David Horne Posted December 6, 2004 Author Share Posted December 6, 2004 3rd Session Inch Holds (thumbless) R/H 3 secs/ 2 secs. L/H 2 attempts just off the floor. R/H Deadlift with extra 3 kg on the dumbell. Then other training. My holds were not as good tonight, yet I felt good before I started. Maybe not recovered from the last session. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 My first entry! Monday Dec 6th. I have never tried this lift before. My inch was up to smitty's for two weeks. I got it on Friday, but did not make any attempts. Lifted Saturday, but did not take the inch out of my car. Sunday, I was hungover from my Company Christmas Party, so the first I could try it was Monday. I can not budge the thing off the ground. With an assited lift, I am only able to pause it at the apex for a fraction of a second before it is ready to drop out of my hand. Several sets with each hand. Probably 10 with my left and 6 with my right. I had to cut the workout short however, because while working on a hard Elite assisted close, it felt like something popped in my left temple. Quickly puked up something and packed my stuff up and went home. Couldn't even watch all of wrestling. Wednesday Dec. 8th. Much the same Inch training, only I cupped it lefty and regular lifted it righty. Mixed in some cupped attempts from the floor and broke a globe off the ground twice. Then, did assisted cup lifts and a few thumbed lifts (speaking of lefty). With the MM3 coming in the next few weeks, I just can not afford to over train my right hand on thickbar, so for now, my main concentration for this challenge will be performing left handed, which normally is stronger at thick bar anyway. However, with my weak wrists, I have a lot of work ahead of me. I am very happy David set this up - my wrists have been needing an attacking for some time now. Need to bring up that weakness. Gee wizz. No problem with the temple tonight - kept breathing in and out, which I normally do not do when I squeeze grippers. Was very happy to stir the inch enough with a cup grip to get a globe off the ground. PR BABY!. -Jedd- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 Jedd, Good to see the PR, I think you'll come on well with this and of course strengthen your wrists. What's with the Temple pain and throwing up? You had this checked out? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Jedd,Good to see the PR, I think you'll come on well with this and of course strengthen your wrists. What's with the Temple pain and throwing up? You had this checked out? David ← Nice job Jedd, Maybe Monday was still repercussions from the overindulgence at the Xmas party. Great PR...and David setting PR's ..this thread will be full of them. Rock on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 4th Session Inch Deadlift with extra weight attached R/H +8K, +13K, (+18K, total 96k) all deadlifts L/H +8K, +13K, +18K a few inches lifts Having the extra weight on the dumbell stops some of the rotation I think. Inch Holds (thumbless) R/H 3 secs/ 2 secs/ lift L/H 4" lift/ 3" lift Inch Dumbell Wrist Curl, Off leg. R/H 6 reps/ 4 reps L/H 1 rep/ 1 rep 2.5" Dumbell Wrist Curl, full ROM R/H 60K 2 reps L/H - R/H 40K 21 reps L/H 40K 13 reps R/H 30K 52 reps L/H 30K 53 reps Then armwrestling training. I was tired all day today, and thought training would be shit. But it turned out pretty good, just goes to show you. I feel my wrist strength is probably at about 85-90% of where it has been when at it's best ever, so this has got me enthusiastic about getting back to those heady heights. Once again thanks to Jedd, this will make a big difference some time next year in a contest. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Jedd,Good to see the PR, I think you'll come on well with this and of course strengthen your wrists. What's with the Temple pain and throwing up? You had this checked out? David ← Nice job Jedd, Maybe Monday was still repercussions from the overindulgence at the Xmas party. Great PR...and David setting PR's ..this thread will be full of them. Rock on.. ← Why's everybody keep asking me that??? I am banking on it being leftover hangover. I puke at the gym all the time from post-nasal drip. -Jedd- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 5th Session Inch Holds (thumbless) R/H 8 secs/ 1 1/2 deadlifts L/H 1" lift/ 1" lift Inch Dumbell Wrist Curl, full ROM. R/H Nearly 1 Then other training. I wasn't sure how I'd do today as I was out for a serious moshing time at The Buzzcocks concert last night with all the guys, and had a few beers as well! Anyway the Inch felt light today for the first time which is very pleasing, maybe this indicates that I need more beer . Well we're all out for the Gym Christmas meal in a couple of hours. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 David, shame on you. You told me you don't drink. Congrats for the 8-secs hold. Great improvement buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Kellersmann Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Great progress, David I'm sure this kind of training will help you for armwrestling. Flo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 Yes Franky I don't drink, but thought I'd have some with everyone last night and it was good. But 4 and 1/2 pints was enough for me David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 David, What else are you doing for your wrists in preparing for arm wrestling? Never thought of doing thick bar cupped work for arm wrestling but it sounds like a great idea. Are you doing your wrist curls with only the thick handle as well? Good luck to both men, should be a fun log to read. James G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 15, 2004 Author Share Posted December 15, 2004 James, I do a lot of wrist curls as well, and some other stuff, but MOST importantly I do lots of armwrestles, twice a week. This is a must, as I've just told Austin Slater. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 David thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 16, 2004 Author Share Posted December 16, 2004 6th Session Inch Deadlift with extra weight attached R/H +3K, +13K, total 91k) all deadlifts and hold L/H +3K a few inches, +13K x Having the extra weight on the dumbell stops some of the rotation. Inch Holds (thumbless) R/H 4 secs/ 3 secs L/H 3" lift/ 1" lift Inch Dumbell Wrist Curl, ROM. R/H close Inch Dumbell Wrist Curl, Off leg. R/H 5 reps L/H x 2.5" Dumbell Wrist Curl, full ROM R/H 40K 20 reps L/H 40K 12 reps R/H 30K 42 reps L/H 30K 43 reps David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 come on guys where is the video. thats the best part . dont blame me jed you spoiled me with the diesel videos you to dave with the contests you had on vid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 Dan, Hopefully soon. I bought Elizabeth a new digital camcorder, and we're just waiting for a piece to go in the computer so that it can be uploaded or something. I know very little about this kind of thing. Anyway she will be doing the Speilberg stuff. All the other video footages of me have been done by others. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 7th Session Inch Holds (thumbless) R/H 5 secs/ 2 secs L/H 1" lift/ 1" lift Inch Dumbell Wrist Curl, ROM. R/H x 1, not great style. Then other training. I have started a diet today (It's not fun) as I really have put too much weight on too soon, and unfortunately some is on my stomach and I wanna get rid of this. It also has made me feel quite sluggish at 114k, so I believe this is too heavy for me. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Tuesday Night Several assisted lifts with my left hand as the principle hand. Each one, I tried to pause at the apex of the assistance. Trying still to break both bells from the ground without assistance. Some 3 second holds with the bell aloft, holding with assistance. With my right hand I worked grippers. -Jedd- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Tuesday Night - 12/21/04 Several assisted lifts with my left hand as the principle hand. Each one, I tried to pause at the apex of the assistance. Trying still to break both bells from the ground without assistance. Some 3 second holds with the bell aloft, holding with assistance. With my right hand I worked grippers. -Jedd- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 8th Session Inch Deadlift (thumbless) R/H 3 reps L/H 1" lift Inch Deadlift with extra weight attached R/H +8K, (total 86k) 2 reps Having the extra weight on the dumbell stops some of the rotation. Inch Holds (thumbless) R/H 5 secs 2.5" Dumbell Wrist Curl, full ROM R/H 42.5K 16/9 reps L/H 30K 12/21 reps Left wrist sore today! Anyway training is going well, I've ditched the diet after 2 days, I hated it, and it also made me feel unwell. So I'm just eating healthly and doing some cardio and abs everyday. Far better. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 David- It is feeling like my hand is going to pull off my forearm when I lift like this. Your performance is truly remarkable, and very motivating. -Jedd- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwylie1 Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 It's not easy. I haven't heard of that many who find it easier than the thumb over method. I never could understand why Ironmind banned it for their rolling thunder comps and records as most find it more difficult. Dave, you were lifting over 120kg on the rolling thunder using this method if my memory serves me correctly? Just around the time they changed the rule… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 28, 2004 Author Share Posted December 28, 2004 9th Session Inch Holds (thumbless) R/H 5 secs/ 4 secs/ 4 secs L/H 1" lift/ 1" lift Then other training. Jim, Yes I was, but that's life! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted December 30, 2004 Author Share Posted December 30, 2004 10th Session Inch Deadlift (thumbless) R/H 2 reps/1 rep L/H Some assisted holds. Inch Deadlift with extra weight attached R/H +20K, (total 98k) 1 rep, +30K, (total 108k) 1 rep Having the extra weight on the dumbell stops some of the rotation. 2.5" Dumbell hold (thumbless) R/H 70k 1 rep, 60k x 35 secs, 50k x 34 secs L/H x, 60k x 18 secs, 50k x 25 secs Left wrist sore again today from armwrestling, so I did some light rehab wrist curls at the end again! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakath Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 How's the training going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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