supermagnamon Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 Warm-Up 2 sets- IM T- 10 reps Workout 10 sets- 1 rep- BBGM Negatives 5 sets- 10 reps- 32.5lb One Hand Formulator Supinated Wrist Curls 5 sets- 20 reps- 32.5lb Formulator Pronated Wrist Curls 5 sets- 10 reps- Pony Clamps/ Dynamic Thumb Exercise + Rubber Bands 4 sets- Until Failure- IM Red Bands Comments: I'm working from 7PM- 7AM tonight. I haven't done this type of workout at work in a while. I felt that the workout was okay. Next time on the Formulator, I should put more weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 Warm-Up 2 sets- IM T- 20 reps Workout 10 sets- 1 rep- BBGM Negatives 5 sets- 10 reps- Pony Clamps/ Dynamic Thumb Exercise + Rubber Bands 4 sets- Until Failure- IM Red Bands Comments: I'm working from 7PM- 7AM tonight. I felt tired because I started at 4:30AM. I did the workout, because work was slow and I wanted to take the opportunity to progress on my grip strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Any progress on that #3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Any progress on that #3? I just started doing grippers again after I stopped a couple of months ago, so I can work on my support grip for deadlifting. I think that I'm actually stronger now on the grippers, since I'm like fresh on them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Warm-Up 20 reps for 2 sets on each hand- Snow ball crushes Workout 10 sets- 1 rep- BBGM Negatives 5 sets- 10 reps- Pony Clamps/ Dynamic Thumb Exercise + Rubber Bands 4 sets- Until Failure- IM Red Bands No Comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I've never seen you do anything but negatives with grippers, why's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 I've never seen you do anything but negatives with grippers, why's that? I was told by my friend that has a stronger grip than me, that you don't really get that much stronger by closing grippers that you can close, but by trying to close tougher grippers that you can't close. It goes for the same principles when trying to get stronger overall. A muscle will only strengthen when forced to operate beyond its customary intensity (overload). Overload can be progressed by increasing the: (1) Resistance e.g. adding more weight. (2) Number of repetitions with a particular weight. (3) Number of sets of the exercise. (4) Intensity, i.e. reducing the recovery periods. http://www.netfit.co.uk/wkstr.htm http://www.houstontexans.com/fitness/news_....php?PRKey=1581 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Cool. I've never used them myself, don't like them and am getting along fine without them. But if it works, do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Warm-Up 1 set- 1 min for each hand- Powerball 2 sets- 20 reps- IM T Workout 10 sets- 1 rep- BBSM+ Negatives 5 sets- 10 reps- Pony Clamps/ Dynamic Thumb Exercise + Rubber Bands 4 sets- Until Failure- IM Red Bands Comments: I worked from 7PM- 7AM tonight. Work is still slow, so I put in a little grip workout again. Workout was okay. I tried I should of gone with the BBGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Deadlifts with METAL PRO Deadlift Suit Warm-Up 1 set- 2 reps- 345lbs DO Grip Straps Down 1 set- 2 reps- 405lbs Straps Down 1 set- 1 rep- 495lbs Straps Down Workout 1 set- 1 rep- 545lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 605lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 635lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 655lbs Rack Deadlifts with METAL PRO Deadlift Suit with Straps Down and use Harbinger Straps Workout 1 set- 1 rep- 585lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 675lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 725lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 745lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 765lbs Deadlifts with METAL PRO Deadlift Suit with Straps Down for Speed. 30 seconds rests between sets. Workout 5 sets- 3 reps- 425lbs Smith Machine Shrugs Workout 4 sets- 10 reps- 520lbs with Straps Cable Rows Warm-up 1 set- 10 reps- 140lbs Workout 3 sets- 8 reps- 300lbs Comments: No Comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingKid Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Deadlifts with METAL PRO Deadlift SuitWarm-Up 1 set- 2 reps- 345lbs DO Grip Straps Down 1 set- 2 reps- 405lbs Straps Down 1 set- 1 rep- 495lbs Straps Down Workout 1 set- 1 rep- 545lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 605lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 635lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 655lbs Rack Deadlifts with METAL PRO Deadlift Suit with Straps Down and use Harbinger Straps Workout 1 set- 1 rep- 585lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 675lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 725lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 745lbs 1 set- 1 rep- 765lbs Deadlifts with METAL PRO Deadlift Suit with Straps Down for Speed. 30 seconds rests between sets. Workout 5 sets- 3 reps- 425lbs Smith Machine Shrugs Workout 4 sets- 10 reps- 520lbs with Straps Cable Rows Warm-up 1 set- 10 reps- 140lbs Workout 3 sets- 8 reps- 300lbs Comments: No Comments 765lb rack pull!!!!!!! WOW When is your meet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 765lb rack pull!!!!!!! WOW When is your meet? This Saturday. Actually, I could of pulled more if I was fresh, since I did them after some heavy deadlifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingKid Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 765lb rack pull!!!!!!! WOW When is your meet? This Saturday. Actually, I could of pulled more if I was fresh, since I did them after some heavy deadlifts. Well, that answers my question as to if I can train heavy on a Monday (or Tuesday) before a Saturday meet! Do you deadlift conventionally with the suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 765lb rack pull!!!!!!! WOW When is your meet? This Saturday. Actually, I could of pulled more if I was fresh, since I did them after some heavy deadlifts. Well, that answers my question as to if I can train heavy on a Monday (or Tuesday) before a Saturday meet! Do you deadlift conventionally with the suit? Yes. I deadlift conventionally with the suit, since it's a deadlift suit. If I were to do the sumo deadlift, then I would use a squat suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftingKid Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 765lb rack pull!!!!!!! WOW When is your meet? This Saturday. Actually, I could of pulled more if I was fresh, since I did them after some heavy deadlifts. Well, that answers my question as to if I can train heavy on a Monday (or Tuesday) before a Saturday meet! Do you deadlift conventionally with the suit? Yes. I deadlift conventionally with the suit, since it's a deadlift suit. If I were to do the sumo deadlift, then I would use a squat suit. That's interesting....Whenever I use my Inzer DL suit for conventional I always feel thrown off over the bar......thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 That's interesting....Whenever I use my Inzer DL suit for conventional I always feel thrown off over the bar......thanks for the info! No prob. If you want to get the hang of the suit, then you should first start deadlifting with it when the weight is raised higher from the ground. then u can make your adjustments, then when you start lowering the weight to the ground, then you would be able to adjust better and lift better with the suit. that's how i was able to adjust properly with the metal suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 Warm-Up 2 sets- Snowball Crushes- 20 reps Workout 10 sets- 1 rep- BBSM+ Negatives 4 sets- 20 reps- 52.5lb Formulator Supinated Wrist Curls 4 sets- 20 reps- 37.5lb Formulator Pronated Wrist Curls 5 sets- 10 reps- 15.lbs on The Squeezer 4 sets- Until Failure- IM Red Bands No Comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Warm-Up 1 set- 1 min for each hand- Powerball 2 sets- 10 reps- IM T TNS Workout 10 sets- 1 rep- BBGM Negatives 5 sets- 10 reps- Pony Clamps/ Dynamic Thumb Exercise + Rubber Bands 5 sets- Until Failure- IM Red Bands Comments: I worked from 7PM- 7AM tonight. Work is still slow, so I did a little grip workout again. My grip is getting stronger and I am starting to think that I might not need straps for rack pulls anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted April 8, 2006 Author Share Posted April 8, 2006 Warm up 20 reps for 2 sets on each hand- Snow ball crushes Workout 10 sets- 1 rep- BBSM+ Negatives 5 sets- 10 reps- Pony Clamps/ Dynamic Thumb Exercise with Rubber Bands 5 sets- Until Failure- IM Red Bands No Comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 I did some thick bar work and dynamic thumb work on Saturday and Sunday. I did some RT and Apollon Axle Stiff-Legged Deadlifts. Both were btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Workout 5 sets- 1 rep and hold for 10 seconds- Deadlift Pinch 42.5lb Blob + 10lbs of Platemates No Comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Weaknesses Everytime I progress in anything that I do, I always analyze my strengths and weaknesses. It is always hard to admit to oneself when you are weak at something and try to make that a strength. I'll admit, that I have plenty of weaknesses. I am always working on my strengths, though. Self-analyzing can be so bias. I must admit that and I also must admit that my ego gets in my way. It is always tough knowing when you are going to struggle at something you know that you are not good at. Even at my level and my experience, I sometimes forget these all-so basic principles for just in athletic training, but also for life. At the 24 Hour Fitness gym, I always worked on my strengths during the day, afternoon or at night. I always worked on my weaknesses early in the morning, in which no one was in the gym. I was always wanting to show off all the time when I workout. When the time came knowing that I have to work on my weaknesses during busy hours at the gym, I knew right there and then that I have to face my fears and check my ego. I was fortunate enough to have people help me in making them my strengths. Even though I was struggling really hard, I made substantial gains. I also made a lot of friends and built strong friendships along the way. I was very happy that I made that decision. I sometimes forget that I'm only strong as my weakest link. Knowingly that I didn't do this in my own, made the progress so special. It took a collective effort and courage to make me better at what I do. I'm very humble for those experiences. It definitely made me a better person and I felt that I learned a lot from it. I was very fortunate to share those experiences with a lot of people. I would always tell people this, after going through this experience, "Do you know how weak you really are, " because if they know that, they definitely know how strong they are. Now, I know how strong I am and how strong that I really can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don chi Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Well said Ronnie. The hardest thing is to truly and honestly evaluate yourself. You seem to have done it well. I always remember the story about Arnold being ashamed of his weak calves. Instead of hiding them he cut his sweats off at the knees so everyone could see. We all know how that worked out. Anyhow, it appears you have gotten way stronger than your muscles ever could. Congrats! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermagnamon Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 Thanks for your comment Keith. I really appreciate it man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Nice story Ronnnie! I recongnize myself in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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