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Todays training 

low incline bench 4 sets 5 reps 225lbs 

cable row 4 sets 8 reps 200lbs

chin ups 3 sets 5 reps 100lbs that’s a PR for me and a number I have wanted to hit for a while 

face pulls 3 sets 12 reps 170lbs

rolling thunder 3 sets 9 reps 160lbs, 170x1, 177.5xfailed 

 

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Congrats on the super strong and strict 100 LB chin-ups! 3x5 with a hundo is ELITE no question. That is an awesome all-around workout you just finished.

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12 minutes ago, Kluv#0 said:

Congrats on the super strong and strict 100 LB chin-ups! 3x5 with a hundo is ELITE no question. That is an awesome all-around workout you just finished.

Thanks man I appreciate that I’m sure it helps that I am only weighing 182 right now. 

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Todays training 

bench 4 sets 2 reps 275lbs

DB row 4 sets 6 reps 130lbs

lat pull downs 3 sets 6 reps 175lbs 

lever arm OHP 3 sets 5 reps 130lbs

EZ bar curls 3 sets 6 reps 125lbs

tricep pushdowns 3 sets 10 reps 170lbs

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Todays training 

squat 4 sets 2 reps 380lbs

deficit deadlift 3 sets 3 reps 430lbs

leg extensions 3 sets 12 rep 185lbs

ab wheel 3 sets 30 reps

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Todays training 

OHP 3 sets 4 rep 145lbs

close grip bench 4 sets 5 reps 240lbs

thumbless reverse grip curls 3 sets 6 reps 115lbs 

skull crushers 3 sets 6 reps 115lbs 

cable flies 3 sets 8 reps 115lbs

the flask 5 sets 6,7,7,7,6 reps 82.5lbs, 90lbsx1, 92.5xfailed 

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Hey Nuttgens - Have you ever added direct wrist work to your routine? I noticed that once I started hitting my wrists hard, the rest of my grip numbers jumped up as well. 

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10 hours ago, RunningRiot4Fun said:

Hey Nuttgens - Have you ever added direct wrist work to your routine? I noticed that once I started hitting my wrists hard, the rest of my grip numbers jumped up as well. 

No I haven’t I want to start but I don’t really know what to do. Wrist curls and stuff always feel a bit uncomfortable and my workouts are kinda long as it is but I definitely think I should try to do some wrist  work. What do you recommend?

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1 minute ago, Nuttgens said:

No I haven’t I want to start but I don’t really know what to do. Wrist curls and stuff always feel a bit uncomfortable and my workouts are kinda long as it is but I definitely think I should try to do some wrist  work. What do you recommend?

Get an 8 lb sledgehammer it's the best bang for your buck.

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Just now, DevilErik said:

Get a sledgehammer it's the best bang for your buck.

Yeah probably best bang for buck but anytime I mess around with a sledge it feels really uncomfortable like maybe damaging I dunno if that’s normal or good.

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Just now, Nuttgens said:

Yeah probably best bang for buck but anytime I mess around with a sledge it feels really uncomfortable like maybe damaging I dunno if that’s normal or good.

How many reps were you doing maybe you should try some higher rep sets then you will be forced to grab it closer to the head.

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3 minutes ago, DevilErik said:

How many reps were you doing maybe you should try some higher rep sets then you will be forced to grab it closer to the head.

I don’t remember I was just screwing around at work not really training.

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12 minutes ago, Nuttgens said:

I don’t remember I was just screwing around at work not really training.

I don't want you to get joint pain or tendonitis,don't do anything that feels too uncomfortable.

I got joint pain from heavy wrist curls with a loading pin.

Wrist work didn't do anything for my grip though it only made my wrists stronger.

 

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40 minutes ago, DevilErik said:

I don't want you to get joint pain or tendonitis,don't do anything that feels too uncomfortable.

I got joint pain from heavy wrist curls with a loading pin.

Wrist work didn't do anything for my grip though it only made my wrists stronger.

 

The idea I think that make sense to me is basically if you can flex your wrist in while doing like a rolling thunder lift or something Ike that you can get more hand under it making it easier to grip as long as your wrist is strong enough to stay flexed.

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48 minutes ago, Nuttgens said:

The idea I think that make sense to me is basically if you can flex your wrist in while doing like a rolling thunder lift or something Ike that you can get more hand under it making it easier to grip as long as your wrist is strong enough to stay flexed.

That makes sense.

Maybe you could add thumbless rolling thunder work to your routine thumbless thickbar lifts are great for wrist strength.

I've heard that extending your wrist while doing thickbar makes you stronger I think Jedd talked about this in one of his videos.

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10 minutes ago, DevilErik said:

That makes sense.

Maybe you could add thumbless rolling thunder work to your routine thumbless thickbar lifts are great for wrist strength.

I've heard that extending your wrist while doing thickbar makes you stronger I think Jedd talked about this in one of his videos.

Good plan I have done them and they are pain free for me.

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1 hour ago, Nuttgens said:

Yeah probably best bang for buck but anytime I mess around with a sledge it feels really uncomfortable like maybe damaging I dunno if that’s normal or good.

It took me awhile but eventually your tendons and ligaments get used to it. Just go slow. You’re pretty strong. I’d recommend and 8 and 12-16lbs sledgehammer for different movements. Choke up as necessary. Mark the handles every inch and track progression.

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Todays training 

low incline bench 4 sets 4 reps 230lbs

cable row 4 sets 8 reps 200lbs 

chin ups 3 sets 5 reps 100lbs

face pulls 3 sets 14 reps 170lbs 

rolling thunder 3 sets 9,8,8 reps  160lbs

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Killer chin ups with 100lbs

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Back at it after a few weeks off had to go a little easy today 

OHP 3 set 10 reps 110lbs 

DB hex press 3 sets 12 reps 70lbs

 skull crushers 3 sets 10 reps 92.5lbs 

thumbless reverse grip curls 3 sets 12 reps 92.5lbs

cable flies 3 sets 15 reps 80lbs 

the flask 5 sets 10 reps 75lbs 

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16 hours ago, mikhael said:

Good to see you back. 

I 2nd that

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