Donati's Log Of Steel Bending, Grip And Powerlifting

[Donc101]

48 minutes ago, Buccos1 said:

Sat (3/10)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  335
(1x1)  365
(2x0)  390
(1x20)  225

Grippers - MMS
(1x10)  #1
(1x10)  #1.5
(1x10)  GHP4 - 94
(1x10)  #2 - 102
(1x10)  #2 - 108
(1x10)  #2 - 114

I haven't been using wraps on squats in months, and mainly use non-supportive knee sleeves on my heavier attempts.  Raw squats have been going up, but I haven't tried 400, or close to it, with sleeves in a long time.  I ended up getting stopped about halfway up, and tried a second attempt, and got stopped again.  Just couldn't blast through it.  So, for punishment (out of frustration), I did a set of 20 reps.  I probably could've have gone a little heavier, but the last 5 reps were tough.  I haven't done these in years, and my legs/hips were sore within 10 minutes of the set.  Haven't felt sore like that after squats in a long time!  Might try working 20-reppers back in the routine for fun/something different.  

225 x 20 is tough, nice work!

[Buccos1]

22 hours ago, Donc101 said:

225 x 20 is tough, nice work!

Thanks man!  Should be able to keep bumping that up.  The limiting factor, I think, will be the knees.  

[Buccos1]

Sun (3/11)

Braced 
5/8 x 29" HRS

Braced Snap
5/16 x 12" HRS

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

DU - IMPs
Yellow Nail
1/4 x 4.5" CRS
1/4 x 7" Grade 5

DU - BBW
1/4 x 7" Square

Pull-ups
(2x5)

Band Pushdowns
(2x20)

[Buccos1]

Mon (3/12)

Axle Bench Press
(1x5)  125
(1x3)  175
(1x3)  215
(1x3)  265
(1x2)  305

Standing Barbell Press
(1x3)  95
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  155
(1x1)  190

Band Pushdowns
(2x20)

Pull-ups
(2x5)

I think I could have gotten a third rep with 305 on axle benches, but my set-up wasn't great, and I was a little out-of-position (too close to the uprights).  Hit the uprights on the second rep and would've done the same on the third, probably causing the rep to fail.

[Buccos1]

Wed (3/14)

Sumo Deadlift
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
add briefs
(3x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  475

Grippers - MMS
(1x10)  #1
(1x10)  GHP4 - 94
(1x10)  #2 - 102
(1x10)  #2 - 114

[Buccos1]

Fri (3/16)

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  85
(1x3)  125
(1x3)  145
(1x2)  165
(1x0)  185

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

DU - IMPs
Yellow Nail (2)
17/64 x 7" O1
1/4 x 7" Grade 5

DU - BBW
1/4 x 6.5" Square

Reverse - IMPs
Yellow Nail
60d nail (easy)

DubHub
(1x1)  40
(1x1)  45
(1x1)  50
(1x1)  55

Pull-ups
(2x5)

[Buccos1]

Sat (3/17)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  335
(1x1)  355
(1x1)  385
(1x20)  245

Squats felt a lot better today than last week.  The 245 was very similar to the 225 last week.  The last few reps took about 5 sec. between them ... tough, but not quite vomit-inducing yet.

[Buccos1]

Sun (3/18)

Braced
5/8 x 28" A36 HRS

Braced Snap
5/16 x 12" HRS
3/8 x 20" HRS

Horseshoe - 1.2" suede
Diamond Classic 00

Cutting these bars down is starting to get pretty tough.  The snapping is an insane workout!  The 3/8" bar took way too long, but it seems to be getting somewhat better with time.

[Buccos1]

Mon (3/19)

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x3)  255
(1x3)  285

Standing Barbell Press
(1x3)  95
(1x3)  135
(1x3)  155

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  #1
(1x5)  #1.5
(1x5)  GHP4 - 94
(1x3)  #2 - 102
(1x3)  GHP5 - 111
(1x3)  RB 210 - 120

Reverse - IMPs
60d spiral
Yellow Nail (2)

Pull-ups
(2x5)

Bench and strict press felt really heavy today.  But grippers felt awesome.  The 3 reps with the 120 were solid ... might have been able to get to 5, which is not typical with that gripper.

[Buccos1]

Tue (3/20)

DO - IMPs
Yellow Nail
Yellow Nail (5")
1/4 x 7" Square
Red Nail

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

Braced Snap
5/16 x 12" HRS

Ironmind Hub
(1x1)  40
(1x1)  50
(1x1)  55

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

[Buccos1]

Wed (3/21)

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

Pull-ups
(3x5)  

[Buccos1]

Thur (3/22)

Braced Snap
1/4 x 8" HRS
5/16 x 10" HRS
3/8 x 22" HRS

Blob 35
(2x1)

Band Pushdowns
(2x20)

Pull-ups
(2x5)

Dumbbell Hammer Curls (Fat Gripz)
(2x10)  30

[Buccos1]

Fri (3/23)

Grippers - MMS
(1x10)  #1
(1x10)  #1.5
(1x10)  GHP4 - 94
(1x9)  Master - 106
(1x8)  #2 - 114

Braced Snap
3/8 x 18" HRS
5/16 x 12" HRS

Reverse - IMPs
60d spiral (2)
Yellow Nail

Horseshoe - 1.2" Suede
SCF Lite Rim #0

Card Tearing 
54 Cards

I haven't done much card-tearing lately, but this was the first time I included the jokers in the deck.  It felt way too easy, surprisingly.  Maybe, just because my hands feel a little better (not making multiple deck attempts within a few days).   Grippers felt pretty good today.  My 106 Master feels a lot harder than a RGC 106, so I was happy with getting 9 solid reps.  It needs oiled really bad too, which is making it harder than it should be.

[Buccos1]

Sat (3/24)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  345
(1x1)  375
(1x20)  255

Week 3 of 20-rep squats.    Things started slowing down right around rep 10, and I was getting pretty gassed at 15.  The last 5 reps took a long time, causing me to have some challenges keeping the bar in position.  These reps are definitely a challenge and tax you like not many things I've experienced.  If all goes as planned, and things keep progressing, I will make an attempt at 275 x 20 over the next few weeks, which should be rough.

[EricMilfeld]

It’s a gutsy move. And I only know from doing a set of 15. I’ve only done 20 on bench and deadlift. 

Good luck!

[Buccos1]

On March 27, 2018 at 11:43 AM, EricMilfeld said:

It’s a gutsy move. And I only know from doing a set of 15. I’ve only done 20 on bench and deadlift. 

Good luck!

Thanks!  Just looking to mix things up a little but the challenge of it is addicting, despite the grueling reps.  I ended up ordering a pair of SBDs today (XL).  Should have them by Friday and will try them out this weekend.  I thought about a large, but didn't want to go crazy tight never having worn them.  Maybe, at some point, I'll get a tighter pair too.

[Mike Rinderle]

8 hours ago, Buccos1 said:

Thanks!  Just looking to mix things up a little but the challenge of it is addicting, despite the grueling reps.  I ended up ordering a pair of SBDs today (XL).  Should have them by Friday and will try them out this weekend.  I thought about a large, but didn't want to go crazy tight never having worn them.  Maybe, at some point, I'll get a tighter pair too.

I went tight. After it took 20 minutes to get the first one over my calf, I was too tired to workout. So I returned them for the next size up.  

Great set!  Most I ever did was 225 x 20 and wanted to die.

Edited March 29, 2018 by Mike Rinderle

[EricMilfeld]

11 hours ago, Buccos1 said:

Thanks!  Just looking to mix things up a little but the challenge of it is addicting, despite the grueling reps.  I ended up ordering a pair of SBDs today (XL).  Should have them by Friday and will try them out this weekend.  I thought about a large, but didn't want to go crazy tight never having worn them.  Maybe, at some point, I'll get a tighter pair too.

I don’t think I would want want to do multiple weeks of 20s. Lol. 

And good to hear you’re getting the sleeves. 

[Buccos1]

On 3/29/2018 at 5:57 AM, Mike Rinderle said:

I went tight. After it took 20 minutes to get the first one over my calf, I was too tired to workout. So I returned them for the next size up.  

Great set!  Most I ever did was 225 x 20 and wanted to die.

Thanks Mike!  Yeah, definitely a different beast.  I was never great on high-rep stuff for squats or deads ... definitely a challenge.  I've heard similar stories about the tight SBDs, with people having a lot of trouble with the tighter sizes.  Some of them even harder than getting a tight suit on.  LOL

[Buccos1]

Sun (3/25)

DU - IMPs
60d spiral
Yellow Nail
17/64 x 7" O1
1/4 x 6.75" Grade 5

Reverse - IMPs
60d spiral
Yellow Nail
Yellow Nail (6")

Ironmind Hub
(2x1)  50
(1x1)  55

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

Blob 35
(2x1)

Blob 37.5
(2x0)

2 25s hand-to-hand
(2x3)

Pull-ups
(3x5)

[Buccos1]

Mon (3/26)

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x3)  255
(1x3)  295

Close-grip Bench Press - 2-board
(1x3)  225
(1x3)  265
(1x2)  295

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

[Buccos1]

Tue (3/27)

DU - IMPs
60d spiral
Yellow Nail
17/64 x 7" O1
18/64 x 7" CRS

Reverse - IMPs
60d sprial
Yellow Nail

Horseshoes - 1.2" suede
SCF Lite Rim #0

Dumbbell Hammer Curls (Fat Gripz)
(2x10)  30

Blob 35
(2x1)

Inverted Hex 40
(2x1)

Finger Walk - F/B
(2x1)  10

[Buccos1]

Wed (3/28)

Grippers - MMS
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  #2 - 102
(1x3)  GHP5 - 111
(1x2)  #2.5 - 123
(1x20)  #1.5

Braced Snapping
1/4 x 7" HRS
Yellow Nail
5/16 x 8" HRS
5/16 x 12" HRS

On a whim, I decided to try a much shorter 5/16" bar than what I've been doing.  Wasn't sure what to expect, but it didn't disappoint!  Truly a tough workout and challenge and very taxing.  Maybe going ahead, I'll make an attempt at a braced snap for a Red, but it still seems out-there at this point.  

[Buccos1]

Thur (3/29)

Sumo Deadlift
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  435
(1x1)  475

[Buccos1]

Fri (3/30)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  350
(1x20)  275

DO - IMPs
Yellow Nail
18/64 x 7" O1
Red Nail

When I woke up today, I had planned to make an attempt at 265 x 20, which I knew would be tough.  But, wearing my new sleeves, all of the preceding reps felt awesome so I decided to give it a shot.  All--in-all, a tough, grinding set of 20, but definite improvement over the past couple of weeks.  I could barely keep my legs straight for the last rep, but somehow got it.  I might wrap this 20-rep experiemnt up now at one month completed, and revist it at some point in the future.  For a 1-3 rep guy, this was a dramatic change in training, but I'm glad I tried it.  A differnent kind of challenge for sure!