iamsean11 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I'm studying biochemistry and theoretical physics, and hope to go to law school as well. A different branch of law however than most. I want to do patent law for big business pharmaceuticals. It's the route that nobody enjoys. Lol (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Not to discount what you say, nor is it my standard operating procedure, but the one time I had a beer while showing my brother some grippers, it seemed my hands hurt a lot less and I could squeeze with more authority. Must be where the 'hold my beer... ' tricks come from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Not to discount what you say, nor is it my standard operating procedure, but the one time I had a beer while showing my brother some grippers, it seemed my hands hurt a lot less and I could squeeze with more authority. Must be where the 'hold my beer... ' tricks come from. I agree with you there bwwm. I also weight train regularly so sometimes I'm pretty sore. 1 or 2 drinks helps me block out pain and lift higher numbers. I went to the gym today. Lifted shoulders (machine presses, DB side lateral, DB rear laterals), 16 mins on the elliptical, Calf raises and weighted crunches. TSG workout today. Focused on holds and over crushes. These are so brutal. hurt like hell. My CCS is getting stronger and I think its do to the Vulcan. Felt the handles smashed together on BBGM CCS. Right Hand Warm Up coc #1 = 10 parallel reps coc #2 = 3 parallel reps COC #2.5 = 1 CCS rep COC #2.5 = 1 CCS rep Working BBGM = 1 CCS rep. I did this once before but this was a much cleaner close. Held it for a little bit. See video below. My CCS is definitely getting stronger. MM1 = 1 parallel rep and long grinding hold. really happy about this. This gripper is getting really easy MMS. COC #3 = 1 parallel rep and hold COC #3 = 1 parallel rep and hold COC #3 = 1 parallel rep and hold COC #3 = dang, missed a parallel rep. Hand is getting fired now RB 330N = 1 parallel rep RB 330N = just missed a parallel rep BBGM = 1 parallel rep and hold BBGM = 1 parallel rep and hold Left Hand Warm Up COC #1 = 10 Parallel reps COC #2 = 3 Parallel reps Working RB 240 = Just missed a CCS rep COC #3 = 1 parallel rep and hold BBGM = 1 parallel rep and hold COC #2.5 = 1 parallel rep and hold COC #2.5 = 1 parallel rep and hold COC #2.5 = 1 parallel rep and hold RB 240 = 1 parallel rep RB 240 = think I just missed a parallel rep COC #2.5 = 1 parallel rep and hold COC #2.5 = 1 parallel rep and hold Here is the video of the BBGM CCS close: Note: I'm due for a rest day. Going to the city to see my girl and I'm not bringing any grip stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thick bar and wrist training today. Fat Gripz farmers walk general warm up 100 lbs each hand = went 20 feet and then put them down because the weight plates kept hitting my legs. I'm going to have to adjust the DBs for this next time. I'll use it as a warm up for this workout Ghetto axle DO deadlift warm up 164 = 5 reps working 214 lbs = 2 reps 260 lbs = 1 rep 275 lbs = 1 rep 290 lbs = 1 rep 295 lbs = 1 rep 300 lbs = 1 rep. New PR on this set up 250lbs = 5 reps 250lbs = 3 reps 250 lbs = 3 reps Levering forwards and backwards with fat gripz on handles. 7.5 lbs = 3 sets of 15 reps both right and left supination/pronation 7.5 lbs = 3 sets of 15 reps both right and left I ordered an BB Elite from the gripper superstore that should be coming tomorrow so I will be doing TSGs tomorrow. Looking forward to see what I can do with a standard Elite (The MM1 replica has the same spring size but different mounting depth). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Crush training today. Mostly Vulcan V2, but I just got my brand new elite from the gripper super store so I had to throw some TSGs in the workout. Hit some new PRs. Really happy with my training right now. Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 8 MMS reps COC #2 = 2 MMS reps BBGM = 1 MMS rep Working Beef Builder Elite = Paused MMS set and over crush hold. This felt really easy. See below for a video. Vulcan Singles L 12 - L 15 = All easy singles L 15 + white IM band on top notches = Good L 15 + Green IM band on 3rd notches = Good. first time using the green band to micro load Level 15 L 15 + Green IM band on top notches = Good! Gotta start using the next hardest IM band next workout Doubles L 10 - L 15 = All good doubles L 15 + Green IM band on 3rd notches = Good Triples L 10 = G L 10 = G. This was suppose to be L11 but I forgot to adjust the spring L 12 - L 14 = G L 15 = F, 2 reps and just missed the 3rd Left Hand Warm up COC #1 = 8 MMS reps COC #2 = 2 MMS reps COC #2.5 = 1 MMS rep Working COC #3 = 1 MMS rep and hold Vulcan V2 Singles L 12 - L 15 = All good singles L 15 + White IM band on 3rd notches = G Doubles L 10 - L 15 = All good doubles. First time ever getting a double with level 15 left hand. Triples L 10 - L 14 = All good triples Video of Elite MMS close and hold: If I feel good, I'm going to attempt my COC #3.5 next TSG workout. That would be a sick milestone but I can't get ahead of myself. Just gotta keep plugging away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Crush training today. Mostly Vulcan V2, but I just got my brand new elite from the gripper super store so I had to throw some TSGs in the workout. Hit some new PRs. Really happy with my training right now. Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 8 MMS reps COC #2 = 2 MMS reps BBGM = 1 MMS rep Working Beef Builder Elite = Paused MMS set and over crush hold. This felt really easy. See below for a video. Vulcan Singles L 12 - L 15 = All easy singles L 15 + white IM band on top notches = Good L 15 + Green IM band on 3rd notches = Good. first time using the green band to micro load Level 15 L 15 + Green IM band on top notches = Good! Gotta start using the next hardest IM band next workout Doubles L 10 - L 15 = All good doubles L 15 + Green IM band on 3rd notches = Good Triples L 10 = G L 10 = G. This was suppose to be L11 but I forgot to adjust the spring L 12 - L 14 = G L 15 = F, 2 reps and just missed the 3rd Left Hand Warm up COC #1 = 8 MMS reps COC #2 = 2 MMS reps COC #2.5 = 1 MMS rep Working COC #3 = 1 MMS rep and hold Vulcan V2 Singles L 12 - L 15 = All good singles L 15 + White IM band on 3rd notches = G Doubles L 10 - L 15 = All good doubles. First time ever getting a double with level 15 left hand. Triples L 10 - L 14 = All good triples Video of Elite MMS close and hold: If I feel good, I'm going to attempt my COC #3.5 next TSG workout. That would be a sick milestone but I can't get ahead of myself. Just gotta keep plugging away. Elite paused and owned, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks Big T. The PRs keep coming lately. Loving my training routine right now. Did a pinch workout today, 2 Hand Plate pinch setup like a Euro Warm up 72.5 lbs = 5 reps Working Singles 102.5 lbs = Good lift 122.5 lbs = Good lift 132.5 lbs = Good lift 142.5 lbs = Good lift 152.5 lbs = Good lift 157.5 lbs = Good lift. PR, beating my previous workout by about 14 pounds 161 lbs = air, but couldn't lock out. no lift Loadable Blob 26.5 lbs = Good lift right and left 31.5 lbs = Good lift right and left 36.5 lbs = Good lift right and left 39 lbs = Good lift right and left 44.2 - 44.4 lb Hex weight (this time it weighed 44.2, but last time I got 44.4) Good lift both right and left hand while I held my camera. Video below 1 HP Vulcan thumbscrews 2 Red IM bands on top notches = 1 set of 10 reps on both right and left hand 2 red and 1 white band on top notches = 4 sets of 10 reps on both right and left hand Here is the hex lift video: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 mad props on the mm closes man! i hope to see you on ironminds list soon bra. keep up the hard work Thanks buddy. Good luck in your training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Dam I'm tired but in a good way. I met up with some school friends for B ball. My cardio sucks haha. I played well but had to guard much smaller guys who made me chase them all over the court. I play more power forward/center so this really tired me out. Its good though. I need to loose like 15 lbs. I got my final grade from last semester and set a new high semester GPA. I'm going to work even harder to improve it further. Law school is very competitive and they make sure to tell you your class ranking after every semester. I hit crush tonight with my Vulcan V2. I started 1 level higher for singles, doubles and triples and moved to a higher IM band for micro loading with my right hand. Good stuff Vulcan V2 Crush Right Hand Warm up L 3 = 5 reps L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep L 10 = 1 rep Working Singles L 13 - L 15 = All Good singles L 15 + Orange IM band on 3rd notches = G L 15 + Orange IM band on 7th notches = G L 15 + Orange IM band on Top notches = F. just missed. Dam. Next time. After this is the blue band and then the red. I figure once I can do the red on the top I should ready for L 16 Doubles L 11 - L 15 = All good doubles Triples L11 - L 14 = All good triples L 15 = F, 2 reps barely and didn't try the third Left Hand Warm up L 3 = 5 reps L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep L 9 = 1 rep Working Singles L 13 and L 14 = Good singles L 15 = F. Bad set. Not happy about this L 15 = G. Came back after a couple minutes and got revenge L 15 + Green IM band on 3rd notches = F. Another crappy set L 15 + Green IM band on 3rd notches = G, That's more like it Doubles L 11 - L 14 = All good doubles L 15 = F Triples L 11 - L 14 = All Good triples My buddy who I use to workout with is coming over a week from Sunday and we are going to simulate all the events in order for Andrew Durniat's grip comp Feb 11 so I can get a sense of what weights to choose. The only event that will be difficult to simulate is the medley since all medleys are slightly different but I'm going to focus on the lifts that are in most medleys (blobs, hexs, plate pinches, hubs etc.). My friend is the only person I have given the COC #2 to who has closed it and he doesn't regularly train grip. I coached him and he worked with the #1 first but not much. Hopefully he will like the training and work grip with me regularly. I need someone to push me to new highs. Tough to stay motivated working out alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripster221 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 nice that you can see you are getting stronger. how do you like the new vulcan v2 gripper because i just ordered one and was wondering. this may be a stupid question but what do you mean by tsg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 throw in some sledge levers and rotations in the medley too. Actually, Jedd Johnson has a great video of all the items in the medley he set up at Nationals last year. That video has it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 this was hard to find, was Adam's video not Jedds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 for the medley set up everything you have. maybe do some of it a couple of different ways. the important thing is to get tired. so, if you have some light blocks that aren't really a challange you could do them all 2x, once for each hand. or, you could do them with only some of your fingers, or you could do them by the face. things you should not be surprised to se: pinch 2x35 2x45 hubs hex blobs griptops 2hp with a weird width(thick or thin) wrist slim lever sledge front lift with coin. practice with a coin reverse bend. anything from a 60d to grade viii face lever with hammer rotation clubs like in the jedd video wrist developer support inch DB loadable DB ring lift axle lift. andrew has an appolon's and a 3", he might have more by now. one hand deadlift standard bar. other scale weights anvil by horn anvil by back gripper strap lift finger walk sledge shot lift like i said, set up everthing you have and lift it as many ways as you can think of. treat it like horse but, for grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Brent and Daniel - Thanks a lot for your help. I wasn't 100% sure what to expect but the info you guys posted really helps me out. Gripster - That's not a stupid question. It takes a while to get use to the lingo and I'm learning new stuff everyday. TSG = Torsion Spring Gripper. Those are the grippers that people are most familiar with. They have the coil spring on top and the aluminum handles in the shape of a "V". Captains of crush, Beef Builder, Mash monsters are all TSGs. The spring compresses at the close so it ramps up at the end. The Vulcan is an extension spring. The spring stretches while you close the Vulcan handles. The Vulcan has a different feel. Its really hard to set and at the beginning at the close. Using both TSG and the Vulcan is a great idea. Once you get comfortable with setting the Vulcan, your set and beginning strength on TSGs really take off. The Vulcan set is going to be really frustrating when you first use it. It will take a couple weeks to get the hang of but stick with it since the rewards will be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripster221 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 thanks for the info. i cant wait to get my vulcan and start training with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsean11 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 this was hard to find, was Adam's video not Jedds. Wow! I got my workout in just watching the list of events! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I am definitely missing the tools to try and do that kind of stuff. Would be great. And would be a nice variation on the gripper thingy There is a little fortune in material that's lying there on the ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 this was hard to find, was Adam's video not Jedds. Wow! I got my workout in just watching the list of events! The vid cut out before all the items were explained. There had to be another 10 or so. I think it was 70 possible points in a 4 minute time limit. Each item was a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 I had insomnia tonight. I was going to train grip tomorrow but I went downstairs and did it late tonight/early this morning. Hope it tries me out. Rolling Thunder Right Hand Warm Up 79 lbs = 5 reps Working 129 = 1 rep 139 = 1 rep 149 = 1 rep 154 = 1 rep 164 = 1 rep 165.25 lbs = 1 rep. 166.5 lbs = 1 rep. New PR 154 = 1 rep 144 = 5 reps 139 = 5 reps Left Hand Warm up 79 = 5 reps Working 129 = 1 rep 139 = 1 rep 149 = 1 rep 154 = 1 rep 164 = 1 rep 165.25 = 1 rep. New Left hand PR 166.5 = Failed 154 = 1 rep 144 = 5 reps 139 = 5 reps Dumbbells with Fat gripz lifted and held as long as possible 100lbs in each hand = held as long as possible 5 times. Levering with fat gripz 10 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps both right and Left Hand Supination/pronation with fat gripz 7.5lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps both right and left hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I hate Insomnia. I don’t get it much but when it happens it is annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsean11 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Insomnia is great for brainstorming brilliant ideas. Or maybe that is known as madness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 I finally got some sleep last night and it was awesome. Been super busy with school lately. I still have to run to the library but I got a Vulcan workout in this morning. Vulcan V2 Crush Right hand Warm up L 3 = 10 reps L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep L 10 = 1 rep Working Singles L 13 - L 15 = Good singles L 15 + orange band on 3rd notch = G L 15 + orange band on top notch = F, Not yet L 15 + orange band on 8th notch = F Doubles L 11 - L14 = All Good doubles L 15 = F, Setting index finger is getting sore Triples L 11 - L 14 = All good triples Left Hand Warm up L3 = 1o reps L 6 = 3 reps L 9 = 1 rep L 10 = 1 rep Working Singles L 13- L 15 = All good singles L 15 + orange band on 3rd notches = G Doubles L 11 - L 15 = All good doubles Triples L 11 - L 14 = All good triples Note - Tomorrow going to hit some pinch and make an attempt at my 50lb hex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 I have been busting my butt lately in school so I decided I needed to let off some stem. I played basketball for 1.5 hours. My shot was a little off but I dominated rebounds and blocked shots. I have really long arms so I always hit the boards and swat people. It was great cardio. Then I came home and hit some pinch. 1 HP Vulcan Thumb screws - Used as a general warm up 2 Red IM bands Top notches = 2 sets of 10 reps on both the right and left hand 2 HP on euro type set up with smooth plates as pinching surface. Singles 102.5 lbs = Good 122.5 lbs = Good 137.5 lbs = Good 143.5 lbs = Good 148.5 lbs = Good 152.5 lbs = Good 158.5 lbs = Good. PR! just a 1 lb improvement but every pound counts 159.75 lbs = F, I gave everything I had on the last lift. 44.2 lbs Hex block weight Right Hand = 5 easy lifts Left Hand = 5 easy lifts 50.8 lb Hex block weight I gave it a shot both left and right but I'm not there yet. This hex is really wide and that's the biggest challenge. Loadable Blob 36.5 lbs = Good lift Right and left 41.5 lbs = Good lift right and left 42.75 lbs = 2 reps right and 2 reps left. New PR! 36.5 lbs = Lift plus hold for as long as possible - 2 times Right and 2 Times Left 1 HP Vulcan Thumbscrews 2 Red bands on top notches = 1 set of 10 reps on both right and left hand. Note = If my thumbs aren't sore, my next workout will be fat bar. If they are sore, I will do TSG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 just a quick thick bar and wrist workout today. I cut it short today because my friend is suppose to come over tomorrow and we are going to simulate the Durniat grip comp. I'm going to get some video of our best lifts. Double overhand ghetto axle warm up 164 lbs = 5 reps Working 214 lbs = 2 reps 254 lbs = 2 reps 274 lbs = 1 rep 289 lbs = 1 rep 304 lbs = 1 rep 309 lbs = 1 rep. New PR. Levering 10 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps. Easy weight. Supination/pronation 10 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps. Easy weight. Looking forward to training tomorrow with someone for a change. Going to blast some music and see if the extra motivation can help me reach new highs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongman2332 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 just a quick thick bar and wrist workout today. I cut it short today because my friend is suppose to come over tomorrow and we are going to simulate the Durniat grip comp. I'm going to get some video of our best lifts. Double overhand ghetto axle warm up 164 lbs = 5 reps Working 214 lbs = 2 reps 254 lbs = 2 reps 274 lbs = 1 rep 289 lbs = 1 rep 304 lbs = 1 rep 309 lbs = 1 rep. New PR. Levering 10 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps. Easy weight. Supination/pronation 10 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps. Easy weight. Looking forward to training tomorrow with someone for a change. Going to blast some music and see if the extra motivation can help me reach new highs. Good weight on that axle pull broski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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