Wes Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 (edited) I'm going to try a new program I got from John Wood for 3 months and see what happens. It's an abbreviated HIT style program, typical workout time is no more than 15 minutes (I'm going to rest between sets a bit more ), 3 days a week. ------------------------- Hammer Gripper/ Iron Mind Grippers -something that hits the wrist hard usually wrist curls -wrist extensor work -thumb work 1 set of each. Takes about 5 minutes or less and I'm already sore an hour later. I like higher reps but I seem to be alone in that regard. Rep range doesnt matter unless youre practicing some kind of particular skill. Progression is the key. Don't forget, the other exercises in your workout are just as important for grip development and vice versa. ------------------------- 8-2-07 ISG No set reps LH 12-3 / 20 reps RH 10-3 / 22 reps Wrist curls w/ oly bar 135lbs x 25reps Reverse WC w/ oly bar 50lbs x 20 reps Dynamic thumb on ISG LH, 1-3, 30 reps RH, 1-3, 30 reps 8-4-07 ISG No set reps LH 12-3 / 24 reps RH 12-1 / 30 reps Wrist curls w/ oly bar 135lbs x 27 reps Reverse WC w/ oly bar 55lbs x 23 reps Dynamic thumb on ISG BH, 1-3, 30 reps My bad wrist is really liking this high rep stuff Edited August 4, 2007 by Wes 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.
Wes Posted August 4, 2007 Author Posted August 4, 2007 (edited) Other lifts Behind the neck press 12, 12, 10 reps with 115 Oly Squat 20 reps with 165 Bent over row 3x12 with 165 Pullovers Strict curl 3x5 with 105 Edited August 4, 2007 by Wes 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.
lifesnotfair Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Nice! Are you gonna test yourself on grippers every so often? Or only after the 3 months? Quote
matthcarl Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Hope the new program goes well. I also wanted to say I like you avatar...I have one. Quote Name: Matt Carl Runner, Graphomaniac, Steel Bending Fiend
Wes Posted August 4, 2007 Author Posted August 4, 2007 LNF, I might use grippers before if I can get a hold of some that are easier than a #3. Matt, right on I've shot one and it was kick ass. Planning on getting one when someone local puts one up for sale 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.
JoeGrip Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 LNF, I might use grippers before if I can get a hold of some that are easier than a #3.Matt, right on I've shot one and it was kick ass. Planning on getting one when someone local puts one up for sale Ive shot it, kimber pro carry II tle is smoother imo, if you get a chance to shoot one make sure you do. Quote
matthcarl Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 LNF, I might use grippers before if I can get a hold of some that are easier than a #3.Matt, right on I've shot one and it was kick ass. Planning on getting one when someone local puts one up for sale Great choice. Mine is 13 years old, but still accurate and smooth. Ive shot it, kimber pro carry II tle is smoother imo, if you get a chance to shoot one make sure you do. I haven't tried a Kimber. I hear good things about them...but they are a bit pricy. Quote Name: Matt Carl Runner, Graphomaniac, Steel Bending Fiend
Wes Posted August 5, 2007 Author Posted August 5, 2007 (edited) Michael, I've shot Kimbers too and I love the 1911 in general (probably get one of those too) but Kimbers are.. strange. Some of them are awesome as evidenced by the guy on 1911forum that has 81,000 rounds through his with no problems. But a quick glance through shows more complaints than glowing reviews. Failure to fire, feed and eject are pretty common and like Matt said they are pricey for the problems a lot have. Not to mention the weird internal safety (not present on the Warrior models, but they are mucho dinero) that deviated from the original 1911 design makes it more complicated, harder to dissasemble and more prone to breakage. Matt, I have heard that from more than a few people. Barely any recoil, tackdriver, polygonal rifling, forged internals all make it a winner. Them Germans sure do know their stuff when it comes to guns. In fact a couple weeks ago I shot a H&K MP5PDW that was converted to .45ACP and used Grease gun magazines. With the collapsible stock out it was scary accurate. We were scoring hits on a bowling ball 70yds out easily Edited August 5, 2007 by Wes 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.
vikingsrule92 Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 (edited) Damn Wes. If I had known you knew so much about guns and liked them so much I would have introduced you to a bunch of my friends on the Marine high power rifle team while you were here. They have more guns then they know what to do with and I'm sure we could've shot a lot down at the range. Next time you come down here (if you do ever again) we have to go shooting because my friends and their friends combined probably have 100 or more different guns. Edited August 5, 2007 by vikingsrule92 Quote
matthcarl Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Matt, I have heard that from more than a few people. Barely any recoil, tackdriver, polygonal rifling, forged internals all make it a winner. Them Germans sure do know their stuff when it comes to guns. In fact a couple weeks ago I shot a H&K MP5PDW that was converted to .45ACP and used Grease gun magazines. With the collapsible stock out it was scary accurate. We were scoring hits on a bowling ball 70yds out easily Yeah, I'd like to see more H&K stuff here. The army was looking at replacing the M-16 with one of their new models, but I guess they didn't want a foreign contract. I've also tried the SIG P220 and I think the HK blows it away. I work in security, so I got the .40 to use as a carry piece. I'd like to get a .45 as well, but they're not easy to find here in Massachusetts. Sorry to hijack the training thread. Quote Name: Matt Carl Runner, Graphomaniac, Steel Bending Fiend
Wes Posted August 5, 2007 Author Posted August 5, 2007 Yeah it's funny that they don't want a foreign contract.. The only reason they adopted the M9 Beretta was a) they wanted a missile base in Italy and Italy wanted a lucrative government contract b)the government was under pressure to standardize from NATO because all other countries had adopted the 9mm. Sad, considering that the .45 was in all categories but capacity a superior arm (and American made!) It's cool on the hijack, I like guns more than grip anyway 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.
JoeGrip Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Michael, I've shot Kimbers too and I love the 1911 in general (probably get one of those too) but Kimbers are.. strange. Some of them are awesome as evidenced by the guy on 1911forum that has 81,000 rounds through his with no problems. But a quick glance through shows more complaints than glowing reviews. Failure to fire, feed and eject are pretty common and like Matt said they are pricey for the problems a lot have. Not to mention the weird internal safety (not present on the Warrior models, but they are mucho dinero) that deviated from the original 1911 design makes it more complicated, harder to dissasemble and more prone to breakage. Matt, I have heard that from more than a few people. Barely any recoil, tackdriver, polygonal rifling, forged internals all make it a winner. Them Germans sure do know their stuff when it comes to guns. In fact a couple weeks ago I shot a H&K MP5PDW that was converted to .45ACP and used Grease gun magazines. With the collapsible stock out it was scary accurate. We were scoring hits on a bowling ball 70yds out easily Ya thats their only draw back, it is a **** to break down, that tool they give you is basically just a bent paper clip, I just couldn't believe how the 45 felt like shooting a 22, I had an original pro carry when they first came out and never had a problem, it got traded in on a browning citori last month. Dont know what handgun Ill get next but it will probably be a kimber or h&k. Quote
Wes Posted August 6, 2007 Author Posted August 6, 2007 8-6-07 ISG No set reps LH 12-4 / 21 reps RH 12-2 / 32 reps Wrist curls w/ oly bar 135lbs x 30 reps Reverse WC w/ oly bar 55lbs x 23 reps Dynamic thumb on ISG BH 1-4 / 30 reps Progression is good 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.
Wes Posted August 6, 2007 Author Posted August 6, 2007 Also, one set of high rep lever to the nose with 6lb maul and one set of high rep front levers arm at side with the same 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.
Wes Posted August 7, 2007 Author Posted August 7, 2007 (edited) Screwed around with the axle a little bit, trying to rehab my back might as well get a little grip done. (These were actually a little tough because everything was wet) 215x15 reps DO For shits and giggles tried to DL it one handed and got it up about 5 inches Ends up I won't be able to go to GGC because college starts the 27th and I can't get back in time.. Blows Edited August 7, 2007 by Wes 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.
Cannon Posted August 7, 2007 Posted August 7, 2007 8-6-07ISG No set reps LH 12-4 / 21 reps RH 12-2 / 32 reps Wrist curls w/ oly bar 135lbs x 30 reps Reverse WC w/ oly bar 55lbs x 23 reps Dynamic thumb on ISG BH 1-4 / 30 reps Progression is good With the ISG, why do higher tension and lower reps on the LH? Quote
The Chuck Posted August 7, 2007 Posted August 7, 2007 Beretta may be an italian company, but all the handguns are made here in states. About 15 miles from my house actually, we get some of there machinists looking for jobs every couple of months. Quote Chuck Carns 5'10" 216 lbs Goals for 2010: 2x45's, 2HP 200lbs, 350lb Axle DO 1xBW Military, 1.5xBW Bench, 2xBW Squats, 2.5xBW Deadlift
Wes Posted August 7, 2007 Author Posted August 7, 2007 8-6-07ISG No set reps LH 12-4 / 21 reps RH 12-2 / 32 reps Wrist curls w/ oly bar 135lbs x 30 reps Reverse WC w/ oly bar 55lbs x 23 reps Dynamic thumb on ISG BH 1-4 / 30 reps Progression is good With the ISG, why do higher tension and lower reps on the LH? My right wrist is ****ed. Anything above 12-2 makes things slide around in my wrist that shouldn't and it hurts like a mother. Even 12-2 hurts some but the high reps make it feel half decent. It's weird how even the transition from 12-2 to 12-3 made it incredibly (more) painful 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.
vikingsrule92 Posted August 8, 2007 Posted August 8, 2007 8-6-07ISG No set reps LH 12-4 / 21 reps RH 12-2 / 32 reps Wrist curls w/ oly bar 135lbs x 30 reps Reverse WC w/ oly bar 55lbs x 23 reps Dynamic thumb on ISG BH 1-4 / 30 reps Progression is good With the ISG, why do higher tension and lower reps on the LH? My right wrist is ****ed. Anything above 12-2 makes things slide around in my wrist that shouldn't and it hurts like a mother. Even 12-2 hurts some but the high reps make it feel half decent. It's weird how even the transition from 12-2 to 12-3 made it incredibly (more) painful That sucks Wes. How'd you mess up your wrist so bad? Too bad you can't go to GGC that really blows. What college are you going to anyway? Quote
Wes Posted August 8, 2007 Author Posted August 8, 2007 8-6-07ISG No set reps LH 12-4 / 21 reps RH 12-2 / 32 reps Wrist curls w/ oly bar 135lbs x 30 reps Reverse WC w/ oly bar 55lbs x 23 reps Dynamic thumb on ISG BH 1-4 / 30 reps Progression is good With the ISG, why do higher tension and lower reps on the LH? My right wrist is ****ed. Anything above 12-2 makes things slide around in my wrist that shouldn't and it hurts like a mother. Even 12-2 hurts some but the high reps make it feel half decent. It's weird how even the transition from 12-2 to 12-3 made it incredibly (more) painful That sucks Wes. How'd you mess up your wrist so bad? Too bad you can't go to GGC that really blows. What college are you going to anyway? Bending at Aaron's was it I think. I use a lot of wrist when I bend DO style and it caught up to me around that Edgin I'm going to a local college here, Tallahassee Community College, and after I get my AA I'm transferring to Florida State and finishing off there to get a BA in Criminal Justice 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.
vikingsrule92 Posted August 8, 2007 Posted August 8, 2007 Oh yeah you did mention that at Aaron's i just forgot. Sucks you messed up your wrist, hope it gets better soon Wes. Quote
Wes Posted August 9, 2007 Author Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) Thanks man 8-9-07 ISG No set reps LH 12-3 / 24 reps Meant to use 12-4 RH 12-1 / 30 reps hands were a little tired from some thickbar stuff yesterday Wrist curls w/ oly bar 155lbs x 15 reps Reverse WC w/ oly bar 60lbs x 20 reps Dynamic thumb on ISG Bunch Edited August 9, 2007 by Wes 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.
Wes Posted August 9, 2007 Author Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) Also, Lever to the nose x 20, Lever to the front with arm at side x 15, Lever to the rear x 20 all with 6lber Also 6lber + 10lb plate to the nose strict For grins tried to no set a #3 left handed after all this and missed by a quarter on my filed #3 Edited August 9, 2007 by Wes 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.
austinslater Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 I like the looks of your program. You could also alternate the isg and grippers from workout to workout to keep your gripper skill up. Ive had good success doing that in the past. Austin Quote Austin Slater West Richland, Wa
CoC#3 Posted August 10, 2007 Posted August 10, 2007 Nice work Wes. Hope your wrist heals up quickly dude. Quote real name: Sam Solomi
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