HandsofStone Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) Hell yeah bro! That's some pretty intense shit right there! I can't really tell from the picture but are you going to need to some stitches on that index finger PIP joint?? When I saw that pic, it just made my flexor digitorum profundus & superficialis WEAK as hell.. Get that finger some attention bro! The sooner you do that, the sooner that MM9 will GO DOWN! Edited February 4, 2020 by HandsofStone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 18 hours ago, HandsofStone said: Hell yeah bro! That's some pretty intense shit right there! I can't really tell from the picture but are you going to need to some stitches on that index finger PIP joint?? When I saw that pic, it just made my flexor digitorum profundus & superficialis WEAK as hell.. Get that finger some attention bro! The sooner you do that, the sooner that MM9 will GO DOWN! Thanks bud. I am feeling great. Last night I was watching a movie and made a fist and my crush just felt nasty strong. It’s been a while but I remember that feeling and it feels dam good. The finger actually looked worse than it is. The bleeding stopped by the time I left the gym and a coworker was amazed it was completely healed the next day. I have always been a quick healer, just wish I could avoid the injuries to begin with. During my first gripper run, I was stubborn and didn’t tape my set finger and my set finger got real bad to the point I couldn’t even set a decent sized gripper without pain. During my first comeback, I started tapping it at the beginning of each session so I can do volume mms with heavy grippers. This cut got right in between the tape though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 Best Chest and arms session in a while. Still ramping up and rehabbing the pec strain but I didn’t feel it last night and the weights were moving much easier. Flat Barbell Bench Press 4 warm up sets 245 - 10 sets of triples. A guy I haven’t seen in a while came over and comment how easy the weight looked to me and I explained I’m rehabbing a strain so I have to leave my ego at home right now and slowly ramp up. Incline Barbell Bench Press 195 lbs - 5x 215 lbs - 5x 235 lbs - 5x Smith Machine Floor Press 255 lbs - 3x 275 lbs - 3x 295 lbs - 2x Machine Pec Deck Flys 170 lbs - 10x 190 lbs - 10x 210 lbs - 10x 230 lbs - 10x Preacher EZ Bar Curls 1 warm up 70 lbs - 10x 90 lbs - 8x 100 lbs - 8x 110 lbs - 8x Preacher Single Arm Hammer Dumbbell Curls 30 lb DB - 10x each arm 35 lb DB - 10x each arm 40 lbs DB - 2 sets of 10x each arm Straight Bar Tricep Pushdowns 150 lbs stack plus 35 lb plate pinned to stack - 4 sets of 10x 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goran Paulinič Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Those wounds invite all kinds of trouble. Be careful. It looks like you aren't prepared enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdckr Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Chez said: Flat Barbell Bench Press 4 warm up sets 245 - 10 sets of triples. A guy I haven’t seen in a while came over and comment how easy the weight looked to me and I explained I’m rehabbing a strain so I have to leave my ego at home right now and slowly ramp up. "Weight looks easy," says someone giving you a compliment. "Yeah, I know, but I'm rehabbing an injury, so I can't push myself too hard or too fast," answers the humble guy, in case someone thinks he's taking it easy. Love it. Your rehab is an inspiration. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Goran Paulinič said: Those wounds invite all kinds of trouble. Be careful. It looks like you aren't prepared enough. I appreciate the concern but it really wasn't that bad. Just made the rest of the training session a little painful. My hand is already healed and I am looking forward to next session. I have had much worse before. I have friends who are elite steel bends and they really tear their hands up doing volume bends. If I am going to cert the MM8, I am going to have to push myself hard this year and go through some brutal training sessions and I have already mentally prepared for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 4 hours ago, bdckr said: "Weight looks easy," says someone giving you a compliment. "Yeah, I know, but I'm rehabbing an injury, so I can't push myself too hard or too fast," answers the humble guy, in case someone thinks he's taking it easy. Love it. Your rehab is an inspiration. Thank you! Means a lot to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Just got back from a great Shoulders and Crusher workout: Standing Overhead Barbell Press 4 warm ups 190 lbs - 10 sets of triples. Every rep moved well. Ramping up nicely Slick 2.5" Crusher Lifts 3 warm ups 130 lbs - 3 singles each hand 120 lbs - 2 doubles each hand 110 lbs - 3 triples each hand 110 lbs - 3 singles with 10 second holds each hand Triceps Rope Pulldowns 110 lbs - 4 sets of 10x Seated Dumbbell Side Laterals 25 lb DBs - 4 sets of 10x Seated Machine Rear Laterals 120 lbs - 10x 130 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 8x 150 lbs - 8x Yellow Exercise Bar Front Levers 3 sets of 10x each hand Yellow Exercise Bar Rear Levers 3 sets of 10x each hand Little Exercise Bar Supination/Pronation Full Length - 3 sets of 10x each hand Little post workout Wine with 2 protein bars and then off to work on my presentation due Monday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Good back session. Continuing to ramp up after getting derailed from cellulitis and then the tendon strain: Deadlifts 4 warm up sessions 315 lbs - 3x 335 lbs - 3x 355 lbs - 3x 385 lbs - 3x Lat Pulldowns with yes 4 all grips 150 lbs - 10x 160 lbs - 10x 170 lbs - 10x 180 lbs - 10x Medium Grip cable rows with yes 4 all grips 150 lbs - 8x 170 lbs - 8x 190 lbs - 8x 210 lbs - 8x Lying Hamstring Curls 95 lbs - 8x 110 lbs - 8 125 lbs - 8x 140 lbs - 8x Leg Extensions 125 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 155 lbs - 10x 170 lbs - 10x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) Had my quarterly board report at work today which went well and then straight to the gym after work. I am continuing to ramp up from a strain/pull I felt in left armpit weeks ago and tonight was a great step forward. I increased the weight in everything and it felt easy and I didn't feel the strain at all so the rehab is going well. Flat Barbell Bench Press 4 warm up sets 255 lbs - 10 sets of triples. Every rep felt smooth and easy. no discomfort. Another 10 lbs next week Incline Barbell Bench Press 205 lbs - 5x 225 lbs - 5x 240 lbs - 5x. Felt good. I'll increase the weight this set a little more next week. Smith Machine Floor Press - Pause at the bottom each rep 255 lbs - 3x 275 lbs - 3x 295 lbs - 3x. Got the 3rd rep I missed last week while doing more weight on the previous 2 exercises as well so that is a win. Machine Pec Deck Flys 190 lbs - 10x 210 lbs - 10x 230 lbs - 10x 250 lbs (whole stack) - 10x. Back to the whole stack and no issues. Chambered Bar Tricep Push Downs 150 lbs (Whole Stack) + 45 lb Weight Plate pinned to it - 4 sets of 8x Seated Single Arm Machine Bicep Curls 2 warm ups 155 lbs - 4 sets of 10x Note - Feel like I am getting back in the groove. Need to stay smart and injury free. One week at a time. This is my year. onward and upwards. Edited February 13, 2020 by Chez 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) Today's training went well. Continuing to ramp up. Standing Overhead Barbell Press 4 warm ups 195 lbs - 10 sets of triples Rope Triceps Pull downs 110 lbs - 4 sets of 10x Seated Dumbbell Side Laterals 30 lb DBs - 4 sets of 8x Machine Rear Laterals 120 lbs - 10x 130 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 150 lbs - 10x 1 Hand Flask Pinch Warm ups 78.5 lbs - 1x each hand 76 lbs - 2 singles each hand 66 lbs - double each hand 68.5 lbs - 2 doubles each hand 58.5 lbs - 3 triples each hand 58.5 lbs - 3 singles with 10 second holds each hand 4" Sorinex Pinch Block warm ups 50.5 lbs - 3 singles each hand 45.5 lbs - 3 doubles each hand 40.5 lbs - 3 triples each hand 40.5 lbs - 3 singles with 10 second holds each hand Grippers tomorrow Edited February 16, 2020 by Chez 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 Just a fantastic workout today. Felt real strong on grippers and squats. Hit yet another post Surgery gripper PR! Barbell Back Squats 3 warm ups - and gripper warm ups between these and the working squat sets 205 lbs - 8x 225 lbs - 8x 245 lbs - 8x 265 lbs - 8x - Every set was super easy. More weight next week. Right Hand MMS Grippers Warm ups during squats 190 RGC MM5 Replica (Feels like the real one) - Completely destroyed for 3 straight singles with over crush holds! Goal today was just closing it once and I annihilated this gripper today. Crush is feeling dam strong! Video of the first close below. 180 RGC COC 3.5 - single. 174 RGC RB 280 - 3 doubles 165 RGC Elite - 3 triples 153 RGC COC #3 - 3 sets of 8x. Gripper cardio. Need to go heavier this set next time RB Adjustable Gripper Right Hand Crush Negatives Level 4 - 10 second hold Level 4.5 - 10 second hold Level 5 - 10 second hold - First time doing negatives since the surgery. Starting super light to be cautious. This was easy. More next time. Preacher Curl Single Arm Dumbbell Hammer Curls 30 lb DB - 10x each arm 35 lb DB - 10x each arm 40 lb DB - 10x each arm 45 lb DB - 10x each arm 50 lb DB - 8x each arm Lat Pull Downs 150 lbs - 10x 170 lbs - 8x 190 lbs - 8x 210 lbs - 8x Medium Width Cable Rows 170 lbs - 8x 190 lbs - 8x 210 lbs - 8x 230 lbs - 8x Lying Hamstring Curls 95 lbs - 10x 110 lbs - 10x 125 lbs - 2 sets of 8x Here is the first MM5 Replica Close: Next Workout I will Attempt my 194.5 RGC Super Elite which feels just like the real MM6. Let's Go! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Great Bench Session Today. Continuing to get my strength back: Barbell Bench Press 4 warm ups 265 lbs - 10 sets of triples. No problemo. Every rep was smooth. Barbell Incline Bench Press 205 lbs - 5x 225 lbs - 5x 245 lbs - 5x Smith Machine Floor Press - Each rep paused at the bottom 265 lbs - 3x 285 lbs - 3x 305 lbs - 2x Machine Pec Deck Flys 190 lbs - 10x 210 lbs - 10x 230 lbs -10x 250 lbs (whole stack) - 10x Chambered Bar Push Downs 150 lbs (Whole Stack) + 45 lb Plate - 4 sets of 10x Preacher Curls w/ EZ Curl Bar 75 lbs - 8x 95 lbs - 8x 105 lbs - 8x 115 lbs - 6x 70 lbs - 15x Feeling Great. More next week. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Anderson Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, Chez said: Great Bench Session Today. Continuing to get my strength back: Barbell Bench Press 4 warm ups 265 lbs - 10 sets of triples. No problemo. Every rep was smooth. Barbell Incline Bench Press 205 lbs - 5x 225 lbs - 5x 245 lbs - 5x Smith Machine Floor Press - Each rep paused at the bottom 265 lbs - 3x 285 lbs - 3x 305 lbs - 2x Machine Pec Deck Flys 190 lbs - 10x 210 lbs - 10x 230 lbs -10x 250 lbs (whole stack) - 10x Chambered Bar Push Downs 150 lbs (Whole Stack) + 45 lb Plate - 4 sets of 10x Preacher Curls w/ EZ Curl Bar 75 lbs - 8x 95 lbs - 8x 105 lbs - 8x 115 lbs - 6x 70 lbs - 15x Feeling Great. More next week. this is my first attempt with a gripper over 180. This is a CPW 365 rated at 193. Its the one with the different handle widths. Which made it seem more difficult! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chez Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Stephen Anderson said: Strong man and you didn't get a good set either. You were way wider than MMS. I never liked those thin handles. They actually use to make them with both handles like that. The thought was it made a tighter close like beyond the range, easy than filing the inside of the handle. The problem is that it concentrates the same force in a smaller area making it more painful. Filing the inside is way better, you get the beyond the range with the same surface area touching your hand. Keep up the strong work man. I attempt my 194.5 super elite next which feels just like the real MM6 Edited February 20, 2020 by Chez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Anderson Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 19 minutes ago, Chez said: Strong man and you didn't get a good set either. You were way wider than MMS. I never liked those thin handles. They actually use to make them with both handles like that. The thought was it made a tighter close like beyond the range, easy than filing the inside of the handle. The problem is that it concentrates the same force in a smaller area making it more painful. Filing the inside is way better, you get the beyond the range with the same surface area touching your hand. Keep up the strong work man. I attempt my 194.5 super elite next which feels just like the real MM6 Good luck brother! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Anderson Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, Chez said: Strong man and you didn't get a good set either. You were way wider than MMS. I never liked those thin handles. They actually use to make them with both handles like that. The thought was it made a tighter close like beyond the range, easy than filing the inside of the handle. The problem is that it concentrates the same force in a smaller area making it more painful. Filing the inside is way better, you get the beyond the range with the same surface area touching your hand. Keep up the strong work man. I attempt my 194.5 super elite next which feels just like the real MM6 I typically go that wide with most of my closes. For some reason i cant figure out how to get way down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Stephen Anderson said: I typically go that wide with most of my closes. For some reason i cant figure out how to get way down there you have watch this right? its the best set video there is. You obviously have the upper body strength, you just need to practice 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Anderson Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 40 minutes ago, Chez said: you have watch this right? its the best set video there is. You obviously have the upper body strength, you just need to practice Ive never seen this... could be a complete game changer!! Every time the gripper slides back in my hand. This should help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Stephen Anderson said: Ive never seen this... could be a complete game changer!! Every time the gripper slides back in my hand. This should help! you got all the tools man. You are big and strong. You work the technique and sky is the limit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Great shoulder and thick bar session today with a little wrist work thrown in Standing Overhead Barbell Press 4 warm ups 200 lbs - 10 sets of triples no problem Rope Triceps Pull Downs 90 lbs - 3 sets of 15x Seated Dumbbell Side Lateral Raises 30 lb Dbs - 3 sets of 8x Seated Machine Rear Laterls 130 lbs - 8x 140 lbs - 8x 150 lbs - 8x Slick as Snot 2.5" Crusher with no chalk warm ups 132.5 lbs - 3 singles each hand 122.5 lbs - 3 doubles each hand 112.5 lbs - 3 triples each hand 112.5 lbs - 3 singles with 10 second holds each hand Strict Double Hand Plate Wrist Curls (Forearms on Bench) 25 lb Plate - 3 sets of 15x Strict Barbell Reverse Wrist Curls (Forearms on legs) 40 lb Barbell - 3 sets of 15x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I’m impressed by your pressing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, EricMilfeld said: I’m impressed by your pressing! Thanks buddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Great session today. I'm totally in groove and rebounding nicely from the pull/strain. Getting strong every week Barbell Deadlifts 4 warm ups 315 lbs - triple 345 lbs - triple 375 lbs - triple 405 lbs - easy triple. I told my training buddy, I could have kept going no problem but decided to save it. 315 lbs - 10x. did this for volume, Haven't done higher reps in a while. Super easy. I again told my buddy I have more in me but that is enough. I will increase the weight on every set next time Lat Pulls downs with Yes 4 All grips 150 lbs - 8x 160 lbs - 8x 170 lbs - 8x 180 lbs - 8x. easiest that has ever felt. more next time Wide Grip Cable Rows with Yes 4 All Grips 150 lbs - 8x 170 lbs - 8x 190 lbs - 8x 210 lbs - 8x Standing Alternating Dumbbell Hammer Curls 35 lb DBs - 8x each arm 40 lb DBs - 8x each arm 45 lb DBs - 8x each arm 50 lb Dbs - 8x each arm. too easy. More next time Supination/Pronation with Light exercise bar 3 sets of 10x each hand Lying Hamstring Curls 95 lbs - 10x 110 lbs - 10x 125 lbs - 10x Leg Extensions 140 lbs - 10x 155 lbs - 10x 170 lbs - 10x Time for a protein shake and beer........I earned it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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