Teemu I Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mun Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Keep us updated on your training Teemu, very interested to watch you progress back to top notch form! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I've sorely missed your training updates too Teemu! Kick that #4's butt man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcx6pmw Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 You'll never close the #4, you're too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefrey Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Don't know how to give back the good inspiration you gave me ! Anyway, keep up the hard work Teemu !! You'll get that damn #4 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 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. Imagine if your legacy was that you got sooo close, but never did it. You'd be like the Buffalo Bills of gripping. Tried for four, but didn't win. (Alright, that was weak, but hopefully it will light a fire!) Great to see you Buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks Matt, that actually was a very good one my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 12.7.2010 Grippers, MMS: L: #3.5 (3,28 ); 5 x 1 x 3 sec OC R: #3.5 (3,28 ) x 1, BBE (3,54) x 1 (easy close and OC), BBSE (3,64) x 1 (2mm miss), BBSE (3,64) x 1 (2 mm miss), BBE (3,54) x 1 3 sec OC Gaining back what I had fairly quickly it seems. Good gripper session. Quality is the key. I made each and every single count, so what seems like very little in terms of work load goes a long way. I almost passed out twice (both BBSE attempts), which is not something to shoot for, but tells me I'm pushing myself hard enough. I will make fast gains as long as I remember the concept of quality. It has to be brought in every time with determined effort. Next week it has to mean more than it did in this workout: I'll force the missed attempts closed IF I don't close that easy BBSE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdeze Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Glad to see you posting again. Your log is a gripper workout goldmine. I was reading back when you were chasing the BBE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Glad to see you posting again. Your log is a gripper workout goldmine. I was reading back when you were chasing the BBE. Thanks man! Good to hear that! BBE did not come easily for me, but it was sweet to finally get it. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 16.7.2010 Did a total body workout yesterday, mostly basic barbell exercises and as grip related exercise I did DO rack pulls as a finisher. I got to be fairly happy with 2 x 220 kg pulls, as the bar was all greasy and I had no chalk. 250 kg was too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVillani1985 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Glad to see you posting again. Your log is a gripper workout goldmine. I was reading back when you were chasing the BBE. I second that. Glad to see Teemu at it again. I watched a video of him almost getting a #4 on YouTube in addition to some other grip feats. It'd be great to see him become the next #4 closer (I'm talking MMS, if we're talking CCS I think Paul Knight's going to become the next certed on the IM list). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I too am glad to see you back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Again, thank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 21.7.2010 1. Grippers, MMS: #3 (3,08 ) 1/1 (R/L) #3 (3,20) 1/1 #3.5 (3,28 ) 1/1 BBE (3,32) 1/0 (forced in lefty x 3) BBE (3,54) 1/0 (forced in lefty x 3) BBSE_1 (3,50) 0/0 (forced in x 1), right hand 1 mm short from close #3.5 (3,60) 1/0 (forced in lefty x 3) BBSE (3,64) 0/0 (forced in x 3), right hand 2 mm short BBSE (3,64) 0/0 (forced in x 3) It was fairly decent to be able to close that hard #3.5 again. 2. Dynamic thumb with pony clamp 10 x 1 x 5 sec OC 3. Sledge front levers - singles to the max, progressing by changing the grip 1 cm with each attempt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTHOS Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Glad to see you back in training Teemu. Few people are capable for a #4 close and you are one of them. Do you focus only in Grip training right now, or you train other stuff too? Again welcome back and best wishes for a #4 smash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Glad to see you back in training Teemu. Few people are capable for a #4 close and you are one of them. Do you focus only in Grip training right now, or you train other stuff too? Again welcome back and best wishes for a #4 smash! Thank you very much for your nice words.I do train other stuff too, I was looking for a gym and now I've found one that suits my budget. It's free as it's a gym located in one of the buildings at the hospital I started working in this week. Employees can use it any time (yet I know I will most likely be able to train there alone, which suits me great). I intend to get stronger overall, now that I got a place to train heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTHOS Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Glad to see you back in training Teemu. Few people are capable for a #4 close and you are one of them. Do you focus only in Grip training right now, or you train other stuff too? Again welcome back and best wishes for a #4 smash! Thank you very much for your nice words.I do train other stuff too, I was looking for a gym and now I've found one that suits my budget. It's free as it's a gym located in one of the buildings at the hospital I started working in this week. Employees can use it any time (yet I know I will most likely be able to train there alone, which suits me great). I intend to get stronger overall, now that I got a place to train heavy. Very nice thing you found a place you can train my friend. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reznor Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Teemu, I have been following your log as of lately, I am wondering how far are you from your easiest #4, and what does it cal @? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hard to say, as right now the most suitable grippers for my training are the ones I used in my last workout, all of them easier than any of the #4's I own or have loaned. Time for actual #4 attempts in training has to wait some time as I rebuild what my crushing strength was at its best. But I'm making progress fairly steadily right now so I'm confident it will not take long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) 2.8.2010 Did some functional core exercises and closed a hard #3.5 a few times in between. Edited August 2, 2010 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 4.8.2010 Another core training session and 8 attempts with narrow BB Pro (201 lbs). Poor attempts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 5.8.2010 Upper body weight training. Negatives with narrow BB Pro. Pony clamp work for thumbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) 9.8.2010 Gym and grippers. Upper body and core session. Getting stronger now with everything and got my nightmarish #3.5 down to 4 mm with almost no set, twice. Edited August 9, 2010 by Teemu I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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