pdoire Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 (edited) Twig and I have decided to challenge each other with a race to the #3 with a set MM0 style. We will track our efforts here. Picture or video will be required as proof. Good Luck Twig!! Edited December 10, 2004 by pdoire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 First entry..after KTA today and success with the HG300 I tried my 2004 #3 and missed by 3/8" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 11, 2004 Author Share Posted December 11, 2004 During KTA Today: 2004 #3 in a choker 1 1/8" set attempts: 1/4, 5/16, 1/4, 5/16, 5/16 Hands were totally fried...upped the grippers ond poundages on the entire KTA workout details in my log. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 (edited) 2004 #3 in a choker 1 1/8" set attempts:5/16, 5/16, 1/4, 5/16, 5/16 Hands were still fried from yesterday...KTA workout was murder today too. ← Edited December 12, 2004 by pdoire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Warmed up hands in piping hot water, slammed shut RB240, got RB260 to 1/8" HG300 to 2/8" and could barely get #3 to parallel!!!! I'm definately getting another one! Still fried (and a little drunk) from office Xmas party! We've decided to extend the race to be the first to be the one to certify as MM0, I've a feeling I'm onto a loser here, but I'm going to push Paul all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 Warmed up hands in piping hot water, slammed shut RB240, got RB260 to 1/8" HG300 to 2/8" and could barely get #3 to parallel!!!!I'm definately getting another one! Still fried (and a little drunk) from office Xmas party! We've decided to extend the race to be the first to be the one to certify as MM0, I've a feeling I'm onto a loser here, but I'm going to push Paul all the way! ← Glad to see you reporting Twig!!! This is the kind of situation where nobody really loses. We will both get much stronger for it!!!!! My #3 is a 2004...tough one also...I searched to high heavens for an older, easier one...but the heck with it...I will feel that much better when I close the tougher gripper. That way should I come across one at an event or something I don't have to say..."Wait a minute, that isn't an easier older one......yikes!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankyBoy Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 (edited) Good luck to both of you guys. The good thing is: The 2004 #3s I tested were all harder than the MM1. So if you can close your #3 you are already in an exclusive circle. Edited December 13, 2004 by FrankyBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 Good luck to both of you guys.The good thing is: The 2004 #3s I tested were all harder than the MM1. So if you can close your #3 you are already in an exclusive circle. ← Thanks Franky!! Wow...Franky should I order an MM1 replica now or maybe MM2?? If the 2004 #3 is on par with MM1....I do have an Elite that I haven't even tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Wow...Franky should I order an MM1 replica now or maybe MM2?? ← That thought occurred to me too, but what with the Ned's Atomic Dustbin tour and Christmas, I won't be buying anything till next year now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 During KTA Today: 2004 #3 in a choker 1 1/8" set attempts: 5/16, 5/16, 1/4, 1/4, 3/16 !!!, 1/4, 1/4, 3/16!!! PR's Having real difficulty with the sets...because of palm injuries!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 (edited) Great job Paul ! Let those poor ripped palms heal up before you do real damage. I'm sure for a few day you can find stuff to work grip (even crush) w/out doing heavy grippers and trashing your palms. Hopefully, in a week, you'll be healed up and can squeeze injury free and get more PR's. I predict you'll make CoC in 2005 with a full credit card set close of the bricks that are the new 3's. ..neilkaz.. Edited December 14, 2004 by neilkaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 15, 2004 Author Share Posted December 15, 2004 Thanks Neilkaz, Good to hear from you again. My problem is I am in the last 2 weeks of KTA..the "peaking phase". I do not want to lose momentum here. I will do the best I can with the taping of my hands to prevent the set slippage that is occurring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 OK Paul, Tape up and lets see how close you can get on the 3 at the end of your peaking phase. I'll be starting my own log soon, and my training has been delayed a bit by travelling, numerous holiday party commitments in my business, and by some tendons in a couple of the fingers in my right hand which still aren't happy. I also find contrast baths extremely helpful. Get that 3 and slam it shut !! .. neilkaz .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 15, 2004 Author Share Posted December 15, 2004 OK Paul,Tape up and lets see how close you can get on the 3 at the end of your peaking phase. I'll be starting my own log soon, and my training has been delayed a bit by travelling, numerous holiday party commitments in my business, and by some tendons in a couple of the fingers in my right hand which still aren't happy. I also find contrast baths extremely helpful. Get that 3 and slam it shut !! .. neilkaz .. ← Neilkaz, Get a cup of water and freeze it into ice..then apply that ice block to the tender areas specifically, you will be able to get the injured areas much colder than with the traditional contrast baths...This has helped me a lot with the "tender areas"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 16, 2004 Author Share Posted December 16, 2004 During KTA Today: 2004 #3 in a choker 1 1/8" set attempts: 9 attempts....1/4 - 5/16 The last 1/4...I might as well be squeezing a brick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Grip session last night, was basically squeezing the life out of my HG300 but cannot get the TNS close again, beginning to think the first one was a dream!!!! Then negatives on the #3, followed by some bending and RT work. On tour for the next 3 days (Sheffield, Glasgow and London), the beauty of grippers is that they are so damn transportable, the bad news is that my hands will probably be so screwed from lifting flight cases (I'm going as a fan, but when the band find out I'm around, I usually get roped into carry ing the heavy gear!) that I won't be able to train. Then I'm back for 2 days and off for the final date of the tour and Xmas with the folks, so posting will be pretty scarce until the New Year, but rest assured I will be crushing where-ever I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 18, 2004 Author Share Posted December 18, 2004 (edited) During KTA Today: 2004 #3 in a choker 1 1/8" set attempts: 10 attempts....3/16 - 5/16" Palms are healing..set getting more consistent...still a brick in the last quarter!! Edited December 18, 2004 by pdoire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Grip work for past 3 days: Farmers walk up and down stairs with flight cases, 8 by 12's, catering cases etc. Grabbing people out the crowd and heaving them over the barriers. Pushing moshers away from clooapsed members of the pit using open fingers so I don't hurt them and get sued etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 During KTA Today: 2004 #3 in a choker 1 1/8" set attempts: RH 2004 #3 IM 8 attempts....1/4 - 3/8 Exhausted and weak didn't finish KTA workout..trying to lose bodyfat was successful..but the calorie deficit has left me weak as a kitten. Need some rest and good food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Off home for Xmas now, so won't be posting for at least a week. Last night I just did pinch and RT work as my hands are still sore from the tiny handles on the flight cases. Good luck Paul, and happy holidays, I hope you feel refreshed and recovered. Oh, I will be seasoning my grippers while I'm at home, so that might make a difference, too, Dad reckons he's built the perfect seasoning machine... We shall see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 22, 2004 Author Share Posted December 22, 2004 Good Luck to you Twig! Happy holidays!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 During KTA Today: 2004 #3 in a choker 1 1/8" set attempts: 9 attempts....1/8!! PR - 5/16..most were at 3/16...first one at 5/16" Great workout today many pr's feeling strong and hands are toughened up.. no pain at all....only two KTA workouts left to finish the program!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 already down to an 1/8....you'll have it in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 already down to an 1/8....you'll have it in no time ← Hope so!! tore another callous on the right hand...tape time!!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoire Posted December 25, 2004 Author Share Posted December 25, 2004 During next to last KTA workout today: RH 2004 #3 IM 6 attempts....actually got a close out of it...But my left thumb was anchoring the gripper in my sweet spot..because torn callous and tape...I will not count it...but felt good to see it close!! Other Attempts HG400 x 3 1/4" - 5/16" easy sweep, tough close, feels tougher than my 2004 #3 contrary to some comments about this gripper, also no choker. HG 300 CLOSED again PR's here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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