JStepien Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 Been 4 days of eating junk, haven't trained... Got married last Sunday... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Trying something different... Using a judo belt... weighing just under 280 lbs Felt it in the tendons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Thinking about trying the GHP Challenge again... Last year, did out of no where, maybe this year put some training in & rep the level 8... I think contests are out for awhile... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Thought about training grippers, but hands were sore from hitting the heavy bag yesterday... Tried front squats again, 1st time in a long time... decided to try ring deadlifts... kinda went light... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 Last night hit some grippers after squats... Been close to a year since squating over 500 lbs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Been training grip lighty, taking it easy. But, after hearing from The Garden State Phenom Tim Butler about the central NJ grip together. I'm thinking about just have fun with it! Screw the comp, mess around with some implements. See some old faces, make some new friends, & drink some brew-hahas afterwards... or during lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Haven't trained since last Thursday... Was really sore & feeling beat up... After a full weekend of activities with family & friends, I'm ready to train Again! After bunch of squats & rolling thunder... did 220 lbs, but slipped out at lockout with the right. Broke ground with the left. Decided out of no where to train these again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Haven't posted a workout... But, today, I guess the stars align!!! After a wacky day at work today, decided to train... Was thinking about taking a rest day.... 30 minutes on exercise bike 3x10 KB swings 3x10 KB balance squats *10 total reps 2 KBs 1 in rack position & 1 on side of opposite hand 5 reps each side* 5 sets of 2 high pulls to hip snatch 15 total sets of singles Snatch from the floor 5 sets at 135 lbs, 155 lbs, 175 lbs *working on snatch technique lately, 175 lbs felt easier* 3x10 modified shrugs 5x1 flask lifts 80 lbs *Right was good, left not so much... kinda felt sore, probably from 2 days of heavy bag work* 3x2 2 35s plate pinch each hand Then tried something I haven't done in awhile... Almost gave up, but it was on my mind during 20 minutes on exercise bike... Watching Hacksaw Jim Duggan... Now, enjoying grip training 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Started out with boxing & MMA training this morning... Did some bench press training... 30 minutes on exercise bike 3x20 total reps KB push press *2 KBs at same time then 1 arm at a time* 15 sets of singles on bench press 5 sets at 275 lbs, 325 lbs, 355 lbs 3x10 1 arm bent over DB row with resistance band 3x10 DB back flyes lying on flat bench 1x50 straight arm pull downs 1x50 band pull aparts 3x10 JM press 3x10 zottman curls 3x10 modified band crunches 3x10 ab wheel Rolling Thunder! 3x1 145 lbs both hands 3x1 180 lbs both hands Then... Not a PR, but I'll take it!!! But, it gassed me out... 30 minutes on exercise bike again *had to finish 1990 Royal Rumble* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Haven't posted in awhile... After realizing, the Tim Butler Grip Extravaganza was this Saturday, last Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday did light grip work after main workouts. Week before did a lot of boxing training. My back was bugging me during the comp week. What didn't help, I had to help family friends move into their new house that morning. But, did well competing in the Tim Butler Grip Extravaganza at Savage City Strength. Had a lot of fun during the comp. Strength felt good! Today was not a rest day... Only did cardio & core after finishing my task list from the wife... YAY! After the event, may have to get a tips tester! That was a fun event at the Tim Butler Grip Extravaganza!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Monday was more cardio, rows, & pull ups... Strengthen up my beat up back! Tuesday: trying to go light 30 minutes on exercise bike Front squats 3x2 135 lbs 2x2 205 lbs 5x2 275 lbs Snatches from the floor 5x2 155 lbs Overhead push press 5x3 195 lbs *went a lot easier than I thought!* Back Squats with heels evaluated 3x10 Plate Pinch transfer... more like side to side passes 2 35s 3x10 total reps 2 25s 3x20 total reps Then... Now, time for tacos!!! Who knows what training is for tomorrow! Side note: Had a lot of fun at the Tim Butler Extravaganza last Saturday. Got me in the mindset of having fun with grip. Not thinking about grip events. Maybe, on December 1st, is a small jiu jitsu/submission grappling event, the mma team is thinking about doing. It's a maybe, but I'm not driving myself nuts like events prior. Shall see what happens... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Wacky Wednesday! 1 hour of cardio *watching Summer Slam 1989* 5x10 kettlebell swings 5x3 hip cleans with fat gripz 175 lbs *somewhat kinda inspired by Wade Gillingham, just a different spin. On 4th set, it did slip from my hands. I think this could help thick bar events... still want 400 lbs on the 2" Country Crush!* 3x10 Modified underhand grip pull ups *in squat rack, feet on bench* 3x10 caber pulls 5x2 wrist wrench deadlifts both hands 80 lbs 3x20 2.5" crusher replica deadlifts *it's a painted handle, so very slick* 3x20 globe deadlifts *last 2 movements were super light. Hands & wrists felt it tonight!* Thinking tomorrow will be cardio... Being a rainy & snowy mix... Maybe, some boxing in the dungeon basement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Recap: Thursday was an intense back workout of snow shovelling Friday 1 hour of cardio, 10x10 KB swings, 1x100 band pull aparts Saturday: MMA training this morning... After a sub... 30 minutes on exercise bike 5 sets of 2 high pulls to hip snatch Flat bench press 5x3 275 lbs 5x1 295 lbs pause bench 3x10 reverse grip bench press 3x10 seated BTN presses & Arnold press 3x10 close grip pull ups & parallel dips 3x10 bent over DB rows & DB shrugs 3x10 rolling thunder deadlifts both hands 145 lbs 3x20 pronation/supination 25 lbs on end of strap & 5 lb Indian club 5 sledgehammer finger walks The wife made pasta with meat sauce, so I was hungry!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Sunday was cardio, some boxing training, & core... Monday: 1 hour of cardio 5x10 KB swings Box squats 315 lbs 5x3 365 lbs 5x1 *lower back was tight & low carb day* 3x10 walking lounges bodyweight I'm gonna sum up my grip training with these videos... My hands especially my right feel like it was stabbed... I believe this might be the only time this week I train grip... But, never know... Tomorrow, might be kickboxing class with my good friend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Well, didn't train last night, no kickboxing. My friend backed out early in the day & my back was starting to act up. Today is a new day!... But, work was a bad day! 30 minutes on exercise bike 5x10 KB swings 3x10 KB alternate squats 10 sets of singles snatches! 3 sets 145 lbs 3 sets 165 lbs 3 sets 185 lbs 1 set 195 lbs... was an ugly PR, years ago, but went up easy tonight... very happy!!! 5x10 close grip pull ups bodyweight 3x10 2 KBs front squats Bulgarian bag complex 3 sets 5 reps spins one way, 10 reps good mornings, 5 reps spins other way More of a rotational complex 3 sets 10 reps each Broomstick twists, med ball twists, KB side to side transfer 3x10 ab wheel 10 sledgehammer finger walks each hand 30 minutes on exercise bike again Been watching quite a bit of throwing videos lately... Who knows what tomorrow brings... HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) Haven't been training grip, been saving the hands towards boxing training recently. Also, have the mindset of training more of Olympic lifting, also some kinda like strongman. The lower back is still being a problem at times Today, had off from work... 30 minutes on exercise bike 5x10 KB swings 5x2 BB front squats 275 lbs 5x2 snatch balance/snatch grip BTN overhead press 2 minute round of 1 arm DB clean & press 75 lb dumbbell with a fat grip AMRAP... did 16 total reps 2x25 ab wheel 30 minutes on exercise bike again Black Friday did 5x2 push press with 225 lbs & snatches with 175 lbs 2 reps Edited November 26, 2018 by JStepien 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Alright, Tuesday did some kickboxing... Yesterday was a rest day... 30 minutes on exercise bike 3x10 KB swings 3x10 double KB front squats 5 sets 2 high pulls to hip snatch to hang snatch 95 lbs Did snatches no set range just trying to max out warm up 95 lbs to 205 lbs!!! *Happy with 205! It was ugly, probably a glorified front raise. Be 3 red lights in an Olympic lifting meet, but I'll take it!!!* 3x10 caber pulls 3x10 each leg Bulgarian split squats bodyweight 3x10 ab wheel 1x50 each hand GHP level 3 20 minutes on exercise bike again Shortened because my wife brought home dinner!!! Got a salad & chilli at Wendy's lol Side note: watching my wrist which is affecting my elbow. An old arm wrestling tendon injury rearing its ugly head! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Going easy on the back... 30 minutes on exercise bike 10x10 KB swings 5x10 KB front squats 3x10 ab wheel Each hand 5x10 wrist wrench deadlifts 3x20 globe deadlifts 1x50 COC trainer parallel set 5 sledgehammer finger walks 30 minutes on exercise bike again Recently, been feeling beat up, thinking for December, taking it easy. Lower back & right shoulder sore more often. Just let my body heal. May train grip heavy at times, thinking about throwing again. Just training, but been raining, backyard looks like a swamp... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Been changing my training up, but did some stuff outside in the cold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) Non grip related... Made this video for James Fuller on his Strongman Archeology Facebook page. Turning 35 next year so watch out masters division boxing!!! Lol Edited December 14, 2018 by JStepien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 This is from my crazy Saturday... Since, my niece's birthday party was postponed to a later date... After boxing & jiu jitsu that morning... Training some lifting, but adding some unconventional movements & implements... Grip wise, more thick bar especially wrist wrench & titan fitness 2.5" handle... Pretty much it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Wife told me I should train today... After squats & Olympic snatch work... Maybe, inspired by the Arnold classic arm lifting event... Not so much grip training, probably hands feel good again... Still training towards boxing/mma & unconventional movements 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Did this after some kettlebell & macebell work!... Decided to try these without straps & no chalk... this was after 5 sets of 10 with straps... getting easy with the weight loss... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Beautiful day to train... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 This week been training more of a high rep bodybuilding program... Did some grip after shoulders Tim Butler is trying to get me back into grip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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