Donati's Log Of Steel Bending, Grip And Powerlifting

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Mon (6/26)

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x2)  265
(1x2)  295
(1x1)  315

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  85
(1x5)  105
(1x5)  125
(1x5)  150

Pull Ups
(3x5)

This is the last session in my gym, before everything gets packed up for storage before the move.  Kinda bittersweet before the chaos.  

[Buccos1]

Fri (6/30)

Standing Dumbbell Press
(1x10)  30
(2x5)  50

Standing Barbell Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  155
(1x1)  165
(1x1)  175

Barbell Shrugs
(1x5)  135
(1x5)  225
(1x5)  315
(1x5)  405
(1x3)  455

Dumbbell Press
(1x8)  70
(1x5)  90
(1x5)  100

Pull Ups
(2x5)

Today was my first day at the commercial gym.  Just trying to mess around with stuff and get used to things/equipment that is unfamiliar to my own stuff.  The place is pretty good ... not any grip stuff or fat bars, but they have some decent Rouge bars that should be OK for me to squat and deadlift with.  I already miss my stuff though.  One thing I don't miss, and was reminded of it instantly, is the "gym scene."  Of all the things I did today, almost everyone that was there when I got there, was still there when I left.  

[Buccos1]

Sat (7/1)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  350
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  455
(1x1)  475

Dead Squats
(1x1)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315

Pull Ups
(2x5)

Squats went OK today, but the powerrack is right in front of a mirror, which really was messing me up.  Just totally throwing off my balance.  I might turn the other way, and go out backwards, or wear sunglasses, to blockout the mirror.

[Buccos1]

Sun (7/2)

Grippers - MMS
(1x10)  Trainer
(1x5)  #1.5
(1x5)  RB 210N - 94
(1x5)  #2 - 102
(1x5)  #2 - 114
(1x4)  RB 240N - 117
(1x5)  RB 240N - 117

DO - IMPs
1/4 x 7" CRS
1/4 x 6" CRS
60d Nail
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5
Red Nail

DU - IMPs
60d Nail
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5
18/64 x 7" CRS

First Red Nail in the new place! 

[Buccos1]

Wed (7/5)

Deadlifts
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  455
(1x1)  475

Pull Ups
(2x5)

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Thur (7/6)

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x3)  250
(1x3)  275
(1x18)  225

Standing Barbell Press
(1x5)  95
(1x5)  115
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  155

The bench at the gym is a little awkward, as they have pegs at a 45 degree angle, which sit a little deep, making it tough to get the bar out without a spotter, without losing your form.  I'm just going to have to get a lift-off for anything on the heavy side I guess.

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Sun (7/9)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  350
(1x1)  370
(1x0)  405
(1x1)  405

Dead Squats
(1x1)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  300

I totally got messed up with the mirror on the first 405 squat ... just not looking where I should of been, and missed it halfway up.  I also had to wait about 20 minutes for the squat rack.    

[Buccos1]

Tue (7/11)

Sumo Deadlift
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  485

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x3)  250
(1x3)  275
(1x2)  295

Pull-ups
(2x5)

Lying Dumbbell Extensions
(2x8)  25

Grippers - MMS
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  RB 210N - 94
(1x3)  #2 - 102
(1x3)  #2 - 108
(1x3)  #2 - 114
(1x2)  RB 240N - 117

Overall, a pretty good session at the commercial gym.  Grippers felt pretty weak though, later in the day.

[Buccos1]

Thur (7/13)

Standing Dumbbell Press
(1x5)  40
(1x5)  50
(1x5)  60
(1x3)  65
(1x3)  70

Standing Barbell Press
(3x5)  135

Barbell Shrugs
(1x5)  135
(1x5)  225
(1x5)  315
(1x5)  405
(1x5)  455

Pull-ups
(2x5)

[Buccos1]

Fri (7/14)

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  #1
(1x5)  RB 210N - 94
(1x5)  #2 - 108
(1x5)  #2 - 114
(1x5)  RB 240N - 117

DU - IMPs
1/4 x 7" CRS
1/4 x 5" Grade 2
1/4 x 6" Grade 5

Horseshoe - 1.2" Suede
SCF Lite Rim 2 - 170 deg.

[Buccos1]

Sat (7/15)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  350
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  455
(1x1)  475

Standing Dumbbell Press
(1x5)  45
(1x5)  55
(1x3)  65
(1x2)  75

[Buccos1]

Sun (7/16)

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  #1
(1x5)  RB 210N - 94
(1x5)  #2 - 102
(1x5)  #2 - 114
(1x5)  RB 240N - 117

DU - IMPs
60d spiral
1/4 x 7" CRS
18/64 x 7" CRS

DU - BBW
1/4 x 7" Grade 8

Horseshoes - 1.2" Suede
SCF Lite Rim 00

Grippers felt a little better today, than the past week.  I am going to be getting the rest of my grippers, and some other grip stuff out of storage soon, and can't wait to start mixing things up again.  I was going to try the Grade 8 in IMPs, but my hands were hurting after the 18/64, so I bumped up to BBW.

[Buccos1]

Mon (7/17)

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x3)  250
(1x3)  275
(1x3)  300

Standing Barbell Press
(1x5)  95
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  155
(1x2)  165
(1x1)  175

Pull-ups
(3x5)

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Wed (7/19)

Deadlifts
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  475

Pull-ups
(2x5)

[Buccos1]

Sat (7/22)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  350
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  425
(1x1)  460

Standing Barbell Press
(1x5)  85
(1x3)  135
(1x3)  155
(1x1)  170

Barbell Shrugs
(1x5)  225
(1x5)  315
(1x5)  405
(1x3)  455
(1x3)  475

[Buccos1]

Mon (7/24)

DO - IMPs
1/4 x 5.5" Grade 2
1/4 x 7" Square
Red Nail

DU -  IMPs
1/4 x 7" CRS
1/4 x 5.5" Grade 2
60d Nail (easy)
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5

Grippers - MMS
(1x10)  Trainer
(1x10)  #1.5
(1x10)  RB 210N - 94
(1x10)  #2 - 102
(1x10)  #2 - 108

Finger Walk - F/B
(2x1)  10

Horseshoe - 1.2" Suede
SCF Lite Rim 00

I was able to get through all of the bends today, but it was tough.  When the 1/4" square felt rough, I knew it was going to be a challenge today.  

[Buccos1]

Tue (7/25)

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x3)  265
(1x2)  305

Standing Dumbbell Press
(1x5)  45
(1x3)  55
(1x3)  65

Tricep Pushdowns
(1x12)  130
(2x8)  130

I think I could've gotten a third rep on the 305, but started sliding a little and would've been in danger of hitting the uprights on the ascent for the next rep.

[Buccos1]

Wed (7/26)

Sumo Deadlift
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  485

Standing Barbell Press
(1x3)  95
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  155
(1x1)  170

[Buccos1]

Fri (7/28)

DU - IMPs
1/4 x 7.25" CRS
60d Nail
1/4 x 4.5" Grade 2
1/4 x 7" Grade 8 (30 deg.)
1/4 x 5.75" Grade 5

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  #1
(1x5)  #1.5
(1x5)  #2 - 102
(1x5)  #2 - 108
(1x5)  #2 - 114

Blob 35 
(2x1)

Finger Walk - F/B
(2x1)  10

I finally started to get some of my grip stuff out of storage.    It's probably going to be another month before I can set-up my gym, but I hope to start working some staples back in soon.

[Buccos1]

Sat (7/29) 

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  350
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  475

Standing Barbell Press
(1x5)  95
(1x5)  115
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  155
(1x1)  170

Barbell Shrugs
(1x5)  225
(1x5)  315
(1x5)  405
(1x3)  455

[Buccos1]

Sun (7/30)

DO - IMPs
1/4 x 7" CRS
60d spiral
1/4 x 7" Grade 8
Red Nail

Horseshoe - 1.2" Suede
Polo 1 
SCF Lite Rim 00 - 160 deg.

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  #1
(1x5)  #1.5
(1x5)  #2 - 102
(1x5)  #2 - 114

Blob 35 
(2x1)

Inverted Hex
(2x1)  40

[Buccos1]

Tue (8/1)

Sumo Deadlift
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  490

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x3)  250

Pull Ups
(2x5)

I ended up stopping at 250 on bench, as it is just too awkward and stressful on the shoulders to get the bar out of the hooks at the commercial gym.  And there was no one around that I felt comfortable getting a lift-off from.  Sumo pulls felt pretty strong with the loose briefs.

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Thur (8/3)

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #2 - 108
(1x3)  #2 - 114
(3x3)  RB 240N - 117

DU - IMPs
1/4 x 6" Grade 2
60d nail
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5
1/4 x 7" Grade 8

Horseshoes - 1.2" Suede
SCF Lite Rim 00

We ended up taking a winery tour near Erie, so this abbreviated session was in the hotel.  I was only able to grab a few of my grippers and ended up taking a bigger jump than I usually do on the easier ones.

[Buccos1]

Sat (8/5)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  355
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  475

Standing Dumbbell Press
(1x5)  40
(1x5)  50
(1x3)  60
(1x3)  70

Pull Ups
(3x5)

I am really starting to like the standing dumbbell presses.  I don't own many dumbbells, and don't have any heavier ones (just some singles for grip-stuff and pinch).  Once I get back to my home gym, I am going to start using my adjustable handles a lot more.  Just need to get some clips that fit and should be able to start working these in regularly.  

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Mon (8/7)

Grippers - 25mm 
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x1)  RB 210N - 94
(1x1)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  RB 240N - 117

DO - IMPs
1/4 x 6" Grade 2
60d Nail
1/4 x 7" Square
Red Nail

Ironmind Hub
(1x1)  50
(1x1)  55
(1x1)  60

Blob 35
(2x1)

Finger Walk - F/B
(2x1)  10

Pull-ups
(2x5)