Chez Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks a lot Matt. I need to get my axle DO DL to at least the mid 300s by nationals but I'm inching my way up there slowly. My buddy came over today and we simulated the Durniat grip comp. I hit a PR in grippers and pinch so I'm happy. I didn't record the warmup weights so I'll just list the highs. Grippers Warm Up COC #1 = 10 MMS reps COC #2 = 3 MMS reps COC #2.5 = 1 MMS rep BBGM = 1 MMS rep 4 attempts with a parallel set like I would take in the contest MM1 replica = Easy MMS rep BBE = Easy MMS rep Vulcan V2 level 15 + orange IM band on the 8th notches = Good Rep! (I don't have a TSG between my elite and coc 3.5 that I can MMS close). Vulcan V2 Level 15 + Organge IM band on the top notches = Good Rep! New PR! See video below 2 HP pinch Warm ups - didn't write down the weights 172.5 lbs = Good lift and New PR! Of course we forget to video tape it but I'll get video soon. Ghetto Axle warm ups - didn't record weights 304 lbs = Good lift 310 lbs = attempt at a new PR but I just failed at lockout. DB weight holds for time- did this simulate the frame hold. 155lb DBs in each hand - held for 41 seconds. Need to try this again this week with more weight. I ran out of plates. Medley event training Lifted my 44+ lb hex several times with each hand Lifted my loadable blob at 36.5 lbs several times each hand Rolling thunder = 120lbs for several reps each hand Nail bending = bent some green nails Hub = simulated hub lifts with my ghetto hub set up (shown in my pic gallery). several reps both hands. Levering = 12.5 lbs on the levering bar for reps both right and left Supination/pronation = 10 lbs for several reps with both hands DB with fatgripz on the handle = 120lbs and 130lbs for reps with both hands. Here is the Vulcan V2 PR close from above: Note: We ran out of time because our GFs were complaining so we called it quits at this point. My friend enjoyed the training and we are going to train again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 i don't know what blocks you have but, you can use small plates and some string to add weight to make it more challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 def gotta give that a try this week Brent. I only have 3 hexs. a 44.4lb one and two 50.8lb ones. I also have the loadable blob but that's it. I'll start adding some plates to the 44+ lb hex to make the jump to the 50lb ones since I can't get them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsean11 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Get a kiddy trampoline! I saw guys bouncing the inch dumbbell on one for air time. Good way to get the hexes in your hand off the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 blocks that are too heavy is a bit more of a problem. you can cheat them up and fight them down. daniel reinard has had success just doing iso's on blocks. I've try deloaders but, they're more trouble than thay're worth in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsean11 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hey when are you gonna cert on 3? I'm waiting for it to happen so I can watch the video! Get a crowd together to get you pumped up for a preliminary close, then do the same on game day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hey when are you gonna cert on 3? I'm waiting for it to happen so I can watch the video! Get a crowd together to get you pumped up for a preliminary close, then do the same on game day. haha, having my friend over the other day definitely helped me get psyched up. Gotta make it a more regular thing. I'll training TSG tonight. I need to get the COC #3 cert and MM3 cert. I will training hard to get both in the next couple months. Every time I attempt the #3 CCS I'm going to video tape it so I can post my first CCS close on the board. I don't have any quit in me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hey when are you gonna cert on 3? I'm waiting for it to happen so I can watch the video! Get a crowd together to get you pumped up for a preliminary close, then do the same on game day. haha, having my friend over the other day definitely helped me get psyched up. Gotta make it a more regular thing. I'll training TSG tonight. I need to get the COC #3 cert and MM3 cert. I will training hard to get both in the next couple months. Every time I attempt the #3 CCS I'm going to video tape it so I can post my first CCS close on the board. I don't have any quit in me . And so it was said. And then a stranger from the other side of the ocean joined him and together they travelled further, down the path of righteousness The #3 was going down. Only when was not certain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 blocks that are too heavy is a bit more of a problem. you can cheat them up and fight them down. daniel reinard has had success just doing iso's on blocks. I've try deloaders but, they're more trouble than thay're worth in my experience. agreed. deloaders sound brilliant but after trying it on a few different lifts it sucks each time I try it. Cheat lifts then fight on way down is good. The no lift ISOs and drags on edge seemed golden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hey when are you gonna cert on 3? I'm waiting for it to happen so I can watch the video! Get a crowd together to get you pumped up for a preliminary close, then do the same on game day. haha, having my friend over the other day definitely helped me get psyched up. Gotta make it a more regular thing. I'll training TSG tonight. I need to get the COC #3 cert and MM3 cert. I will training hard to get both in the next couple months. Every time I attempt the #3 CCS I'm going to video tape it so I can post my first CCS close on the board. I don't have any quit in me . And so it was said. And then a stranger from the other side of the ocean joined him and together they travelled further, down the path of righteousness The #3 was going down. Only when was not certain. I like that Geralt. This is turning into a vision quest. Keep the tips coming guys. They are always appreciated. I hit heavy TSG tonight. Focusing on paused parallel sets like I will be doing in the comp in less than 2 weeks. Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 mms reps COC #2 = 3 mms reps COC #2.5 = 1 mms rep BBGM = 1 mms rep Working Singles MM1 replica = 1 MMS rep BB Elite = 1 MMS rep MM3 replica = I attempted an MMS rep. 1/4 inch away. My first time really giving an all out effort on this gripper. It ramps up big time at the end. Lots of work to do but it will come. BBE = 1 MMS rep BBE = 1 MMS rep BBE = 1 MMS rep. This was very close. I think I got it GNC 300 = 1 MMS rep. (switched to this gripper because its harder than my #3 and has smooth handles. I wanted to give my skin a break). GNC 300 = 1 MMS rep GNC 300 = 1 MMS rep GNNC 300 = 1 MMS rep Left Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 mms reps COC #2 = 3 mms reps COC #2.5 = 1 mms rep Working Singles COC #3 = 1 mms rep COC #3 = 1 mms rep COC #3 = 1 mms rep BBGM = 1 mms rep BBGM = 1 mms rep BBGM = 1 mms rep GNC 250 = 1 mms rep COC #2.5 = 1 mms rep COC #2.5 = 1 mms rep COC #2.5 = 1 mms rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongman2332 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Grippers coming along bro! I'd say another week or two until that MM3 goes down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Grippers coming along bro! I'd say another week or two until that MM3 goes down Getting there. One step at a time. Thanks buddy. Tonight I hit some pinch training. Did pretty well with block weights 1 HP with Vulcan Thumb Screws - used this as a warm up to get the blood flowing 2 Red IM bands on top notches = 2 sets of 10 reps with both right and left hand 2 HP on my ghetto euro Singles 1) 102.5 lbs = Good 2) 122.5 lbs = Good 3) 132.5 lbs = Good 4) 142.5 lbs = Good 5) 152.5 lbs = Good 6) 157.5 lbs = Good 7) 167.5 lbs = Good 8) 173 lbs = F, I got a little air. This would have been a new PR but it wasn't meant to be. Oh well. next time Hex Weights singles 44.2 lb hex = Good lift both right and left 44.2 lb hex + 2.5 lbs (small weights on a string) = Good lift both right and left 44.2 lbs hex + 3.75 lbs = Good lift both right and left 44.2 lb hex + 5 lbs = Good lift both right and left 50.8 lb hex = Gave it a few attempts both right and left. I just broke it off the floor with both my right and left hand. This is the first time I have been able to do this so that's encouraging. Loadable Blob Singles 39.5 lbs = Good lift right and left 40.75 lbs = Good lift right and left 42 lbs = Good lift right and left 43.75 lbs = Good lift right but failed left. 1 HP vulcan thumb screws 2 Red IM bands on top notches = 2 sets of 10 reps both right and left hand 2 Red and 1 white IM band on top notches = 1 set of 10 reps both right and left hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hit some thick bar and wrist work today. Decided to change things up and not hit axle lifts so my lower back can have a break. Timed Dumbbell holds with fatgripz on handles 120 lbs per hand = held as long as possible 3 times Rolling Thunder 134 lbs = 3 reps right and 3 reps left 144 lbs = 2 reps right and 2 reps left 151.5lbs = 1 rep right and 1 left 154 lbs = 1 rep right and 1 left 157 lbs = 1 rep left and fail right - it slipped at lock out. The holds before fried my hands Levering 13.5 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps right and left Supination/pronation 13.5 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps right and left Tomorrow - I hit the Vulcan. Can't wait. I enjoy all aspects of grip but grippers are still my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Continuing to micro load the Vulcan V2. This time busting out the IM blue band for the first time. Right Hand Warm up L 3 = 6 reps L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep L 10 =1 rep Working Singles L 13 - L 15 = All good singles L 15 + Blue IM band on 3rd notches = Good. Getting a feel for the blue band L 15 + Blue IM band on 7th notches = F, Very Very close and I got a bad set. I will attempt this first next time and its going down Doubles L 11 - L15 = All good doubles. L 15 is getting very easy Triples L 11 - L 14 = All good Triples Left Hand Warm up L 3 = 6 reps L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep L 10 = 1 rep Working Singles L 13 - L 15 = All good singles L 15 + blue IM band on 3rd notch = G Doubles L 11 - L 15 = All good doubles Triples L 11 - L 14 = All good triples Note: I figure I got one more heavy gripper training session before the durniat comp and I will be doing TSGs since that is what will be in the contest. I'm going try my MM3 again and maybe upload the attempt if I get close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Really wasn't suppose to train tonight but I got bored and decided to hit TSG again. My thumbs are sore so I will wait to hit pinch next workout. Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 mms reps COC #2 = 3 mms reps COC #2.5 = 1 mms rep BBGM = 1 mms rep Working MMS Singles BBE = Good MM3 = 1/4 inch off again. tried to get a video but it turned out like garage. the lighting was all off. I'll wait till I close it. BBE = Good BBE = Good BBE = Good BBE = Good. just dominating this gripper GNC 300 = Good GNC 300 = Good GNC 300 = Good GNC 300 = Good Left Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 mms reps COC #2 = 3 mms reps COC #2.5 = 1 mms rep Working MMS singles COC #3 = Good. See video below. I want the MM1 off hand cert. I think the off hand cert was a great idea and will motivate me to train my left harder. COC #3 = Good COC #3 = Good COC #3 = Good BBGM = Good BBGM = Good BBGM = Good BBGM = Good COC #2.5 = Good COC #2.5 = Good Here is the COC #3 Left hand (off hand) MMS close. I used a song with bad language just a heads up if you are going to open it with kids in the room. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Good work Chez! Strong. I'm nearly there with my lefty. Oh and no probs with the bad language. I only prefer to use that in the bedroom haha whooooops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hit some pinch training today. Loadable Blob 26.5 lbs = 5 lifts right and 5 lifts left 34 lbs = 2 lifts right and 2 lifts left 44.2 lb hex block no weight added = 5 lifts right and 5 lifts left +5 lbs = 1 lift right and 1 lift left +5 lbs = 1 lift right and 1 lift left +7.5 lbs = 1 lift right and 1 lift left. Nice, next time I'll try adding 10 lbs Loadable Blob 37 lbs = 1 lift right and 1 lift left 40 lbs = 1 lift right and 1 lift left 41.5 lbs = 1 lift right and 1 lift left 42.75 lbs = 1 lift right and 1 lift left 44.5 lbs = air with both left and right but no lock out on either hand. Ghetto shallow hub (simulated hub surface is a 1.25lb weight plate) 26.25 lbs = 2 lifts right and 2 left 29.25 lbs = 1 lift right and 1 left 31.75 lbs = 1 lift right and 1 lift left Ghetto Hub (simulated hub surface is two 1.25lb plates stacked on top of each other) 35 lbs = 1 lift right and 1 lift left 37.5 lbs = 2 lifts right and 2 lifts left 40.5 lbs = 2 lifts right and 2 lifts left 1 HP on Vulcan V2 thumbscrews 2 Red IM bands on top notches = 3 sets of 10 reps both right and left 2 Red and 1 White IM Band on top notches = 1 set of 10 reps on both right and left 2 Red and 1 White IM Band on top notches = 1 set of 5 reps on both right and left Note - Thumbs are probably going to be sore tomorrow so I'll hit crush training tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsean11 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Big numbers! You sure are getting some solid results with pinch training. What did you first pull on the loadable blob when you got it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks Sean. I just looked back in my log and in my first full workout with the blob I got 32.75lbs right and left hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsean11 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks Sean. I just looked back in my log and in my first full workout with the blob I got 32.75lbs right and left hand. Wow that's huge. I was able to pull 21 first workout and after 3 workouts I am at 26. 15 years of rock climbing followed by 2 years of downtime killed all those years of training, but I think it might come back quick...How big is your hand? I did a quick measurement and got 7.75" tip of pinky to tip of thumb, and the same for tip of middle finger to wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 I think the Vulcan thumbscrews have really helped me, but I'm still playing catch up in pinch. Kinda of worried about the 2HP and medley this weekend but I'll just give it my best shot. M hands are 8 inches long measured from the first crease in the wrist to the tip of middle finger and I have a 9 inch spread from top of pinky to top of thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hit some Vulcan V2 crush. Continuing to micro load. Right Hand Warm up L 3 = 10 reps L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep L 10 = 1 rep Working Singles L 13 - L 15 = All good singles L 15 + IM Blue Band on the 7th notches = Got it. Had to fight for it though. Doubles L 11 - L 15 = All good doubles Triples L 11 - L 14 = All good triples Left Hand Warm up L 3 = 10 reps L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep L 10 = 1 rep Working Singles L 13 - L 15 = All good singles L 15 + Orange IM band on 8th notches = Good L 15 + Orange IM band on top notches = Fail. Next time I will attempt notch 9 or 10 first. Doubles L 11 - L 15 = All good doubles Triples L 11 - L 14 = All good triples Note - Probably hit some thick bar tomorrow as my last heavy training session before the weekend. Might do some very light work thursday and friday to stay sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjöberg Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I've read through this entire thread. I'm very impressed with your will power and intensity (besides your obvious strength). One question though. Do you let your hands rest? For regular weight training I've taken up to 2 weeks off and come back stronger than before. I never train for volume, just pure low rep strength. Keep up the good work! I'm quite sure you're the type of person who will not quit until you reach your goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 I've read through this entire thread. I'm very impressed with your will power and intensity (besides your obvious strength). One question though. Do you let your hands rest? For regular weight training I've taken up to 2 weeks off and come back stronger than before. I never train for volume, just pure low rep strength. Keep up the good work! I'm quite sure you're the type of person who will not quit until you reach your goals. Thanks for those kind words. When I first started the log I only trained grippers and I gave myself 2-3 days between workouts. I actually found it really hard to stay away that long. I have expanded my training to include pinch and thick bar work. I rotate those aspects of grip much like I rotate the body parts I train when I do my regular weight lifting (chest/tris, back/bis, legs/shoulders.). At first I was sore all the time but my recovery time has greatly improved while on this high frequency routine. I also go by feel. If my thumbs are really sore from my last pinch workout, I'll work my crush grip since its involves the thumb very little (just the set requires the thumb). I got the idea to start doing this high frequency training from watching Adam Glass train. Hes one of the strongest guys on the board and he trains almost everyday. I also talked to others on the board with more experience and heard of the frequency of the KTA program. Been making some nice gains so I'm really happy with how its turning out. I'm always experimenting to see what works best for me and to keep my training interesting. Thanks again and good luck in your training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 I was going to hit some heavy axle tonight but my thumbs are still sore and I decided not to push things so close to the comp this weekend. I used my fat gripz during my back workout tonight instead. I used my motorized universal machine. This the machine works on resistance that isn't a weight stack. I'm not going to record the weights since they don't mean anything unless you use the machine. Lat Pull downs with fat gripz 6 sets of 15 reps pyramiding up in weight Machine Rows with fat gripz 3 sets of 12 reps pyramiding up in weight I finished off the workout by doing my biceps with standard loadable dumbbells. seated dumbbell preacher curls with palms up for 3 sets and then seated dumbbell preacher hammer curls for 3 sets. My biceps have been stuck in the 18 - 18.5 inch range unpumped for a while now. I'm going to make a push to get them to 20 inches by late this year. Note: This was my last grip workout before the comp this weekend. I may practice my gripper set technique tomorrow with light grippers but nothing worth mentioning in the log. I'm going to bring my HD flip cam this weekend to record my performances and I'll make sure to upload some vids as soon as I get back. Hopefully someone can help me out and do the recording for me. A little nervous but very excited for my first competition. I'm going to give it my all. This should be a nice warm up experience on legit equipment before nationals this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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