Chez Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Nice man! Would've liked to have been there, sorry I couldn't make it. Sounds like you had a very productive session. Awesome hitting 343lbs double overhand axle! I struggle so much with that lift, big congrats bringing yours back up so fast. Thanks fellas Tonight I trained right hand grippers and I closed my 190 MM5 for 2 straight singles and only missed the 3rd by a little because of a bad set. Last workout I trained Left hand grippers and closed my 176 MM3 which tied my left hand PR. The crush is coming back nicely. I plan on testing my max on deadlifts tomorrow and then i'll update the log for the week. Edited January 3, 2015 by Chez 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Continuing to get stronger on deadlifts since the surgery so I decided to push myself today. Worked up to a single at 365 lbs. I felt I had more in me but decided to be smart and call it there for the day. I really wanted to add at least 20 more lbs but I talked myself out of it. Baby steps. I'm way ahead of schedule and super happy. I feel 405 will happen by summer. Here is the 365 lift: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Scibelli Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Great job Chez, you'll be getting 405 by the end of the month! That rogue bar looks great, I might be trying to pick one of those up. Have you ever tried sumo deadlift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Great job Chez, you'll be getting 405 by the end of the month! That rogue bar looks great, I might be trying to pick one of those up. Have you ever tried sumo deadlift? Thanks Tom. I haven't really messed around with sumo much on an oly bar, but I do pull sumo Double overhand axle. My grip feels better sumo on the axle since my hands come straight down in that stance. I might try to see how I feel sumo stance with an oly bar in the upcoming months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I feel quite a bit stronger in the sumo, grip and overall pulling wise. You're on the right track dude, I'm backing off axle to improve my DL form... Speed and less overall effort can help the grip at the edge of your hand limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 I feel quite a bit stronger in the sumo, grip and overall pulling wise. You're on the right track dude, I'm backing off axle to improve my DL form... Speed and less overall effort can help the grip at the edge of your hand limit. Thanks Jon. I'm feeling good about my recent axle PR despite my ankle not being a 100%. I actually own an ironmind axle now which is great. When James came by to train he had me try baby inch time holds. I normally don't train holds but I really felt them and I plan on incorporating them into my routine so we will see if that helps my axle even more. I plan on mixing things up more this year. maybe even do some band work with grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Matney Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Great to see you're still at it Chez. Inspiring stuff as always. Kind of a broad question that you may not be able to answer, but how far out do you think you are from a 3.5 cert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) Great to see you're still at it Chez. Inspiring stuff as always. Kind of a broad question that you may not be able to answer, but how far out do you think you are from a 3.5 cert? Thanks buddy. I have had some set backs but I will always keep fighting. Even though I haven't been training CCS lately I'm pretty sure I can still CCS lighter #3.5s at the moment (like the 172 #3.5 I have). My peak crush strength was this past summer when I closed a couple older model #4's MMS and got the MM6 cert. After that, I decided to focus on the events for the king kong grip comp because I had some bad comp performances in the past because of my ankle problems and I wanted to change that. It worked well and I finished with a high placing at the 3 comps I competed in this past year. My biggest problem is that I have so many goals that I have a tough time balancing them. I'm back to focusing on grippers now and I really want to get the #3.5 and MM7 cert this year. As soon as I can CCS my 180 lb #3.5 consistently I plan on signing up for the cert. I MMS closed it last workout as a warm up with complete ease and ground the handles together. I'm also trying to return to grip nationals this year after not making it in 2013 and 2014 because my ankle got so bad. I honestly haven't competed healthy in a comp since my first comp back in February 2012 when I was only like 7 months into training grip. I am going to get that #3.5 cert this year no matter what! Edited January 4, 2015 by Chez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Took the day off from training since I'm pretty sore. Good time to update the log with this week's workouts 12/29/14 Seated Barbell Shoulder Press 87.5 lbs = 5 reps 110 lbs = 5 reps 132.5 lbs = 5 reps 165 lbs 5 reps 187.5 lbs = 3 reps 209 lbs = fail. The plan was to hit this for a single but I didn't have it in me tonight. Set down on the safety bars 200 lbs = 1 rep. Lifted from a dead stop on the safety bars from the last single attempt which I failed on. Close Grip Flat Bench Press 192.5 lbs = 5 reps 222.5 lbs = 5 reps 252.5 lbs = 5 reps. Last one was a grinder Grippers Left Hand (All MMS) COC Sport = 10 reps COC #.5 = 5 reps COC #1 = 3 reps COC #2 = 2 reps COC #2.5 = 1 rep GHP 6 = 1 rep Cert COC #3 = 1 rep 165.3 lb BBE = 1 rep 171.5 lb BBE = 1 rep 176.05 MM3 = very close. slight miss 176.05 MM3 = 1 rep. pumped myself up and got it. Ties my previous off hand PR. 171.5 BBE = 1 rep 171.5 BBE = 1 rep 160 MM1 = 1 rep 153 COC #3 = 2 sets of 2 reps 144 COC #3 = 2 sets of 3 reps Crush Booster Holds Left Hand Bug Purple and Red = (3) 10 second holds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 1/2/15 Gripper Right Hand (MMS unless stated otherwise) COC Sport = 10 reps COC #.5 = 5 reps COC #1 = 3 reps COC #2 = 3 reps COC #2.5 = 1 rep GHP 6 = 1 rep Cert #3 = 1 rep Medium BBE = 1 rep Hard BBE = 1 rep 179.7 lb COC #3.5 = 1 rep. Real easy and heard/felt the hands grind 189.85 lb MM5 = 1 rep. Felt/heard the handles grind. Feeling strong 189.85 lb MM5 = 1 rep. nice grind again. 189.85 lb MM5 = slight miss. Really bad set that cost me a lot of power. 174 RB 280 = 3 sets of 3 reps 153 COC #3 = slight miss CCS. Definitely feeling fatigued. 144 COC #3 = 1 CCS rep 141 COC #3 = 1 CCS rep 213 MM8 spring with 1/2 mount = 10 second negative hold Crush Booster Holds Right Hand Big Purple = (2) 10 second holds CloseGrip Push Ups 10 reps Feet up = 2 sets of 10 reps Front Squats 45 lbs = 10 reps 65 lbs = 5 reps 95 lbs = 5 reps 105 lbs = 5 reps 115 lbs = 5 reps - starting to feeling better on these. Weight was too low. Need to increase it next time. Barbell Curls 45 lbs = 10 reps 85 lbs = 5 reps 135 lbs = 5 reps 115 lbs = 2 sets of 8 reps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 1 rep on overhead presses? Bro, you're training too light. Put more weight on and drop the reps. Yeesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 1/3/15 Decided to test where my max is on deadlifts right now. My ankle isn't 100 percent yet but its feeling much better so I wanted a gauge of where I am at for the next cycle Deadlifts 135 lbs = 5 reps 185 lbs = 5 reps 225 lbs = 2 reps 275 lbs = 2 reps 315 lbs = 1 rep 335 lbs = 1 rep 365 lbs = 1 rep. Felt real good. Video above in the log. I really wanted to add another 20 lbs and give that a try but I decided not to truly max and be cautious since my ankle still needs lots of work. Good enough. I have an idea of where I am right now. Time to get some reps in. 225 lbs = 5 rep 275 lbs = 3 reps 315 lbs = 3 reps. I 'll stop there. Standing Calf Raises Body weight + 45 lb bar = 3 sets of 30 reps Dumbbell Rows 81.5 lb DB = 3 sets of 15 reps each side Jack Knives 3 sets of 10 reps Extensors IM red band = 3 sets of 100 reps each hand Ankle Work 1 rep on overhead presses? Bro, you're training too light. Put more weight on and drop the reps. Yeesh haha. I'm such a noob. I'll figure it out eventually 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It'll take some time for the ankle but it'll be stronger than ever. Mine is fully mobile and able to handle whatever load is put on it. The work you're doing will help toughen it up good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 It'll take some time for the ankle but it'll be stronger than ever. Mine is fully mobile and able to handle whatever load is put on it. The work you're doing will help toughen it up good. I am so glad I went with the less invasive surgery. I think the doctor did a great job on the surgery but he didn't warn me how long the rehab would be. He made it sound like I would do nothing and everything would be fine in 3 months. Now I know from speaking to another doctor and a PT that this will take a lot of effort on my part to get back to 100%. Thanks for checking it out Jason. You are crazy strong on the power lifts and the fact that you overcame a major injury to the same area is encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks man! Ya the Dr figured my ankle would be all gimped up and arthritic within a couple of years of the surgery but I'm guessing most of his case history was from people that are pretty sedentary and don't really give their ankles a reason to toughen up and stay mobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Thanks man! Ya the Dr figured my ankle would be all gimped up and arthritic within a couple of years of the surgery but I'm guessing most of his case history was from people that are pretty sedentary and don't really give their ankles a reason to toughen up and stay mobile. True. I had 3 doctors suggest the more invasion surgery and they told me I wouldn't be able to lift heavy again after the surgery. I knew I had to find another way. I'm super happy I cancelled that surgery a week before it was suppose to happen. Chest and Arms Tonight 1/6/15 Flat Barbell Bench Press 125 lbs = 5 reps 157.5 lbs = 5 reps 190 lbs = 3 reps 205 lbs = 5 reps 235 lbs = 5 reps 267.5 lbs = 5 reps. I believe this is the most I have done for 5 reps in a while. It def wasn't a max effort and I left some in the tank also. This program is working well. - I filmed my 3 bench press working sets. Video below. I have a habit of raising my head off the bench during my heaviest set. I need to stop that. Incline Barbell Bench Press 142 lbs = 10 reps 170 lbs = 10 reps 198.5 lbs = 10 reps Barbell Curls 45 lbs = 10 reps 95 lbs 3 sets of 12 reps Close Grip Push Ups Feet Up 3 sets of 10 reps There are the Bench Press Working Sets: definitely had at least 1 more rep in me on the last set if I got pumped up. I was a little tired tonight and getting the prescribed reps was good enough for me. Edited January 7, 2015 by Chez 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) still training. Just been too busy to keep up with the log. I plan on updating Friday night. I found out this morning that I got the mortgage for the new place that I am trying to buy (I went to a big bank this time and needed a little more than last time since this new place is a little more expensive). Next step is getting board approval since its a coop again (this is what stopped my last time since the last board was known for being very picky). I'm preparing the board application this weekend and submitting it Monday. Send some good vibes my way guys. I really want this place. Edited January 15, 2015 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chez Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Got a glass of wine and its time to catch up with this log. 2 days per post. changing up my rep ranges a little this. This year I'm going to do higher reps one week for everything, then slightly lower the next week and then even lower the next and repeat (kind of like 5/3/1 which I am following for regular lifting but I'm now doing something similar for grip just different reps etc). I feel this will let me recover better. I can't go all out all the time since its exhausting. 1/7/15 Standing Calf Raises Body weight + 65 lbs = 3 sets of 30 reps Sledge Deadlift to 18 inches 12 lb sledge @ 12 inches = 3 sets of 10 reps each hand Sledge to forehead 8 lbs sledge full length = 3 sets of 5 reps each hand Plate Curls 25 lbs Plate = 2 sets of 8 reps each hand Supination/Pronation 7.5 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps 1/11/15 Squats 100 lbs = 5 reps 125 lbs = 5 reps 147.5 lbs = 3 reps 160 lbs = 5 reps 185 lbs = 5 reps 210 lbs = 5 reps - Not bad. These are much harder than deadlifts for my ankle because of the increased range of motion needed to get low. Rolling Thunder 96.5 lbs = 5 reps each hand 121.5 lbs = 3 reps each hand 141.5 lbs = 3 sets of 5 reps each hand IM Horn 111 lbs = 3 sets of 5 reps each hand DO Axle Stiff Leg Deadlifts 173 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps Extensors IM Red Band = 3 sets of 100 reps each hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 1/12/15 Took it easy tonight. Just Ankle work. 1/13/15 Seated Barbell Shoulder Press 87.5 lbs = 5 reps 110 lbs = 5 reps 132.5 lbs = 3 reps 142.5 lbs = 5 reps 165 lbs = 5 reps 187.5 lbs = 4 reps. Missed the 5th. I think its time to readjust my training max on this exercise since I have been having trouble getting the prescribed reps. Close Grip Barbell Bench Press 150 lbs = 10 reps 180 lbs = 10 reps 210 lbs = 10 reps Dumbbell Rows 61.5 lb DB = 3 sets of 10 reps each side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) 1/14/15 Euro 2hp 53 lbs = 10 reps 104 lbs = 5 reps 129 lbs = 3 reps 154 lbs = 3 sets of 5 reps - hmmm.....I don't like higher reps with this. Thumb webbing took a beating. I think I'll start using my sorinex 2 inch pinch block which is nice and smooth/rounded. Blobs 45 lb Legacy Blob = 3 sets of 5 reps each hand IM Hub 45 lbs = 3 sets of 5 reps Pop's Grip Machine Dynamic Pinch 2 Blue Bands on bottom Pegs = 3 sets of 15 reps - Note Went to the PT tonight and my ankle is doing really great. We are cutting down to 1 PT visit a week. 1/17/15 Grippers Right Hand (MMS unless stated otherwise) COC Sport = 10 reps COC #.5 = 5 reps COC #1 = 3 reps COC #2 = 2 reps COC #2.5 = 1 rep GHP 6 = 1 rep Original #3 = 1 rep Cert #3 = 1 rep MM1 Replica = 1 rep Light #3.5 = 1 rep Unnamed Gripper = 2 CCS attempts. Missed both by a paper width. So pissed I don't feel like mentioning the gripper. I should have gotten these. I think I need a couple ccs warm ups next time. 172 lb COC #3.5 = 1 CCS Close. Video below. I submitted it to feat judging and its passed so I got added to the list. Its awesome that I am back up to a 170+ CCS Close 153 lb COC #3 = 2 sets of 2 CCS reps 144 lb COC #3 = 3 CCS reps 144 lb COC #3 = 2 CCS reps 140 lb COC #3 = 10 reps 144 lb COC #3 = 10 reps 144 lb COC #3 = 8 reps - I can definitely increase the CCS volume a little and increase the gripper I use for MMS after. I want more 6 rep range for MMS work as a finisher. Front Squats 45 lbs = 10 reps 75 lbs = 10 reps 85 lbs = 10 reps 96 lbs = 10 reps Close Grip Push Ups 3 sets of 10 reps feet up on a chair. Edited January 19, 2015 by Chez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 1/18/15 Deadlifts 135 lbs = 5 reps 167.5 lbs = 5 reps 202.5 lbs = 3 reps 220 lbs = 5 reps 252.5 lbs = 5 reps 285 lbs = 8 reps Barbell Curls 45 lbs = 10 reps 95 lbs = 3 sets of 12 reps Dumbbell Rows 61.5 lb DB = 3 sets of 15 reps each side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McCarter Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Great stuff you're doing man. Going to be interesting to see what you can produce with this new gripper scheme and where it will take you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 One hell of a workout buddy. Had a good laugh about the no name gripper btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Great stuff you're doing man. Going to be interesting to see what you can produce with this new gripper scheme and where it will take you. One hell of a workout buddy. Had a good laugh about the no name gripper btw Thanks guys! I hit another milestone today. I have been chasing it for a long time and I finally got it. Double COC #3 TNS close! Here is the video. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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