Donati's Log Of Steel Bending, Grip And Powerlifting

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Wed (7/15)

Trap Bar Deadlift
(1x3)  140
(1x3)  230
(1x3)  320
(1x3)  410
(1x3)  460

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  #2 - 102
(1x2)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120

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Thur (7/16)

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  85
(1x3)  125
(1x2)  165
(2x0)  195
(1x1)  175

Axle Curls
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  55
(1x5)  85
(1x5)  105

Lying Kettlebell Extensions
(2x15)  20

My first attempt at the 195 went almost nowhere.  Totally weak-feeling.  Took a second attempt a few minutes later and got about halfway up.  Really hit-or-miss in the 190-200 range for me.  

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Sat (7/18)

Steel Shredder 7 
Attempt #2 - (Open A) - 5 minutes, 5 sec.

Way better attempt than my first.  I took almost 2 minutes off my time.  But at 5 minutes, I don't know how much more I can improve, without at least committing to some type of cardio/endurance program, which I really hate to do.  The good thing is that I didn't get as gassed and didn't need to take a short break in between bends.  I have one more attempt to make (only ordered 3 sets of steel).

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Sun (7/19)

DO - IMPs
1/4 x 7" O1
1/4 x 7" Grade 5 
Red Nail

Horseshoe
St. Croix Forge Lite Rim #00

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Mon (7/20)

Bench Press - leg up
(1x3)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x3)  245
(1x2)  290

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x3)  55
(1x3)  125
(1x3)  150
(1x1)  180

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Tue (7/21)

Axle Curls
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  55
(1x5)  85
(1x5)  105

Pull-ups
(4x5)

Lying KB Extensions
(2x15)  20

Band Pushdowns
(2x20)

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x5)  #1
(1x5)  GHP4 - 94
(1x3)  Master - 106
(1x3)  #2 - 114

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Wed (7/22)

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

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Fri (7/24)

DU - IMPs
1/4 x 6" HRS
1/4 x 7" O1
1/4 x 6" Grade 5

DU - BBW
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 8

Horseshoe
Diamond Bronco PL000 - 160 deg.

Pullups - neutral grip
(2x7)

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Sat (7/25)

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

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  HG 200 - 95
(1x1)  Master - 106
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123

 

 

[Buccos1]

Mon (7/27)

Axle Bench Press
(1x5)  125
(1x3)  175
(1x3)  215
(1x2)  265
(1x1)  315

Standing Barbell Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  95
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  165
(1x1)  185

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Tue (7/28)

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

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x5)  85
(1x3)  125
(1x2)  155
(1x1)  185

Grippers - MMS
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  #2 - 108
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120
(1x0)  Super Master - 126

Pullups
(2x5)

Grippers felt pretty strong today, so I tried my 126lb. Super Master (MMS).  Missed it but was about 1-2 mm away.  Seems like my top close is around 123-124 nowadays, but some days feel a little stronger, some weaker.  I haven't used this gripper much the past few years and it was creaky.  I think it would of clicked if I had it oiled/clean.  I'm tempted to do either RRBT or KTA again to try to get back up to COC #3 (lower) range one last time.  Both programs gave me about a 10lb. boost.  For a few years, my baseline was around 126-132, so it may happen again soon.

[Buccos1]

Wed (7/29)

Trap Bar Deadlift
(1x3)  140
(1x3)  230
(1x3)  320
(1x3)  410
(1x3)  460

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Thur (7/30)

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

Lying Barbell Extensions
(1x12)  bar
(2x12)  65

Neutral-grip Pullups
(2x8)

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Sat (8/1)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  335
(1x1)  365
(1x1)  405

Grippers - MMS
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123

405 raw squat (sleeves) felt pretty good today.  Probably right near my raw max but technique was right on.

[Buccos1]

Sun (8/2)

DO - IMPs
1/4 x 7" HRS
15/64 x 6" O1
17/64 x 7" O1
Red Nail

DU - IMPs
1/4 x 6" HRS
15/64 x 6" O1
1/4 x 6" Grade 5

Horseshoes 
St. Croix Forge Lite Plain #0

All-around felt strong today with all bending.  One more Ironmind Red Nail bend to go, on Sunday (8/16), which will make ten years of non-stop Red Nail bends.  Not even thinking or worrying about it; just going to plow right through and destroy it.

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Mon (8/3)

Axle Bench Press
(1x3)  125
(1x3)  175
(1x3)  215
(1x3)  265
(1x2)  300
(1x1)  320

Standing Barbell Press
(1x3)  95
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  155
(1x0)  190

Pull-ups
(2x7)

I keep missing that third-rep on axle bench press with 300lbs.  Today, I thought I had it, and hit the upright again, which doubled the ascent for the second-rep.  Instead, I tried 320 and it was a pretty decent rep.  It would definitely be easier with a lift/spotter but my only option is my wife and her schedule doesn't align with my bench schedule, so still flying solo.

[Buccos1]

Wed (8/5)

Sumo Deadlift
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  435
(1x1)  470

[Buccos1]

Thur (8/6)

Strict Axle Curl
(1x5)  bar
(1x3)  55
(1x2)  85
(1x1)  105
(1x0)  125
(1x1)  115

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  bar
(1x3)  85
(1x3)  125
(1x2)  155
(1x1)  185

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120

Secret Weapon
(1x1)  5 sec. 50
(2x1)  5 sec. 60

Finger Walk (F/B)
(2x1)  10

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Sat (8/8)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  365
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  425
(1x1)  455

[Buccos1]

Sun (8/9)

Strict Axle Curl
(1x5)  bar
(1x3)  55
(1x2)  85
(1x1)  105
(1x1)  120

DU - IMPs
15/64 x 5.5" O1
1/4 x 7" O1
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5

DU - BBW
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 8

Horseshoe
Diamond Bronco PL#000

I was very happy to get the PL000 with 1.1" wraps.  All-around, everything felt strong today.

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Mon (8/10)

Axle Bench Press
(1x3)  125
(1x3)  175
(1x3)  215
(1x3)  265
(1x2)  300

Pull-ups
(2x7)

Band Pushdowns
(2x20)

Grippers - 20mm
(1x3)  #1
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  #2 - 114

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Wed (8/12)

Trap Bar Deadlift
(1x3)  140
(1x3)  230
(1x3)  320
(1x3)  410
(1x3)  460

Strict Axle Curl
(1x5)  bar
(1x3)  55
(1x2)  85
(1x1)  105
(1x1)  120

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Sat (8/15)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  350
(1x1)  390

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x3)  #1.5
(1x3)  HG 200 - 95
(1x2)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120
(1x1)  Super Master - 126

[Buccos1]

Sun (8/16)

DO - IMPs
60d spiral
1/4 x 7" O1
1/4 x 7" Grade 5
Red Nail

The final Red Nail bend, marking 10 years of non-stop Reds.  Not sure what will happen with my double-overhand bending at this point, but I will likely continue bending double-over, (at least at a 1/4 x 7" Grade 8 level) but this streak will end at 10 years.  I cannot physically do this much longer without a break.  I might do a few more over the next few weeks to account for any weird scheduling issues, to make it official-official though.  Kinda bittersweet.  But this madness is about over.  

 

 

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Mon (8/17)

Dead Bench Press
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  185
(1x1)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  295

Speed Bench Press
(3x3)  135
(3x3)  155

Axle Strict Curls
(1x5)  bar
(1x3)  55
(1x1)  105
(1x0)  125

Neutral-grip Pullups
(2x8)