anwnate Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Looking good man. The level 7 is going to be nothing for you. Since I've seen you do 5.8 reps (basically cold) on the GHP7, I expect nothing less than 6 reps! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Looking good man. The level 7 is going to be nothing for you. Since I've seen you do 5.8 reps (basically cold) on the GHP7, I expect nothing less than 6 reps! Is that what a gripster calls cardio? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thanks guys. I don't usually train higher reps since I see very little carry over to max closes. I feel 1-3 reps on working sets is ideal for building power for max closes. I gave the GHP 7 cert a shot today in between school and work. This was a light gripper session today. I just warmed up and then went for the cert. I also did a light session with my left hand to keep things in balance. Grippers - All reps MMS/parrarell unless stated otherwise Right Hand Warm ups COC Trainer = 10 reps COC #.5 = 8 reps COC #1 = 5 reps COC #1.5 = 5 reps GHP 5 = 3 reps GHP 6 = 3 reps Working GHP 7 Certification Attempt = 5 reps with the 1.5 inch GHP Set Block. I wanted 6 reps but I didn't even try the 6th rep because I knew it wasn't happening. Its harder to do controlled reps while keeping the gripper in frame and over crushing the closes so they are obvious on video. Still happy with 5 reps. Left Hand Warm Ups COC Sport = 10 reps COC Trainer = 10 reps COC #.5 = 10 reps COC #1 = 8 reps COC #1.5 = 3 reps GHP 5 = 2 reps Working GHP 6 = 5 reps with the 1.5 inch GHP Set Block. Note: I didn't have time today to bend and do wrist work so I'll do that tomorrow instead. I'm happy with how the GHP 7 cert video turned out. I just have to wait and see if it passes judgement. I'll post the video here once I found out the verdict. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anwnate Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Working GHP 7 Certification Attempt = 5 reps with the 1.5 inch GHP Set Block. I wanted 6 reps but I didn't even try the 6th rep because I knew it wasn't happening. Its harder to do controlled reps while keeping the gripper in frame and over crushing the closes so they are obvious on video. Still happy with 5 reps. Lol...that's probably because you know you're gonna cert the #8 by New Years. Monster! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) Working GHP 7 Certification Attempt = 5 reps with the 1.5 inch GHP Set Block. I wanted 6 reps but I didn't even try the 6th rep because I knew it wasn't happening. Its harder to do controlled reps while keeping the gripper in frame and over crushing the closes so they are obvious on video. Still happy with 5 reps. Lol...that's probably because you know you're gonna cert the #8 by New Years. Monster! Thanks Nate! I wont stop until I get it. Whatever it takes. Tonight I did some bending and wrist training. Bending - All Double Overhand in IMPS and with rubber bands Grade 2 Bolt 60D Galvanized Timber Tie 60D Galvanized Nail Grade 5 Bolt Grade 8 Bolt Grade 5 Bolt Grade 5 Bolt Grade 3 Bolt - I bent each piece of steel in under 1 minute but I felt "off" tonight. I just didn't feel explosive and power on the bends. The bends were slower and required more effort than usual lately. I have off days like this every now and then. I'm still not 100% consistent with bending like I am at grippers. Just gotta push through workouts like this. Rear Weaver Stick 6 lb Sledge with hand all the way at end of handle = 5 reps with each hand 6 lb Sledge with hand all the way at end of handle = 3 reps with each hand Front Weaver Stick 6 lb Sledge with hands 6 inches from handle end = 2 sets of 3 reps with each hand Internal/External Rotation With Homemade Leverage Bar - Forearm on thigh and hand off thigh in air 7.5 lbs = 2 sets of 10 reps with each hand Edited October 27, 2012 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 I just noticed a typo for the last bolt that bent in the workout above. It was suppose to be a Grade 2 bolt. I don't think they make Grade 3 bolts haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Fun workout today. Apparently the end of the world is coming. Hurricane Sandy is going to hit the East Coast and they are saying its going to be pretty bad. My school has already sent an email saying the campus is closed tomorrow. The news always exaggerates these storms though. Anyway, I hope everyone stays safe. I hit thick bar, back and biceps in today's workout. Double Overhand Olympic Barbell Deadlifts (Conventional Stance and No Hook Grip) Warm ups 135 lbs = 10 reps 205 lbs = 5 reps 255 lbs = 5 reps Working 305 lbs = 5 reps 315 lbs = 3 reps 335 lbs = 3 reps -First time ever doing these and I really like them. Feels less awkward than a mixed grip. Everyone says these really improve gripper power. I'm down with that . Going to alternate these with Axle DO on back days. Rolling Thunder - Touch and go reps and no re-gripping during the sets. Warm ups 81 lbs = 1 set of 10 reps each hand Working 131 lbs = 2 sets of 5 reps each hand Olympic Barbell Bent Over Rows with Fat Gripz 135 lbs = 3 sets of 8 reps Olympic Barbell Bicep Curls 75 lbs = 8 reps 97 lbs = 8 reps 105 lbs = 8 reps Standing Alternating Dumbbell Hammer Curls 35 lb DBs = 3 sets of 8 reps each arm. Bent Over Dumbbell Rows with Fat Gripz 61 lb DB = 3 sets of 12 reps each arm Extensor Work IM Red Band = 3 sets of 30 reps each hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Started with that DO work also Chez, just doing deadlifts till I get trouble with the grip, then I go to mixed grip. When I've done the heaviest stuff, I build off with DO with my fatbar. Maybe going to do those with my fatgripz Extreme. Focus on that for a while and then starting all over with grippers. anyway, good session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 DO deadlifts on a normal barbell was hands down the best thing from my grippers, especially MMS. Axles have helped my CCS. Stick with the DO grip on barbell deads until you drop a lift then finish up with mixed grip. Also try high rack pulls after the deadlift workout. Get that bar as heavy as the grip allows and do 3-5 second holds. That will build some big crush power. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks guys, I'm going really concentrate in bringing up my deadlift and squat strength. Having the equipment at home makes a big difference. I can go nuts during a workout and not worry about other people in the gym thinking I'm crazy. I just found out this morning that my GHP 7 gripper certification attempt was approved by Wade. Here is the video of me doing 5 reps on the GHP 7 with the GHP Set Block: Really Happy to be on the list: http://www.gillinghamhp.com/gc.aspx. I'm still hungry though. I want to certify on the GHP 8 within the next couple of months. Its a big jump from the GHP 7, but I'll keep training hard. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Barrel Shotgun Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Congrats to the cert! Your progress is amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Dang dude that is strong! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistopholes Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Congrats on the cert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Thanks everyone. Really appreciate it! I lost power at my house last night because of hurricane Sandy. We have our generator up and working so we have half the power in the house up and running. My internet has been going off and on all day though. I hope everyone else is safe. Edited October 30, 2012 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Chest and tricep training today. My energy level was a little low but I still pushed through the workout. I woke up this morning and my stomach was bothering me. I have an allergy to Wheat Gluten (celiac disease) and I feel like this every time some gets in my food. We ordered out last night. The place does gluten free, but some times they mess up. Its difficult to eat out with a gluten allergy since its in so many things. Anyway, here is today's workout: Bench Press Warm ups 135 lbs = 10 reps 185 lbs = 5 reps Working 215 lbs = 5 reps 226 lbs = 5 reps 231 lbs = 5 reps 231 lbs = 5 reps Incline Bench Press (30 Degree Incline) 185 lbs = 8 reps 185 lbs = 8 reps 190 lbs = 8 reps 196 lbs = 5 reps Lying Triceps Extension with EZ Curl Bar 55 lbs = 10 reps 66 lbs = 10 reps 77 lbs = 10 reps 1 Arm Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension 31.5 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps each arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 I decided to do a second session dedicated to grip. If anything it helps me procrastinate and put off doing school work. Grippers - reps are MMS/pararrel unless stated otherwise Warm ups COC Sport = 10 reps COC Trainer = 5 reps COC .5 = 5 reps COC #1 = 3 reps COC #1.5 = 3 reps COC #2 = 3 reps COC #2.5 = 1 rep COC #3 = 1 rep Working - All done with 1 inch block set 165.3 lb BBE = 2 Block set reps 165.3 lb BBE = 2 Block Set reps 165.3 lb BBE = 1 Block set rep, missed the second by a hair 159.6 lb RB 330N = 2 Block Set reps 153 lb COC #3 = 4 Block Set reps Warm ups COC Sport = 10 reps COC Trainer = 5 reps COC .5 = 5 reps COC #1 = 3 reps COC #1.5 = 3 reps COC #2 = 3 reps COC #2.5 = 1 rep Working = All done with a 1 inch Block Set 153 lb COC #3 = 2 Block Set Reps 153 lb COC #3 = 2 Block Set Reps 147.2 GHP 7 = 2 Block Set Reps 147.2 GHP 7 = 2 Block Set Reps 147.2 GHP 7 = 2 Block Set Reps 1.2 Inch Wrist Roller (made out of wood and not mounted. For the first set, I held it out at shoulder level. For sets 2 and 3, I rested my forearms on 4.5 foot high squat safety bar on my power rack). 10 lbs = 3 sets of 5 times up. - Don't worry, this isn't the wrist roller I plan on using for my competition. I still have to make that one. This burns really bad after a gripper session. going to be a brutal as the last event of the competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Hit a leg training session tonight. Back Squats Warm ups 135 lbs = 10 reps 185 lbs = 5 reps Working 227 lbs = 5 reps 237 lbs = 5 reps 242 lbs = 5 reps Front Squats 115 lbs = 8 reps 125 lbs = 8 reps 136 lbs = 8 reps Calf Raises (on a stair holding a 25lb dumbbell) 3 sets of 30 reps Lunges (Just using body weight until I get use to these) 3 sets of 8 reps each leg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Hit pinch training today. Euro 2 HP Warm ups 60 lbs = 10 reps 102 lbs = 5 reps Working 135 lbs = 3 sets of 5 reps. Put some tape on my thumb webbing after the 2nd set because they were starting to tear. Setup still slick and sharp. School has been crazy but I plan of working on the setup this week. Loadable Blob Warm ups 26.5 lbs = 5 lifts each hand Working 37.75 lbs = 3 sets of 5 lifts each hand. Really happy with that. I'm hoping to do this many sets and reps with 40lbs soon. Seeing improvement with block weights. IM Hub Warm ups 27 lbs = 3 lifts with each hand Working 37 lbs = 3 sets of 3 lifts with each hand. Still not great at this but I'm working hard to change that. Extensor Work IM Red Band = 3 sets of 20 reps with each hand. slow and controlled to really feel it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Shoulders, traps and some ab work tonight. Seated Barbell Shoulder Press Warm ups 45 lbs = 10 reps 95 lbs = 8 reps Working 135 lbs = 5 reps 146 lbs = 5 reps 157 lbs = 5 reps 167 lbs = 5 reps Barbell Shrugs 185 lbs = 10 reps 207 lbs = 10 reps 217 lbs = 10 reps Dumbbell Side Laterals 22.5 lb DBs = 3 sets of 10 reps Dumbbell Rear Laterals (Face down on a 30 degree bench) 14 lb DBs = 3 sets of 10 reps Crunches with Band Resistance 3 sets of 25 reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Strong shoulderpress, I hate to say it, but I'm doing these seated with 52 kg's...I have neglected my shoulders and it's downright embarrasing.... So much work to be done! Grrrrrr Anyway, nice work buddy. I see you are working more all around. 2013 is going to be 'Cesare, the guy from the beach year', aint it. hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Strong shoulderpress, I hate to say it, but I'm doing these seated with 52 kg's...I have neglected my shoulders and it's downright embarrasing.... So much work to be done! Grrrrrr Anyway, nice work buddy. I see you are working more all around. 2013 is going to be 'Cesare, the guy from the beach year', aint it. hahaha haha. Thanks buddy. I'm trying to do more core work. I do some in between the workouts listed in the log that I never mention. I only mention the core work if I do it on the same day as heavy lfting or grip. I get very bulky and block shaped with heavy lfting and I'm trying to keep my waist line in check. I love being strong, but I'm trying to look good at the same time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I end up having to do all of my overhead pressing seated due to the height of my basement ceiling and go do some standing stuff outside in the summer with the log bar. I like them as it forces me to be better at strict pressing. When I get to do standing stuff incorporating some body lean and leg drive I can move way bigger weight up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) I end up having to do all of my overhead pressing seated due to the height of my basement ceiling and go do some standing stuff outside in the summer with the log bar. I like them as it forces me to be better at strict pressing. When I get to do standing stuff incorporating some body lean and leg drive I can move way bigger weight up. I got the same problem in my basement. Ceiling isn't high enough to do standing presses. I also have ridiculously long arms. I could do them in my garage but I'm too lazy to carry the bar out there and I like doing them seated anyway. Like you said, doing them seated puts more emphasis on the shoulders. Edited November 6, 2012 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistopholes Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I end up having to do all of my overhead pressing seated due to the height of my basement ceiling and go do some standing stuff outside in the summer with the log bar. I like them as it forces me to be better at strict pressing. When I get to do standing stuff incorporating some body lean and leg drive I can move way bigger weight up. I got the same problem in my basement. Ceiling isn't high enough to do standing presses. I also have ridiculously long arms. I could do them in my garage but I'm too lazy to carry the bar out there and I like doing them seated anyway. Like you said, doing them seated puts more emphasis on the shoulders. Same problem all through my house. Haha. I'm 6'5 with extra long arms, no ceiling is high enough. On Saturdays I lift at home, and most of it is overhead work with a keg and a 3" dumbbell, so I have to take those outside in my yard or on my driveway everytime I lift. The weather element just makes an extra challenge. Haha. But when it's super hot out or super cold, I'll go inside to rest between lifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) I end up having to do all of my overhead pressing seated due to the height of my basement ceiling and go do some standing stuff outside in the summer with the log bar. I like them as it forces me to be better at strict pressing. When I get to do standing stuff incorporating some body lean and leg drive I can move way bigger weight up. I got the same problem in my basement. Ceiling isn't high enough to do standing presses. I also have ridiculously long arms. I could do them in my garage but I'm too lazy to carry the bar out there and I like doing them seated anyway. Like you said, doing them seated puts more emphasis on the shoulders. Same problem all through my house. Haha. I'm 6'5 with extra long arms, no ceiling is high enough. On Saturdays I lift at home, and most of it is overhead work with a keg and a 3" dumbbell, so I have to take those outside in my yard or on my driveway everytime I lift. The weather element just makes an extra challenge. Haha. But when it's super hot out or super cold, I'll go inside to rest between lifts. 6'5" is very tall. That has to be tough for you when doing power lifting movements (Bench, Deadlift and squat) with those long limbs. My Arm Span is around 6'7" but I'm slightly below 6'2". I can reach up with one hand put all my finger tips on that hand on an 8 foot ceiling when standing flat foot. Edited November 6, 2012 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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