CoC#3 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 (edited) Training this year from now is aimed at 2 things, closing the #4 and lifting the millennium bell. For the last few months, i have been focusing on all round grip because of the iron grip contest 2 days ago! After speaking to Mobster (both of us could talk all night LOL) about goals in grip i decided that i need to keep my training simpler and more focused on the #4. My best #4 attempt with witnesses at the iron grip on Saturday was about 4mm off. That's a little over 1/8''. The workouts are gonna be mainly about grippers and thick bar. I progress best with negatives and singles so i'm going to use these. I like filing grippers aswell so i'm most likely going to buy a new #4 and file it. My #4 i'm going to use for progress measure. I've got an inch replica on the way which i'm going to be doing a lot of training with. To supplement this i'll do the standard stuff aswell, the squats, overhead work, bicep work, etc... and maybe play with strongman stuff once in a while. Once i get the inch i'll use that for the bulk of my overhead work. Edited May 21, 2007 by CoC#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcx6pmw Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Slam it Sam! I know what you mean about keeping it simpler, it's always tempting to play with every grip toy under the sun. Good luck with the training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfk20 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Sam, Good to hear u focusing your goals, im sure you'll be shutting that no.4 very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Sam, if you focus all that energy and talent we saw at the British Grip Champs, I have no doubt whatever that you will achieve both those goals. It was a pleasure to meet you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 Pleasure to meet all you guys aswell. All top blokes with great strength and ability. Thank you for the encouragement. My first session back today. Most of the soreness has gone. 21/05/07 axle militaries - 50kgx10, 65kgx5, 60kgx5, 70kgx5 axle rows - 50kgx15, 50kgx15, 50kgx15 no set grippers - RB240x5 each hand wrist rehab - empty axle wrist curls both ways, 4lb hammer rotations both ways, stretching, light extensor work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARKR Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Sam Im sure you will get both good luck mate Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 cheers mate! tonight - contrast baths, 1 hr powerball for recovery, light extensors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thearm95 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Good luck Sam, and go hard with the squatting! (as I'm sure you know a squat workout is also a grip workout) I'm looking forward to following your log. - Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 thanks Duncan 22/05/07 - strength coming back after comp! still nothing heavy axle deads from bar at toes - 55kgx5, 95kgx5, 135kgx2, 165kgx2, 185kgx1, 135kgx3, 135kgx3 grippers - RB240 no sets, MM1 parallel set closes, RB240 credit card sets plate loaded thick DB - 40kgx5, 50kgx3, 60kgx3, 70kgx3,3,3,3 with each hand powerball work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalwartSentinel Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 You can do it, Sam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 You can do it, Sam! Thanks Mat. You can aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nockowt1 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Will you be making all of your updates here or are you still using your journal on the other site? Btw, good luck on closing the #4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 just here now mate! thanks. 23/05/07 one arm press (thick db) - 30kgx5, 40kgx5, 50kgx3, 60kgx1, 70kgx2, 70kgx2, 60kgx1, 50kgx3,3,3 btr rolling thunder (handle mid shin) - 65kgx3, 75kgx3, 80kgx2, 60kgx3 one arm rows (thick db) - 50kgx3, 60kgx3 very light wrist curls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorn Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Go get it Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Worthy goals you have there, good luck! Are you pressing strict, or push press? That's big pressing anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Did You already tried an InchDB before? Just curious. Very good Axle DLs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Burkhard, tja, shorn - thanks! The presses are strict until it gets past the 50kg mark then i use some leg drive. I haven't tried the inch yet but i can't wait to! I've got a replica from heavygrip tools on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) Burkhard, tja, shorn - thanks! The presses are strict until it gets past the 50kg mark then i use some leg drive. I haven't tried the inch yet but i can't wait to! I've got a replica from heavygrip tools on the way. Ah I know - it's amazing to wait for this piece of steel! If Your Axle Dls are double overhand You should be able lift the Inch I think! Edited May 24, 2007 by Burkhard Macht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Those particular axle dls were done with a mixed grip because i just wanted to warm up for everything else, not tire my grip out. My best effort double overhand is 157kg, and i have got 180kg to about mid shin. Just checked your gallery, amazing lift of that inch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Those particular axle dls were done with a mixed grip because i just wanted to warm up for everything else, not tire my grip out. My best effort double overhand is 157kg, and i have got 180kg to about mid shin. Just checked your gallery, amazing lift of that inch! 157kg is a good lift - try to improve and the Inch will be Yours soon, bro! Yes was Dirk toying with that Inch, not to mention Chads abilities.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) Thanks mate. Hopefully after a bit of playing around with the inch replica i'll be able to lift it. I prefer 2.5'' thickness to 2'' because you can hook the wrist more and use forearm strength to lift it. 24/05/07 GRIPPERS - LH RB240x1, MM1x1, filed #3x1, #4 to 5mm then negatives #4 to 4mm then forced in and negative #3.5 very close miss then several bounce negatives #3.5 10 second hold at 4-5mm MM1 3x10second overcrushes RH (felt tired) RB240x1 #3.5xnegs filed #2 x few reps RH wasn't good today i think it's still fried from the comp. Edited May 24, 2007 by CoC#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Keep chocking the grippers to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdfk20 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 #4 to 4mm , is AWESOME!!!, keep up the good work, your RH will be back to form very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 thanks Pete! 25/05/07 GRIPPERS RH - RB240x2, MM1x1,1,1,1,1,1 RB240 loads of no sets no sets getting back up there strength wise LH - RB240x2 MM1x1 MM1x1 brand new #4 out of the pack - somehwere between 1/2'' and 2/3'' a lot harder than my other #4! 2 attempts! MM1x2 10 second overcrushes RB240 no sets MM1 no set attempt got pretty close This #4 is hard. I know because i was pretty strong warming up and the MM1 felt like a toy. Disappointed with my attempts on that #4 tonight to be fair. 32kg kettlebell bottom up presses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 As per what we discussed: the new 4 is now for testing of the grip only and must not form a part of the usual grip tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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