Ricochet 138 Posted February 17 MONDAY, 17 FEB 2020 CBL FAT W-ROLLER; EXT: 20+ ↑ @ <200# SAUNA: ~8min @ 104°C BAND FINGER EXT: ∞ L&R; IM YELLOW SS JUMP BIKE: ~11km @ ~150m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 18 (edited) TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2020 (BFR) BB FAT-GRIP W-CURL: ∞; >102.5kg SAUNA: ~8min @ 100°C SS JUMP BIKE: ~5km TRAD HARD THAI MASSAGE: ~1hr Edited February 19 by Ricochet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 19 WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020 DB PRONATOR STRETCH: 10+ L&R @ >40# DB INCLINE REV W-CURL: ∞ L&R @ >15# CBL BELT PRONATION: ∞ L&R @ >35# PLT-LOADED BELT PRO/SUP: ∞ L&R @ >12.5kg BAND FINGER EXT: ∞ L&R; IM YELLOW SAUNA: ~8min @ 106°C SS JUMP BIKE: ~12.5km @ ~150m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fist of Fury 1,371 Posted February 19 How do you manage not to die in the sauna? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hopefully 919 Posted February 19 Maybe he's Finnish 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fist of Fury 1,371 Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Hopefully said: Maybe he's Finnish Must be! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 20 (edited) 21 hours ago, Fist of Fury said: How do you manage not to die in the sauna? Used to it! I had to work my way up to these temps especially here in Thailand with the coupled high humidity. Edited February 20 by Ricochet 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 20 THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2020 (BFR) DB FAT-GRIP SIPES W-CURL: ∞ L&R @ >90# FAT-GRIP WRIST CURL PUMP: CBL SEATED ROW; ∞ @ >160# CBL LOW ROW; ∞ @ 200# ARM-WRESTLER GOOSENECK PULL-UP: ∞ @ BW SAUNA: ~8min @ 105°C SS JUMP BIKE: ~12km @ ~75m 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 21 FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020 H-GRIPPER INVERTED: ∞ L&R @ >GEN150# IM SILVER BULLET: 10 R; >60s @ CoC#2 PLT REV TILTING CURL: ∞ @ >15kg BAND FINGER EXT: ∞ L&R; IM YELLOW SS JUMP BIKE: ~15.5km @ ~110m Measuring time again! I lost ⅛" in my upper forearms but gained ⅛" in my wrists and made huge gains in my mid-forearms area with over ½" in growth. Appears that my muscles, especially the flexors, tightened up as they lengthened this phase. Strength gains have been noticeable this phase so there's that as well as I tend to gain less mass when this happens... my muscles grow denser and harder but in turn I lose girth. As always, measuring is performed cold... without a pump... unflexed... no goosenecking... arm held out straight. 21 FEB 2020 = 81kg 11⅞" Wrist: 7"; Mid-Arm: 10⅛" 21 NOV 2019 = 82kg 12" Wrist: 6⅞"; Mid-Arm: 9½" 21 AUG 2019 = 82kg 11¾" Wrist: 6¾"; Mid-Arm: 9⅛" 21 MAY 2019 = 83kg 11¼" Wrist: 6¾"; Mid-Arm: ???" 21 MAR 2019 = 83kg 11" Wrist: 6½"; Mid-Arm: ???" 21 JAN 2019 = 84kg 10¾" Wrist: 6½; Mid-Arm: 8½" 21 AUG 2018 = 86kg 9¾" Wrist: 6¼"; Mid-Arm: ~8" 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 22 SATURDAY, 22 FEB 2020 EZ REV SPIDER CURL: ∞ @ >24.5kg EZ SPIDER CURL: ∞ @ >42kg BB FAT-GRIP W-CURL: ∞; 33>103kg CONSECUTIVE REPS; 75+ @ 83kg CONSECUTIVE REPS; 53 @ 93kg CONSECUTIVE REPS; 31 @ 103kg CONSECUTIVE REPS; 36 @ 103kg CBL FAT-GRIP WRIST CURL PUMP: STANDING GOOSENECK; ∞ L&R @ >200# SS JUMP BIKE: ~7km 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 23 SUNDAY, 23 FEB 2020 *** MALARIA FLASH *** CBL REV W-CURL: ∞; 30>70# SS JUMP BIKE: ~3.5km Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 24 (edited) MONDAY, 24 FEB 2020 (BFR) DB LEVER U/R-DEVIATION: ∞ L&R @ >5kg PLT-LOADED BELT PRO/SUP/DEV: ∞ L&R @ >20kg PLT TABLE CURL: ∞ L&R @ >10kg DB CHINESE POWER ROW: 13 L&R @ 130# BAND FINGER EXT: ∞ L&R; IM YELLOW SS JUMP BIKE: ~19km @ ~175m SAUNA: ~8min @ 86°C Edited February 24 by Ricochet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 25 TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020 CBL FAT W-ROLLER; FLEX: 10+ ↑ @ >160# PLT FAT W-ROLLER; FLEX: 5 ↑ @ 5kg FAT W-ROLLER 'TWO-MAN WAR': 6 - 0 SAUNA: ~8min @ 85°C SS JUMP BIKE: ~12km @ ~50m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcalpine1986 136 Posted February 27 On 2/21/2020 at 12:51 PM, Ricochet said: FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020 H-GRIPPER INVERTED: ∞ L&R @ >GEN150# IM SILVER BULLET: 10 R; >60s @ CoC#2 PLT REV TILTING CURL: ∞ @ >15kg BAND FINGER EXT: ∞ L&R; IM YELLOW SS JUMP BIKE: ~15.5km @ ~110m Measuring time again! I lost ⅛" in my upper forearms but gained ⅛" in my wrists and made huge gains in my mid-forearms area with over ½" in growth. Appears that my muscles, especially the flexors, tightened up as they lengthened this phase. Strength gains have been noticeable this phase so there's that as well as I tend to gain less mass when this happens... my muscles grow denser and harder but in turn I lose girth. As always, measuring is performed cold... without a pump... unflexed... no goosenecking... arm held out straight. 21 FEB 2020 = 81kg 11⅞" Wrist: 7"; Mid-Arm: 10⅛" 21 NOV 2019 = 82kg 12" Wrist: 6⅞"; Mid-Arm: 9½" 21 AUG 2019 = 82kg 11¾" Wrist: 6¾"; Mid-Arm: 9⅛" 21 MAY 2019 = 83kg 11¼" Wrist: 6¾"; Mid-Arm: ???" 21 MAR 2019 = 83kg 11" Wrist: 6½"; Mid-Arm: ???" 21 JAN 2019 = 84kg 10¾" Wrist: 6½; Mid-Arm: 8½" 21 AUG 2018 = 86kg 9¾" Wrist: 6¼"; Mid-Arm: ~8" This is facinating to me, I like to keep records of my measurements as well. Do you think you could of been dehydrated or carb depleted a bit on the last upper forearm measurement hence the slight reduction? Ethier way im sure visually they will look bigger as they will have more volume of mass. Its a shame there wasnt an easy way to measure the displacement of your forearms in water to see the increase in size. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 27 (edited) 3 hours ago, mcalpine1986 said: This is facinating to me, I like to keep records of my measurements as well. Do you think you could of been dehydrated or carb depleted a bit on the last upper forearm measurement hence the slight reduction? Ethier way im sure visually they will look bigger as they will have more volume of mass. Its a shame there wasnt an easy way to measure the displacement of your forearms in water to see the increase in size. Quite possible but I do hydrate quite religiously, every night before bed and each and every morning upon waking... shortly thereafter I measure my arms before they can have a chance to pump up. Carbs wise I don't typically fluctuate that much like some men do so if it is anything it would have to be dehydration. Here is a pic taken today @ 0645 HRS this morning after a 900M fast climb in ~30 minutes with my wife. Edited February 27 by Ricochet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcalpine1986 136 Posted February 27 2 minutes ago, Ricochet said: Quite possible but I do hydrate quite religiously, every night before bed and each and every morning upon waking... shortly thereafter I measure my arms before they can have a chance to pump up. Carbs wise I don't typically fluctuate that much like some men do so if it is anything it would have to be dehydration. Here is a pic taken today @ 0645 HRS this morning after a 900M fast climb in ~30 minutes with my wife. Impressive man. You can tell the density is there, they look rock solid. A dorian yates type look. How do you measure the mid forearm? Ive alway found it hard to get the tape to sit level. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 27 7 minutes ago, mcalpine1986 said: Impressive man. You can tell the density is there, they look rock solid. A dorian yates type look. How do you measure the mid forearm? Ive alway found it hard to get the tape to sit level. Thanks; getting there! That is one reason why I prefer not to measure with pumped, flexed, or goosenecked forearms as it can be indeed quite tricky to do. Our body tape measure is quite good and my wife's Siamese fingers are nimble... made for measuring! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcalpine1986 136 Posted February 27 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Ricochet said: Thanks; getting there! That is one reason why I prefer not to measure with pumped, flexed, or goosenecked forearms as it can be indeed quite tricky to do. Our body tape measure is quite good and my wife's Siamese fingers are nimble... made for I measure the same way as you but i also measure with a straight out arm but with wrist curled up or flexed aswell, i keep a record of both measurements. Ive alway measured myself. I suppose someone else doing it would help. I know you do tonnes of exercises but if you want a good one for size, invest in a twist yo wrist from Ironmind. I used to think normal thick bar wrist rollers were good for size and they are but the twist yo wrist have visually increased my forearms in not many sessions. The burn is unreal after 4-5 reps. Ive never had a exercise pump my forearms as much. They are well worth the money. Edited February 27 by mcalpine1986 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 27 5 minutes ago, mcalpine1986 said: I know you do tonnes of exercises but if you want a good one for size, invest in a twist yo wrist from Ironmind. I used to think normal thick bar wrist rollers were good for size and they are but the twist yo wrist have visually increased my forearms in not many sessions. The burn is unreal after 4-5 reps. Ive never had a exercise pump my forearms as much. They are well worth the money. I had thought about buying that but then changed my mind. I'll definitely be ordering one now here shortly after your recommendation. Thanks for the tip! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcalpine1986 136 Posted February 27 10 minutes ago, Ricochet said: I had thought about buying that but then changed my mind. I'll definitely be ordering one now here shortly after your recommendation. Thanks for the tip! No problem. I only do 4 sets of 5 reps, I stand on a bench for full rom. On the negative when lowering i try to just use my fingertips and thumbs so its like a dynamic pinch exercise as well. Im only using 6.25kg so far. Not much but its hard work, i dont think ive ever had an exercise that works the whole forearm as much in one go. Enjoy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 28 14 hours ago, mcalpine1986 said: No problem. I only do 4 sets of 5 reps, I stand on a bench for full rom. On the negative when lowering i try to just use my fingertips and thumbs so its like a dynamic pinch exercise as well. Im only using 6.25kg so far. Not much but its hard work, i dont think ive ever had an exercise that works the whole forearm as much in one go. Enjoy. Yeah, loaded deviation can indeed be a bear! I have been performing a psuedo-like "twist yo wrist" movement using my fat wrist roller by holding the ends in similar fashion for a few sets. Just not as wide as the Ironmind implement though. This movement (radial/ulnar deviation) also can be performed on the barbell band wrist roller with the outer hand and then you switch positions (change sides on the bar) to use the other hand. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 28 WED-THU, 26-27 FEB 2020 *** DAYS OFF *** MOUNTAIN CLIMB I: 396-Steps @ ~300m MOUNTAIN CLIMB II: 902m FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2020 EZ SPIDER CURL: ∞ @ >44.5kg BB FAT-GRIP W-CURL: ∞; 43>113kg SAUNA: ~8min @ 75°C SS JUMP BIKE: ~12.5km @ ~150m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted February 29 SATURDAY, 29 FEB 2020 EZ REV SPIDER CURL: ∞ @ >25.5kg CBL ROPE HAMMER CURL: ∞ @ >90# DB FAT-GRIP REV W-CURL: ∞ L&R @ >25# BB REV W-CURL: ∞ @ >28kg DB LEVER U/R-DEVIATION: ∞ L&R @ >7kg END-OF-BAR LEVER LIFT w/ MIXED GRIP: SHORT BAR; 5 L&R @ >13kg BB; 5 L&R @ >23.7.5kg SAUNA: ~8min @ 72°C BAND FINGER EXT: ∞ L&R; IM YELLOW SS JUMP BIKE: ~24.5km @ ~175m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted March 1 (edited) SUNDAY, 1 MAR 2020 BB FAT-GRIP W-CURL LIFT: ∞ L&R @ >75kg CBL FAT-GRIP SUPINE BICEP CURL: ∞ @ >80# PLT BTB W-CURL: ∞ L&R @ >11.25kg SAUNA: ~8min @ 76°C SS JUMP BIKE: ~5km TRAD HARD THAI MASSAGE: ~1hr Edited March 2 by Ricochet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricochet 138 Posted March 2 MONDAY, 2 MAR 2020 (BFR) BB BAND W-ROLLER: 10min ↑↓ @ 20kg PLT-LOADED BELT PRO/SUP/DEV: ∞ L&R @ >12.5kg BB JM PRESS: ∞ @ >40kg SAUNA: ~8min @ 79°C BAND FINGER EXT: ∞ L&R; IM YELLOW SS JUMP BIKE: ~15km @ ~80m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
