tja Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Sorry to hear this. Hope everything will turn out to be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thanks guys! I will post back as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalCage Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hope all goes well, and they figure out its just maniacal delusions about hand strength. Come back soon, and some back strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 Thanks, Alan! Finally I am back after nearly a week of around on a hard bed in the hospital. The bed felt like my RB365, haha. Nevertheless I was able to bring my RPT, a Powerball, my Expand-Your-Hand Bands and a HG100 and I used them.. for sure! Tuesday PM, 2009-03-03 Crushing Grip: HG100, MMS, max ROM, reps: 5, 5 filed RP Trainer, I&M, hard spring @ notch 4 on both sides, NS: 5 singles filed RP Trainer, R&P, hard spring @ notch 1 on both sides, NS: 5 singles HG100, MMS, reps: 58 Wrists: Powerball, wrist: 5x max time Powerball, hand rotation: 5x max time Finger Extensors: Expand-Your-Hand Bands, middle of fingers, red + green, reps: 13, 6, 4 Wednesday AM, 2009-03-04 Crushing Grip: HG100, MMS, max ROM, reps: 5, 5 filed RP Trainer, I&M, hard spring @ notch 4 on both sides, NS: 3 singles filed RP Trainer, R&P, hard spring @ notch 1 on both sides, NS: 2 singles HG100, TNS: 30 singles (stopped afterwards) HG100, timed hold: counted to 73 (stopped afterwards) Wrists: Powerball, wrist: 5x max time Powerball, hand rotation: 5x max time Finger Extensors: Expand-Your-Hand Bands, middle of fingers, red + green, reps: 12, 7, 2 Wednesday PM, 2009-03-04 Crushing Grip: filed RP Trainer, I&M, hard spring @ notch 4 on both sides, NS: 4 singles filed RP Trainer, I&M, hard spring @ notch 3 on both sides, NS: 15 singles filed RP Trainer, R&P, hard spring @ notch 1 on both sides, NS: 3 singles HG100, MMS, reps: 30 (stopped afterwards) Finger Extensors: Expand-Your-Hand Bands, middle of fingers, red + green, reps: 4 Thursday PM, 2009-03-05 Crushing Grip: HG100, MMS, max ROM, reps: 10 filed RP Trainer, I&M, hard spring @ notch 4 on both sides, NS: 6 singles filed RP Trainer, I&M, hard spring @ notch 3 on both sides, NS: 16 singles filed RP Trainer, R&P, hard spring @ notch 1 on both sides, NS: 5 singles Finger Extensors: Expand-Your-Hand Bands, middle of fingers, red + green, reps: 11, 7, 4 Friday PM, 2009-03-06 Crushing Grip: HG100, MMS, max ROM, reps: 10 filed RP Trainer, I&M, hard spring @ notch 4 on both sides, NS: 6 singles filed RP Trainer, I&M, hard spring @ notch 3 on both sides, NS: 16 singles filed RP Trainer, R&P, hard spring @ notch 1 on both sides, NS: 6 singles Finger Extensors: Expand-Your-Hand Bands, middle of fingers, red + green, reps: 9, 7, 2 Wrists: Powerball, wrist: 5x max time Powerball, hand rotation: 1x max time Saturday PM, 2009-03-07 Crushing Grip: HG100, MMS, max ROM, reps: 10 filed RP Trainer, I&M, hard spring @ notch 4 on both sides, NS: 5 singles filed RP Trainer, I&M, hard spring @ notch 3 on both sides, NS: 17 singles filed RP Trainer, R&P, hard spring @ notch 1 on both sides, NS: 5 singles Wrists: Powerball, wrist: 5x max time Powerball, hand rotation: 1x max time Finger Extensors: Expand-Your-Hand Bands, middle of fingers, red + green, reps: 10, 7, 4 If you look at the numbers on the IM Bands you can easily see what overtraining does to you After I got back today the first thing I did was to TNS my CoC#1 with my right hand - No big thing because I can TNS it now whenever I try, but then I TNSed it with my left hand for the first time. I didn't expect to close it but it felt great I tried it another time but I missed it by a hair I then deadlifted my 3"DB from FBBC with 20kg loaded - I really missed that DB. It's my favourite training tool now. Felt pretty good as well and the way up felt much easier with my left hand this time. There is something wrong with my metabolism (I am a bit sleepy all the time) so I have to stay off from work and keep my training low for another 3 weeks before I can go back to regular.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalCage Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Nice job with the #1 lefty and the 3"db. Best I have is a 3" pipe tied to a cinderblock. Not quite the same thing. Good luck finding your metabolism issue. Mine turned out to be my blood pressure meds. I had great blood pressure, but I wouldn't get off the couch! That does suck being out of work, though. Get well soon, you certainly have the determination to do great things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Nice job with the #1 lefty and the 3"db. Best I have is a 3" pipe tied to a cinderblock. Not quite the same thing. Good luck finding your metabolism issue. Mine turned out to be my blood pressure meds. I had great blood pressure, but I wouldn't get off the couch! That does suck being out of work, though. Get well soon, you certainly have the determination to do great things! Thanks, man! I'm already feeling better. My blood pressure was very high in the beginning too but it's also better now that I got a new medicine that is told to be very helpful on my issue. I really love that 3"DB but I will focus more on my recumbent bike until I'm all fine. Fortunately I'm not unemployed so don't worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 2009-03-10 Bending Complete Article on my decision to start bending: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=31132 Bending is great! It's just fun ! Here's my session: In order: 4.2 x 120mm 1x DO, 1x DU, 1x Reverse RH in front of chest and 1x Reverse LH in front of chest 4.2 x 120mm 1x DO, 1x DU, 1x Reverse RH in front of chest and 1x Reverse LH in front of chest 4.2 x 120mm 1x DO, 1x DU, 1x Reverse RH in front of chest and 1x Reverse LH in front of chest 4.2 x 120mm 1x DO, 1x DU, 1x Reverse RH in front of chest and 1x Reverse LH in front of chest picture: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8598 5.5 x 140mm DO, barely moved it no more power... picture: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8599 Crushing Grip: CoC#1 TNS, 1 attempt: L/R 0/1 RB130 TNS, 1 attempt: L/R 1/1 Supporting Grip: FBBC 3" Dumbbell (3.3kg), DL, +20kg: 3singles (stopped because I felt weak) I'm feeling much better now and I'm recovering faster than I thought. Next time I will hit harder steel My new routine (any help and suggestions is appreciated): http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?autocom...si&img=8596 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Good job on starting the bending training for real. You might search for the bending article I wrote for the Diesel Crew early last year. It's pretty good. But I'm probably biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Good job on starting the bending training for real. You might search for the bending article I wrote for the Diesel Crew early last year. It's pretty good. But I'm probably biased. Thanks, Ben! I will look it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 It's offcial now: I'm not allowed to work until middle of August That SUCKS because I will have to manage with little money... The doctor says I am not allowed to drink and I should do more sports so I signed up for the HGC V and changed my routine again (basically by adding vbar and removing my off-days except sunday): http://www.gripboard.com/uploads/123584944..._1068_86219.jpg At least it will be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griparn Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Sad to hear about the work. You'll see great improvements in strength when lifting that 3 inch dumbell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Sad to hear about the work. You'll see great improvements in strength when lifting that 3 inch dumbell. Fortunately I'm still not unemployed. I can restart in August and... ...Yeah, I love that 3"DB from FBBC! So here's my first workout of my new routine: Friday PM, 2009-03-13 Warm-up: Dexternity Balls , diameter: 73.5mm (2.89"), 30s per hand Crushing Grip: Vulcan Hand Gripper Batch #3 , MMS, singles: Level 3 x 7 filed RP Trainer , I&M, NS, singles: hard spring @ notches #3 x 14 filed RP Trainer , R&P, NS, singles: hard spring @ notches #1 x 3 RB130 , choked to parallel, singles: x 8 Crushing Grip: 15s forced hold after last attempt. Pinch Grip: 95mm (3.74") Hub (2.9kg), deadlift + timed hold: +2.5kg 43.4s, 23.8s, 19.8s Key Pinch: Pony Clamp: , cheated close and 15s forced hold: x3 Supporting Grip: 1" Vertical Bar: (1.1kg), deadlift, singles: +55kg x 1 + 1 broke ground FBBC The Bomb 8lbs: (6.1kg), deadlift, palm on top, singles: +5kg x 11 FBBC 3"Dumbbell: (3.3kg), deadlift, singles: +20kg x 3 Finger Extensors: Outer Limit Loops: (2.4kg), singles: +5.5kg x 8 Expand-Your-Hand Bands: , repetitions + 15s forced hold after last attempt: red + green 7, 7, 3 Cool-Down: Dexternity Balls , diameter: 73.5mm (2.89"), 30s per hand All exercises: No rest between singles. 1 minute rest between sets. 2 minutes rest between different exercises. All exercises are done with both hands. I got a new carabiner so the weight of the equipment changed a little. I also got a new hub style device that I've seen on the internet but I don't remember what site it was. It's basically a 0.5kg plate attached to a steel chain and a loading pin. The best thing is that I can change the diameter of the "hub" by just changing the upper plate. I realised: the thicker the hub, the easier. I will have to add some more weight next time. I haven't used my 1" Vbar for a long time so I put on some weight to see how far I can get. I will reduce it the next time to get up to 8 singles done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Saturday PM, 2009-03-14 Bending Warm-up: Extension Spring 24x280mm (0.94"x11.02"), diameter: 4mm (0.157"), DU + DO + 2x Reverse, repetitions: each x5 Unbraced Bending: Double Underhand , traditional style: 4,2x120mm (0,165"x4.724") Nail x4 Double Overhand : 4,2x120mm (0,165"x4.724") Nail x4 Reverse Style , RH in front of chest: 4,2x120mm (0,165"x4.724") Nail x4 Reverse Style , LH in front of chest: 4,2x120mm (0,165"x4.724") Nail x4 Isometrics , 15s forced attempt DU, DO + 2x Reverse: 8x260mm (0.314"x10.236") Nail each x1 DU + DO: bar wrapped 40mm (1.574") from the end Reverse Style: bar wrapped 20mm (0.787") from center - forward hand, 30mm (1.181") from center - inner hand Wraps: leather, 70x290mm (2.75"x11.42"), thickness: 1.5mm (0.06"), 2 heavy rubber bands per wrap Isometrics: wraps 40mm (1.574") from the center of the bar Crush Downs: Crush Downs On A Gripper , singles: HG250 x 5 Wrists: Wrist Curls, Dumbbell (2.1kg), repetitions: +18kg 5, 3 Reverse Wrist Curls, Dumbbell (2.1kg), repetitions: +7kg 5, 4 Front Lever, repetitions: +3kg 6, 3 Rear Lever, repetitions: +4.5kg 5, 4 Side Lever - Supination, repetitions: +3.5kg 5, 4 Side Lever - Pronation, repetitions: +3.5kg 4, 2 Slow repetitions and 15s forced hold after last repetition except with side levering. Levering with self-built thick handle (1.5kg), diameter: 47,7mm (1.877"), length: 162mm (6.377") + length of plates Cool-Down: Extension Spring 24x280mm (0.94"x11.02"), diameter: 4mm (0.157"), DU + DO + 2x Reverse, repetitions: each x3 All exercises: No rest between singles. 1 minute rest between sets. 2 minutes rest between different exercises. All exercises are done with both hands. This was my first serious bending workout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Monday PM, 2009-03-16 Warm-up: Dexternity Balls , diameter: 73.5mm (2.89"), 30s per hand Crushing Grip: Vulcan Hand Gripper Batch #3 , MMS, singles: Level 3 x 11 filed RP Trainer , I&M, NS, singles: hard spring @ notches #4 x 2 filed RP Trainer , R&P, NS, singles: hard spring @ notches #1 x 1 RB130 , choked to parallel, singles: x 10 Crushing Grip: 15s forced hold after last attempt. Pinch Grip: 95mm (3.74") Hub (2.9kg), deadlift + timed hold: +3.5kg 25.0, 24.6, 22.2 Supporting Grip: 1" Vertical Bar: (1.1kg), deadlift, singles: +40kg 5 FBBC The Bomb 8lbs: (6.1kg), deadlift, palm on top, singles: +5.5kg 9 FBBC 3"Dumbbell: (3.3kg), deadlift, singles: +17kg 4 Key Pinch: Pony Clamp: , cheated close and 15s forced hold: x3 Finger Extensors: Outer Limit Loops: (2.4kg), singles: +5.5kg x 7 Expand-Your-Hand Bands: , repetitions + 15s forced hold after last attempt: red + green 12, 9, 5 Cool-Down: Dexternity Balls , diameter: 73.5mm (2.89"), 30s per hand All exercises: No rest between singles. 1 minute rest between sets. 2 minutes rest between different exercises. All exercises are done with both hands. I changed my hand positioning on the FBBC 3"DB. Now It's more like axle DLs: the DB lies horizontally in front of me. I had been lifting it lying with my hands positioned like when levering with the hammer facing up. ... guys your English is a hard language Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Wednesday PM, 2009-03-18 Bending Warm-up: Extension Spring 24x280mm (0.94"x11.02"), diameter: 4mm (0.157"), DU + DO, repetitions: each x5 Unbraced Bending: Double Underhand , traditional style: 4,2x120mm (0,165"x4.724") Nail x 8 Double Overhand : 4,2x120mm (0,165"x4.724") Nail x 8 Isometrics , 15s forced attempt DU, DO: 8x260mm (0.314"x10.236") Nail each x1 Nails/bars wrapped 40mm (1.574") from the end Wraps made of leather, 70x290mm (2.75"x11.42"), thickness: 1.5mm (0.06") Isometrics: wraps 40mm (1.574") from the center of the bar 2 heavy rubber bands per wrap Crush Downs: Crush Downs On A Gripper , singles: HG250 x 6 Wrists: Wrist Curls , Dumbbell (2.1kg), repetitions: +18kg 4, 2 Reverse Wrist Curls , Dumbbell (2.1kg), repetitions: +7kg 5, 3 Front Lever , repetitions: +3.5kg 5, 2 Rear Lever , repetitions: +4.5kg 5, 3 Side Lever - Supination , repetitions: +3.5kg 3 Side Lever - Pronation , repetitions: +3.5kg 3 Slow repetitions and 15s forced hold after last repetition except with side levering. Levering with self-built thick handle (1.5kg), diameter: 47,7mm (1.877"), length: 162mm (6.377") + length of plates Cool-Down: Extension Spring 24x280mm (0.94"x11.02"), diameter: 4mm (0.157"), DU + DO + 2x Reverse, repetitions: each x3 All exercises: No rest between singles. 1 minute rest between sets. 2 minutes rest between different exercises. All exercises are done with both hands. I stopped bending reverse style. I've just done it once, I known, but In my opinion side levering works better for me and I just don't like reverse style bending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thursday PM, 2009-03-19 Unbraced Bending: Double Overhand : 4,2x120mm (0,165"x4.724") Nail x 21 No rest. A friend of mine needed some tent pegs so I bent them for him I bent the nails to something like this: http://images.mec.ca/media/Images/Products...69830505113.jpg . That was thougher than I thought because of one side of the nail beeing way shorter and therefore having less leverage. I won't be training until Monday because I will meet with Erik Franz, Thomas Becker and Martin Kotte for training on Sunday :rock Can't wait to meet you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 I met with Erik Franz, Thomas Becker, Martin Kotte and David Lieser at Erik's place and we practiced for the HGC V. Here is the link to my write-up: http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=31293 And here are my numbers: Grippers LH: #1 MMS RH: #2 MMS (PR) 2HP: 57kg (I did 2HP for the first time) RT thumbless (It was the first time I've ever touched a Rolling Thunder) LH: 50 kg RH: 61,5kg 2" V-Bar (also my first time, I've only pulled 55kg on the 1" V-Bar some weeks ago) LH/RH: 67,6kg DU-Bending: 6mm x 150mm (0.236"x6") (PR) After this amazing meeting with those guys I'm going to change my routine a bit to optimize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Wednesday PM, 2009-03-25 Bending Warm-up: Extension Spring 24x280mm (0.94"x11.02"), diameter: 4mm (0.157"), DU repetitions: x10 Unbraced Bending: Double Underhand , modified style: 6mm x 150mm (0.236"x6") steel bar x1 Nails/bars wrapped 20mm (0.787") from the middle of the bar. Wraps made of leather, 100x400mm (3.937"x15.748"), thickness: 0.9mm (0.035") 2 heavy rubber bands per wrap Cool-Down: Extension Spring 24x280mm (0.94"x11.02"), diameter: 4mm (0.157"), DU repetitions: x5 I didn't want to train today because my wrists were still sore from Sunday's training session with the guys but then the steel bar smiled at me ... and it felt way too easy. I willl have to get more bending stock very soon because I only got tons of thinner nails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 I've not trained properly since my last post because of my weak metabolism. The medicine is making me weak as well. I can't close a #1 from MMS with my left and I'm only able to 2HP 35kg... but hopefully it's getting better soon and I can come back stronger. Only thing I'm doing is some TNS work with my RB130 but nothing serious because I'm sleeping all day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arande2 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Thanks, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokhugo Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Klesen: u are doing great man! 61.5 kg R.T thumbless for the first time? this means u can shoot for 80 kg this year! WAW i am impressed! Congrats for your first #2 close! dont worry to much if u cant do it every time (hope u can)from now on. time to move into the #2.5! your DU bend its great! its around blue nail/60 d nail level now ... how u did it? single or fatpads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thank you, Hugo! I bent it modified style in wraps made of leather, 100x400mm (3.937"x15.748"), thickness: 0.9mm (0.035"). That #2 felt easy. My HG250, that I have also closed from MMS, feels much harder. I will try to train as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Tuesday PM, 2009-04-14 Crushing Grip: Vulcan Hand Gripper Batch #3 , MMS, singles: Level 3 x12 filed RP Trainer , I&M, NS, singles: hard spring @ notches #3 x12 filed RP Trainer , R&P, NS, singles: hard spring @ notches #1 x5 Pinch Grip: RB Pinch Block 50mm (2.9kg), 2HP, singles: +25kg x5, x0 Supporting Grip: FBBC The Bomb 8lbs: (6.1kg), deadlift, singles: +20kg x6 FBBC 3"Dumbbell: (3.3kg), deadlift, singles: +17kg x4 Finger Extensors: Expand-Your-Hand Bands: repetitions: red + green x14, x11 All exercises: No rest between singles. 2 minute rest between sets. 2 minutes rest between different exercises. All exercises are done with both hands. My medication changed and it seems that I'm able to train again. Thank god! That RB Pinch Block is very slippery so 25kg is no shame here because I was able to 2HP 57kg on David Horne's setup back in march. Nevertheless I got weak thumbs and there is much work to be done. From now on I'm lifting the bomb according to the official FBBC rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Wednesday PM, 2009-04-15 Warm-up: Extension Spring 24x280mm (0.94"x11.02"), diameter: 4mm (0.157"), DU + DO + Reverse style, repetitions: each x10 Wrists: Wrist Curls , Dumbbell (2.1kg), repetitions: +18kg x6, x3 Reverse Wrist Curls , Dumbbell (2.1kg), repetitions: +7kg x7, x5 Front Lever , repetitions: +3.5kg x3, x2 Rear Lever , repetitions: +4.5kg x7, x4 Side Lever - Supination , repetitions: +3,5kg x4, x2 Side Lever - Pronation , repetitions: +3,5kg x5, x3 Slow repetitions and 15s forced hold after last repetition except with side levering. Levering with self-built thick handle (1.5kg), diameter: 47,7mm (1.877"), length: 162mm (6.377") + length of plates Unbraced Bending: Isometrics , 15s forced attempt DU, DO, Reverse: 8x260mm (0.314"x10.236") Nail: each style x1 No wraps. All exercises: No rest between singles. 2 minute rest between sets. 2 minutes rest between different exercises. All exercises are done with both hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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