Fist of Fury Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I will log my thick bar training here, separate from my other training log to easier keep track of what I did, later on. It will be a boring log for sure because I will not set any goals in numbers. The only goal is to train thick bar consistently for one year and try to get stronger, see where it leads me. Main focus will be RT but I will do a lot of other exercises as well. Best lift so far was 84 kg and 2x2 with 75 kg thumbless. Best axle was 140 kg. Best wrist wrench almost 40 kg. As I said no particular goals in numbers, will just focus on getting stronger. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Friday 19/10/18 Warmup with grippers to one attempt on FBBC 4X 158 lbs, 5 mm off with left and 1-2 mm off with right. Rolling Thunder LH: 60 kg 3x15 sec RH: 58 kg 3x15 sec Radial & Ulnar Deviation with Judo Belt 2x50 Wrist Wrench Wrist Curl 23 kg 3x8 Grippers COC#2 TNS - 5 reps MoonTop Up to 14.1 kg then 3 sets of max holds with 11.6 kg. Hands felt like trash. Maxed out on rolling thunder and did a lot of plate curls Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Sunday 21/10/18 Reverse Grip ATB (L) 28 kg 2x10 sec Dumbbell Row 52 kg: 5, 5, 10 Gripper CCS RB160 1x3 COC#2 1x3 Rolling Thunder LH: 70 kg 5x3 sec RH: 68 kg 5x3 sec MoonTop 3 x max hold with 11.6 kg Square Rolling Handle LH: 36 kg: 2x30 sec RH: 36 kg: 26 sec, 17+7 sec Barbell Curl 40 kg 1x8 50 kg 1x3 55 kg 1x1 50 kg 2x3 40 kg 1x8 Neutral Grip Pull-Ups 2.0" Grip 98.5 kg: 5, 3+2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 Tuesday 23/10/18 Bad day. Both of my cars are broken, one is in for an engine swap right now. Have been cycling for more than a month, mostly uphill also. I haven't changed my diet, lost about 5 kg's during this time and I can feel it affects my strength for PL. I will not eat more though because I think it will be better for me in the long run. I felt much better when I was around 85-95 kg. Did some grip but felt weak there also. Did 13 seconds silver bullet with the 175 lbs #3.5. It was okay since I got a bad set. Couldn't even set it with left, probably fatigued from thick bar. Did some lifts with the Inch trainer at 58 kg and some 1H deadlifts with a barbell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Thursday 25/10/18 Warmup with grippers, felt bad so a stopped early. Feels really good to not have any gripper goals set, so if I have a bad day like I had today I can just put them away and not feel bad about it. Rolling Thunder Thumbless Up to 77 kg with LH, not pretty but it went up. Rolling Thunder LH: 60 kg 3x15 sec RH: 58 kg 3x15 sec IM Blockbuster 28 kg 5 singles with a few seconds hold, didn't count, not important since it's mostly about friction anyways. MoonTop 3 x max holds with 11.85 kg Reverse Grip ATB (L) 28 kg 2x10 sec, this felt a lot better to do after the MoonTop. Square Rolling Handle LH: 36 kg: 2x30 sec RH: 36 kg: 30s, 27+3s IMHH Sup/Pro 3x15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 Friday 26/10/18 Warmup with wide grip bench press, so much easier than narrow but it really hurts my thumb and wrist so I will only go light. Good thing is that it didn't hurt my shoulders, first time I did it in probably three years. 1H Plate Pinch 3x10 kg - a few lifts. Rolling Thunder LH: 70 kg 5x3 sec RH: 68 kg 5x3 sec Dumbbell Row 52 kg: 5, 5, 12 Leg Raise with Neutral Grip 2" Thumbless 2 sets to failure, I will feel this tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Sunday 28/10/18 Grippers Tetting grippers 77# 3x10 128# 2x2 140# 2x1 133# 1x2 IM Blockbuster 25 kg 3x15 sec Rolling Thunder LH: 61 kg 3x15 sec RH: 59 kg 3x15 sec Barbell Curl A few sets, didn't count. MoonTop 3 sets to failure with 11.85 kg Reverse Grip ATB (L) 28 kg 2x10 sec Radial & Ulnar Deviation with Sledge 2x30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Monday 29/10/18 Grippers Tetting grippers 78# 1x5 128# 5x1 140# 2x1 133# 3x1 Rolling Thunder LH: 70 kg 5x4 sec RH: 68 kg 5x4 sec Was hard today, dropped the weight right at the 4-count on last rep with each hand. Will rest for a few days now until I train again. Rubber band Extensions 3 sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 Wednsday 31/10/18 Did some grippers, felt weak and some one arm deadlifts, also felt weak. Saturday 3/11/18 Learned a lot today. Long story short, I've been training grippers the wrong way with RH for 4+ years. With LH I've been doing it correctly and that explains the odd results with grippers and dynamo tests for me. MoonTop Up to attempt on 15.35 kg with LH, got a bit of air, I think I could have lifted it but I was fatigued because I did 14.85 kg just a minute before my attempt. Then did two max holds with 12.85 kg, got 15 & 10 sec with each hand. Will lower the weight next time. I want to be able t get at least one set of 20+ sec. Reverse Grip ATB (L) 28 kg 3x10 sec Rolling Thunder Attempted 77 kg thumbless with each hand, didn't budge it at all, felt really powerless. I will stay away from heavy attempts for 2-3 months now and work on volume instead. LH: 61 kg 3x15 sec RH: 59 kg 3x15 sec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Sunday 4/11/18 No structured training but did some heavy attempts on various implements to show some grip to people. Bunch of gripper singles and one attempt on #3.5. Further away than before (around 7-10 mm). A few one handed deadlifts. Also tried some braced bending with a 142k bar. Got some more movement on it which was nice, didn't expect that, these bars are insanely hard in the kink. I just can get it far enough to start the crush between the legs. Can't do the other technique from the side, it hurts way too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Monday 12/11/18 Might have to change name of this log. I'm probably not going to train much RT now for a while. I've had a lot of bad luck in the past few months and had to sell most of my gym equipment. I don't think I even have 80 kg in plates anymore. I have some bumpers but unfortunately they smell very bad so I don't want to have them inside. Grippers LH: got a triple with the GM 149 lbs (PB) RH: Got a single with the same gripper. I'm using another technique now so I have to build strength with it. Did 5x10 with 102 lbs COC#2 (third time I did this scheme since last log post). Wrist Wrench Couldn't get 38.5 kg, felt very powerless. Thick bar has been slow the last month I have to say, might be because of weight loss or it might just be because of the holds I've implemented in my training. Square Rolling Handle LH: 38.5 kg 2x30 sec RH: 38.5 kg: 30 sec, 24+6 sec IMHH Sup/Pro 3x15 (puke factor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Thursday 15/11/18 Grippers Left Hand: COC#2.5 - 3x2 reps FBBC 4X - one attempt GM 149 - single COC#2.5 - 5 reps GM 149 - single GM 146 - single Right Hand: COC#2.5 - 3x2 reps FBBC 4X - one attempt GM 149 - single COC#2 102 - 8x8 Blockbuster 27.5 kg - 3 max holds Then I was going to do some wrist curls but didn't feel good so I stopped instead. Will try to do some thickbar on Monday instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Saturday 18/11/18 Did some thickbar training and grippers, didn't bother to write it down. Did a bunch of lifts with the Inch trainer. My thickbar strength is not good right now. Did 8x8 with the #2 again with RH. Also a double with the GM 149# with RH as well. Arms were really sore afterwards. Wednsday 21/11/18 I finally have a car again, I'm so (bad word filter)ing happy. Two months of brutal cardio training is over and now I can be lazy again Did 8x8 with the #2 with RH. Will try 10x10 three times before I move up to the next gripper. Which is a 123# rated #2.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Thursday 22/11/18 Today I was actually able to train some RT, found some old weight plates that I haven't used in years. Grippers (RH only) SM 128 - single SM 133 - single GM 140 - 1 single and two failed attempts (bad set) SM 133 - 2 singles COC#2 102 - 10x10 ((bad word filter) it really hurt at the end) Rolling Thunder Up to 77.5 kg thumbless with LH, didn't budge it with RH. 71.3 kg 1x2 68.8 kg 2x3 63.8 kg 2x10 sec I feel very weak on thick bar now for some reason. Surprised me that I was able to lift 77.5 thumbless, I thought I wouldn't budge it at all. Now when I have a car and can transport myself to a gym easier I will start to train thickbar 5 times a week again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 Not much rolling action going on here. I think I will rest for a week before I start to torture myself with thick bar training. Friday 23/11/18 Grippers Right Hand GM 128 - 3x1 COC#2.5 - 2x1 GM 128 - 1x1 GM 133 - 2x1 COC#2 102 - 10x10 Left Hand GM 128 - 5x1 Saturday 24/11/18 Grippers Right Hand COC#2 102 - 10x10 Left Hand GM 128 - 3x1 Sunday 25/11/18 Grippers Right Hand GM 128 - 3x1 GM 133 - 2x1 Monday 26/11/18 Grippers Right Hand FBBC 4x - 1 attempt (way off) COC#2.5 123 - 10x5 GM Hybrid 145 - 1x5 sec Left Hand FBBC 4x - 1 attempt (way off) Lat Pull-Down with FGX A few sets with light weight. Braced Bending 146 kg to 55 degrees. I was really close on getting some movement on the leg crush this time. Is this a hard exercise or what!? Rows, deadlifts?, (bad word filter) that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 Tuesday 27/11/18 Grippers Right Hand COC#2.5 - 5x1 COC#2.5 123 - 10x5 Left Hand COC#2.5 - 4x1 SM 161 - one attempt (3-4 mm off) GM 149 - 2x1 IMHH Sup/Pro 1 x pump 1 x 8 2 x heavy set attempts, managed 6 kg supination with right, didn't want to try more than that. Zottman Curl 2 sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Wednesday 28/11/18 Right Hand Grippers COC#2.5 - 5x1 GM 149 - single COC#2.5 123 - 10x5 Friday 30/11/18 Square Rolling Handle Right Hand 43.5 kg 3x3 sec Grippers Right Hand COC#2.5 128-130#: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. Added suede leather to my palm... 2, 2, 2. COC#2.5 123#: 2, 2, 2, 2. 50 reps total. Zottman Curl 2 sets Will start to train my left hand on Monday. Will focus on grippers with right hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Saturday 1/12/18 Right Hand Grippers COC#2.5 128-130#: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. COC#2.5 123#: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. 50 reps total. Sunday 2/12/18 Right Hand Grippers COC#2.5 128-130#: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. COC#2.5 123#: 3, 3. No point keep pushing it. My skin can't handle all the reps. Will rest for a week and try to do the remaining 40 reps, hopefully I don't lose endurance. If it feels bad I will drop down to the #2 again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Monday 3/12/18 Grippers (LH) SM 161 - one attempt, 3 mm off GM 149 - single 1H High Pull 80 kg 2x1 85 kg 1x1 Was going to train thick bar but I was so tired I just wasn't able to do it. Tuesday 4/12/18 Grippers (LH) FBBC 4x 158 - one attempt, 1 mm off GM 149 - single Reverse Curl 2x25 Tricep Push-Down 3 sets Wrist Wrench (LH) 30.5 kg 3x5 IM Blockbuster 15.9 kg 3x10 ATB Thumbless (M) LH: 53 kg 3x3 RH: 33 kg 2x15 sec ATB (M) (LH) 64 kg x 1 74 kg x 1 79 kg x 1 84 kg x 1 Rolling Thunder (LH) 63.5 kg 2x10 sec I was thinking of doing this low volume scheme but do it very frequently, like five times a week, ending with 10 sets of 10 sec per week. Unfortunately I missed Mondays workout so I might have to squeeze it in tomorrow instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 Wednesday 5/12/18 Left Hand Grippers COC#2.5 128-130 - 3x5 sec wide set Rolling Thunder 63.5 kg 2x10 sec Thursday 6/12/18 Grippers LH: COC#2.5 128-130 - 3x5 sec wide set RH: COC#2.5 128-130: 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3 (40 total). IM Blockbuster 15.9 kg 3x10 Wrist Wrench (LH) 30.50 kg 1x5 31.75 kg 2x5 Rolling Thunder (LH) 63.5 kg 2x10 sec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Friday 7/12/18 Rolling Thunder 43.5 kg 3x3 speed 63.5 kg 2x10 sec (LH only) Grippers (RH) IMTUG#6 - 3x10 Monday 10/12/18 Lat Pull-Down with FGX 3x10 light weight thumbless grip. Tricep Push-Down 2x15 with 2" grip, thumbless. ATB (M) 44 kg 3x3 64 kg 3x1 LEFT HAND 74 kg 1x1 85.25 kg 1x1 Rolling Thunder 43.5 kg 3x3 speed 63.5 kg 3x8 sec (LH only) Dumbbell Curl (RH) 24.5 kg - 3 sets, didn't count reps, between 3-5 reps per set. I've come to the conclusion that I can't keep training the way I do now. My left bicep is simply not strong enough for it and it tells me: "I'm going to snap sometime in the future if you keep doing this to me". So I will work more on bicep strength and I will lower the weight for my one handed lifts, I will use the WW and the Square rolling handle instead. My left arm is very poorly balanced. Bicep is rather weak and the hand is strong so it's a like a recipe for disaster unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 Tuesday 11/12/18 IM Blockbuster 15.9 kg 2x15 (chalkless) Wrist Wrench 30.5 kg 3x5 Grippers Zenith #2 - 3x5 LH: COC#2.5 128-130# - 3x5 sec RH: IMTUG#6 - 3x10 IMHH Sup/Pro 2 sets of low to med intensity Sledge Front/Rear DL 3 sets of med to high intensity, managed to do rear lift with pinky at 65 cm. Only 10 cm left to complete the lift with this 10 lbs sledge. Tried one set of biceps curls but left arm felt too bad. Will rest for a week, do some massage, stretching and contrast baths and hope it goes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Thursday 13/12/18 Right Hand Grippers Zenith #2 - 3x5 IMTUG#6 - 3x10 IMTUG#7 - 1x1, 2x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 Saturday 15/12/18 Warmup with close grip bench press, haven't trained this since I sold my equipment, which is over a month ago. Felt very hard Grippers (RH) Zenith#2 - 3x5 IMTUG#6 - 3x10 IMTUG#7 - 3x5 Key-Pinch Left & Right Hand IMTUG#2 - 30 reps Skin is soon healed, will start with real grippers again in maybe a week. Same with thickbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 Monday 17/12/18 Grippers (RH) IMTUG#6 - 3x10 IMTUG#7 - 5, 4. Tuesday 18/12/18 Lat Pull-Down FGX 2x15 Tricep Push-Down 2" Grip 2x15 Grippers (LH) GM 149 - double FBBC 4x - one attempt and cheat close SM 128 - 3x5 seconds Wednesday 19/12/18 Rolling Thunder 63.75 kg 1x1 73.75 kg 1x1 76.25 kg 1x1 Wrist Wrench 33.5 kg 3x3 Square Rolling Handle 43 kg 2x10 sec Bicep Curl 15 kg @ 2" - 3x8 Left arm still feels bad. I will follow it and not train harder with my right, I want better balance between left and right. I'm thinking of trying CBT gripper program for left hand. Left hand grippers is about the only thing that actually feels pretty good for me right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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