bruce1337 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 OHP: worked up to 65kg x5 (amrap PR) Thrusters: 50kg 3x6 Leg Press: 140kg 3x20 Grippers: #126 Filed HG250: 1, 0, 0 COC#2: 1, 1, 5 Bumper plate pinch rows: 25kg 3x6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Pause Squat: 80kg 5x5 Bench: 50kg 5x5 (deload Closegrip bench: 40kg 5x10 Grippers: RB240 attempt: 0, 0, 0 (god this gripper is hard to set, I have my work cut out for me. Im hoping it will increase my setting strength so the #3 will feel much smoother) GG4: 1, 1, 1 (OC) 89# Filed: 5 RB 60mm rolling handle: Worked up to a 60kg pr! I think all the wrist work is paying off. Then 45kg hold for 20s 35kg wrist curls 5 reps each hand V bar cable rows: Up to 85kg x5 then drop sets by 10kg every 5 reps. Edited April 21, 2020 by bruce1337 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) RDL: 60kg 5x8 slow OHP: 30kg 5x8 (deload) Grippers Wide set: COC#2: 1, 1, 0 (ccs attempt, im like 1mm away from closing it) GG4 TNS attempt: 0, 0 COC#0.5f TNS: 20, 15, 10 Wrist work Forearms were on fire today after the wrist work. Did pronation and supenation on the cable machines with a rope, then front lever bicep curls (if thats what you call it?) Edited April 23, 2020 by bruce1337 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 Squat: 90kg 3x5, 80kg x5, 60kg x5 (slow) Bench: 60kg x5, 70kg x5, 80kg x3, 90kg x1, 100kg x1, 80kg x5, 60kg x10 (slow) Grippers: Bunch of missed attempts on RB240 and #126 Filed. GG4: 1x3 (re-set every rep) COC#2: 1x3 (re-set every rep) IM axle doh: Worked up to 105kg, then missed attempts at 115kg. Bar kept slipping out at my knees. I know i can make this lift if im well rested and recovered. Blaming my weakness on bad rest and drinking over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Zercher squat: 60kg 3x5 (first time doing these so I started light and will add weights slowly over time, hurts my elbows like a mother though!) Overhead squat: 40kg 3x10 (super slow reps, want to start snatching again so I need to build up my overhead stability) Grippers wide set: COC#2: 1 (wide set), 1 (CCS) PR! Been chasing the ccs on my coc2 for 2 months now. felt good to finally get it done. GG4: 1 (wide set), 0 (CCS) 89#f HG200 TNS: 12, 8, 8 Bottoms up kb press: RH: worked up to 20kg x5 LH: worked up to 16kg x5 Wrist work: I can plate curl 10kg (metal) for 3x10 reps on my right now in one go without taking a rest, next week ill attempt to plate curl a 10kg olympic plate (theyre wider and add more force on the wrist). Left hand 10kg 3x10 (with short rest between reps to re grip) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Also attempted a silver bullet hold for the reddit april challenge. Managed to hold my #2.5 for about 19s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, bruce1337 said: Zercher squat: 60kg 3x5 (first time doing these so I started light and will add weights slowly over time, hurts my elbows like a mother though!) Overhead squat: 40kg 3x10 (super slow reps, want to start snatching again so I need to build up my overhead stability) Grippers wide set: COC#2: 1 (wide set), 1 (CCS) PR! Been chasing the ccs on my coc2 for 2 months now. felt good to finally get it done. GG4: 1 (wide set), 0 (CCS) 89#f HG200 TNS: 12, 8, 8 Bottoms up kb press: RH: worked up to 20kg x5 LH: worked up to 16kg x5 Wrist work: I can plate curl 10kg (metal) for 3x10 reps on my right now in one go without taking a rest, next week ill attempt to plate curl a 10kg olympic plate (theyre wider and add more force on the wrist). Left hand 10kg 3x10 (with short rest between reps to re grip) Zercher squats are great and fun, I only did Zercher squats when my shoulders couldn't do back squat. Worked out great and it made my back squat stronger when my shoulders finally could handle it. You can put a towel on the bar to protect yout arms. Don't do the mistake to put fatgripz on there, unless you want "FatGripz" stamped on your arms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Fist of Fury said: Zercher squats are great and fun, I only did Zercher squats when my shoulders couldn't do back squat. Worked out great and it made my back squat stronger when my shoulders finally could handle it. You can put a towel on the bar to protect yout arms. Don't do the mistake to put fatgripz on there, unless you want "FatGripz" stamped on your arms Haha ill remember not to fatgripz zercher Yeah they felt super good to do, especially after i had a lower back injury 2years ago I cant do any squats without getting nerve pain down my back and legs. This removed pressure on my spine and it was the first time squatting with no back pain. Will definitely do it more often from now on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Tweaked my back today while doing some light weight front squats. Felt my nerves pinching in the same spot where I injured my back 2 years ago. Gonna lay off lifting for a week and see a specialist if the pain gets worse. Will give my grip some time to recover and then do some heavy attemps next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 GM150 arrived from Grippermania today! I got the latest model, its supposed to be lighter than the original and more compact. Gave it a quick squeeze to test it out and clocked around 72kg. Ill give it a proper attempt this weekend and use it once a month to gauge my crush strength progress. Ill make comparisons to my best rated closes to see how the numbers compare to grippers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 I have decided to cut out all squatting movements for the foreseeable future (maybe forever). The risk to reward ratio on my lower back is not worth getting a stronger squat. I would rather do leg presses and some cycling over anything that will put compressive forces on my spine. Ill still do deadlifts (for doh axle lift) but im gonna keep the weights super light and focus on high volume to build muscle and endurance, then slowly add weights over time. Today I did some basic calisthenics stuff. Got an app called Thenics and im gonna start training some basic movements. Overall goal is to do a muscle up and planche. Also bought some nails today to start bending, seems like a fun feat. 150mm x 5.1mm (the nails are actually "star shaped" and are 6mm on the long end and 5.1 short end. GM150 Results are also in. Managed 83.4kg RH and 75.45kg LH. Current best closes are #2.5 RH and GG4 LH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, Hopefully said: Take it easy on the planche training, you can't push it or you will hurt yourself. If you are doing leans towards it I would advise staying at a given angle until you can hold it easy, 20-30sec minimum with perfect form or something like that. Same with the frog, tuck, bent legs etc progression aswell. Is it more of a risk to my wrists or shoulders? Thanks for the heads up. My plan wasnt to rush it. Just something to do now that im not squatting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Hopefully said: I would say both. But elbows, forearms, wrist first and foremost though. I pursued the planche years ago but had to stop because I got severe forearm splints that took months to heal. I couldnt take the pressure in the forearms. I ignored the recommendations to let my connective tissue adapt at each stage and instead pushed the progression because I was easily strong enough. Big mistake. It could feel as you arent rushing it because it feels good. Like why continue to curl 45 lbs dumbbells when you can rep 60s easily. Damn sounds rough. Definitely will take it slow for now and increase my time on the leans. Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Making a judgement call now after reading a few articles and forums of guys who have had issues with herniated discs and pinched nerves. I am removing front and back squatting completely from my life. I will instead substitute Zercher squats and hip belt squats. Since I am no longer going to pursue any Olympic weightlifting goals there is no need to load my spine with weights. Hip belt squats will be the safest route since it removes all compressive forces on my discs. I will use hip belt for high intensity squatting and zerchers for low intensity, high volume squatting. Training begins again on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Hip belt squat (will shorten it to HB Squat from now on): Worked up to 80kg x20 (amrap) could have done more but wanted to keep a few in the tank for now until I got used to the movement. My back felt really good after it, no pain or pinching. Then 40kg 5x10 Bench: Worked up to 77.5kg x12 (amrap) then 50kg 5x10 Grippers: RH 148# COC3: 0, 0 (got it past parallel both times so I have the strength for SB holds) COC3 Choked to 16mm: 0, 0 (1-2mm close) COC2.5: 0, 0 (was burnt out after the 3 attempts) GG4: 1, 1 89#f HG200: 1x40 (mini reps) LH COC2.5: 0, 0 COC3 Choked to 16mm: 0, 0 (7-8mm close) COC2: 1, 1 89#f HG200: 1x30 (mini reps) Inch DB trainer: up to 53.5kg (PR) RH: 1, 1, 1 LH: 0, 0, 1 (assisted negative) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 4/30/2020 at 1:50 PM, bruce1337 said: Zercher squat: 60kg 3x5 (first time doing these so I started light and will add weights slowly over time, hurts my elbows like a mother though!) Overhead squat: 40kg 3x10 (super slow reps, want to start snatching again so I need to build up my overhead stability) Grippers wide set: COC#2: 1 (wide set), 1 (CCS) PR! Been chasing the ccs on my coc2 for 2 months now. felt good to finally get it done. GG4: 1 (wide set), 0 (CCS) 89#f HG200 TNS: 12, 8, 8 Bottoms up kb press: RH: worked up to 20kg x5 LH: worked up to 16kg x5 Wrist work: I can plate curl 10kg (metal) for 3x10 reps on my right now in one go without taking a rest, next week ill attempt to plate curl a 10kg olympic plate (theyre wider and add more force on the wrist). Left hand 10kg 3x10 (with short rest between reps to re grip) Plate curls are great. Keep at them. They seem to carryover great to all aspects of grip. With the gyms shut ive been stuck with 1 15lbs plate so ive been pushing up the the reps to 30+ . It has a 9inch diameter luckily. Before lockdown i was upto 13.75kgs for reps before lockdown. Olympic plates are better i think for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 hours ago, mcalpine1986 said: Plate curls are great. Keep at them. They seem to carryover great to all aspects of grip. With the gyms shut ive been stuck with 1 15lbs plate so ive been pushing up the the reps to 30+ . It has a 9inch diameter luckily. Before lockdown i was upto 13.75kgs for reps before lockdown. Olympic plates are better i think for them. I tried to curl a 10kg olympic plate and failed. The strength difference from a metal plate to full size olympic is astounding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) Planche training Grippers wide set: COC#2 CCS: 1, 1 GG4 CCS: 1, 1 COC#2 TNS: 0, 0 (very close like 1-2mm) #89f HG200 TNS: 1x15 Wrist work Edited May 14, 2020 by bruce1337 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, bruce1337 said: I tried to curl a 10kg olympic plate and failed. The strength difference from a metal plate to full size olympic is astounding! Keep trying, at first the 10kg felt like my wrist was going to brake but i kept going getting reps in each session and you build strength quick. I dont find too much of a difference tbh between standard and olympic. Most of the plates in my gym are olympic, The diameter is the main thing for me. I stuck with the 10kg until i could do 20 strict reps before moving up. I start with 5kg then a 5 and a 2.5kg then a 10 and up. Ive found them the hest movement for building wrist and bicep strength, I love them. Edited May 14, 2020 by mcalpine1986 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, mcalpine1986 said: Keep trying, at first the 10kg felt like my wrist was going to brake but i kept going getting reps in each session and you build strength quick. I dont find too much of a difference tbh between standard and olympic. Most of the plates in my gym are olympic, The diameter is the main thing for me. I stuck with the 10kg until i could do 20 strict reps before moving up. I start with 5kg then a 5 and a 2.5kg then a 10 and up. Ive found them the hest movement for building wrist and bicep strength, I love them. Oh thats smart. Maybe ill try a 5+2.5 olympic first to get used to the size before moving up to the 10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 13 hours ago, bruce1337 said: Oh thats smart. Maybe ill try a 5+2.5 olympic first to get used to the size before moving up to the 10. Yeah start with a 5 and move up. A 10kg straight away is heavy and needs a warm up with lighter weights. As a bonus They are great for size building as well. My forearms have grown from them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) OHP: Up to 55kg x8 (amrap) Then 30kg 5x10 Grippers: 148# COC3: 0, 0 Choked COC3: 0, 0 COC2: 3x5 Blob Trainer: 19.2kg (pr) then a failed attempt at 20.2kg. 15kg 2x3 Bending: First time bending. Tried out reverse, DUH, and DOH styles. 150mm x 5.1mm square nail 4x1 Edited May 17, 2020 by bruce1337 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) HB Squat: Up to 90kg x12 (amrap) 70kg 5x5 Bench: Up to 80kg x15 (amrap) 60kg 5x5 Grippers: #2.5 Wide set: 0, 0, 0 (few mm shy of closing) #2 Wide set: 1, 1, 1 60mm RB rolling handle: Failed attempt at a PR of 62.5kg 55kg hold 5s 45kg hold 10s 35kg hold 20s 25kg thumbless wrist curl x8 15kg thumbless wrist curl x15 Edited May 20, 2020 by bruce1337 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce1337 Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Taking a short break from grippers atm. Knuckles have been hurting every time I use my grippers (probably because of the bending) IM axle deadlift: Failed attempt at 115kg 80kg x 5 55kg x 10, 10 (reverse grip) Wrist curls 35kg x 20, 20 Planche training Plate curls 10kg olympic (PR) x 3 (used some momentum on the last rep) 10kg metal x 10, 10 Wrist work Thick bar work is not responding to low volume max rep efforts like my crush and pinch. So im gonna switch my thickbar to 5/3/1 and see if that yields better results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcalpine1986 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, bruce1337 said: Taking a short break from grippers atm. Knuckles have been hurting every time I use my grippers (probably because of the bending) IM axle deadlift: Failed attempt at 115kg 80kg x 5 55kg x 10, 10 (reverse grip) Wrist curls 35kg x 20, 20 Planche training Plate curls 10kg olympic (PR) x 3 (used some momentum on the last rep) 10kg metal x 10, 10 Wrist work Thick bar work is not responding to low volume max rep efforts like my crush and pinch. So im gonna switch my thickbar to 5/3/1 and see if that yields better results. Great session. You are getting better at plate curls. I stayed with a 10kg olympic plate for months until it got really easy. The first time i thought my wrist would snap. Now they dont budge. They have really increased my finger strength and thumb pad size as well. Keeping going with reps and volume until you can easily get over 10 reps. Then maybe add microplates or a 1.25kg on top. With Having 2 plates to pinch then curl you have to squeeze more to keep them from slipping. Great fun though. Edited May 29, 2020 by mcalpine1986 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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