long as you don't bring the damn gripper into the bed with you, I think it's all good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I can picture you up all night cussing out those grippers... haha. Truth be told I often take a goal gripper and put it on the nightstand next to my bed so I can stare at it and visualize closing it. Ya, I know I'm strange............. As long as you don't bring the damn gripper into the bed with you, I think it's all good man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) Didn't train too much this week. Been very busy and tired so I took it easy and only have 2 training sessions to log. Both very good sessions though! 9/3 Left Hand Grippers (all MMS) COC Sport = 10 reps COC #.5 = 5 reps COC #1 = 3 reps COC #2 = 2 reps GHP 6 = 1 rep Cert COC #3 = 1 rep Medium BBE = 1 rep Hard BBE = 1 rep 179.7 lb COC #3.5 = Very Very close attempt. Video above in the log. Dam, I'm almost there. Soon......... 179.7 lb COC #3.5 = another super close attempt. Not quite as good as the first but very good still 165.3 lb BBE = 1 rep. wasted lots of energy on those 3.5 attempts so I took a bigger drop 165.3 lb BBE = 1 rep 153 lb Cert COC #3 = 2 reps 153 lb Cert COC #3 = 2 reps Crush Booster Left Hand Holds Big Purple + Blue band = (3) 10 second holds Calf Raises 4 sets of 50 reps Lying Leg Raises 3 sets of 15 reps Note - Left hand crush is soaring right now. I just bought an extended silvis handle to do negatives with my 213 lb MM8 spring right hand ( took the original spring off the handles to use with the silvis handles) and I bought a 207 lb rated super elite. The MM7 will go down in a couple months. 9/7/14 Seated Barbell Shoulder Press 87 lbs = 5 reps 108.5 lbs = 5 reps 128.5 lbs = 3 reps 162.5 lbs = 5 reps 182 lbs = 3 reps 205 lbs = 1 rep Close Grip Flat Barbell Bench Press 185 lbs = 5 reps 216 lbs = 5 reps 245 lbs = 5 reps Little Big Horn 100.5 lbs = 5 reps each hand 125.5 lbs = 3 reps each hand 150.5 lbs = 3 sets of 2 reps each hand - felt easy. more next time. Rolling Thunder 121.5 lbs = 3 reps each hand 161.5 lbs = 3 sets of 2 reps each hand - dam, that felt crazy easy. More next time. Little Big Horn 110.5 lbs = 2 sets of 5 reps each hand Rolling Thunder 121.5 lbs = 2 sets of 5 reps each hand touch and go and no re gripping. RT is going great lately. Extensors IM Blue Band = 3 sets of 100 reps each hand. Edited September 8, 2014 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Goguen Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 When you train your grippers how much time are you giving yourself between sets and move to another gripper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 When you train your grippers how much time are you giving yourself between sets and move to another gripper? That really depends. I do sets of a heavy weight lifting movements like squats or presses in between certain grippers sets to get my CNS firing. As soon as the weight lifting set is finished, I rest briefly and then go for the gripper close so a couple mins in between. For many warm up sets I will just rest briefly so a little less time. If I put a lot of effort into a close/attempt I give myself more time. Just make sure you are recovered and ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Not logging tonight but I hit a huge PR on the ironmind hub in preparation for the king kong grip comp. I have been chasing 70 lbs for a while now. I had the down signal with 70 lbs at my comp 1.5 months ago and its slipped on the way down. Tonight I hit 70.95 lbs! I felt I had more in the tank also. Here is the video: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Argh! Life has been busy. Time to get back on track with this log. I just held a comp this past weekend and it went pretty well. I made a few mistakes running the comp, but I made notes of what I need to do differently. I'm hosting a location for the king kong grip comp in late October so I'll make sure to correct the errors for that comp. Here is a summary of how I did lift wise: Event 1: Grippers with a 20 mm Block Set. Attempt 1 - I opened with my 185.8 lb MM3 Replica and got it no problem. Attempt 2 - I decided to make the jump to my 192 lb Freak MM3 Replica. I just closed this gripper with a 20 mm block set earlier in the week and I was hoping to duplicate that close to grab 2nd best 20 mm block set close on the NAGS list. I missed by a small margin. Attempt 3 - I decided to drop down to my 189.85 MM5 Replica. I squeaked out the close and actually got light headed and shaky in the legs. This is a gripper that I have closed no problem 20 mm block set in training but I felt off on grippers today so it was tough this time. I guess I trained heavy grippers way too close to the comp. Stupid mistake. This close is still good for 3rd best on the NAGS list. Attempt 4 - I tried one more time with the 192 lb MM3 and I got even closer this time but I couldn't seal the deal. It was meant to happen today. Oh well. 189.85 is still a huge comp PR. Event 2: Ironmind Hub Attempt 1 - Got 60 lbs very easy. Attempt 2 - 65.35 lbs was no problem Attempt 3 - Got 67.75 lbs. New PR! Felt very good also. I had more in me. Attempt 4 - I went for 70 lbs even. I have been chasing 70 lbs on the hub for a while. A couple months back I got it 6 inches off the floor. I pulled it to lock out and got the down signal and all of a sudden it slipped out of my hands! . So freaking close. Oh well. The hub is an event at King Kong in October and I'm taking 70 lbs down! Rolling Thunder - before I decided to pick the rolling thunder as an event I hadn't trained the RT in a long time. My ankle has been bad so I have been avoiding events that put lots of stress on my ankle. I had lost a lot of progress on it when I started training it again but I started to hit my stride again leading up to the comp. I also took a break from grippers left hand to make sure my left was well rested for this. Attempt 1 - 164.9 lbs with complete ease Attempt 2 - 172.5 lbs no problem Attempt 3 - 177.5 lbs felt real good Attempt 4 - 180.15 lbs. Got it! Pretty close to where I use to be on the RT. Happy with this result since I brought it back up in a short time. I want to keep hitting the RT now and make a push for 200 lbs because I want to get on the ironmind list for the crush to dust challenge. The RT is the only thing holding me back. I'll keep hitting it on thick bar day. Sledge Choke with strict rules - the rules I used for the sledge choke were very strict. The ball and nut allowed very little tilt. I like the idea but admit I should have allowed a little more tilt. Next time I'll use a bigger nut on the sledge head and I'll use half inch lines since 1 inch jumps on this was brutal. Attempt 1 - 14 inches no problem Attempt 2-4 - I kep trying 15 inches. I got this with compete ease in training but I could only get it about half way up with my best attempt. My wrist was fried and it just wasn't happening today. Overall happy with my performance. Sounds like a fun competition. Strong overall performance there Thanks guys. happy with the results so far, but "I am never satisfied. Its my cross to bear." Like the quote, that's why your one of the best my friend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Awesome chez! You had some nice hang time there, too. Hmm...maybe 73-74 by Kong? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Awesome chez! You had some nice hang time there, too. Hmm...maybe 73-74 by Kong? Thanks bud. I have a good chance at 73-74 for the King Kong since that was my hub in the video and we are using Manna's hub for the comp. I always pull like 3-4 lbs more on his since it has a nice texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Awesome chez! You had some nice hang time there, too. Hmm...maybe 73-74 by Kong?Thanks bud. I have a good chance at 73-74 for the King Kong since that was my hub in the video and we are using Manna's hub for the comp. I always pull like 3-4 lbs more on his since it has a nice texture. Very true, I forgot about that! I think it should definitely be in your sights, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Dammit! Not logging right now, but I just finished an off hand gripper workout and I missed my hard (179.7 lb RGC) COC #3.5 left hand MMS by a freaking small margin. I played the video frame by frame and I noticed that my palm skin pinched between the handles. This would have been closed otherwise! Here is the still: This is going down soon. I won't stop until the job is done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSweden Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Kill it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Grip board response: oh man, it looks closed to me bro. Respect for this, and the fact that it's off hand makes it even more impressive and me jealous. YouTube answer: deep set is fake! You can't close a 3.5! Only Joe Kinney and magnus Samuelson know how to close a gripper properly. I'm 15 and weigh 130 pounds and can close a 2.5 with a credit card set. I hope to certify on the 3 in a few months. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Grip board response: oh man, it looks closed to me bro. Respect for this, and the fact that it's off hand makes it even more impressive and me jealous. YouTube answer: deep set is fake! You can't close a 3.5! Only Joe Kinney and magnus Samuelson know how to close a gripper properly. I'm 15 and weigh 130 pounds and can close a 2.5 with a credit card set. I hope to certify on the 3 in a few months. Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grysyuk Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 This training diary - the best that I have ever read. A lot of useful information about grippers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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