Chez Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Thanks a lot Ben. I seen lots of videos of your terrific no set ability. My left hand has a long way to go but I definitely want to achieve a double #3 No set some time in the future. I'm going to add it to my goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Great work on that no set #3 close Cesare! Solid #3 to do that with too. Next up - Double TNS #3 Close! Time to jump on the short list of guys who've done that. Wow, didn't know the list was that short! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Great work on that no set #3 close Cesare! Solid #3 to do that with too. Next up - Double TNS #3 Close! Time to jump on the short list of guys who've done that. Wow, didn't know the list was that short! Well, I didn't say just how short. But try to name a dozen guys who have done it. With either a "good name" (they're well known by other grip guys) or video to back it up. There are probably two dozen guys on this board who could do it. Maybe I'm wrong. But not likely. Course you've been around grip too for quite a while. Do you think the number is much higher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Great work on that no set #3 close Cesare! Solid #3 to do that with too. Next up - Double TNS #3 Close! Time to jump on the short list of guys who've done that. Wow, didn't know the list was that short! Well, I didn't say just how short. But try to name a dozen guys who have done it. With either a "good name" (they're well known by other grip guys) or video to back it up. There are probably two dozen guys on this board who could do it. Maybe I'm wrong. But not likely. Course you've been around grip too for quite a while. Do you think the number is much higher? No Ben your right on, I don't see a ton of Double TNS#3 closes...Like most others, 1 hand is behind the other in terms of strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Wow. I pulled and all nighter and handed my 25 page paper in. Finished it 20 before class. Cutting close. I did some bending Sunday and grippers today. Very weak on grippers today. This happens ever now and then. Just have to push through and I always bounce back. Bending Sunday 3 60d timber ties DO in imps. Picking some suede wraps soon to made a attempt at my grade 5s Grippers today - bad day Right hand #1 - 10 reps #2 - 3 reps #2.5 - 1 rep Cert #3 - 1 rep Working BBE - 1 rep GHP8 - missed BBE 5/8 - missed BBE - 1 rep MM1 - 2 reps MM1 - 1 rep RB 330N - 1 rep RB 330N - 1 rep GHP7 - 1 rep + negative hold GHP7 - 1 rep + negative hold Left hand #1 - 10 reps #2 - 3 reps BBGM - 1 rep Working MM1 - 1 rep Cert #3 - 1 rep Cert #3 - 2 reps RB 330n - 1 rep Ghp 7 - 1 rep GHP 7 - 1 rep GHP 7 - 1 rep #2.5- 1 rep + negative hold #2.5- 1 rep + negative hold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 hit some pinch and bending today. Loadable blob 21.5 lbs = 5 reps with both hands 26.5 lbs = 3 reps with both hands 31.5 lbs = 1 rep with both hands 36.5 lbs = 1 rep with both hands 39 lbs = 1 rep with both hands 41.5 lbs = 1 rep with both hands 42.75 lbs = 1 rep with both hands 44 lbs = 1 rep right hand and failed rep left hand. Not bad since I haven't used this in a while. Still searching for 50lbs Vulcan thumb screws 1 Hand Pinch 2 Red IM bands top notches = 10 reps with both hands 2 Red and 1 Green IM band top notches = 5 reps with both hands for 4 sets. Bending 4 60D timber ties DO. 3 times in suede wraps and 1 time in leather Grade 5 bolt = 1 attempt in suede wraps. Got my best Kink so far and really thought it was going down but I hit the wall. this is going down. Note: Just got a RB adjustable gripper in the mail. Its freaking sweet. Going to use it for crush tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Alright, i could resist. I had to play with my new toy. I did a crush workout with my brand new RB adjustable gripper and I absolutely love this thing. I include the COC equivalent from the rating chart someone posted in the gripper super store thread for a comparsion. Right Hand Warm up Hard Spring 2-3 (COC #1) = 8 reps Hard Spring 4-4 (COC #2) = 3 reps Hard Spring 4-5 (COC #2.5) = 1 rep Hard Spring 2-2, weak spring 7-7 = (COC #3) = 1 rep Working Hard 3-3 Weak 6-7 = 1 rep Hard 3-3 weak 7-8 (COC 3.5) = 1 rep Hard 7-7 (harder COC3.5) = 1 rep. See video of close below. This feel about right. I'm probably at a COC #3.5 level mms. Hard 3-3 weak 7-7 = 1 rep Hard 3-3 waek 7-8 = 1 rep Hard 6-7 = 2 reps Hard 6-7 = 2 reps Hard 6-6 (Hard COC #3) = 4 reps Hard 6-6 = 4 reps Hard 6-7 = 1 rep Left Hand Warm Up Hard Spring 2-3 (COC #1) = 8 reps Hard Spring 4-4 (COC #2) = 3 reps Hard Spring 4-5 (COC #2.5) = 1 rep Hard Spring 2-2, weak spring 7-7 = (COC #3) = 1 rep Working Hard 3-3 Weak 6-6 = 1 rep Hard 3-3 Weak 7-7 = 1 rep Hard 3-3 Weak 7-8 = 1 rep Hard 7-7 = just missed Hard 3-3 weak 7-8 = 1 rep Hard 3-3 weak 7-8 = 1 rep Hard 6-7 = 1 reps Hard 6-6 = 3 reps Hard 6-6 = 3 reps Hard 6-7 = 1 rep Hard 7-7 Close video : Note: long workout today between pinch, bending and crush. I needed it though since I have been busting my butt with School. I'm signing up for the MM3 as soon as finals are over. Stay tuned. I also got 2 #4s coming in the mail. One rated at 206lbs and 1 rated at 224lbs. Time to take things to the next level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 A little Arm Wrestling training and wrist work tonight Ghetto AW Machine 1 Warm Up Set of 15 reps both hands 4 Working sets of 15 reps both hands - Felt really strong on this tonight. Increased the weight used significantly and still did high reps Levering 12.5 lbs = 1 set of 10 reps both right and left hand 15 lbs = 2 sets of 10 reps both right and left hand Supination/Pronation 15 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps both right and left hand Note: felt strong today. Tomorrow I'll hit thick bar. Thinking of bringing my Fat Gripz to my school gym and using them for back exercises: DO deadlift, Pull downs and rows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Good work on the RBA! I got mine the other day and have already done about 5 workouts (lefty) with it. Mostly no set and some 20mm block set stuff too. Feels very similar to a torsion spring gripper in the hand - in my opinion. I love the knurling too. And the ability to choose from a bajillion levels of tension is nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Good work on the RBA! I got mine the other day and have already done about 5 workouts (lefty) with it. Mostly no set and some 20mm block set stuff too. Feels very similar to a torsion spring gripper in the hand - in my opinion. I love the knurling too. And the ability to choose from a bajillion levels of tension is nice too. Thanks Ben. I really like it to. The spread is almost exactly the same as a COC. The knurling is perfect. To me it feels more lie a TSG than the Vulcan V2 which I own as well. You can use both springs at the same time for an even more gradual progression to. Some one posted a rating chart in the gripper super store thread using 2 springs at once. I tested it and it seemed spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Thanks Ben. I really like it to. The spread is almost exactly the same as a COC. The knurling is perfect. To me it feels more lie a TSG than the Vulcan V2 which I own as well. You can use both springs at the same time for an even more gradual progression to. Some one posted a rating chart in the gripper super store thread using 2 springs at once. I tested it and it seemed spot on. I must've printed off that same chart because I've been using the 2 springs also. But I saw that you have a chart that lists how much the strong spring alone (like level 7,7) rates and I don't have that one. The ratings I also thought felt right on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Thanks Ben. I really like it to. The spread is almost exactly the same as a COC. The knurling is perfect. To me it feels more lie a TSG than the Vulcan V2 which I own as well. You can use both springs at the same time for an even more gradual progression to. Some one posted a rating chart in the gripper super store thread using 2 springs at once. I tested it and it seemed spot on. I must've printed off that same chart because I've been using the 2 springs also. But I saw that you have a chart that lists how much the strong spring alone (like level 7,7) rates and I don't have that one. The ratings I also thought felt right on. Here you go buddy: 1 spring at a time: Weak Spring 1-1 = 11.4 kg 1-2 = 13.2 kg 2-2 = 14.6 kg ( ~ CoC Guide ) 2-3 = 16.2 kg 3-3 = 17.9 kg ( ~ CoC Sport ) 3-4 = 19.8 kg 4-4 = 21.9 kg 4-5 = 23.3 kg 5-5 = 25.7 kg 5-6 = 27.2 kg ( ~ CoC Trainer ) 6-6 = 30.5 kg 6-7 = 32.8 kg 7-7 = 35.4 kg 7-8 = 37.9 kg ( ~ CoC 1 ) 8-8 = 40.3 kg 8-9 = 42.2 kg ( ~ CoC 1.5 ) 9-9 = 45.6 kg 9-10= 47.0 kg 10-10 = 50.8 kg ( ~ CoC 2 ) Hard Spring 1-1 = 28.1 kg ( ~ CoC Trainer ) 1-2 = 31.4 kg 2-2 = 34.8 kg 2-3 = 39.3 kg ( ~ Hard CoC 1 ) 3-3 = 43.7 kg ( ~ CoC 1.5 ) 3-4 = 47.6 kg 4-4 = 52.4 kg ( ~ Hard CoC 2 ) 4-5 = 57.3 kg ( ~ CoC 2.5 ) 5-5 = 62.1 kg 5-6 = 66.7 kg 6-6 = 72.8 kg ( ~ Hard CoC 3 ) 6-7 = 76.7 kg 7-7 = 82.1 kg ( ~ CoC 3.5 ) 7-8 = 88.1 kg 8-8 = 92.4 kg 8-9 = 97.2 kg ( ~ CoC 4 ) 9-9 = 103.9 kg 9-10= 109.4 kg 10-10= 114.3 kg 2 Springs Hard spring Weak spring Increase setting kg setting kg Total kg % - 0 5-5 25.7 25.7 - 0 5-6 27.2 27.2 1.5 6% (CoC_Trainer) - 0 6-6 30.5 30.5 3.3 12% - 0 6-7 32.8 32.8 2.3 8% - 0 7-7 35.4 35.4 2.6 8% - 0 7-8 37.9 37.9 2.5 7% (CoC_1) - 0 8-8 40.3 40.3 2.4 6% - 0 8-9 42.2 42.2 1.9 5% (CoC_1.5) - 0 9-9 45.6 45.6 3.4 8% - 0 9-10 47.0 47.0 1.4 3% 1-1 28.1 4-4 21.9 50.0 3.0 6% 1-1 28.1 4-5 23.3 51.4 1.4 3% (CoC_2) 1-1 28.1 5-5 25.7 53.8 2.4 5% 1-1 28.1 5-6 27.2 55.3 1.5 3% 1-1 28.1 6-6 30.5 58.6 3.3 6% (CoC_2.5) 2-2 34.8 5-5 25.7 60.5 1.9 3% 2-2 34.8 5-6 27.2 62.0 1.5 2% 2-2 34.8 6-6 30.5 65.3 3.3 5% 2-2 34.8 6-7 32.8 67.6 2.3 4% 2-2 34.8 7-7 35.4 70.2 2.6 4% (CoC_3) 2-2 34.8 7-8 37.9 72.7 2.5 4% 3-3 43.7 6-6 30.5 74.2 1.5 2% 3-3 43.7 6-7 32.8 76.5 2.3 3% 3-3 43.7 7-7 35.4 79.1 2.6 3% 3-3 43.7 7-8 37.9 81.6 2.5 3% (CoC_3.5) 3-3 43.7 8-8 40.3 84.0 2.4 3% 3-3 43.7 8-9 42.2 85.9 1.9 2% 4-4 52.4 7-7 35.4 87.8 1.9 2% 4-4 52.4 7-8 37.9 90.3 2.5 3% 4-4 52.4 8-8 40.3 92.7 2.4 3% 4-4 52.4 8-9 42.2 94.6 1.9 2% 4-4 52.4 9-9 45.6 98.0 3.4 4% (CoC_4) 4-4 52.4 9-10 47.0 99.4 1.4 1% 4-4 52.4 10-10 50.8 103.2 3.8 4% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Oh hell yeah Cesare! Thanks buddy!!! I just printed that off. 8 times. Because I have GOPD. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Oh hell yeah Cesare! Thanks buddy!!! I just printed that off. 8 times. Because I have GOPD. haha Ben, I think I'm in the fatal stage of GOPD. I hit thick bar today, I brought my Fat Gripz to my school gym and used them on every back exercise. This was a crazy intense workout. Sweat was gripping from my forehead. DO deadlift with Fat Gripz - on an Olympic bar which widened the fat gripz to probably 2.5 inches 135 lbs = 8 reps 185 lbs = 4 reps 235 lbs = 2 reps 255 lbs = 1 rep 235 lbs = 3 reps 225 lbs = 3 reps 225 lbs = 3 reps - This was harder than using fat gripz on my thinner bar at home. Lat Pull down with Fat Gripz - put the fat gripz on the bend part of the bar so it stretched the fat gripz a little 130lbs = 10 reps 140 lbs = 10 reps 150 lbs = 8 reps Machine Rows - the handles are already thick so they stretched the fat gripz to probably around 3 inches. 90 lbs = 10 reps 110 lbs = 10 reps 110 lbs = 10 reps I finished with 2 exercises for my biceps without fat gripz. Machine preacher curls and Machine preacher hammer curls (the handles on the machine rotate). Note: This was an awesome workout. I highly recommend using fat gripz or manus grips on back day. I'm going to keep doing this workout on thick bar day. My forearms got a crazy pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 How much do you like RBA? This or the V2 and why? I just recieved my V2 will try it next time i train grip. Seems sweet in the hands. I want to make my setting much stronger so setting a #3 wont be a problem thus wont loose energy and for sure i'll kill it. Hopefully i get my RBA by that time too. Cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 I love the RBA. If you can afford it, I would recommend getting both the RBA and Vulcan V2 since both have their Advantages. I think the Vulcan V2 is the better option to improve your set though since the smooth handles and wide spread will make you work really hard on the set. Setting the V2 makes setting TSGs feel very easy. I believe in training everything to improve overall hand strength so I use a lot of training tools. When I started to train other equipment (instead of just TSGs) my hand strength really took off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Okay very good! Yes i already bought RBA and wait for it to arrive. So V2 has a great advantage on the setting (wont it hurt the knuckles since its so wide?) and what the RBA for the last close because its geometry is like a TSG? Yes i too believe in trainning everything (and your whole body) to improve overall hand strength. I love the blobs so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Cool stuff Cesare! Keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Also btw, from which side should i close the V2? I mean there is a longer way. The side that there is the world of grip sticker should be facing me or away from me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) Thanks fellas. I actually hit a new PR on the RBA today: I'll post the numbers later. Alawadhi: the shorter handle (that is the handle that is pointed diagonally away and not the handle that points straight down) should be in your palm. With my V2: the sticker faces me when I use my right hand and away from me when I use my left hand. Edited May 6, 2012 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Crush workout today. Did something a little different and used TSGs, Vulcan V2 and RBA all in this workout. Right Hand Warm up - used Tsgs for this COC #1 = 8 reps COC #2 = 3 reps COC #2.5 = 1 rep Cert #3 = 1 rep RB 330N = 1 rep Working Vulcan V2 Level 13 = 1 rep Level 14 = 1 rep Level 15 = 1 rep RBA Hard Spring 6-6 = 1 rep Hard Spring 6-7 = 1 rep Hard Srping 7-7 = slight miss Hard 3-3 weak 7-8 = 1 rep and negative hold Hard 3-3 weak 8-8 = 1 rep and negative hold. New PR! according to the chart slightly harder than a COC #3.5. the negative hurt like hell. Hard 3-3 weak 8-9 = miss Hard 3-3 weak 7-8 = 1 rep and negative hold Left Hand Warm up - used Tsgs for this COC #1 = 8 reps COC #2 = 3 reps COC #2.5 = 1 rep GHP 7 = 1 rep Working Vulcan V2 Level 13 = 1 rep Level 14 = 1 rep Level 15 = 1 rep RBA Hard 6-6 = 1 rep Hard 6-7 = 1 rep Hard 3-3 Weak 7-7 = 1 rep Hard 3-3 Weak 7-8 = 1 rep and negative hold Hard 3-3 Weak 8-8 = just missed Hard 3-3 Weak 7-8 = 1 rep Hard 3-3 Weak 7-8 = 1 rep and negative hold. Note: tomorrow will be some bending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Very strong buddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'm back in business. Finished exams Late Friday afternoon. I actually went to my first AW comp yesterday and met 2 guys from the gripboard. Had a great time and learned a lot. Now its time to get back to work and prepare for nationals. Yesterday I hit a light pinch/wrist session when I get home and today I thick some thick bar. Pinch/wrist - late last night Loadable blob 16.5 lbs = 3 lifts with each hand 26.5 = 1 lift with each hand 31.5 = 1 lift with each hand 36.5 = 1 lift with each hand 39 = 1 lift each hand 40.25 = good lift left but miss right 1 Hand plate pinch two 25's = 3 lift with each hand two 25's + 6 lbs = 1 lift each hand two 25'2 + 8.5 lbs = 1 lift each hand two 25's + 11 lbs = 1 lift each hand Lever bar circles 7.5 lbs = 10 reps both hands 10 lbs = 10 reps both hands 7.5 lbs = 10 reps both hands Supination/pronation 15 lbs = 10 reps both hand Thick bar - today DO ghetto Axle 164 = 8 reps 220 = 4 reps 240 = 1 rep 260 = 1 rep 280 = 1 rep 295 = 1rep 310 = 1 rep Lat pull downs with fat gripz 150 = 10 reps 160 = 10 reps 165 = 10 reps 170 = 10 reps Machine rows with fat gripz 170 = 10 reps 185 = 10 reps 200 = 10 reps 200 = 10 reps DB Hammer preacher curls with fat gripz 25 = 10 reps each arm 30 = 10 reps each arm 35 = 10 reps each arm 40 = 8 reps each arm 40 = 8 reps each arm 40 = 8 reps each arm Note: Tomorrow I'm hitting legs at the gym. No grip training to let my hand rest. Next grip session will be crush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 I hit grippers late last night. I was feeling pretty sore and I started to get a numb feeling in my arms so I made this a light gripper session and didn't push it much. Right Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 reps COC #2 = 3 reps COC #2.5 = 1 rep Cert #3 = 1 rep Working RB 330N = 1 rep BBE = 1 rep BBE 5/8" = 1 rep BBE 5/8" = 1 rep BBE = 1 rep GHP 7 = 5 reps Brent's #3 = 4 reps GHP 7 = 3reps Left Hand Warm up COC #1 = 10 reps COC #2 = 3 reps COC #2.5 = 1 rep Working Cert #3 = 1 rep Brent's #3 = 1 rep RB 330N = 1 rep GNC 300 = 1 rep COC #2.5 = 3 reps COC #2 = 3 TNS reps BBM 5/8" = 4 TNS reps BBM 5/8" = 4 TNS reps Note: rest tonight and pinch tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Arms are still acting up. The numb feeling started again during my workout. I did chest and tris at the gym today and asked a physical therapist there about it. He thinks I have a pinched nerve. I rested after getting back from the gym and trained some pinch (kind of funny writing that considering). It doesn't act up on pinch so I was able to get through it. 1 HP on Vulcan thumbscrews - used as a general warm up 2 Red IM bands on top notches - 2 sets of 10 reps on both hands. 1 Hand Plate Pinch (starting with two 25s and slowly adding weight) two 25s = 3 lifts right and 3 lifts left two 25s + 5 lbs = 1 lift right and left two 25s + 10 lbs = 1 lift right and left two 25s + 15 lbs = 1 lift right and left two 25s + 19.4lbs = 1 lift right and left two 25s + 15 lbs = 3 lifts right and left Ghetto Shallow Hub (hub surface is a 1.25 lb plate) 26.25 lbs = 3 lift right and left 28.75 lbs = 1 lift right and left 31.25 lbs= 1 lift right and left 32.5 lbs = 1 lift right and left 33.75 lbs = 1 lift right and left 1 HP on Vulcan thumbscrews 2 Red and 1 White IM band on top = 2 sets of 8 reps with both hands 2 Red and 1 Green IM band on top = 1 set of 5 reps with both hands 2 Red and 1 Gold IM band on top = 4 sets of 5 reps with both hands 2 Red, 1 Gold on top notches and 1 White on 6th notch = 1 set of 5 reps with both hands 2 Red, 1 Gold on top notches and 1 White on 3rd notch = 1 set of 5 reps with both hands 2 Red and 1 Gold IM band on top = 1 set of 5 reps with both hands Note: really annoyed at the numbness I feel when I try to push things in training. It affects me most on grippers which is killing me because I love grippers. Going to take tomorrow off and then hit thick bar. I'll monitor the situation and rest up if I need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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