StalwartSentinel Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 I'm always amazed by your back strength.What is your bodyweight, if I may ask? Too much... 6 foot, 295. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 07 NOV 06 Gripping day today. WARM-UP SETS COC #3 3 sets of 3 reps @ LS to fully closed. **2006. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** WORK SETS COC #4 6 sets of 1 reps @ MMS to 1/4 inch from fully closed. **Crushed to 1/4 inch and held there. Forced fully closed and then BFN (Bounce Forced Negative) from fully closed, out to 1/8 inch for a three count. CLICK CLICK CLICK. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** BBE 6 sets of 3 reps @ MMS to fully closed. **The BBE sure feels easy after the COC#4. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** 15.3 Pound Sledge (Raise To Front And Rear) 5 sets of 5 reps @ End of Handle. 5 sets of 5 reps @ End of Handle. **Taped a 3.3 pound plate to the end of the sledge. Performed superset of: 5 left and 5 right, to the front. Then 5 left and 5 right, to the rear. Rest was 2.5 minutes between sets.** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 What does that "CLICK CLICK CLICK" mean?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 What does that "CLICK CLICK CLICK" mean?? I wish it meant what you think it means. The handles are snapping shut, when I assist them now. 08 NOV 06 Chest day today. Flat Barbell Bench Press Lockouts (Straight Barbell) 5 sets of 5 reps @ 410 pounds. **Elbows at 90* to full lockout. Free weight, no spotter, 2.5 minute rest in between each set.** Medium Grip Dips 5 set of 5 reps @ bodyweight + 50 pounds. **Rest was 2.5 minutes between sets.** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I wish it meant what you think it means. The handles are snapping shut, when I assist them now. What does that mean? lol, excuse my ignorance, but you still said they open to 1/8" after forcing in. When are they snapping shut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Nice job on the bench! Wow! What's the hardest gripper to date you can close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 I wish it meant what you think it means. The handles are snapping shut, when I assist them now. What does that mean? lol, excuse my ignorance, but you still said they open to 1/8" after forcing in. When are they snapping shut? COC #4 6 sets of 1 reps @ MMS to 1/4 inch from fully closed. **Crushed to 1/4 inch and held there. Forced fully closed and then BFN (Bounce Forced Negative) from fully closed, out to 1/8 inch for a three count. CLICK CLICK CLICK. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** I squeeze one handed, to 1/4 then force it fully closed with two hands and try to resist its opening. It opens out to 1/8 (and sometimes less), then I force it completely shut again. I repeat that 3 times total. Nice job on the bench! Wow!What's the hardest gripper to date you can close? Thanks! The highest gripper than I can currently close completely is the BBE. My BBSE is too close to my #4, to work on it directly right now. It chews up my hands really good. I can almost cheat the #4 shut and hold it with one hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I can almost cheat the #4 shut and hold it with one hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfeemiman Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Damn close to the 4! Keep going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 11 NOV 06 Back/Biceps/Chest day today. PANATTA Front Lat Pulldown 1 sets of 5 reps @ 280 1 sets of 5 reps @ 370 5 sets of 5 reps @ 390 **Rest was 2.5 minutes between sets.** HAMMER STRENGTH High Lat Row 1 sets of 5 reps @ 362 pounds. 1 sets of 5 reps @ 382 pounds. 5 sets of 5 reps @ 412 pounds. **Rest was 2.5 minutes between sets.** One Arm Cable Concentration Curl 1 sets of 5 reps @ 100 pounds. 5 sets of 5 reps @ 110 pounds. **Rest was 2.5 minutes between sets.** HAMMER STRENGTH Decline Bench Press 1 sets of 5 reps @ 366 pounds. 1 sets of 5 reps @ 386 pounds. 5 sets of 5 reps @ 416 pounds. 1 sets of 1 reps @ 456 pounds. **Rest was 2.5 minutes between sets.** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I'm always amazed by your back strength. What is your bodyweight, if I may ask? Too much... 6 foot, 295. Nothing that a few sessions of Stomach Crunches can't repair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I've lost over 70lbs since February, and I have done zero crunches. And my stomach is getting close to flat now, I weighed 176lbs today @ 5'10". But lets not encourage this man to diet FFS!!! He's so close to the #4! Dude, keep eating if you must, but your numbers look STRONG! Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 12, 2006 Author Share Posted November 12, 2006 I need to do table pushes... PUSH MYSELF AWAY FROM THE DINNER TABLE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 13 NOV 06 Gripping day today. WARM-UP SETS COC #3 3 sets of 3 reps @ LS to fully closed. **2006. Rest was 1 minutes between sets.** WORK SETS COC #4 5 sets of 1 reps @ MMS to 1/4 inch from fully closed. **Crushed to 1/4 inch and held there. Forced fully closed and then BFN (Bounce Forced Negative) from fully closed, out to 1/8 inch for a three count. Rest was 1.5 minutes between sets.** BBE 5 sets of 3 reps @ MMS to fully closed. **Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** Ivanko Super Gripper 5 sets of 5 reps @ 11/12/5 (401 pounds). **Crushed to 1/2 inch then assisted to 1/8 inch. This was performed with pivot down. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Just 1.5 min rest between the #4 attempts? Damn, you recover fast! Nice work on doing 5x3 on the BBE !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 AWESOME gripper work Mat! Edging closer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 (edited) Just 1.5 min rest between the #4 attempts? Damn, you recover fast!Nice work on doing 5x3 on the BBE !!! Can't let the hands get cold. AWESOME gripper work Mat! Edging closer... Thanks, Ben. Workouts are frustrating these days - so close to closing the #4, that I almost risk injury each workout. On my 4th set, I could almost hold it shut. They are getting easier, but it's very difficult to be patient. Edited November 15, 2006 by StalwartSentinel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maus Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 've been skimming your log, damn strong work, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 've been skimming your log, damn strong work, keep it up! Thanks, Maus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 16 NOV 06 Chest/Gripping day today. Flat Barbell Bench Press 1 sets of 3 reps @ 300 pounds. 1 sets of 3 reps @ 310 pounds. 3 sets of 3 reps @ 320 pounds. **Free weight, no spotter, 1.5 minute rest in between each set.** Flat Barbell Bench Press Lockouts 3 sets of 3 reps @ 410 pounds. **Elbows at 90* to full lockout. Free weight, no spotter, 2 minute rest in between each set.** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COC #3 3 sets of 3 reps @ LS to fully closed. **2005. Rest was 1 minutes between sets.** COC #4 10 sets of 1 reps @ MMS to 1/4 inch from fully closed. **Crushed to 1/4 inch and held there. Forced fully closed and then BFN (Bounce Forced Negative) from fully closed, out to 1/8 and 1/16 inch for a three count. Sets #4 to #7 were almost held shut. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** COC #3 5 sets of 5 reps @ LS to fully closed. **2005. Aggressive speed closes. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 COC #4Sets #4 to #7 were almost held shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Ten Ox Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Bumped up the # of sets on the 4. Nice. Close that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 COC #33 sets of 3 reps @ LS to fully closed. **2005. Rest was 1 minutes between sets.** COC #4 10 sets of 1 reps @ MMS to 1/4 inch from fully closed. **Crushed to 1/4 inch and held there. Forced fully closed and then BFN (Bounce Forced Negative) from fully closed, out to 1/8 and 1/16 inch for a three count. Sets #4 to #7 were almost held shut. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** COC #3 5 sets of 5 reps @ LS to fully closed. **2005. Aggressive speed closes. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** Okay, guess who I am: "Gee, I think I'll just mix up 34 reps with the #3 into my workout where I mash the life out of my #4...10 times." Great workout, Mat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 COC #4 Sets #4 to #7 were almost held shut. Thanks! Getting closer and closer... Bumped up the # of sets on the 4. Nice. Close that thing! I'm trying something like Dave Morton did. Quick warm-up, max singles, then cool down. COC #3 3 sets of 3 reps @ LS to fully closed. **2005. Rest was 1 minutes between sets.** COC #4 10 sets of 1 reps @ MMS to 1/4 inch from fully closed. **Crushed to 1/4 inch and held there. Forced fully closed and then BFN (Bounce Forced Negative) from fully closed, out to 1/8 and 1/16 inch for a three count. Sets #4 to #7 were almost held shut. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** COC #3 5 sets of 5 reps @ LS to fully closed. **2005. Aggressive speed closes. Rest was 2 minutes between sets.** Okay, guess who I am: "Gee, I think I'll just mix up 34 reps with the #3 into my workout where I mash the life out of my #4...10 times." Great workout, Mat. Ha Ha! With each crush of the #4, I force it closed 3 times... so 34 reps on the #3, 10 reps on the #4 and 30 forced negs on the #4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 18 NOV 06 Back day today. Front Lat Pulldowns (Wide Underhand Grip) 5 sets of 5 reps @ 285 pounds. **Rest was 2.5 minutes between sets.** One Arm Dumbell Rows 5 sets of 5 reps @ 175 pounds. PR **I had 185-190 in me for sure, but I was feeling lazy. Rest was 2.5 minutes between sets.** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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