steve0 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I am going to be working on getting my RT numbers up in the next 2 months and will be logging my workouts. Going to be aiming for 2-3 high rep sets and thumb work three times a week. I never gave the RT a serious run so here I go. I am using the short standard weight loading pin in training and attempt max lifts on the taller Olympic loading pin. All weights I am posting are not including the pin weight. 7/22/14 Fbbc 2.5" Crusher - 108x12 r/l RT - 121x10 r/l - 160x1 r/l - 170x1 r/l Rolling Thunder - forward and reverse 70x3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Higher reps are truly the way to go.. The also build your baseline thickbar strength and that carries over to most diameter axles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Ruby Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Higher reps are truly the way to go.. The also build your baseline thickbar strength and that carries over to most diameter axles Yes i agree with this I started out a little under your current max and got to over 200 with this approach. Good luck though with all your goals this year. Edited July 23, 2014 by Stephen Ruby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSweden Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Im breaking that barrier on August 3 Good luck and have Fun man! Edited July 23, 2014 by PeterSweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Higher reps are truly the way to go.. The also build your baseline thickbar strength and that carries over to most diameter axles Done screwing around with this thing. Time to have some fun Higher reps are truly the way to go.. The also build your baseline thickbar strength and that carries over to most diameter axlesYes i agree with this I started out a little under your current max and got to over 200 with this approach. Good luck though with all your goals this year. I have a feeling that my goals this year will be my goals for years to come. I had the same goals last year. Im breaking that barrier on August 3 Good luck and have Fun man! Looking forward to,workout 2 tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpGrip Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 im down to follow your log/program iv been stuck around 135 lb for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 7/24/14 - Leg day Fbbc crusher - 110 r12/l12 RT - 125 r12/l12 - 135 r10/l10 25lb plate pinch around the body 10x3 In the next few workouts I think I will get a good feel of what my working sets will be around. Thinking of every third workout being a higher rep set between 15-20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpGrip Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 is 12/12 12 reps of 12 sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSweden Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Its 12r Right handen and 12l Left handed. I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Its 12r Right handen and 12l Left handed. I suppose. That's it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 7/27/14. Bench press + assistance Crusher - 110 10/10 RT - 138 10/10 RT - 145 3/4 These weights are good and challenging. Going to work on these for a whole and get the reps up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Crusher - 110 12/12 RT - 138 12/12 RT - 145 5/6 Reverse curls on my new Ivanko OBZ-40 rackable curl bar. (Yes, I am now awesome, I can do curls in my squat rack!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Paused bench 285/8, 315/2 Db press 110s/8 Band Fly (2 minis per side)10,10 Crusher - 110 15/15 RT - 145 6/6 I'm finding that training every third day is the best for me. The farther into the program I go I will see if I can go every other day as I get used to the volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Rt 135 15/15 145 12/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Strong rep work... You'll be pulling 200 before you know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honk Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Nice work! Reading all this made me consider dropping low reps from my axle workouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royz Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Breaking the 200lbs barrier is one of my goals too. When you're doing high rep sets do you re-grip between each rep? So do you re-adjust your grip during the reps or do you just pump out your reps in one go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layla Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 2 things ,interested in the answer about re grip between reps,2nd how often do you do the routine in a week 1 or 2? started last week and got a 1r max of 125 and this week im at 130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Had to take some time off due to tendonitis and the arrival of my new son. I'm adjusting the volume to once every four days. I'm also substituting the Wrist Wrench for the Rolling Thunder. This thing is humbling if you hadn't tried one. Along with working the thumb, it works the hell out of your wrists. Today's workout: Wrist Wrench 2x8x50 - smoked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Wrist wrench is a good supplement to thickbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Breaking the 200lbs barrier is one of my goals too. When you're doing high rep sets do you re-grip between each rep? So do you re-adjust your grip during the reps or do you just pump out your reps in one go? I try not to adjust my grip, but usually find myself doing it on the last few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 9/2/14 Leg Workout C0C#3 mms: r/4 singles, l/4 misses Wrist Wrench: r/60x5, lx5 - r/50x10, l/x10 - r/50x10, l/x10 I'll say it again, the wrist wrench is humbling. It's also doing great for the elbow tendonitis, I can put in the same amount of effort using less weight. If anyone is thinking about trying one out, do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 10 second holds with the Wrist Wrench. Two sets with 65lbs left and right, one set with 70 left and right. Probably going to see how the Rolling Thunder numbers are on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 150/11,11 160- 2 five second holds each hand Reverse wrist roller 74x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Hands And forearms were a bit tired today due to disassembling and reassembling a Nautilus machine and taking apart Hammer Strength machine. Did some low volume work today. Three singles and holds with 180 and two with 187 left handed. Two singles and holds right handed with 180, one miss. One righty single with 187, one miss. Need to work on more wrist strength at this point. Feeling that this is my weak point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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