Chez Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 My hands actually feel pretty good this morning. I think doing it on light gripper days is good idea. I actually did my explosive TSG training this morning with some pinch: Grippers Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps Working BBM 5/8 = 3 reps explosive CCS for 5 sets Left Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps Working COC #1 = 3 reps explosive CCS for 5 sets Pinch reps with the Vulcan Thumbscrews 2 Red IM bands on top notches = 10 reps for 5 sets both right and left hand. Note - Couple of weeks back I received 2 50 lbs hex weights from a member on the board. I can't get them just yet so I just ordered a 42.5 hex from another member in order to bridge the gap. I'm happy with my progress on grippers and thick bar but I need to step up my pinch. My goal is to lift the 50 lb hex as soon as possible. Blobs and Hexs are always in the medley of competitions so its important that I get better at them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Mixed it up today. Did some low rep CCS work and some high rep parallel work with the TSGs. Right Hand Warm up: COC #1 = 10 CCS reps COC #2 = 3 CCS reps COC #2.5 = 1 CCS rep Working: CCS rep sets: 1) BBGM = CCS rep attempt. This was really close. I'm sure if I got it or not. I tried getting it on video but screwed up the video again. 2) RB 240 = 2 CCS reps and just missing the 3rd. I got this on video using my web cam, see below. 3) RB 240 = 2 CCS reps 4) COC 2.5 = 1 CCS rep. Dam Skin on my pinky is tearing up. The RB has sharp knurling. 5) COC 2.5 = 1 CCS rep High Rep Parallel sets 1) COC 2 = 20 reps 2) COC 2 = 20 reps 3) COC 2 = 20 reps 4) COC 2 = 20 reps 5) COC 2 = 20 reps Left Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 CCS reps COC #2 = 3 CCS reps Working CCS rep sets: 1) COC 2.5 = 1 CCS rep 2) COC 2.5 = 1 CCS rep 3) COC 2.5 = 1 CCS rep 4) COC 2.5 = Just missed a CCS rep 5) COC 2 = 5 CCS reps Higher rep parallel reps: 1) BBM 5/8 = 15 reps 2) BBM 5/8 = 14 reps 3) BBM 5/8 = 10 reps 4) COC 1 = 30 reps 5) COC = 25 reps Note = Good pump in the forearms from the higher rep work. Here is the video of the RB 240 CCS reps = , sorry for the crap quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsean11 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Hey Chez, you are so close on a ccs for 3! I was just watching the 2 new videos from Mighty Joe about explosive power on smaller grippers to make huge gains on goal grippers. Maybe it's a good switch-up from your routine and the added boost to push you onto the 3.5... Check it out Oh also, how does your RB240 rate compared to your coc 2.5?I think it should only be a few pounds more resistance, but does it feel closer to 2.5 or 3? Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) Hey Sean, That last little bit on the #3 has got me stuck but I'm going to focus on grippers because I really need to get this out of the way. Kind of obsessed at this point . I do some explosive TSG in between my heavy days. I got the Idea from Tim Struse who is the top guy on the MM pyramid. Same concept that Mighty Joe does in his videos. In fact, next workout is going to be those explosive reps. I'm going to get this no matter how hard I have to push myself. The RB 240 is closer to my COC #2.5 and my BBGM is closer to my #3. Those are my 2 main in between grippers. Edited December 10, 2011 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsean11 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Hey Sean, That last little bit on the #3 has got me stuck but I'm going to focus on grippers because I really need to get this out of the way. Kind of obsessed at this point . I do some explosive TSG in between my heavy days. I got the Idea from Tim Struse who is the top guy on the MM pyramid. Same concept that Mighty Joe does in his videos. In fact, next workout is going to be those explosive reps. I'm going to get this no matter how hard I have to push myself. The RB 240 is closer to my COC #2.5 and my BBGM is closer to my #3. Those are my 2 main in between grippers. Good luck man! I am hoping you close it soon. I have been doing some of your workouts with slightly lower grippers and I am getting close to a close on #3 now from a deep set. I was about 6 mm away yesterday. So thanks for the training logs. They have been great to learn from and see your progress. BTW, my rb210 is barely less than my coc 2.5 and I need to get an rb240 to fill that gap to the 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Good stuff Sean. I wanna see you get the MM0 soon. You should start a log. It allows you to evaluate your training, its great motivation and makes you feel accountable. Just some light wrist work and thumb work today. Nothing too exciting: Levering with home made levering bar 1) 10 lbs = 10 reps both hands 2) 12.5 lbs = 10 reps both hands 3) 15 lbs = 10 reps both hands Thumb Work with the vulcan thumbsrews Right Thumb 1) Red and orange IM band on top notch = 10 reps 2) Red and orange IM band on top notch = 12 reps 3) Red and orange IM band on top notch = 10 reps 4) Red and Green IM band on top notch = 10 reps 5) Red and Green IM band on top notch = 10 reps Left Thumb 1) Red and orange IM band on top notch = 10 reps 2) Red and orange IM band on top notch = 12 reps 3) Red and orange IM band on top notch = 10 reps 4) Red and Green IM band on top notch = 10 reps 5) Red and Green IM band on top notch = 12 reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Just Some explosive gripper training with a very light gripper: COC #1 for 3 explosive CCS reps for 5 sets on both the right and left hand. Note - got 3 exams this week so I'm going to rest up while studying and hit max grippers again later in the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Explosive TSG training tonight: Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 MMS reps Working COC #2 = 3 CCS reps for 5 sets as explosive as possible Left Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 MMS reps Working BBM 5/8 = 3 CCS reps for 5 sets as explosive as possible. Note - Even though I was using very light grippers my hands felt strong tonight. I can actually see the knurling ground down on my #1 from explosive training. I guess resting my hands every now and then is a good thing. Need to take more breaks in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hit some TSG today and did some thumb work. I get a few days rest before my next test so I wanna to take out some aggression. Grippers - All reps Parallel or wider Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 reps COC #2 = 3 reps COC #2.5 = 1 rep Working MM1 = 2 reps MM1 = 1 rep and then hold for as long as possible MM1 = 1 rep and then hold for as long as possible MM1 = 1 rep and then hold for as long as possible COC #3 = 1 rep and then hold for as long as possible COC #2.5 - as many sets as it takes to get to 50 reps 1) 9 reps 2) 10 reps 3) 8 reps 4) 7 reps 5) 6 reps 6) 6 reps 7) 4 reps - could have done more but thats 50 Left Hand warm up COC #1 = 10 reps COC #2 = 3 reps Working BBGM = 2 reps BBGM = 1 rep and then hold as long as possible BBGM = 1 rep and then hold as long as possible BBGM = 1 rep and then hold as long as possible RB240 = 1 rep and then hold as long as possible COC #2 - as many sets as it takes to get to 50 reps 1) 12 reps 2) 13 reps 3) 11 reps 4) 10 reps 5) 4 reps - thats 50 Thumb work on V2 thumb screws 1) Red + green band on top notch = 15 reps right and then left hand 2) Red + Orange band on top notch = 15 reps right and then left hand 3) Red + Blue on top = 10 reps right and then left hand 4) Red + Blue on top = 10 reps right and then left hand 5) Red + Blue on top = 10 reps right and then left hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 My newest toy the loadable blob. Going to put it through a full workout next week when I have more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wojo Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Very cool...gotta let me know how you like after you train with it for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 My newest toy the loadable blob. Going to put it through a full workout next week when I have more time. Looks cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Nice work with the 2.5 last workout! A set of 10 in there and everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thanks Matt. Those held closes with the MM1 and #3 before hurt like hell but in a good way. I'm thinking of the same format for my next heavy day but with as many sets as it take to get 20 reps on the #3. Sounds like fun. Today I just hit some explosive TSG and wrist work. Grippers Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps Working COC #1 = 3 CCS reps as explosive as possible for 5 sets. Left hand Warm Up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps Working COC #1 = 3 CCS reps as explosive as possible for 5 sets. Levering 10 lbs = 10 reps both right and left hand 12.5 lbs = 10 reps both right and left hand 15 lbs = 10 reps right and left hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My newest toy the loadable blob. Going to put it through a full workout next week when I have more time. cool new grip toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Busted out my new loadable blob in today's training session. Also did some explosive TSG. Loadable Blob Warm Up To warm up I tossed the blob without any weight or the loading pin in the air and caught it with one hand a couple times. I also face lifted it a couple times to really stretch out the fingers. I did this with both hands. The blob without weight or the loading pin weighs a little over 5 lbs. Working Weights include the weight of the device. The blob and loading pin weigh 6.5 lbs alone. Rep sets: 1) 16.5 lbs = 5 paused reps. Right and then left hand 2) 19 lbs = 3 paused reps. Right and then left hand 3) 21.5 lbs = 3 paused reps. Right and then left hand Singles: 4) 24 lbs = Good lift. Right and then left hand 5) 26.5 lbs = Good lift. Right and then left hand 6) 29 lbs = Good lift. Right and then left hand 7) 30.25 lbs = Good lift. Right and then left hand 8) 31.5 lbs = Good lift. Right and then left hand 9) 32.75 lbs = Good lift. Right and then left hand 10) 34 lbs = Air with the right but no lock out. Good lift with the left hand. Grippers Warm up COC #1 = 10 parallel reps. right and then left hand Working COC #1 = 3 explosive CCS reps for 5 sets. Right and then left hand. Note - Going for 40+ pounds on the loadable blob next time. Now that I know where I stand I'm going to make larger jumps so I don't waste energy on the earlier sets. Its an awesome timing tool. You can change the weight very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsean11 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Awesome workout! How's the texture of the unpainted blob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 It has a little roughness from when they shaped of the metal so it takes chalk but its still pretty smooth. Its a nice challenge. I'm going to have a lot of fun trying to hit 50lbs plus on this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 Max TSG day. I have been feeling a little lately but I pushed through the workout and it went pretty well. Note - All reps parallel or slightly wider Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 explosive reps COC #2 = 3 explosive reps COC #2.5 = 1 explosive rep Working COC #3 - going for 20 reps in as many sets as it takes 1) 4 reps - personal best with this gripper so far 2) 4 reps 3) 3 reps, just missed 4th 4) 3 reps 5) 2 reps, just missed 3rd 6) 2 reps, just missed 3rd 7) 1 rep, just missed 2nd 8) missed rep, couldn't close the last little bit 9) missed rep, couldn't close the last little bit. dam, thats only 19 reps total. All those near misses killed. I'll get 20 reps next time. 10) COC #2.5 = 8 reps Left Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 explosive reps COC #2 = 3 explosive reps Working COC #2.5 - 20 reps in as many sets as it takes 1) 4 reps, just missed 5th 2) 4 reps 3) 3 reps 4) 3 reps 5) 3 reps 6) 3 reps - thats 20 going to have to use the RB240 next time because that was too easy. 7) RB240 = 1 rep 8) RB 240 = 1 rep 9) RB 240 = 1 rep 10) COC #2 = 10 reps Note - felt good to man handle the #3 but I'm pissed I couldn't get that 20th rep. It will fuel me for next time. Just got a MM3 replica and fat gripz from my girl. I also have a RB330N on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaz Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I like your 20 rep program with the #3. Seems like a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks Rich. I got the idea from the silverback guy and some people on the ironmind forum. I'm always looking to change things up so training stays interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsean11 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Yeah I agree, your workouts are always fun to read. You are getting mad strong too! Keep up the awesome progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks Sean. Now that your finals are over, I wanna see you close the #3 and get that MM0 cert. I'm rooting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Last night after dinner I took a nap because I love naps. I woke up late and couldn't go back to sleep so I decided to do a rolling thunder workout. Today I did some explosive TSG and pinch work. Here are the results from really late last night and today. Rolling Thunder Right Hand Warm up 79 lbs = 8 reps Working sets 1) 129 lbs = Good lift 2) 154 lbs = Good lift 3) 156.5 lbs = Failed, air but no lock out. think my hand is still a little beat up from the last TSG workout. 4) 129 lbs = Good lift and then held as long as possible 5) 131.5 lbs = Good lift and then held as long as possible 6) 134 lbs = Good lift and then held as long as possible 7) 137 lbs = Good lift and then held as long as possible 8) 137 lbs = 3 reps 9) 137 lbs = 1 good rep 10) 137 lbs = 1 good rep Left hand warm up 104 lbs = 2 reps (meant to do 79lbs but I left an extra 25 on the stack) 79 lbs = 5 reps Working sets 1) 129 lbs = good rep 2) 139 lbs = good rep 3) 149 lbs = good rep 4) 129 lbs = good lift and hold as long as possible 5) 129 lbs = good lift and hold as long as possible 6) 129 lbs = good lift and hold as long as possible 7) 129 lbs = good lift and hold as long as possible 8) 132 lbs = 2 reps 9) 132 lbs = 2 reps 10) 132 lbs = 2 reps Note - My max was about 10 lbs lighter than last workout but that's alright. Can't hit a PR every workout. Gotta push through the week days. Grippers - reps and sets done with both hands Warm up COC #1 = 10 explosive parallel reps Working COC #1 = 3 explosive CCS reps for 5 sets. 1 hand pinch work on the vulcan thumbscrews Right Hand Red and Blue IM band = 10 reps for 10 sets Left Hand Red and Blue IM band = 10 reps for 2 sets 2 Red IM band = 10 reps for 8 sets Edited December 27, 2011 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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