Chez Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 great session today: Sled pulls and drags we did it 4 different way (hold a bar behind our back, attached to our weight belt, pushing and holding a bar in front going backwards) 2 times down and back each way for a total of 8 times down and back. Didn't do a great job of keeping track of the weight but more weight this time. Top sets were over 400 lbs counting the sled Standing Overhead Barbell Press 4 warm ups 190 lbs - 5x, 6x, 6x, 5x 230 lbs - single 170 lbs - 15x AMRAP. Happy with that Barbell JM press 135 lbs - 8x 155 lbs - 8x 175 lbs - 8x 195 lbs - 7x EZ Curl Bar Preacher Curls 70 lbs - 8x 90 lbs - 8x 100 lbs - 8x 110 lbs - 8x 120 lbs - 6x 70 lbs - 20x Measured my Biceps at the end to see where I was with a pump and got spot on 20". Now I just need to keep growing to make this my cold measurement 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Only had time for deadlifts today cause I have a tight work deadline to meet Deadlifts 5 warm ups 365 lbs - 6x, 6x, 6x, 6x 440 lbs - explosive single. That moved crazy fast and easy. Moved like 315. Even my friend said he’s never seen me lift that fast and explosive. Felt dam good. I made sure to get amped up and it worked big time. 320 lbs - 12x. Left a couple in the tank good session Edited December 27, 2020 by Chez 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Accessory work tonight Lat Pulldowns with yes 4 All grips 2 warm ups 180 lbs - 8x 190 lbs - 8x 200 lbs - 8x 210 lbs - 8x Medium Width Cable Rows with Yes 4 All Grips 130 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 150 lbs - 10x 170 lbs - 10x Machine Rear Laterals 130 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 150 lbs - 10x 170 lbs - 10x Machine One Arm Curls 2 warm ups 170 lbs (stack) - 4 sets of 10x each arm 130 lbs - 20x each arm Leg Extensions 2 warms ups 200 lbs - 10x 215 lbs - 10x 230 lbs - 10x 245 lbs (stack) - 10x prone Hamstring Curls 95 lbs - 10x 125 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 155 lbs - 10x gratuitous bicep picture 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho_grip_lift Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 9 hours ago, Chez said: Accessory work tonight Lat Pulldowns with yes 4 All grips 2 warm ups 180 lbs - 8x 190 lbs - 8x 200 lbs - 8x 210 lbs - 8x Medium Width Cable Rows with Yes 4 All Grips 130 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 150 lbs - 10x 170 lbs - 10x Machine Rear Laterals 130 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 150 lbs - 10x 170 lbs - 10x Machine One Arm Curls 2 warm ups 170 lbs (stack) - 4 sets of 10x each arm 130 lbs - 20x each arm Leg Extensions 2 warms ups 200 lbs - 10x 215 lbs - 10x 230 lbs - 10x 245 lbs (stack) - 10x prone Hamstring Curls 95 lbs - 10x 125 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 155 lbs - 10x gratuitous bicep picture GAINS!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 Fantastic chest session tonight. In such a great groove. Busted out the slingshot for overload work Flat Barbell Bench Press 4 warm ups 260 lbs - 6x, 6x, 6x, 6x 315 lbs - smooth single Slingshot work 285 lbs - 3 doubles with slingshot 300 lbs - double with SS 315 lbs - double with SS 330 lbs - single with SS 345 lbs - single with SS Close Grip Floor Press - all reps paused 235 lbs - 3x 265 lbs - 2x 295 lbs - 2x. Wow. That moved well Incline Barbell Bench Press 225 lbs - 3x 255 lbs - 2x 285 lbs - 2x. Wow. Felt easy. I had another rep but I’ll save it 225 lbs - 10x then spotter used finger tips to help lock out 11x Machine Pec Deck Flys 250 lbs (stack) - 4 sets of 12x Leg Press Machine Calf Raises 1 warm up 300 lbs - 4 sets of 30x gratuitous forearm picture: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) Argh. Been training but been lazy about posting. I’m actually in an Amazon groove right now with all my power lifts getting stronger. Instead of training to log the workout I didn’t let’s just start with last nights great chest workout and move forward Flat Barbell Bench Press 4 warm ups 260 lbs - 6x, 7x, 7x, 6x 325 lbs - smooth single Slingshot work 295 lbs - 3 doubles with slingshot 310 lbs - double with SS 325 lbs - double with SS 340 lbs - single with SS. Easy but hit the pegs on the way up throwing me off balance 355 lbs - single with SS Close Grip Floor Press - all reps paused 235 lbs - 3x 270 lbs - 2x 305 lbs - 1x nice, more in the tank Incline Barbell Bench Press 235 lbs - 3x 265 lbs - 2x 295 lbs - 2x. Ya buddy 255 lbs - 6x Machine Pec Deck Flys 250 lbs (stack) - 4 sets of 10x video of all the bench press working sets Edited January 14, 2021 by Chez 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) This weekends training: Saturday 1/16/21 Started of with sled work in the gym with 3 other training partners. Which did it with 4 different styles (holding a bar behind the back facing forward, Attached to our weight belt facing forward, Pushing forward and lastly pulling backward with a bar). Did 2 times down and back each style for a total of 8 times down and back. Took about 1.5 hrs between all our sets. Next week we made a promise to track the weight better Standing Barbell Overhead Press warm ups 190 lbs - 6x, 7x, 7x, 6x 245 lbs - single attempt. So Freaking Close! Just couldn't completely lock the elbows ARGH! This would have been an all time PR and that PR was fresh while this was fatigued. Here is a still of the attempt. I'll restart the cycle upping the base weight and try to get it when it comes up again for revenge. had to use the bar I hate also 185 lbs - 10x Flat Barbell JM Press Warm ups 135 lbs - 8x 160 lbs - 8x 185 lbs - 8x 205 lbs - 8x Tried to do some flask work but a training partner wanted me to show him and he the flask all messed up with sweat so decided to try it again tomorrow after I saw the flask texture was all messed up Today 1/17/21 Squats warm ups 290 lbs - 6x, 7x, 6x, 6x 365 lbs - single. I was a little shaky but got it. Legs are still feeling yesterdays sled work 255 lbs - 16x. I left a few in the tank. I'm pretty tired Flask 1 Hand Pinch warm ups 83.5 lbs - 3 singles each hand 73.5 lbs - 2 doubles each hand 63.5 lbs - 2 triples each hand 63.5 lbs - 2 singles with 10 second holds each hand Machine Rear Delt Flys 130 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 150 lbs - 10x 170 lbs - 10x Machine One Arm Bicep Curls warm ups 170 lbs - 4 sets of 10x each arm 125 lbs - 25x each arm Edited January 18, 2021 by Chez 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho_grip_lift Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 9 hours ago, Chez said: This weekends training: Saturday 1/16/21 Started of with sled work in the gym with 3 other training partners. Which did it with 4 different styles (holding a bar behind the back facing forward, Attached to our weight belt facing forward, Pushing forward and lastly pulling backward with a bar). Did 2 times down and back each style for a total of 8 times down and back. Took about 1.5 hrs between all our sets. Next week we made a promise to track the weight better Standing Barbell Overhead Press warm ups 190 lbs - 6x, 7x, 7x, 6x 245 lbs - single attempt. So Freaking Close! Just couldn't completely lock the elbows ARGH! This would have been an all time PR and that PR was fresh while this was fatigued. Here is a still of the attempt. I'll restart the cycle upping the base weight and try to get it when it comes up again for revenge. had to use the bar I hate also 185 lbs - 10x Flat Barbell JM Press Warm ups 135 lbs - 8x 160 lbs - 8x 185 lbs - 8x 205 lbs - 8x Tried to do some flask work but a training partner wanted me to show him and he the flask all messed up with sweat so decided to try it again tomorrow after I saw the flask texture was all messed up Today 1/17/21 Squats warm ups 290 lbs - 6x, 7x, 6x, 6x 365 lbs - single. I was a little shaky but got it. Legs are still feeling yesterdays sled work 255 lbs - 16x. I left a few in the tank. I'm pretty tired Flask 1 Hand Pinch warm ups 83.5 lbs - 3 singles each hand 73.5 lbs - 2 doubles each hand 63.5 lbs - 2 triples each hand 63.5 lbs - 2 singles with 10 second holds each hand Machine Rear Delt Flys 130 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 150 lbs - 10x 170 lbs - 10x Machine One Arm Bicep Curls warm ups 170 lbs - 4 sets of 10x each arm 125 lbs - 25x each arm Great pressing and pinch Chez! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, pancho_grip_lift said: Great pressing and pinch Chez! Thanks buddy. Ramping the pinch back up. Trying to beat my 93.5 lb flask PR once I peak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Yesterday’s quick accessory training; Lat Pulldowns 2 warm ups 190 lbs - 8x 200 lbs - 8x 210 lbs - 8x 220 lbs - 8x One Arm Machine Rows 87.5 lbs - 8x each arm 100 lbs - 8x each arm 112.5 lbs - 8x each arm 125 lbs - 8x each arm Prone Hamstring Curls 95 lbs - 10x 125 lbs - 10x 140 lbs - 10x 155 lbs - 10x Leg Press Machine Calf Raises 1 warm up 240 lbs - 50x, 50x, 35x, 35x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Enter the ramp up phase of this third cycle. Every rep felt clean and strong. Tonight’s workout: Flat Barbell Bench Press 5 warm ups 270 lbs - 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x 320 lbs - smooth single 290 lbs - 3 doubles with slingshot 305 lbs - double with slingshot 320 lbs - double with slingshot 335 lbs - single with slingshot 350 lbs - single with slingshot Barbell Floor Press - every rep paused 230 lbs - 3x 260 lbs - 2x 290 lbs - 1x Incline Barbell Bench Press 225 lbs - 2x 255 lbs - 2x 285 lbs - 2x 235 lbs - 9x Machine Pec Deck Flys 250 lbs (Stack) - 4 sets of 10x Took a break from logging. I kept training just needed the break from logging to clear my head with so personal stuff going on. I’m back now. Let’s go! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) Argh. So I missed logging my last 3 workouts again. Lifted Saturday, Sunday and last night. Good sessions but I’m just going to log tonight and try to more consistent going forward. Here’s tonight’s training: Flat Barbell Bench Press 5 warm ups 270 lbs - 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x 325 lbs - smooth single 295 lbs - 3 doubles with slingshot 310 lbs - double with slingshot 325 lbs - double with slingshot 340 lbs - single with slingshot 355 lbs - single with slingshot Barbell Floor Press - every rep paused 235 lbs - 3x 265 lbs - 2x 295 lbs - 1x Incline Barbell Bench Press 230 lbs - 2x 260 lbs - 2x 290 lbs - 2x. That moved real fast and even my partner commented that it was faster than last weeks 285 245 lbs - 8x. Also happy with that. Partner said I could have probably gotten the 9th but I decided to save it Machine Pec Deck Flys 250 lbs (Stack) - 4 sets of 10x note: next week I plan attempting an all time bench PR and it will be on my fifth set fatigued.....getting stronger Edited March 11, 2021 by Chez 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancho_grip_lift Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Chez said: Argh. So I missed logging my last 3 workouts again. Lifted Saturday, Sunday and last night. Good sessions but I’m just going to log tonight and try to more consistent going forward. Here’s tonight’s training: Flat Barbell Bench Press 5 warm ups 270 lbs - 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x 325 lbs - smooth single 295 lbs - 3 doubles with slingshot 310 lbs - double with slingshot 325 lbs - double with slingshot 340 lbs - single with slingshot 355 lbs - single with slingshot Barbell Floor Press - every rep paused 235 lbs - 3x 265 lbs - 2x 295 lbs - 1x Incline Barbell Bench Press 230 lbs - 2x 260 lbs - 2x 290 lbs - 2x. That moved real fast and even my partner commented that it was faster than last weeks 285 245 lbs - 8x. Also happy with that. Partner said I could have probably gotten the 9th but I decided to save it Machine Pec Deck Flys 250 lbs (Stack) - 4 sets of 10x note: next week I plan attempting an all time bench PR and it will be on my fifth set fatigued.....getting stronger Hey Chez! Good luck on that PR next week... you will do well I'm sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, pancho_grip_lift said: Hey Chez! Good luck on that PR next week... you will do well I'm sure Thanks buddy. I have been experimenting with how to peak with this programming and my body’s response. I have failed before but I think I have learned a lot and should be better prepared next week. Will take video 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 Im back. Time to start logging again….. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) Gotta start logging again so I’ll start with last night’s session. I was super sick Sunday and Monday basically spending most of those two days in bed eating very little and feeling super weak so I’m happy I was able to force myself to the gym last night and some solid work in: Standing Overhead Barbell Press 240 lbs - solid single. This actually shocked me cause I’m Sunday I was so sick that just walking around was hard. Nice turn around. Video below 190 lbs - 4x, 5x, 5x, 5x decided to skip the AMRAP set cause I didn’t want to tax myself to much after getting over the illness Slick 2.5” Crusher 137.5 lbs - double each hand 140 lbs - double each hand 142.5 lbs - double each hand 145 lbs - double each hand 137.5 lbs - lift and 10 sec hold each hand 138.75 lbs - lift and 10 sec hold each hand 140 lbs - lift and 10 sec hold each hand decided to call it quits there. Quick session just to get back in the flow Edited December 29, 2021 by Chez 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chez Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Tonight’s training: Deadlifts warmed up several sets and worked up to a 455 lb single which moved well which again is shocking considering how sick I was just recently but I’ll take it 355 lbs - 4x, 5x, 5x, 5x again skipped my AMRAP set cause I don’t want to over do it coming back from being sick Lat Pull Downs 1 warm up set 180 lbs - 8x 190 lbs - 8x 200 lbs - 8x 210 lbs - 8x One Arm Machine Rows 62.5 lbs - 8x each arm 75 lbs - 8x each arm 87.5 lbs - 8x each arm 100 lbs - 8x each arm enough for tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) So now that I am back to closing my 194.5 lb super elite, I laid out my gripper progression and tools I’ll need to get the MM8/9. I took a picture but I plan to make a video on it cause two of those tettings are adjustable (ones on the plastic) and the spring marked for specific ratings which is super cool. Basically I have one lb jumps all the way to 210. Edited December 30, 2021 by Chez 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Here is the video: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 11 minutes ago, Chez said: Here is the video: Good luck Chez I am sure you will smash it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 32 minutes ago, DevilErik said: Good luck Chez I am sure you will smash it! Thanks buddy. I’ll give it everything I got 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acorn Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Chez, thank for the shout out on the Tetting adjustables. I started converting those in 2009 as well other gripper modifications like the bottom mount chokers and extensions later for various training methods. There's probably in the low 200 count range of them out there that I converted to adjustable mount alone. As well as considerably more than that converted to bottom mount choker of all brands and types. I still can do the conversion if one needed it done I just don't advertise or often get asked to do it anymore now that there are so many gripper options out there. One of these days I need to show some of the specialty methods I came up with that work with some of the customizations. Anyway, good luck with your training and I know you will get it. - Aaron 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuttgens Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Chez said: Here is the video: Great video! Lots of good info. You have some unbelievable gripper strength. Good luck on the mm8 I know you’ll get there. How did you injure yourself? And are as strong now as pre injury? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 4 hours ago, Nuttgens said: Great video! Lots of good info. You have some unbelievable gripper strength. Good luck on the mm8 I know you’ll get there. How did you injure yourself? And are as strong now as pre injury? Thanks buddy. I inured myself on the tips tester in competition. I didn’t learn proper technique and it’s a super dangerous event so even light weight tore my pulley. And yes before the pandemic I got back up to even past were I was before the injury but then the gyms closed and I tweaked my Pec and then my wrist so I finally about 95% back after overcoming those injures 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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