mobsterone Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Just seeing what happens when I max out. Monday Vulcan Gripper Usual warm ups L/H: L12 x 1 rep, L14 x 1,1,1,0,0 gone R/H: L16 x 1 rep, L18 x 1,1,1,1, enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 I saw a video today which I have no great desire to watch again and to which I will not be linking to here which is quite by the most 'off' thing I have ever seen. My mind is still boggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 Tuesday Seated Press 60-kilos x 8 reps, 90-kilos x 4 reps (could have done more) 110-kilos x 4 x 1 reps DB Curls 10-kilos (12) @ x 8 reps, 20-kilos (22) @ x 8 reps, 31-kilos (33) x 3 x 8 reps TPD 40-kilos x 8 reps, 70-kilos x 8 reps, 90-kilos x 2 x 8 reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) Wednesday All aches and pains so all the heavy reps were shaky. Not because of a lack of hand strength but probably back issues 2HP Gloves on to plus 50-kilos (72) x 1 rep then I worked to 103-kilos (plus 83-kilos) x 4 x 1 reps holding the last one for time. A quick word on the mindset: As per an interview with Jedd Johnson when I said 'Jedd you're well know for your intensity' etc and he replied 'I've been known to growl and drool' you can also check David huffing and puffing as he works himself up on his record breaking pinch efforts on youtube. Like them I'm all 'win, win, win, wanna be world champ, wanna kick ass, lightweight'. It's all whatever gets the job done. On other days it's nothing at all. I just lean back, clear the mind, squat down, snap and pull (as per Saturday) just knowing I can do it and that's all there is to it. Edited December 10, 2008 by mobsterone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Thursday C G Bench 60-kilos x 8 reps, 100-kilos x 6 reps, 140-kilos x 1 rep, 180-kilos x 4 x 1 reps Only 2nd was a little off. There was more there but I'm saving it for the 20th. I'll write up the plan for the day nearer the time. s/setted with LPD 80-kilos x 8 reps, 120-kilos x 8 reps, 150-kilos x 3 x 8 reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Steve, I know it might not be on your radar but have you contemplated Bench Press Comps? At "your age" a raw 180kg (paused, obviously)would be pretty competitive I'd have thought, though I've not checked the records across the different feds - indeed it would be a good lift in the open too. Just a thought, another string to the bow sort of jobbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Too many aches and pains in the long term for my liking. I hope to get a touch n go 200-kilos bench in 9 days time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Thursday pm Torsion grippers Usual warm ups L/H: BBGM x 1 rep, CoC 3 x 1 rep, BBE x VVN, VVN, TnG (maybe a 'touch n go' hence TnG), VVN R/H: HG350 x 1 rep, CoC 3.5 x 1 rep, BBSE x 1 rep, Easy 4 x 1 rep, 4.01 rated 4 x TnG, VVN, TnG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Friday Some work 2HP gloves on equ x 6 reps, plus 30-kilos x 3 reps, plus 50-kilos x 1 rep gloves off plus 60-kilos x 1 rep, plus 70-kilos x 1 rep, plus 81-kilos (103) x 4 x 1 rep. Small tears at the base of each thumb so called it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Too many aches and pains in the long term for my liking. I hope to get a touch n go 200-kilos bench in 9 days time. Steve are there any set rules for the bench event - i.e. will touch and go be allowed? Also do you know if elbow sleeves are allowed? Also i agree with Chris you could kick arse if you did a bench comp. I don't know many guys hitting 180kg RAW. 2 people where i train and we've got some big boys there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Nick said with a pause and no sleeves but I'm not pausing and I am wearing sleeves. There's no trophy so screw pausing etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Saturday Seated BB press 60-kilos x 8 reps, 80-kilos x 6 reps, 112.5-kilos/248lbs x 4 x 1 reps (multiple single PB) DB Curls Hammer style 10-kilos (12) @ x 8 reps, 20-kilos (22) @ x 8 reps, 32.5-kilos (scaled at 35.8-kilos / 78.92lbs) @ 3 x 6 reps TPD 40-kilos x 8 reps, 70-kilos x 8 reps, 90-kilos x 3 x 8 reps Later on the lads had the tape out. Chest well over 50 (51-52 although Paul says we had it wrong and I could have got 55), forearm (cold) 16, right upper arm (cold 19.5 and with a slight pump 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Sunday Leg Ext 70-kilos x 8 reps, 120-kilos x 8 reps, 120-kilos x 15 reps Leg Curl 30-kilos x 8 reps, 40-kilos x 8 reps, 70-kilos x 7 reps Leg Press 0-kilos @ x 8 reps, 120-kilos x 8 reps, 240-kilos x 8 reps (velcro belt on), 400-kilos x 8 reps (belts on), 600-kilos x 8 reps (plus wraps), 750-kilos x 8 reps (as before). 400 sans wraps was ok but felt it in the knees. I went to 600-kilos with belt etc on to see how I felt (was easy) so rested and went to max. Max was hard but doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Monday Vulcan Gripper work I might do pinch later or tomorrow usual warm ups L/H: L12 x 1 rep, L14 x 4 x 1 reps R/H: L16 x 1 rep, 18 x 4 x 1 reps. I accidentally did a L14 x 1 rep and it sooooo easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Monday pm 2HP (gloves on) equ x 6 reps, plus 30-kilos x 3 reps, plus 50-kilos x 1 rep (took gloves off), plus 60-kilos x 1 rep, plus 70-kilos x 1 rep, plus 81-kilos (103) x 6 x 1 reps. Hard work but doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Tuesday It was ALL hard work today. But it's also the last days training before the 20th. I'll do some stretching only tomorrow. CG Bench 60-kilos x 8 reps, 100-kilos x 6 reps, 140-kilos x 1 rep, 182.5-kilos x 4 x 1 reps LPD 70-kilos x 8 reps, 120-kilos x 8 reps, 152.5-kilos x 3 x 6 reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Christ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Rargh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Just for you chaps!! Whey Power Challenge Nice seeing everyone as always. I hit a 190-kilo PB (12.5 better than the 177.5 from last year and an in the gym 5-kilo PB) which was the heaviest of the day. Cool I also tried 200-kilos which came down under control, moved 4 inches off the chest and then I'd still be pushing now without it moving ha ha. I had a go at the strict curls failing at 66-kilos but this was as I knew it might be - mad hard on any aches, pains and strains. Finally and after the Xmas dinner (thanks to Mike and Nick (and a little bit of Kye's dad) - cheers guys) I had a crack at the Vulcan 20mm set. I equalled Paul Knights level 19 20mm close, then having missed a level 20 with the block had a successful crack at a wide set level 20. Videos etc to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Back after a very nice day spent with my daughter and son-in-law. Also met up with the other parents, took photos with my grand daughter and so on. Having done very well, ta much, on the CG Bench (making 190-kilos (touch n go style) and missing 200 and lifting the most on the day on that lift) and then post xmas dinner with the crew hitting Level 19 20mm set on the Vulcan Gripper I had a day or 3's rest. But working the grind stone is what keeps me ahead of the rest of the baying wolves so... Wednesday/xmas eve Did some work (packing orders) then Vulcan Gripper work B/H: L1 x 6 reps @, L7 x 3 reps @ L/H: L12 x 1 rep, L14 x 2 x 1 reps, L15 x 1, VVN, VVN R/H: L16 x 1 rep, L18 x 1 rep, L19 x VVN, VVN, VN 2HP (thick) Started with the 70mm (2 x 15-kilo plates and heavy pin) +30-kilos x 6 reps, +50-kilos x 3 reps, +70-kilos x 1 rep Changed to 67mm/90-kilo plate 6 x 1 reps, then 2 reps, then 3 reps, then a 5-second hold (no belt etc so harder on the body than the hands) x 1 to finish. Borderline deep meat burn. Bwt (same set up as before but sans boots): 290lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Monday packed orders and did grippers/plate wrist curls. Cold (2c max today). Wore gloves apart from grippers and some max effort work on PWC's. Torsion Grippers usual warm ups L/H: GM x 1 rep, CoC 3 x 1 rep (more of a cupped hand set and yet still closed), then BBE x VVN, TNG, TNG, VVN, VVN R/H: CoC 3 x 1 rep, BBE x 1 rep, HG350 x 1 rep, CoC 3.5 x 1 rep, BBSE x 1 rep, 'E'4 x 1 rep, 4.01 rated 4 x 3 x 1 reps (last one blipped 2x as I wasn't sure I had it). I was very happy with grippers considering a) the cold and b) I'd been ill. Super setted with Plate Wrist Curls As I've not done these before I took loads of notes and it was very much a feeler session. B/H: warmed up with 5-kilos each (9-inch dia) x 6 reps, 5-kilo plus light pin x 2-3 @, 10-kilos (11-inch dia) x 3 @ (note - hard but doable for left hand). I had a pair of gloves on during all reps thus far. L/H: 10-kilos (9.64 scaled) x 2 x 3 reps (total of 3 x 3) R/H: 11.25-kilos + LP (12.6 on scale) x 3 hard reps, 15-kilos (13.75-inch dia) x bomb , 10-kilos x 2 x 1.25-kilo discs (a 2.5kilo plate getting in the way of my thumb/total scaled 13.9kg) + LP x 3 hard reps (may stay with this for session as these were the most untidy). I also taped a 20-kilo disc as being 16.75-inches dia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Monday pm I have some stuff to do tomorrow (I try and do all my little errands on Tuesdays) and feeling a lot better etc I was off a mind to give the old one hand deadlift with a hook grip a tester session and so I did. I went over to my gym and was about to set up when I thought 'hang on I haven't seen the gang at Gymnation for 2 weeks AND it's bound to be a bit warmer (they have a big warm air blower). It was a bit warmer... but the blower was broken. Still nice to see everyone etc One hand dead lift - hook grip A good session, as can be seen. I haven't done this, I think, since the 2006 British yet beat my old left hand PB and matched my right. Not bad at all... in fact a bloody good sign for 2009. Through out the earlier warm-up sets I would flip between standard grip and hook grip (1 rep standard, 1 hook, 1 standard and so on). I also taped my thumbs, still getting a very small tear in the left on the last heavy set. I was doing all bar the very last heavy reps touch n go style (so fast). B/H: 60-kilos x 6 reps (3/3)@, 100-kilos x 4 reps (2/2) @, 140-kilos x 1 rep @, 160-kilos x 1 rep @, then a very nice (and held briefly as though waiting for the refs down signal) 180-kilos (not scaled) x 1 rep @. Those watching thought 160 and 180 were very nice with phrases like (now you go try it with two hands John etc) Bwt: 284.5lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Tuesday CG Bench started with a 10-degree incline but found this irritated the shoulder more not less (might play with decline next time) so after warming up switched to flat. I was also not that happy with the speed of the speed benching (heavy sets only). It's been that long said fibres need waking up as it were. 10-degree work: bar x 8 reps, 60-kilos x 8 reps, 100-kilos x 6 reps, 140-kilos x 1 rep, flat 140-kilos x 2, 1, 1, 1 reps LPD 80-kilos x 8 reps, 120-kilo x 8 reps, 140-kilos (stk) x 3 x 5 explosive reps (happy with these0 Bwt: starting to creep back up post illness. Motions, as it were, 95% normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Plenty of people I know have been sick this Xmas - just bad luck I would guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Been neglecting my GB log... Damn this cold weather!! I did my usual Tuesday errands following a very good Monday for the company so training was later than usual. I also realized I'd done a workout or two ass about face so did grippers today. But I was well off my usual level due to the hands being so cold even with gloves. So I dropped down a notch and also went back with the working grippers to my much warmer house where I did the following: Tuesday Torsion Gripper work Usual warm-ups to L/H: CoC 3 x 1 rep, BBE x 0, N, N, dropped back to CoC 3 (in house) VN, 0, 1, 1, 1, VVN, 1, VVN, 1, VVN (10 attempts in total) R/H: HG350 x 1 rep, CoC 3.5 x 1 rep, BBSE x 1 rep, 'easy' 4 x 1 rep, 4.01 rated 4 x VN... dropped back to easy 4 and set myself a target of 10 singles (all done in house). 10 x 1 reps done On another topic one of the members of Muscle Talk created this banner which I liked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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