DAVE101 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) I'm starting a log in an attempt to boost my post count gain access to the coveted buy/sell/trade marketplace. Do not mistake this for weakness, I still refuse to come out of my shell. Many plates will be dropped in the process. Ultimate Goal: Flip and catch a 55 lb bumper plate Two months: Toss and catch 55 bumper (Day 18); 1H pinch 60# (Day 60) Three months: Lift 40 lb blob (must acquire); 2H pinch 120#; complete 90 days of sledge levering ... Six Months: 1H pinch 70#; Toss and catch 35 lb blob (Day 170, R to L); Flip and catch 30 lb blob (Day 2, R only; Day 50 left and right) Eight Months: Hub 35 lb plate (Day 196, R only) ... Eleven Months: Hub 45 lb plate (Day 259, R only; Day 315, L hand), 2HP 135 (Day 299), CCS #2 (Day 329, R only) One year: Flip and catch 55 lb bumper Edited November 3, 2018 by DAVE101 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Day 1: Sledge Lever Front Lever 3x20 Rear Lever 3x20 Edited December 3, 2017 by DAVE101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Day 2: Sledge Lever Supination/Pronation 3x15 Blob Work 30# clean and press 30# flip and catch (right only) ~10 attempts - Six Month Goal Completed Bumper Plate 55 x 3 x 2 pinch deadlift 55 x 3 x 3 pinch high pull Fat Plate pinch 3x10 seconds Notes: Gonna record total attempts in the future in order to measure progress via number of attempts before success. Edited December 20, 2017 by DAVE101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Day 3: Sledge Lever Front Lever 3x20 Rear lever 3x20 Axle reverse curls 3x12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Day 4: Sledge lever Pronation/Supination 3x15 1H plate pinch Bumper Plate 55 x 3 x 2 pinch deadlift 55 x 3 x 3 pinch high pull (w/ reset) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 Day 5: Sledge lever Front Lever 20, 20, 15, 15 Rear lever 20, 20, 15, 15 Climb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I think I can get some good blob data for you, will try some catches and flips this weekend and let you know how it goes. Currently I can (barely) lift a 45, clean a USA 40, toss and catch a 35. I've done a face lift and catch from the top with a 30, never tried picking up from the bottom and catch from the top. Figured out that if you can lift +5lbs, you should be able to clean. The toss/catch may need more like +10-15lbs, flip and catch +15-20? Not sure but you could try adding weight until you find the bigger blobs you're looking for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) Sweet! I think those percentages are about right. On an average day, I barely break my 37 off the ground, but I can toss and catch the 30 with about 20% success rate. I tried flipping it (the 30) the other day, got it on my 10th attempt! I think I got lucky. I appreciate any input and data. On 12/7/2017 at 11:03 AM, wobbler said: Not sure but you could try adding weight until you find the bigger blobs you're looking for. That's a great idea! I've been trying draping weights over the blob like this, and it's great for progressive overload. Only downside is the thickness stays the same, so it's a bit easier an actual blob that size. Day 6: Sledge lever Pronation/Supination 3x15 Plate Flips 35 lb Hi-Temp; left and right 45 lb Hi-Temp; right 20 kg flat comp disc; right (PR) Blob Work 30# clean and press 30# toss and catch (2 of 10 attempts, one each) I was really happy about the flipping the weightlifting disc, since these don't have a lip like normal bumpers. I used to heavily rely on finger strength and digging into that lip for flips, so this is a sign that my true flat pinch is getting better. Edited December 20, 2017 by DAVE101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Day 7: Blob messing around Plate toss and catch 25 kg disc x 1 (PR), going to work on the thick 25 kg Hi-Temp next Sledge Lever Front Lever 15, 15, 15 Rear lever 15, 15, 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Day 8: Sledge lever Pronation/Supination 3x15 Climb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Day 9: Sledge Lever Front Lever 15, 15, 15 Rear lever 15, 15, 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 Day 10: Sledge Lever Pronation/Supination 3x20 Wrist Roller 5 rolls each way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Day 11" Sledge Lever Sledge Coin Deadlift L: 16" R: 17" Sledge Face lever L: 3" from bottom x 1 x 3 R: 3 reps Blob Work Lifts: L: 33lb R: 37lb broke off ground Toss and Catch 33lb: 0 of 10 30lb: 4 of 10 (all right) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 If you can get air with over a week of work, take a couple days off and you got it. Also if you're up for constant work, try sledge fingerwalks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 I've gotten in twice before, I'm just trying to get more consistent. I haven't attempted finger walks in a while, will try 'em again today. Day 12: Climb Hangs Sledge lever - one set very light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Day 13: Sledge work Finger walks, 4 lb hammer Pronation/Supination 15,15,15,8 3.5" Pinch L: 50 R: 60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 Day 14: Sledge work 300 swings Front Lever 5x10 Rear Lever 5x10 Blob messing around 37 lbs left and right (roughly 2 of 10 attempts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 Day 15: Very light levering Pronation/Supination 1x20 Day 16: Sledge Lever Front Lever 4x15 Rear Lever 4x15 Axle Reverse Curl 3x12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) Day 17: Knurled Axle Deadlifts 315 (no chalk) previous PR 275 x 2 x 3 (Notes) First time touching this thing in over a year. Finger still agitated. One hand plate pinch (w/ pipe) L: 52.5 R: 57.5 Edit: no sledge levering took place, so now I must get to "Day 91" to complete the "90 days of levering" goal. Edited December 20, 2017 by DAVE101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Day 18: Sledge Levering Pronation/Supination 3x8 Two Hand Pinch Block 115 lbs Bumper Plate - 55 lb plate High pulls: 2, 2, 2 (touch and go) Toss and catch (2/2 attempts, left and right) - Two month goal completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 Day 19: Sledge Lever Front Lever 3x15 Rear Lever 3x15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 Day 20: Sledge Levering Pronation/Supination 15, 10, 10,10 Sledge Fingerwalks, 4 sets short hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Day 21: 2HP block 90lbs x 3, 80 lbs x 5 x 3 Sledge Levering Front/Rear lever warm-up Coin Deadlift L: 16, 15, 15 R: 16, 16, 16 L (Reverse): 18, 17, 17 R (Reverse): 18,18, 18 Blob Work L: 33# + 5 R: 33# + 5 Fails with 37# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 How are you doing this stuff every day and not falling apart? 10 hours of sleep, lots of stretching, 21 years old ? Especially levering, that gets me not wanting to look at a sledge for at least 3-4 days after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE101 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 On 12/22/2017 at 9:38 PM, wobbler said: How are you doing this stuff every day and not falling apart? 10 hours of sleep, lots of stretching, 21 years old ? Especially levering, that gets me not wanting to look at a sledge for at least 3-4 days after. Ha! Well levering is the only daily component, and It's not full fledged face levers either. It's mostly high rep pump work, gripping around 6-12" down on a 4-8 lb hammer like the photos shown on this page. It makes my elbows feel good, and I'm hoping there'll be some good hypertrophy effects. Day 22: Sledge Levering Pronation/Supination 15,x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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