Donati's Log Of Steel Bending, Grip And Powerlifting

[Buccos1]

Sat (1/13)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  335
(1x1)  350

Squats - Reverse Band (Light)
(1x1)  385
(1x1)  405

[Buccos1]

Sun (1/14)

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  #1
(1x1)  #1.5
(1x1)  GHP4 - 94
(1x1)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  RB 240N - 117
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123

Negatives
(2x1)  Grand Master - 154

DU - IMPs
Yellow Nail
Yellow Nail (5")
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5

Horseshoes - 1.2" suede
SCF Lite Rim #00

2-hand Flask
(1x1)  95
(1x1)  120
(1x1)  130

Ironmind Hub
(10x1)  50

Ironmind Little Bighorn
(10x1)  100

--Superset--
Pullups (2x5)
Band Pushdowns (2x20)

 

[Buccos1]

Tue (1/16)

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x5)  185
(1x5)  225
(1x5)  255
(1x5)  275

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  85
(1x5)  125
(1x3)  155
(1x1)  175

Pull-ups
(2x5)

[Buccos1]

Wed (1/17)

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  #1
(1x1)  #1.5
(1x1)  GHP4 - 94
(1x1)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  RB210 - 120
(1x1)  Super Master - 126

Little BigHorn
(1x1)  100
(1x1)  110
(2x0)  120

Ironmind Hub
(1x1)  50
(1x1)  60

Plate-loaded Grip Machine
(1x10)  100
(1x10)  125
(1x5)  150

Plateau-buster Swings
(3x10)  160

2 25s Pinch
(2x1)  5 sec. Holds

 

[Buccos1]

Thur (1/18)

Speed Deadlift - 1" Deficit (against doubled mini-bands)
(3x3)  135
(3x3)  185

Seated Axle Press
(1x8)  85
(1x8)  125
(1x5)  145
(1x2)  175

Plateau-buster Swings
(2x15)  160

Pull-ups
(2x5)

Band Pushdowns
(2x20)

I have't done deads against bands in a long time, and was a little rusty on set-up and technique.  I probably should of started lighter and done more reps, but was pressed for time, and didn't think too much about it.  Anyway, they were tough, but time-permitting, I will try to work these in occasionally.  Maybe as an "off week."
 

[Buccos1]

Fri (1/19)

Horseshoes - 1.2" Suede
Diamond Classic #00
SCF Lite Rim #1

Braced 
5/8 x 32" HRS

Ironmind Hub
(10x1)  50

Plateau Buster Swings
(3x15)  160

Very, very difficult time with the HRS today.  Couldn't quite get ideal positioning, and it took a lot longer than it should of.  But, I haven't bent bars in this dimension/length in a long time, so definitely not seasoned to it anymore.  Still a lot of fun though!

[Buccos1]

Sat (1/20)

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

Dead Squats
(1x1)  250
(1x1)  285

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  GHP4 - 94
(1x2)  #2 - 108
(1x2)  RB 240N - 117
(1x0)  Super Master - 126
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123

Ironmind Hub 
(10x1)  50

[Buccos1]

Sun (1/21)

DO - IMPs
60d spiral
Yellow Nail
1/4 x 7" Grade 5
Red Nail

DU - IMPs
Yellow Nail
1/4 x 7" Grade 5

Grippers - MMS
(1x10)  #1
(1x10)  GHP4 - 94
(1x10)  #2 - 102

Ironmind Hub
(1x1)  50
(5x1)  55

Little BigHorn
(1x1)  100
(1x1)  110
(1x0)  115

[Buccos1]

Mon (1/22)

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x3)  255
(1x3)  275
(1x2)  300

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

Pull-ups
(2x5)

Dumbbell Hammer Curls (Fat Gripz)
(1x8)  30
(1x5)  40

[Buccos1]

Tue (1/23)

Barbell Shrugs
(1x8)  135
(1x8)  225
(1x8)  315
(1x5)  405
(1x5)  455

Ironmind Hub
(5x1)  50
(5x1)  55

Secret Weapon
(3x3)  50 - 5 sec.
(3x3)  60 - 5 sec.

Ironmind Pinch Block
(2x1)  50
(2x1)  55
(1x0)  60

Plateau Buster Swings
(2x15)  160

Finger Walks - F/B
(2x1)  10

[Buccos1]

Wed (1/24)

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

DU - IMPs
Yellow Nail
17/64 x 7" O1 Drillrod

Pull Ups
(2x5)

[Buccos1]

Thur (1/25)

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1
(1x1)  #1.5
(1x1)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120
(1x1)  Super Master - 126

Overcrush - 5 sec.
(3x1)  #2 - 102

Ironmind Hub
(5x1)  50
(5x1)  55

Seated Barbell Press
(1x5)  95
(1x3)  135
(1x3)  155
(1x2)  175

Band Pushdowns
(3x20)

[Buccos1]

Fri (1/26)

Horseshoes - 1.2" Suede
SCF Lite Rim #1

Braced Snap
3/8 x 24" HRS

Plateau Buster Swings
(2x20)  160

Today was the first day I was able to break the bar on the HRS snap.  I've been trying this for a few weeks, sporadically, and mainly just getting tired and frustrated.  But, today, after a collective 10+ minutes across 3 sessions, it finally broke!  Granted, the time is pretty bad, but, getting past that first one is the key with this, I think.  For awhile, I was beginning to question the steel, thinking I had some mutant batch.  But mainly, just getting frustrated with something I had very little experience with, and no real time to devote to improving it.  Now, I need to improve my conditioning a little.  I don't really have time for cardio (either weights or cardio), but can work in more stuff like this and heavy swings.

[Buccos1]

Sat (1/27)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  350
(1x1)  375

Grippers - MMS
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x1)  GHP4 - 94
(1x1)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123
(1x1)  RB 280N - 133

[Buccos1]

Sun (1/28)

Plateau Buster Swings
(1x15)  160
(2x10)  210

DU - IMPs
Yellow Nail
1/4 x 7" Grade 5
17/64 x 7" O1 

Reverse - IMPs
60d Spiral (2)
Yellow Nail

Ironmind Hub
(1x5)  50
(1x5)  55

Pull-ups
(2x5)

Horseshoe - 1.2" Suede
DC 00

[Buccos1]

Mon (1/29)

Axle Bench Press
(1x5)  125
(1x3)  175
(1x3)  215
(1x3)  245
(1x3)  275
(1x1)  300

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

Ironmind Hub
(10x1)  50

[Buccos1]

Tue (1/30)

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  GHP4 - 94
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x0)  Super Master

Secret Weapon
(3x1)  60 - 4 sec.

Pull-ups
(2x5)

Dumbbell Hammer Curls (Fat Gripz)
(2x12)  30

[Buccos1]

Wed (1/31)

Sumo Deadlift
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  425
(1x1)  455

[Buccos1]

Thur (2/1)

Braced Snap
3/8 x 22"

Grippers - MMS
(1x10)  #1
(1x10)  GHP4 - 94
(1x10)  #2 - 108
(1x10)  #2 - 114

Seated Barbell Press
(1x5)  95
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  165
(1x1)  185

The braced snap was tough, but my changed mindset ("it's possible") definitely helped my endurance.  Regardless, it still took a long time, despite continuous output.  I think the total time was 12 minutes, with a 30-second break at the 8 minute mark.  Grippers felt OK, but I had to reset my set twice on the last set.

[Buccos1]

Fri (2/2)

DO - IMPs
Yellow Nail
1/4 x 7" Grade 5
Red Nail

Pull-ups
(4x5)

[Buccos1]

Sat (2/3)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  335
(1x1)  350
(1x1)  375

Dead Squats
(1x1)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  305

Plateau Buster Swings
(2x10)  160
(1x10)  210

Card Tear
52 cards

This was the first deck I tried to tear in several weeks, and surprisingly, it was the easiest.  It almost felt like half-a-deck, which I wasn't expecting.  

[KRC]

33 minutes ago, Buccos1 said:

Thur (2/1)

Braced Snap
3/8 x 22"

 

22" in 12 minutes is down from 24" in over 20 minutes right?  That's insane progress.  

[KapMan]

8 hours ago, KRC said:

22" in 12 minutes is down from 24" in over 20 minutes right?  That's insane progress.  

I wanna be impressed, I do. But i crushed a gripper and lifted a block weight. Not sure this compares.

[Buccos1]

On February 9, 2018 at 11:41 AM, KRC said:

22" in 12 minutes is down from 24" in over 20 minutes right?  That's insane progress.  

Thanks man!  Definitely feeling better with the endurance stuff.  The first few attempts were tough after a few minutes due to (lack of) conditioning.  But it's getting better.  This is my new form of cardio.  

[Buccos1]

Sun (2/4)

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  GHP4 - 94
(1x1)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  RB 240N - 117
(1x0)  Super Master - 126
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120

Secret Weapon
(3x1)  60 - 5 sec.
(2x1)  70 - 3 sec.
(1x1)  80 - 2 sec.

Overcrushes - 5 sec.
(2x1)  GHP5 - 111

DU - IMPs
1/4 x 7" HRS
Yellow Nail
17/64 x 7" O1
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5

Horseshoes - 1.2" Suede
SCF Lite Rim #0

Band Pushdowns
(2x20)