Teemu I Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 22.10.2009 1. Grippers, MMS Went up to couple of BFN's on a #4. 2. RT, singles 65 kg, x 1, 70 kg x 1, 75 kg x 1, 80 kg x 1, 85 kg x 1, 90 kg x fail. 3. Blobette Some cheat lifts and negs with 50 lbs. 4. Plate wrist curl R: 10, 8, 7 x 10 kg L: 8, 6, 6 x 10 kg Wrist curls were up, everything else was mediocre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 Got the extra spacers for 2HP setup. I'll try to find out what the optimal width is for me as soon my torn thumb webbings are up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) 26.10.2009 1. Grippers, explosive MMS work R: Worked up to 3 sets of explosive triples on 182 lbs BB Elite L: Same pattern, but with an average #3 Finished with both hands to an all-out killer overandbeyondmegaovercrush. This is a new, revolutional training technique I came up with as I got really mad about grippers not going as well as I'd want. It requires thick skull and a bunker to train in. 2. OH Pinch, 52 mm 8 x 1 x 30 kg 6 x 1 x 35 kg As a finisher, quick switches from hand to hand midair with 40 kilos. As a training equipment, Euro pinch apparatus clearly isn't one of the best if you'd like to do more volume barehanded. I will look for another way to train pinch more and using gloves is one option. Edited October 26, 2009 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Is that an actual Euro you're using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Well, the measurements are similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 3.11.2009 1. RT 1 x 5 x 50 kg 1 x 5 x 60 kg 1 x 5 x 70 kg 1 x 5 x 75 kg 80 kg x a few, poorly controlled lifts 2. Blobette - time to start lifting it again 15 x 1 x 41 lbs Explosive gripper closes here and there. Was a bit fatiqued from yesterday's grippers and fingertip hangs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) 8.11.2009 Grippers, MMS 5 x 1, with BBSE and different #4's 3 x 1 filed #3 Gripper attempts are showing more promise than for a long time. Missed all grippers (193 lbs, 197 lbs and 201 lbs) by 2-3 mm. Edited November 8, 2009 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) 2.12.2009 Time to practice what I preach! R: Choked BBSE 197 lbs, 15 mm setting, 5 x 1 - struggled with first two, then managed to blast through the ROM with last 3 singles L: Choked #3.5 185 lbs, 18 mm setting, 5 x 1 - strength level varied all around, got 2 strong closes and had to force in the rest This is the beginning of a phase during which I intend to gain back the sharpest edge of my crush. 15 mm to go with that BBSE, meaning that I want to get back to 30 mm choker close. Then I'm ready to scare hard grippers. Edited December 2, 2009 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 2.12.2009 Time to practice what I preach! R: Choked BBSE 197 lbs, 15 mm setting, 5 x 1 - struggled with first two, then managed to blast through the ROM with last 3 singles L: Choked #3.5 185 lbs, 18 mm setting, 5 x 1 - strength level varied all around, got 2 strong closes and ad to force in the rest This is the beginning of a phase during which I intend to gain back the sharpest edge of my crush. 15 mm to go with that BBSE, meaning that I want to get back to 30 mm choker close. Then I'm ready to scare hard grippers. great stuff Teemu! Following your advice on the choker work has really paid off for me lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks Mike! I'm glad my advice has been useful! I also saw that you had spread the word about my choker-article, thank you for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 8.12.2009 Tried to train choked grippers today, despite beeing spent from yesterday's rope climbing and other gymnastics I did. Was able to hold the grippers closed, but the initial squeeze was too poor to close the grippers without the help of my free hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 24.3.2010 Gripper No Sets 8 x 1 X Easy CoC #3.5 – 4 closes with right hand Extended handle negatives, BB Pro 3 x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Nice to see you back!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Very good to see you back Teemu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Grind the handles already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks guys! 25.3.2010 MMS-test: R: BB Elite (3,54) L: BB Elite (3,32) That's my current MMS-level after break. Fun to see how much time it takes to get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 27.3.2010 1. MMS-grippers R: #3.5 (3,28) 4 x 2 L: #3 (3,00) 4 x 2 - 2 min rest periods 2. Thickbar chins 1 x 8 1 x 8 1 x 5 1 x 4 1 x 3 - 2 min rest periods 3. Fingertip hangs for time 1 x max time (which certainly wasn’t much better than 5 secs this time!) I’d say thickbar chins are one of the better things you could do to improve your grip training at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) 13.4.2010 Haven't been able to keep the log up to date. But more importantly, I've still trained 1. Grippers, MMS R: 5 x 1 x 3,64 BBSE, missed all attempts slightly L: 5 x 1 x 3,28 CoC #3.5, missed all attempts slightly - Not feeling 100% today 2. Pony clamp negs 5 x 5 Edited April 13, 2010 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Good to see you training again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Nice to see you back ! Train hard !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 I wish I could confidently say that I'll be back to my best gripping form, but that's all still out in the open. I firmly believe that I progressed with grippers to the point I couldn't make progress anymore, without getting stronger overall. I believe I got (almost) everything out of my forearms, I almost made it to the #4 but couldn't get it confidently enough to get a clear video showing the set as I'd like. So I have to admit I lost interest as my lower back gave me plenty of trouble and I couldn't train with weights as I'd liked. But I'm again growing optimistic, as my back feels quite good now and with patience I should be able to rebuild what I had. The hunt for #4 has begun, again. I will not give up. At the moment, I'm good for 3,54 BB Elite with my right hand and able to close an easy #3.5 with my left. I've somehow managed to maintain atleast decent grip without much training. In fact I probably didn't touch grippers for a couple months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Now if some of you guys could say something to get me properly pissed, it would be greatly appreciated and helpful. Something like you'll never close the #4, or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 About time you got back at it! Keen to watch you ramp it up again with Paul and Gabriel getting in top form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IROC-Z Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 THE #4 OWNS YOU! How's that? Seriously, it's good to see you posting again. I've learned quite a bit from reading your journal, and I hope you'll continue to post your training routines and ideas. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Just saw that you are posting again Teemu. You have been missed buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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