bencrush Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 The MGC5 contest was great. But it really showed how weak I have gotten on the grippers. And the sad thing is that the grippers are really the only thing beside DU bending that I was actually training the last month or two. I closed Bob's #3 on my first attempt. Then got the PDA190 (felt like an Easy Elite to me) on my 2nd attempt. Then I failed on the Easy Elite twice and wasn't even close. I don't have a lot of time anymore to train so the grippers will be great for that. I can hit them when I get home or maybe even bring a few to work. I've broken out the Vice Gripper again and am training TNS closes with it. MMS closes with the few grippers I have. And will add in some CCS work too. 7-31-07 GRIPPERS-MMS 1 set of 20 on the Trainer-right hand 2 sets of 1 on the Easy #3-right hand 1 set of 5 on the Easy #3-right hand 3 sets of 1 on the Hard #3-right hand 1 set of 20 on the Trainer-left hand 4 sets of 1 on the Easy #3-left hand Notes: Felt okay on the right and weak on the left. VICE GRIPPER-TNS 14 sets with varying tensions. BENDING-DU (3) Hard 60D Nails (1) 5" Hard 60D Nail (1) 6" Grade 5 Notes: Felt okay. The day before I bent a few Grade 8s so the strength is good. Quote
Autolupus Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 All the best Ben! Any particular goals? Quote Mike Mackenzie. Luceo non uro.
pdfk20 Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Great to see you gettin back into gripper training Ben. I remember when i came to yours in December you weren't that far shy of closing that BBSE, you had, and you destroyed my hard no.3. I know you're capable of big things, good luck! Quote Pete Kerr, 165lbs Goals: Close current hard #3 Dominate #3 again 16/06/12 CCS several hard #3's, MM2 replica etc #3 Cert MMS #3.5 Close a brand new #3.5 out of the packet MM3 100kg 2HP Finish in the top 3 in this years WSH under 82.5kg class
Alawadhi Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Go after it Ben Quote Read about me in my biography. Founder of Middle East and North Africa Grip Sports (MENA grip organization) "I made him an offer he couldn't refuse" ― Marlon Brando “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?” ― Steve Jobs
CoC#3 Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Ben great to see you back on the grippers again. Set yourself a short term goal and mash it! Quote real name: Sam Solomi
GetAGrip87 Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Throw my Heavy Elite in the mix Ben!!! I wanna see you close it when I come over!!! Quote Scott Harris Jr. 5'6" 150lbs. My Training Has Completely Switched Gears! 2012 Goals: ... Get Back to 154's 143's for Nationals???
GatorGrip Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 Ben my boy it has been way to long since you have been grinding grippers and I am glad to see you going back after what is yours for the taking! Quote SOME OLD SOME NEW CHECK IT OUT! http://www.youtube.com/user/strongmanfeats
Wes Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 Keep it up buddy Quote There is a natural order. The way things are meant to be. An order that says the good guys always win, that you die when it's your time or when you have it coming, that the ending is always happy-if only for someone else.
FrankyBoy Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 Very nice seeing you back on the grippers. You crush will be back very quickly I bet. Good luck! Quote
bencrush Posted August 2, 2007 Author Posted August 2, 2007 Thanks a lot guys! I am thinking the same thing that it won't be long before it's back in full. Maybe 3 months of hard training to a Hard Elite again. Maybe longer I don't know for sure. But it sure beats trying to keep my shoulder in socket when bending. 8-1-07 VICE GRIPPER-TNS 8 sets of varying tensions Notes: Okay and got a decent pump on some of the higher rep sets. GRIPPERS-MMS 1 set of 10 on the Trainer-right hand 1 set of 1 on the Easy #3-right hand 10 sets of 1 on the Hard #3-right hand Notes: Some were solid closes and others were just barely. Missed on 2 attempts. Those aren't counted here of course. All in all feeling pretty good. 1 set of 10 on the Trainer-left hand 3 sets of 1 on the Easy #3-left hand Notes: Very weak closes and missed the Easy #3 on 3 attempts. It's not recovering well. Quote
JoeGrip Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 Some nice workouts here Ben! Ive moved to San Antonio to go to UTSA and left behind all my grip stuff except a few grippers so they will be my main squeeze for awhile too. Quote
bencrush Posted August 4, 2007 Author Posted August 4, 2007 Thanks for the votes of confidence guys. Still fired up and did some training today. 8-3-07 VICE GRIPPER-TNS 5 sets of varying tensions. GRIPPERS-MMS 1 set of 10 on the Trainer-right hand 1 set of 1 on the Easy #3-right hand 2 sets of 1 on the Hard #3-right hand 1 set of 2 on the Hard #3-right hand 1 set of 3 on the Hard #3-right hand 3 attempts on the Heavy Elite-right hand Notes: Any day I rep the Hard #3 is a good day. Was closing it pretty solidly today. Not even close with the Heavy Elite. It's not going to be closed soon Scott. Sorry buddy. But it is good to train with. 1 set of 10 on the Trainer-left hand 4 sets of 1 on the Easy #3-left hand 3 attempts on the Hard #3-left hand Notes: Good solid closes on the Easy #3 today finally. Left forearm is still tweaked and off in strength. But I still got close on the Hard #3. BRACED BENDING 1/2"X18" HRS to 2" in 4 minutes and 54 seconds. New length PR for me. Fought it all the way. No let up at all. Tweaked my forearm more. Quote
vikingsrule92 Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 (edited) Awesome workouts lately Ben!!! Keep it up and you'll be making amazing gains before long Edited August 4, 2007 by vikingsrule92 Quote
GetAGrip87 Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Awesome Work Ben, Keep it up!!! Quote Scott Harris Jr. 5'6" 150lbs. My Training Has Completely Switched Gears! 2012 Goals: ... Get Back to 154's 143's for Nationals???
Jedd Johnson Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 I will enjoy reading thru your log, Ben. Quote The GOLD STANDARD Feat in Plate Pinching: 2x45s Pinch Get Your Copy Here: How to Pinch 2x45s Ebook Diesel Crew Store: http://www.dieselcrew.com/store/shop
John Eaton Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 I am looking forward to you killing my Hard Elite and on to the MMG3 Quote with every adversity there is a seed of opportunity My videos
CoC#3 Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Nice work repping a hard #3. Quote real name: Sam Solomi
bencrush Posted August 6, 2007 Author Posted August 6, 2007 Thanks again guys. John I can't wait until the next time I close your Hard Elite. You know it was only a few times when I was feeling strong anyway. It'll be a while again. 8-5-07 VICE GRIPPER-TNS 5 sets of varying tensions. Notes: Great pump. Not too hard because it was before I went to work and I wasn't very warmed up. Didn't matter though. Quote
bencrush Posted August 8, 2007 Author Posted August 8, 2007 8-6-07 GRIPPERS-MMS 1 set of 15 on the Trainer-right hand 1 set of 1 on the Easy #3-right hand 1 set of 1 on the Hard #3-3 Finger Close-right hand 1 set of 1 on the Hard #3-right hand Notes: First time trying the Hard #3 with 3 fingers actually. Got it but it was pretty hard. Not listing left hand stuff today. BRACED BENDING 5/8"X32" HRS to almost 90 degrees Notes: Good workout in itself. 8-7-07 GRIPPERS-MMS 1 set of 10 on the Trainer-right hand 2 sets of 1 on the Easy #3-right hand 2 sets of 1 on the Hard #3-right hand Notes: All good strong closes on my right hand. Not listing my left hand right now because I'm having some tweaked forearm issues with it but it should clear up in a few days hopefully. GRIPPERS-CCS 1 set of 3 on the Easy #3-right hand Notes: These were done strict and with a pause between each rep. Long enough to place the credit card between the handles, but not long enough to get anything near a helpful "rest". GRIPPERS-TNS 1 set of 1 on the Easy #3-right hand Notes: Still felt pretty strong. I've gotten 3 before so this is nothing special. But my TNS (and all sets) strength is still down noticeably from my peak. BRACED BENDING 1/2"X16" HRS to @20 degree kink in 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Didn't have the strength to finish it off. Soon it'll die. VICE GRIPPER-TNS 11 sets of varying tensions. Notes: Did some easy reps and then went progressively higher for triples and singles. Got 6&11 on the right for a single and 7&9 on the left for a single. Quote
vikingsrule92 Posted August 8, 2007 Posted August 8, 2007 Great workout Ben!!!! You'll kill that steel soon man :mosher Quote
CoC#3 Posted August 8, 2007 Posted August 8, 2007 Great couple of sessions lately dude. Quote real name: Sam Solomi
bencrush Posted August 9, 2007 Author Posted August 9, 2007 Thanks Sam! 8-8-07 VBAR BRACED BENDING GRIPPERS Notes: Nothing special anywhere in the workout today. Quote
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