ianders1 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 (edited) I just finished my first REAL grip workout, and damn - the block weights are awesome! I was able to do about 15 clean and jerks with the 25lb blob. I only did one hand at a time, so next time I'll have to try both. And maybe get some chalk - although my grip never slipped. They're still pretty heavy and it'll probably be a while before I do any tossin' I did the sledge work with an 8lber about 12' from the head, and did some tossin' with it, which was cool. Tried some finger walks with it and did some 20lb (2x10lb plates) wrist curls. I can't seem to close my COC #1, though - I've got about an inch left in each hand, but I know it won't be long. As for the RSI - my left wrist gave me some pain and I couldn't finish with the wrist roller as planned, but I didn't really have any pain - which is pretty nuts - but awesome! Thank you to everyone who's helped me so far I know I've only just begun, but I already see how addictive it can be Also, the dexterity balls are a pain in the butt - a lot harder than I expected! Edited December 9, 2003 by ianders1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 You will probably improve rapidly on the dexterity balls once you get used to the movements. -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Get chalk. It makes unlift able block weights almost easy. IronMind sells about 2 years worth for about 10 bucks. Well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqeezeMasterFlash Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Looks like a good workout. I wish I'd known about block weights when I first started. I'd probably be alot stronger now. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianders1 Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 UPDATE: After a little over 2 weeks and 3 grip workouts (one with proper tools) - I've got a New PR - Deadlift 405 X 6, no chalk, straps, etc. I went from barely holding onto 365 to having much more grip strength than I needed. I was only limited by my form! If anything my grip felt REALLY powerful! Best of all I got to follow two really cool "tough" guys (with torn sleeves and barbed wire tats no less) who had maxed out at 200! Thanks again for all the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Best of all I got to follow two really cool "tough" guys (with torn sleeves and barbed wire tats no less) who had maxed out at 200! D'OH! They should be stripped of their tattoos for such a poor performance! I mean a 200 max? C'mon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianders1 Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 D'OH! They should be stripped of their tattoos for such a poor performance! I mean a 200 max? C'mon! I forgot to mention their jeans, workboots, and 4" wide lifting belts. At least they weren't using straps And yes, sadly it was 200 (2x45s, 2x25s, 2x5s, and 2x2.5s), not 225 I wish I could be just like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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