John Knowlton Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Graham crackers are the best 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 8/16/2022 at 9:45 PM, John Knowlton said: Graham crackers are the best yes they are! in a rush, will edit later but i wanted to log last night was 15 minutes of very light rowing today calistenics 14lbs sledge 3x3 16" 17" 18" bending Warm up with wrist developer a few sets of 1-3 reps up to level 3. 60d spiral 5" right hand reverse. very easy but i didn'trecord by mistame 60d 5.5" sorta hard left 60d 5.5" left easier iso w/g5both hands 5 second hits x2 60d spiral 6" right hand and snap in 3 minutes Horseshoe bender one spring 3rd position 2x6 vulcan gripper thumbscrews 3 #84 rubber bands.. just started today one set of 7 one set of 5. easy but i want to ease into this will edit later to clean up a little. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) Nothing really to edit. But I also did some light sledge swinging and 15 minutes of stretching after work. I'm excited for the beginners bag from FBBC. I cut down my 60ds and spirals but it didn't seem to make anything harder other than snapping the 5" 60d spiral. And I did an easy 20 minutes on rowing machine this morning. My energy has been low all week and not sure why. Edited August 19, 2022 by Blacksmith513 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share Posted August 20, 2022 Feel a lot better today. calistenics Loadable Dumbell 3x2 65 70 65 RGT 70x3 both hands 75x1 left hand right hand half rep Negatives 3x3 75lbs and 80lbs then 75lbsx1 left and right Thumbless RGT holds 55x10 seconds 57.5x9 60x9 right hand 57.5x10 60x10 62.5x7 left Napalm nightmare 140x3 145x3 140x3 142.5x3 142.x3 Chest Krusher 3 springs 10 reps 8 reps 5 reps. Moved the springs to bottom one by one each set... Makes it harder. Some thumb stuff on vulcan and thumbscrewsand couple sets with Wrist developer one arm hangs 2x3 seconds and 40 seconds deadhang cool down. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 yesterday was 5000m on Concept 2 and stretching today calistenics 3x3 two hand inch negatives 3x10 seconds each hand inch thigh holds 3x2 RGT 70lbs x 1 , 72.5lbs x 2 ring dips and horseshoe bender circuit Chest Krusher couple high rep sets Vulcan with thumbscrews with 4 rubber band a few sets (didnt count)... Will be great when I can put the orange spring on for thumb work. I think it will aid in lifting the inch. cool down Signed up for a 6 week BJJ trial. Grip and bending is my main priority but i've been talking about doing BJJ for so long i'd maybe have a blue belt now. No time like the present. While I have Jedd as my grip coach, any issues I run into early on he should be able to help. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhael Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 16 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: Signed up for a 6 week BJJ trial. Grip and bending is my main priority but i've been talking about doing BJJ for so long i'd maybe have a blue belt now. No time like the present. While I have Jedd as my grip coach, any issues I run into early on he should be able to help. Every martial art practice is good, and BJJ particularly is one of the best Jocko Willink recommends. I have yellow belt in Kyokushin, and back to a Dojo after 10 year of absence (kids, wife, family, work, those are my excuses). Now, I'm moving to a different unit, and don't know if I find time to practice it, but at least once a week I would want to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, mikhael said: Every martial art practice is good, and BJJ particularly is one of the best Jocko Willink recommends. I have yellow belt in Kyokushin, and back to a Dojo after 10 year of absence (kids, wife, family, work, those are my excuses). Now, I'm moving to a different unit, and don't know if I find time to practice it, but at least once a week I would want to go. Kyokushin is pretty awesome. Can't find a place near me that teaches it. But there must me. I actually decided to hold off on BJJ for awhile. I don't like being wishy washy but after talking to Jedd, and he didn't say not too he just mentioned hand injuries.. Also, I need my body for work.. Then everything would be on hold. But i'll start it down the road once I get to another level with grip. Edited August 24, 2022 by Blacksmith513 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 quick 2000 meters on Concept 2 Just found out my sisters dog died. Not the biggest animal lover but I loved that thing. Feel terrible for her and my nephews. im gonna miss the little guy so much. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 Forearms and elbows have been achy but in a good way. Wasn't sure about this workout, ended up being a good one. calisthenics I don't know if i ever said what i do, but I warm up with hindu squats, hindu pushups and bridges... Working on hand stand pushups... ring pull ups which i suck at and ring dips and rows... Warm up with WD and some orange spring two reps 1-1 ,1-2, 2-1 and then a few with rubber bands on..Warm ups I go by feel so don't really track Chest Krusher two springs a low rep couple sets.. I'm finding its great to warm up my upper body for bending 1 lever with 6lbs hammer 3x3 with 14lbs 19inch 20inch 21inch Bending 60d Spiral right hand reverse 60d left hand reverse 3 sets of iso with G5 5 second holds (this one hurts) 60d Spiral reverse left hand and snapped braced on thigh 60d reverse left hand and snapped braced on thigh cool down 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripperer Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/23/2022 at 12:56 PM, Blacksmith513 said: yesterday was 5000m on Concept 2 and stretching today calistenics 3x3 two hand inch negatives 3x10 seconds each hand inch thigh holds 3x2 RGT 70lbs x 1 , 72.5lbs x 2 ring dips and horseshoe bender circuit Chest Krusher couple high rep sets Vulcan with thumbscrews with 4 rubber band a few sets (didnt count)... Will be great when I can put the orange spring on for thumb work. I think it will aid in lifting the inch. cool down Signed up for a 6 week BJJ trial. Grip and bending is my main priority but i've been talking about doing BJJ for so long i'd maybe have a blue belt now. No time like the present. While I have Jedd as my grip coach, any issues I run into early on he should be able to help. Good luck with the BJJ. Your grip and wrist strength should serve you really well, and I bet you'll quickly get a reputation as someone whose grips are really tough to break. I tend to think three forearm exercises most applicable would be be anything with fingertips towel grip, anything with very thick grips (2.5in+), and something for a very open hand, such as sandbag carries or plate curls. But you are probably strong in those areas already. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 10 hours ago, Gripperer said: Good luck with the BJJ. Your grip and wrist strength should serve you really well, and I bet you'll quickly get a reputation as someone whose grips are really tough to break. I tend to think three forearm exercises most applicable would be be anything with fingertips towel grip, anything with very thick grips (2.5in+), and something for a very open hand, such as sandbag carries or plate curls. But you are probably strong in those areas already. Thank you. I decided to not do BJJ yet. I told Jedd and he said go for it but expressed his concerns for hand injuries. He’s right and I’ve got a great thing going right now. Might look into some form of Karate, more striking less grappling. But I will do BJJ in the future. I’m real serious about my grip goals, nothing can get in my way. I’ll never forget in “Pumping Iron” Arnold talking about his dad dying and still training like nothing happened. His girl was mad at him. I’m not that extreme but I get what he was saying. That’s why you’ll never see me in a Terminator movie. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Did not row yesterday.. Mad at myself but I hardly miss days and its ok to miss days until I miss one and get mad. Today calisthenics Chest Krusher warm up to 4 springs on top, not bottom. 3x2 its easier with springs on top, as I get stronger i move one by one to bottom. Its weird sometimes my grip just doesn't want to do the next rep, even if it doesn't feel tired. Loadable Dumbbell Level Lifts 3x2 Left 65 x 2 70 x 2 70 x 2 ( Right 65 x 2 (65x2 70 x 2 (70x2 70 x 2 (65x2 RGT Deadlifts 5x3 Left 70 x 3 70 x 3 72.5x 2 1N 72.5 x 3 72.5x 2 1N Right 70 x 3 70 x 3 72.5 x 2 1N 72.5 x 3 72.5x 2 1N Left 60 x 8 ct 60 x 10 ct 60 x 10 ct Right 60 x 8 ct 60 x 10 ct 60 x 6 ct NN2&3/8 TRIPLES 3x3 140 x 3 142.5 x 3 145 x 3 147.5 x 3 147.5x 3 2x10 sledge rotations cool down 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) Just took me 15 minutes to row 2300m. And i had to take ibuprofen to feel like getting on. My old mans got the CHI-NAH virus again and think I might too. Edited September 3, 2022 by Blacksmith513 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranger Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: Just took me 15 minutes to row 2300m. And i had to take ibuprofen to feel like getting on. My old mans got the CHI-NAH virus again and think I might too. FJB Feel better, dude. Rest up, drink up and binge watch Dexter . That's what worked for me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 Light warm up as i feel like crap 3x3 inch negatives but they sucked 3 sets of inch holds against thighs with one hand roughly 5 seconds 10 seconds a 6 seconds each hand 3x2 RGT 70lbs, 72.5lbs, 75lbs Horshshoe bender one spring 3rd position 3 sets of 5 second holds Chest Krusher 4 springs top position 2 sets of 4 some thumb work on vulcan thumbscrews and cool down I've tested negative but my whole body hurts and energy is low. Still made it through the workout. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripperer Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 My advice: rest. Working out through illness is futile. Your body already has its work cut out fighting the virus, hence why it's common to suffer a lack of appetite, because digestion takes a lot of effort. So does exercise. Don't ignore the signals. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, Gripperer said: My advice: rest. Working out through illness is futile. Your body already has its work cut out fighting the virus, hence why it's common to suffer a lack of appetite, because digestion takes a lot of effort. So does exercise. Don't ignore the signals. You are 100% right, I'd be telling people the same thing if the roles where reversed. But unless I'm bed ridden i just dial it back to like 25%. Last night i did a few sledgehammer swings and went for a walk plus easy yoga This morning an a slow pace 2000m on Concept 2.. I'm feeling it more in my head and chest today but still testing negative.. Edited August 31, 2022 by Blacksmith513 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripperer Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 5 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: You are 100% right, I'd be telling people the same thing if the roles where reversed. But unless I'm bed ridden i just dial it back to like 25%. Last night i did a few sledgehammer swings and went for a walk plus easy yoga This morning an a slow pace 2000m on Concept 2.. I'm feeling it more in my head and chest today but still testing negative.. Hehe, we all do the same, speak the good advice and follow it just a little bit. Just feels good to train, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 Still feel crappy but better. Calisthenics WD warm up high reps with 4-5 #84 rubber bands. Sledge lever 14lbs 3x3 21" 22" 22" Bending Reverse 60Dsp RH 60Dsp LH 60D LH SNAP 60D SP RH SNAP a few more sets with WD... I like the high reps w/ rubber bands to get the blood flowing Here is my 3rd and 4th time braced snapping. Its WAY easier and more comfortable than against my chest.. Heres a couple videos. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 2000m on the Concept 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) Loadable Dumbbell Level Lifts 3x2 Left 65 x 2 70 x 2 75 x 2 Right 65 x 2 70 x 2 75 x 2 RGT Deadlifts 5x3 Left 70 x 3 70 x 3 72.5x 3 72.5 x 3 72.5x 3 Right 70 x 3 70 x 3 72.5 x 3 72.5 x 3 72.5x 3 RGT Thumbless Rolling Handle Holds Left 60 x 10 ct 62.5 x 10 ct 65 x 10 ct Right 60 x 10 ct 62.5 x 10 ct 65 x 10 ct NN2&3/8 TRIPLES 3x3 145 x 3 145 x 3 150 x 3 150 x 3 152.5x3 *edit* and a couple carries with my 160lbs sandbag.. I also feel like I could do more with the NN, but i do it last. I really prefer the low and slow way to getting strong anyways. Got a long way to go to get some of your guys numbers but i feel myself getting stronger every week. There is some techniques that i'm figuring out now thats helping me.. This has been my best week yet and I did it sick. My elbows are a little sore though. I've learned that bourbon, chamomile tea and honey is great for when your sick.... It's probably good when your not sick too. Edited September 3, 2022 by Blacksmith513 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 35 mins 6500m on concept 2 gonna do some stretching then but down my 1/4 drill rod. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 Super busy day but I managed to cut up 2 7" 2 6.5" and 2" pieces of O1 1x4 drill rod. Those things do go airborne with bolt cutters. I've got a date with a really cute cop tomorrow night. These things don't normally make this too nervous but this chicks no joke. She's done the Boston marathon and accomplished and achieved a lot of stuff in her department. She's getting ready take her exam for being a lieutenant. As for me I'm just training to not turn my head into one of Gallaghers watermelon with a 20lbs sledgehammer... I've never gotten a cavity search but i'll try anything twice. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 calisthenics inch two hand negatives 3x3 inch holds two hands L 10 sec 11 sec x2 R 10 sec 11 sec x2 RGT 72.5x 2 75x2 77.2x2 70 as many reps as possible R 6x30 sec L 7x 30sec Starting to really feel like everything is clicking. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) Weighed myself. I lost 5lbs last week. Never even tested positive.. Makes you wonder. I was 170.4lbs this morning. But i'll put 5lbs back on pretty easy. Edited September 6, 2022 by Blacksmith513 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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