Slippery Pete 190 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 (edited) 4 hours ago, David_wigren said: Or maybe it’s just a testimony on how hard the HRS is. I dont think thats the case. I heard on a recent episode of Beyond the bend that european steel is very soft. Edited October 14 by Slippery Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David_wigren 1,502 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 1 hour ago, Slippery Pete said: I dont think thats the case. I heard on a recent episode of Beyond the bend that european steel is very soft. I agree to Adam’s statement to a point. I think hard and weak steel can be found in most countries, but that they’re going to be more or less common in different countries. I’m sure there is soft steel in Sweden, I just personally have never encountered it. I have however encountered the hardest CRS, HRS and stainless steel in Sweden. Second hardest stainless was from the US, sent to me by Tim Iacobucci. I’ve never found american steel that was super soft. American steel is usually in the medium to medium high range. The softest steel I’ve felt was from the UK, Greece and Russia. They were softer by a significant margin. But, with that said. I’m sure that hard steel can be found in all of those countries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David_wigren 1,502 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 Just now, David_wigren said: I agree to Adam’s statement to a point. I think hard and weak steel can be found in most countries, but that they’re going to be more or less common in different countries. I’m sure there is soft steel in Sweden, I just personally have never encountered it. I have however encountered the hardest CRS, HRS and stainless steel in Sweden. Second hardest stainless was from the US, sent to me by Tim Iacobucci. I’ve never found american steel that was super soft. American steel is usually in the medium to medium high range. The softest steel I’ve felt was from the UK, Greece and Russia. They were softer by a significant margin. But, with that said. I’m sure that hard steel can be found in all of those countries. Scratch that, the softest stainless I’ve encountered was from a batch from FBBC. I think that many batches after 2009 have been soft stainless. I encountered a batch that were shockingly easy. A shame really because I think alot of the bends that have happened after 2009 have been with soft stainless that don’t really compare to the bends we were doing before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 16 Author Share Posted October 16 Lower back rehab Bench: 40kg x10 60kg x5 80kg x3 95kg x1 105kg 1, 1, 2 (AMRAP PR, new training max 112kg) 60kg 3x8 (close grip) Blobs: 10kg 2x8 14kg x1 17kg x1 York Legacy half 45kg: 0, 0, 3 (index assisted lift) York Legacy half 45kg two hand swings: 3x5 (these had my wrists and thumb on fire! Gonna do them more often) 14kg: 5s hold SB holds: #2.5: 13s, 10s, 9s 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David_wigren 1,502 Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 The blob swings is a good way to get some actual time under tension on the blob. I don’t know how well they work for building strength, but the feel nice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 16 Author Share Posted October 16 (edited) 1 hour ago, David_wigren said: The blob swings is a good way to get some actual time under tension on the blob. I don’t know how well they work for building strength, but the feel nice. My plan is to do them after a completed workout for just a little extra volume. Got a mad thumb pump so ill keep it going With time you'll be able to find sweet spots that allow for maximum friction and I try to tilt it as much as possible to get my wrists involved too. Perhaps even do swings with the Singularity blob lol Edited October 16 by bruce1337 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 17 Author Share Posted October 17 (edited) Lower back rehab Plate deadlift 50kg 4x10 Bending 7 x 180 mm x 1 IMPs 7 x 150 mm x 4 IMPs RedNail x 1 IMPs + Leather (My first Red Nail and a big PR! Took it down in 1.5mins) 8 x 180 mm SS x 0 (barely kinked) IMPs + Leather 75mm DB thumbless wrist curl 16kg x10 21kg x10 26kg 2x10 26kg x10s hook wrist hold Edited October 17 by bruce1337 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcalpine1986 369 Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 15 minutes ago, bruce1337 said: Lower back rehab Plate deadlift 50kg 4x10 Bending 7 x 180 mm x 1 IMPs 7 x 150 mm x 4 IMPs RedNail x 1 IMPs + Leather 8 x 180 mm SS x 0 (barely kinked) IMPs + Leather 75mm DB thumbless wrist curl 16kg x10 21kg x10 26kg 2x10 26kg x10s hook wrist hold Great session. Thats good wrist curl strength. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 17 Author Share Posted October 17 3 minutes ago, mcalpine1986 said: Great session. Thats good wrist curl strength. Thanks Paul! But honestly i think my wrist curls are super weak. Id like to get it up to 40kg and then hopefully it will help with my thickbar strength 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcalpine1986 369 Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 28 minutes ago, bruce1337 said: Thanks Paul! But honestly i think my wrist curls are super weak. Id like to get it up to 40kg and then hopefully it will help with my thickbar strength No way are they super weak, thats a good weight for 10 reps. 40kg would be great. Ive not done any normal wrist curls myself in ages. Think ill give them a go next week after seeing this. Using a 76mm handle for wrist curls should defo help your thick bar. That wide a handle should hit the thumb nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 19 Author Share Posted October 19 (edited) Lower back rehab OHP: 30kg x10 40kg x5 48kg: 4x3 (deload) 75mm DB wrist curl 16kg x10 21kg x10 26kgx 3x10 31kg x5 Strict curl 30kg x5 40kg x5 50kg x3 55kg x1 (PR) Edited October 19 by bruce1337 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcalpine1986 369 Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 1 hour ago, bruce1337 said: Lower back rehab OHP: 30kg x10 40kg x5 48kg: 4x3 (deload) 75mm DB wrist curl 16kg x10 21kg x10 26kgx 3x10 31kg x5 Strict curl 30kg x5 40kg x5 50kg x3 55kg x1 (PR) Nice job on that strict curls after doing wrist curls 💪 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 21 Author Share Posted October 21 (edited) Lower back rehab Speed squat 40kg 5x8 Bending 7 x 150 mm x 1 - IMPs 8 x 150 mm Square HRS (183k) to 90 degrees - Doubles Grippers #2 3x1 Tetting SM 5/8 handle x 0 (my first time attemping this gripper, feels like a BTR #2.5 but with more pain 😂) Inch trainer wrist curl 23.5kg 3x8 Edited October 21 by bruce1337 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 (edited) Abs Bench 40kg x10 60kg x5 72.5kg 4x3 (deload) 40kg 3x10 closegrip Blobs 10kg 2x5 15kg x3 York legacy half 45: 1x3 (two hand warmup) 3x0 attempts, didnt move 25kg steel blob: Two hand swings: 3x5 Wrist work Edited October 23 by bruce1337 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 (edited) I figured out that grippers is whats aggravating my knuckle injury. Its weakening my pinch and bending. For now im going to lay off the grippers (and SB holds) until the pain is gone and maybe only do SB once a month or so. Id rather have a strong thick bar, pinch, and bends than do grippers and have pain/weakness in my lifts. Edited October 23 by bruce1337 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThePud 1 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 On 10/23/2020 at 3:50 PM, bruce1337 said: I figured out that grippers is whats aggravating my knuckle injury. Its weakening my pinch and bending. For now im going to lay off the grippers (and SB holds) until the pain is gone and maybe only do SB once a month or so. Id rather have a strong thick bar, pinch, and bends than do grippers and have pain/weakness in my lifts. I've injured my knuckle (sprained tendon in my index) a few months ago, what exercises have been most effective for your rehab? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 20 hours ago, ThePud said: I've injured my knuckle (sprained tendon in my index) a few months ago, what exercises have been most effective for your rehab? 1. Find whats causing the injury and stop doing it 2. Finger and hand rehab, includes finger rolling, glides, massages, hot/cold baths, and anything that promotes blood flow into the hands 3. Ive found sledgehammer side to side levers and front/back chokes really help too 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 26 Author Share Posted October 26 Lower back rehab OHP: 40kg x5 50kg x3 60kg x2 65kg x1 75kg x1 (PR) 77.5kg x0 IM axle deadlift 55kg x5 65kg x3 75kg x2 83kg 6x6 Inch trainer wrist curl 23.5kg x10 26.5kgx 2x10 One arm DB press 30kg x5 35kg x1 17.5kg 2x8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griparn 67 Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Nice PR on the OHP! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 28 Author Share Posted October 28 (edited) Wednesdays are now officially pinch and wrist training day Lower back rehab Squat 50kg 5x5 (feels good to start squatting again, will only be doing it to prime my CNS from now on, no longer have goals to squat big numbers) Blobs 10kg x5 15kg x3 York legacy half 45kg: didnt budge 20kg got some air but no full lifts 15kg 2x5 Plate curls 5kg bumper x5 10kg bumper 2x5 (wrist strength has gone down a little, hope a rebound in strength is coming) 5+2.5kg bumper x5 Wrist levers Face pulls Gripper chest crush 148# 3x5 Felt easy, will attempt a 173# next time Edited October 28 by bruce1337 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 30 Author Share Posted October 30 Bench 40kg 2x6 60kg x6 80kg x3 90kg x2 100kg x1 110kg x1 (PR) 80kg 2x5 FatGripz double rolling handle holds 65kg x10s 85kg x10s 105kg 5x5s Two hand strict plate curl 20kg 3x1 slow and controlled reps 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 30 Author Share Posted October 30 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGzl6kGANCw/?igshid=cllv1fmy5oad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted October 31 Author Share Posted October 31 (edited) Squats 40kg 5x5 Bending 7mm x 7" x 5 Nail DO IMPs 8mm x 7" HRS DO IMPs ~30s (big improvement on the last time when I bent it) 8mm x 6" Rebar DO Doubles (a little past 90 degrees) Gripper chest crush 173# 3x5 (some reps the handles didnt touch but they were very close) Sledge work Wrist work Edited October 31 by bruce1337 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bruce1337 244 Posted November 9 Author Share Posted November 9 Had a minor injury from my first armwrestling training last week. Took the week off to heal. Lower back rehab OHP 20kg x6 40kg x6 45kg x6 52.5kg 5x6 The next 4 weeks will be dedicated to hypertrophy Fatgripz deadlift 60kg x3 70kg x3 80kg x3 92.5kg 2, 3, 3, 3 Wrist work 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David_wigren 1,502 Posted November 9 Share Posted November 9 May not have been the best room to do your first armwrestling practice ever XD. Every single guy there were killers. Hopefully it’s healing up quick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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