sinisternix Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Well, fell of the training log wagon for a while (work picked back up again, truck driving can make for some long hours) and now I feel that I'm making enough headway to need to chart my progress. It can be difficult to make time for a log when you have so many goals to work on, though I will not allow myself to make any more excuses. How can you progress if you don't truly know where you have come from? No workout today, other than some Z hand drills and #1 COC 2x5 to warm up for a braced close of the #3. Closed with bracing between thumb and index, removed bracing hand and held it shut for a fast 1-1000 count before it forced my hand open. I'm very happy about this one. I closed it braced 1x3 (@ 2hrs between each close) on Tuesday 7/1 but could not hold the handles together without the brace. I got the #4 a couple 3 weeks ago and am starting KTA next Monday (7/7). My goal is to certify on my birthday in September. Other than that I have been sticking to kb c+p ladders with the 40 Kg, up to 5 x(1,2,3,4), pull up ladders (concurrent w/c+p, BW+9 Kg, and BW+40 Kg pistols for singles. I'm getting closer to a full lever with an 8 lb. sledge (@ 2/3 down the handle), and work @80-90% max for singles, doubles, triples, and holds throughout the day. As with the grippers up to this point, no set routine, just going for more when I feel strong and laying off when my elbows feel sore. Kinda gave up on getting down to 10% bf, performance is more important than cosmetics. Though from a health standpoint I'm positive I can benefit from dropping 15-20 lbs of flab-ola. Plus pull-ups would get a little easier. I'm content to get there over time, I feel good at 230, still fit into a 32" waist, and I keep in mind that it took me over 5 years to get to 280... Staying away from bending until after I certify on the #3, I found that bending had a negative impact on gripper strength. And lastly I've decided to shelve hand balancing until next year, the Beast Tamer Challenge and the #3 are plenty for this year. My most recent PR besides the #3 is a 72 Kg 2 handed Turkish get up, 40 Kg R/32 Kg L..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalCage Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Welcome back, Jesse! I have fallen off the wagon a few times, and am back myself training for the #3 cert. Doesn't it feel great !?! Keep at it, stay injury-free and you should have great success! Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisternix Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Thanks man!! 1.5 hrs Z health R and I phase drills 5x(1,2,3,4) c+p 40 Kg alternated with matching pull up ladders bw+9 Kg pistols 3 singles x 40 Kg, 1 x 32 Kg 175 2h swings x 40 Kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisternix Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 7/7 Felt a little sluggish today. c+p ladders 5x(1,2) 40 Kg alt w/pull ups bw+9 Kg same ladder scheme pistols 3x1 40 Kg KTA!!! I really enjoyed this, though I can tell I'll be losing some skin when the volume gets high. Warm up: 1xT 1x#1 1x#2 1x#3 Main routine: 1x#4 S.O.N 1x#2 OC 1x#4 S.O.N 1x#2 OC 1x#4 S.O.N. 1x#2 OC TTK 5x1 10 lbs Built a TTK for the thumb work. Bought a piece of perforated square tubing, and a 2 1/2" cap screw, total cost $13.09, used hardware and angle iron that I already had, took about 45 minutes to make. Works great! I think I'm going to give it to my welder buddy and have him fab one up for me. Less sharp edges that way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisternix Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Welllllllll, had to cease and desist with KTA after 3 weeks due to pain in my right elbow. I surmise that the volume is excessive for me. My right hand got weaker, but my left stronger. I can close the #3 to nearly equal distances on each hand, @3/8" from close unbraced. I have been unable to close the #3 right since starting with the KTA. After another week or 2 I will return to direct grip training the way that I was doing it before, #1 & 2 closes, #3 & 4 negatives plus sledge levers alternated with Z drills. I have found that with Z I can get more done with less volume, quality over quantity. Up to 4x(1,2,3,4,5), 1x(1,2,3,4) 40Kg C+P alternated rung for rung with pull ups bw+9 Kg, bw+24Kg for a solid double, scored my first headstand push ups on Tues. 8/5 I may have to sideline the #3 cert for this year, but I'm o.k. with that, no hurry. I am learning to enjoy the process of getting stronger, and taking my time makes me less likely to injure myself. It's not a race.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruga buga Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Good luck with your training and staying injury-free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisternix Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 I've sidelined the 40 Kg clean and presses for a few weeks in favor of headstand push up ladders. The weight of that iron ball resting on my forearms for that many presses gets annoying after a while. Yesterday saw 5x(1,2) alternated rung for rung with pull ups bw + 24 Kg. Did Z Health I phase certification training over the weekend, truly amazing. I made noticeable strength and flexibility gains in moments several times throughout the weekend. ruga buga, thanks for the well wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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