Donati's Log Of Steel Bending, Grip And Powerlifting

[Buccos1]

Wed (12/12)

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

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Thur (12/13)

Barbell Curls
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  65
(1x5)  95
(1x5)  115
(1x5)  125

Pull-ups
(3x7)

Lying Kettlebell Extensions
(2x12)  20

Push-ups
(2x20)

First time I've tried the KB ext. in awhile.  I couldn't do these for a few months due to my wrist issues from bending; it was one of the things I was avoiding, attempting to be optimistic the wrist would improve.  After doing these, there was zero pain, which was surprising.  But, it seems like all is OK now.  I had avoided doing any pushup-type movement too, due to the wrist.  But, no issues today with the pushups.  I had a crazy-pump though from them!

[Buccos1]

Fri (12/14)

Braced
5/8 x 27" HRS

Horseshoes
Diamond Clasic #00
SCF Lite Rim #00

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Sat (12/15)

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

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1
(1x2)  GHP4 - 94
(1x2)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123

Overcrushes - 5 sec.
(2x1)  #2 - 108

[Buccos1]

Sun (12/16)

DU - IMPs
Yellow Nail
60d spiral
Yellow Nail (5")
1/4 x 7" Grade 5

DU - BBW
5/16 x 7" HRS

DO - IMPs
Yellow Nail
60d spiral
18/64 x 7" CRS
Red  Nail

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Mon (12/17)

Bench Press
(1x10)  bar
(1x10)  135
(1x10)  185
(1x10)  225
(1x10)  250

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  85
(1x5)  125
(1x3)  150
(1x1)  175

Axle Curls
(1x8)  bar
(1x8)  55
(1x8)  75
(1x8)  100

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Wed (12/19)

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

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  GHP4 - 94
(1x3)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  RB210 - 120
(1x1)  Super Master - 126
(1x1)  GHP6 - 128

Pull-ups
(3x7)

I ended up getting out of position on the 455 deadlift, which turned it into a grinder and ended up causing a pretty severe headache for the rest of the day/night.  Not fun.

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Thur (12/20)

Standing Barbell Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  95
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  155
(1x1)  185

Reverse - IMPs
Yellow Nail
60d spiral
17/64 x 7" O1

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

Still have the headache.  Almost didn't lift today, but was hoping that it would help.

[Buccos1]

Fri (12/21)

Grippers - MMS
(1x15)  Trainer
(1x15)  #1
(1x15)  #1.5
(1x15)  GHP4 - 94

Horseshoe
Diamond Classic #00

Snapping
Yellow Nail
5/16 x 8" HRS

Ironmind Hub
(1x1)  40
(1x1)  50
(1x1)  55
(1x1)  60

Pull-ups
(3x7)

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

The headache improved today, so, to celebrate, I got some work in.  Everything was good until I started the snapping, and the headache returned.  I'm fairly certain now that it is an exertional headache from the deadlifts.  From what I've read, I might have to take some time off to let this resolve.

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Sat (12/22)

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  85
(1x5)  125

Axle Curls
(1x8)  bar
(1x8)  55
(1x8)  75
(1x8)  85

Band Pushdowns
(2x20)

Still have the headache.  Decided to skip squats today because of it.  Instead, I got some light work in, hoping it would help.  I was also planning on making my 2nd attempt for the Steel Shredders 4 competition, but it doesn't look like that will be happening anytime soon.  

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Mon (12/24)

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  GHP4 - 94
(1x1)  Master - 106
(1x1)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  RB210 - 120

Braced
5/8 x 26.5" HRS

Horseshoe
SCF Lite Rim #00

Pull-ups
(3x7)

I ended up getting checked out yesterday at the doctors and had a few tests done, and the diagnosis was an exertional headache.  My blood pressure has been up the past few days which has been exasperating things too.  So, the recommendation is to rest.  I didn't plan on doing a braced attempt today, but have spent too much time planning and preparing for the SS4 comp and don't want to have wasted the past month in preparation and with training.  So, I did a maintenance bend to stay within striking distance of my next planned attempt, which I hope to do sometime over the next week, if things are feeling better.

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Tue (12/25)

Bench Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  135
(1x5)  185
(1x5)  225
(1x5)  265

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  75
(1x5)  125
(1x3)  145

Pull-ups
(2x7)

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

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Wed (12/26)

DU - IMPs
Yellow Nail
60d spiral
1/4 x 7" Grade 8

DU - BBW
1/4 x 7" Grade 8
5/16 x 7" HRS

Reverse - IMPs
Yellow Nail
60d spiral
17/64 x 7" O1

Band Pushdowns
(2x20)

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Thur (12/27)

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

Pull-ups
(2x8)

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Fri (12/28)

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x5)  #1
(1x3)  GHP4 - 94
(1x1)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120
(1x1)  GHP6 - 128

Overcrush - 5 sec.
(2x1)  #2 - 108

Football Bar Standing Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  90
(1x3)  130
(1x2)  150
(1x1)  165

Barbell Curls
(1x8)  bar
(1x8)  65
(1x8)  95
(1x8)  105

 

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Sat (12/29)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  345
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  425
(1x1)  455

[Buccos1]

Sun (12/30)

Braced
5/8 x 23" (203k) - Steel Shredders 4 attempt https://www.gripboard.com/index.php?/topic/49633-58-x-23-203k-steel-shredders-attempt/

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

Pull-ups
(3x7)

I did a brief write-up on the bend/attempt in the bending section (link above).  Unfortunately, the headache I have had the past week+ came back after today's session.  Not fun dealing with this.

 

[Buccos1]

Mon (12/31)

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

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x5)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  GHP4 - 94
(1x3)  Master - 106
(1x1)  RB 240N - 117
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120
(1x1)  GHP6 - 128

Overcrushes - 5 sec.
(2x1)  Master - 106

The headache continues, but not as bad as yesterday.  I know I should probably take some time off, but its tough and depressing to think about that.

 

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Tue (1/1)

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  GHP4 - 94
(1x1)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  RB 240N - 117
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120

Reverse - IMPs
Yellow Nail
1/4 x 5.5" CRS
60 spiral
1/4 x 5" Grade 2

Standing Barbell Presses
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  95
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  155
(1x1)  175
(1x0)  190

Barbell Curls
(1x8)  bar
(1x8)  65
(1x8)  95
(1x5)  115
(1x5)  125

Lying KB Extensions
(2x12)  20

Pull-ups
(3x7)

Band Pushdowns
(2x20)

I was feeling a little better today, so got some work in, broken into two sessions.  

[Donc101]

That headache must suck and be frustrating. Feel better Carl. 

[Buccos1]

On 1/7/2019 at 12:48 PM, Donc101 said:

That headache must suck and be frustrating. Feel better Carl. 

Thanks Don.  Not sure what’s been going on.  Definitely frustrating and concerning, but will keep pushing on.  Or do what I can.

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Thur (1/3)

DU - IMPs
Yellow Nail
60d spiral
1/4 x 4.5" Grade 2
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5

DU - BBW
1/4 x 7" Grade 8

Ironmind Hub
(1x1)  40
(1x1)  50
(1x1)  55
(1x1)  60

Stub
(1x1)  20
(1x1)  25
(1x1)  30

Pull-ups
(4x7)

Dumbbell Hammer Curls (Fat Gripz)
(2x8)  30

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Fri (1/4)

Grippers - MMS
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1 
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  HG200 - 95
(1x3)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  Super Master - 126

Secret Weapon
(2x1)  50 - 5 sec.
(3x1)  60 - 3 sec.

Standing Axle Presses
(1x10)  bar
(1x10)  75
(1x10)  95
(1x10)  115

Blob 35
(2x1)

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Sat (1/5)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  350
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  440
(1x1)  465

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  GHP4 - 94
(1x1)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  RB210 - 120
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123

DU - BBW
Yellow Nail
18/64 x 7" CRS
5/16 x 7" HRS

Horseshoe
SCF Lite Rim #00

Pull-ups
(2x7)

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Tue (1/8)

Steel Shredders 4
5/8 x 25" (228k) 

Pull-ups
(3x8)

I had been debating to put this bend off for another week-or-two, until the headache improved or resolved, but decided if I waited that long, it might not happen - if ever.  With the thought of a break derailing my recent gains, and the contest coming to a close soon, I decided to make an attempt with my last bar from this (hard) batch.  The bend was tough (regardless of how it appeared and the speed).  Amazingly, for a few hours after the bend, I felt the best I have in the past few weeks. 

I have a few bars from the easier batch, but am not likely going to improve on this bend, as I would have to cut them to the 18-19" range, which would be out of my current ability, I think.  This bend would have been a WR for the 93k class (tie-breaker on time), but I was about a pound over and was pressed for time, so didn't even bother with it.