Chez Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 I am deep into finals studying so I have to put off training until finals are over December 14th. Its going to be pure hell until it is over and I'm going to miss strength straining during this period. I plan on coming back with a vengeance when its over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I'm sure it'll be good to rest before you go balls out on training again. Probably a good thing you're forced to rest on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broly Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Now's my chance to catch up! Assuming your free the weekend of the 22nd lets get another grip session.I'm off that whole week too so whenever your free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Half way done with finals. Can't wait to train again as soon as my last one is over Friday. I see it as a reward for working hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 P.S. - I'm always signing up for the MM3 as soon as finals are over. I feel stronger on grippers than I ever have been and I want another shot at that thing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) I got back to training yesterday. I was just too busy to update the log. Here is yesterday's workout. Grippers and squats. Grippers - reps MMS unless otherwise stated Right Hand Warm ups Vulcan V2 L 3 = 10 reps L 6 = 5 reps L 9 = 3 reps L 12 = 1 rep 149.2 lb rated COC #3 = 1 rep 159.6 lb rated RB330N = 1 rep 165.3 lb rated BBE = 1 rep Working 171.5 lb BBE = 1 rep 174.6 lb GHP 8 = 1 rep 174.6 lb GHP 8 = 1 rep. That one was wider than MMS 174.6 lb GHP 8 = 1 rep 174.6 lb GHP 8 = 1 rep - 4th straight single and on all of them the handles clicked. Made the GHP 8 my bitch. 171.5 lb BBE = 1 rep Left Hand Warm ups Vulcan V2 L 3 = 10 reps L 6 = 5 reps L 9 = 3 reps L 12 = 1 rep 149.2 lb rated COC #3 = 1 rep Working 149.2 lb COC #3 = 1 CCS rep - messed up the video 149.2 lb COC #3 = 1 CCS rep - finally got it on video. See video below 159.6 lb RB330N = 1 rep 165.3 lb BBE = 1 rep 165.3 lb BBE = 1 rep 165.3 lb BBE = 1 rep Squats Warm ups 45 lbs = 10 reps 135 lbs = 8 reps 185 lbs = 5 reps Working 225 lbs = 5 reps 230 lbs = 5 reps 235 lbs = 5 reps 235 lbs = 5 reps 225 lbs = 5 reps 225 lbs = 5 reps 225 lbs = 5 reps 225 lbs = 5 reps Note = I did the gripper work in between the squat sets. Grippers felt really strong. GHP 8 felt easy. Getting myself pumped up for the MM3 which should be here soon. Edited December 17, 2012 by Chez 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Nice gripping and great volume in the squats buddy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sharkey Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 that's no joke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thanks guys. It feels good to be back training. I hit Chest and Triceps today. I moved the reps a little higher and decreased the weight. I'm going to experiment with slightly higher reps on upper body stuff. I have been feel really tight and stiff across the upper body and its killing my DO bending. I'm going to see if this helps. Right after I attempt the MM3, I'm going to hit bending hard again. Flat Bench Press Warm Ups 45 lbs = 10 reps 135 lbs = 10 reps 177 lbs = 8 reps Working 205 lbs = 8 reps 215 lbs = 8 reps 225 lbs = 8 reps 185 lbs = 10 reps Incline Bench Press 177 lbs = 8 reps 185 lbs = 8 reps 190 lbs = 5 reps 190 lbs = 5 reps EZ Curl Bar Lying Triceps Extension + Explosive Close Grip Bench (I do a set of extensions and then immediately do a set of close grip bench with the weight as explosive as possible. Both count as one set) 53 lbs = 10 extension + 10 presses 53 lbs = 10 extension + 10 presses 58 lbs = 10 extension + 10 presses 58 lbs = 10 extension + 10 presses 63 lbs = 8 extension + 8 presses 63 lbs = 8 extension + 8 presses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Some Pinch Work Tonight. Messing around with the width on my Euro by trying a narrower width and immediately didn't like and went back up to a wider width. 2 Hand Pinch Euro Warm Ups (48 mm Thickness) 58 lbs = 10 reps 108 lbs = 5 reps 128 lbs = 3 reps 138 lbs = 2 reps - It was at least point that I decided this width is just too narrow. Working (54 mm Thickness) 140 lbs = 3 reps 150 lbs = 3 reps 155 lbs = 2 reps 161 lbs = 2 reps - I was going to keep going but the thumb webbing started to tear so I decided to call it quits. Wasted time with the other width. - I still need to work on the setup this week. I need to order the other rubber spacer material since I hate the stuff I have. Ideally I would pinch at 50 mm or 52 mm but I can't make that with my material. I might take a trip to sears tomorrow and make this my project for the day since the comp is getting close. Loadable Blob 26.5 lbs = 5 lifts each hand 40.75 lbs = 3 lifts each hand 40.75 lbs = 3 lifts each hand 40.75 lbs = 3 lifts each hand IM Hub 38 lbs = 3 lifts each hand 38 lbs = 3 lifts each hand 38 lbs = 3 lifts each hand Note - I gotta fix this Euro Setup tomorrow. I have the time now. I'm on a mission tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Fun training session at my house with 4 guys this morning. We simulated the big 3 grip contest events: 1) Grippers with a 20mm Block set (both hands), 2) 2 hand pinch Euro and 3) DO Axle Deadlift. As always, I didn't write everything down during this group training session but I remember the highlights. 1) Grippers 20mm Block Sets (Both Hands): We started with the right hand and I have to admit I was off today right hand. I missed my GHP 8 twice and I have been dominating it in training. I ended up closing my 174 lb Rated RB 280 on my 4th attempt (I also closed my 171.5 lb Elite on my 2nd attempt between the 2 GHP 8 misses). The RB 280 Its only .6 less than my GHP 8 (174.6) but just felt much easier. I slammed it closed with ease. GHPs tend to feel harder than their rating. I set a PR Lefty by closing my 165.3 lb rated Elite with a 20mm block set. I have closed this gripper MMS lefty before but never with a block set (don't think I have ever tried). I attempted my 171.5 lb Elite Lefty on the 4th attempt, but it was just too much for me lefty today. This is my new goal gripper lefty right now. 2) Euro 2 Hand Pinch: I have never really gone all out on my Euro Setup. I pulled about 190 on my third attempt (just going by the manufacturer number on the plates. They are postal scale rated but I didn't bother adding up all the fractions and I rounded my setup to 60lbs even though I remember it weighing 60.6 lbs on a bathroom scale. I still need to weigh the empty setup on a postal scale. 190 felt easy but I think I wore myself out by coming into low on my first attempt and second attempts. I tried 200 lbs but I couldn't break the ground with it. This is a big PR on my setup. I think I can get 200 lbs + on a setup that has been used for numerous competitions like Andrew Durniat's or Jedd's. 3) Double Overhand Axle: My axle lifts have been very inconsistent the last couple months. Some days I have felt strong and others weak. I opened with 305 lbs which went up with ease. I then lifted 315 without a problem. I lifted 325 third attempt. I was going to go 335 next but the guys encouraged me to put 340 on the bar and hit a PR. I got it! Pretty happy about that. By far the most I have ever lifted DO on my axle (For some reason mine has always felt slick to me). My previous PR was at the Druniat comp back in February at roughly 337. - After this me and Nate did a couple other medley events really quickly before going out to lunch. The highlight I remember is hitting 46.5 lbs on my stronger grip loadable blob. This was a PR for me on this implement. I still really need to bring up my block weights. Note: good times. The MM3 is probably coming tomorrow, but I won't make my attempts until Wednesday to give my hands time to rest. I need to put my sub par right hand gripper performance today out of my mind and not let it get to me. When the MM3 gets here, I am going to attack it and give it everything I got. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Chez, i know this sounds crazy.. but trust me on this one. after you warmup for your MM3 attempt, go straight to vacuuming your house.. vacuum the whole house. the vibrations from the vacuum will have your CNS warmed up like a mutha. i had wondered why i was only strong on grippers after i get off work.. and i found the reason to be 2 things, 1 the fact that i run impact tools all day with hella vibration, and 2, the fact that my truck has pretty loud duels and vibrates the whole truck when running. so after all day at the shop, and after a 30 minute tooth chattering drive home of gripping a vibrating steering wheel tight, my hands are as hot as they can be for a gripper attempt. so the closest thing i can think of to vibrating power tools (and something that most people have in theyre house) is a vacuum cleaner.. so this is what i recommend..like i said, i know this sounds crazy... but give it a try and let me know what you think. word. haha, I like the idea and I'm going to test it out. Honesty my place has become super messy these past couple weeks because of studying for finals so I actually really need to vacuum anyway. I'm sure my family will thank you for this idea. Thanks buddy. I'm always open to suggestions from fellow grip guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvance Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Chez, i know this sounds crazy.. but trust me on this one. after you warmup for your MM3 attempt, go straight to vacuuming your house.. vacuum the whole house. the vibrations from the vacuum will have your CNS warmed up like a mutha. i had wondered why i was only strong on grippers after i get off work.. and i found the reason to be 2 things, 1 the fact that i run impact tools all day with hella vibration, and 2, the fact that my truck has pretty loud duels and vibrates the whole truck when running. so after all day at the shop, and after a 30 minute tooth chattering drive home of gripping a vibrating steering wheel tight, my hands are as hot as they can be for a gripper attempt. so the closest thing i can think of to vibrating power tools (and something that most people have in theyre house) is a vacuum cleaner.. so this is what i recommend..like i said, i know this sounds crazy... but give it a try and let me know what you think. word. dude that is funny as hell, but you are probably right... too bad i can't mow the grass... good luck Chez!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Chez, i know this sounds crazy.. but trust me on this one. after you warmup for your MM3 attempt, go straight to vacuuming your house.. vacuum the whole house. the vibrations from the vacuum will have your CNS warmed up like a mutha. i had wondered why i was only strong on grippers after i get off work.. and i found the reason to be 2 things, 1 the fact that i run impact tools all day with hella vibration, and 2, the fact that my truck has pretty loud duels and vibrates the whole truck when running. so after all day at the shop, and after a 30 minute tooth chattering drive home of gripping a vibrating steering wheel tight, my hands are as hot as they can be for a gripper attempt. so the closest thing i can think of to vibrating power tools (and something that most people have in theyre house) is a vacuum cleaner.. so this is what i recommend..like i said, i know this sounds crazy... but give it a try and let me know what you think. word. dude that is funny as hell, but you are probably right... too bad i can't mow the grass... good luck Chez!! Thanks dude. Congrats again on your MM0 cert. I saw that Elite video you just posted. You are ready for the MM1. The MM2 is going to feel just like your Elite. I did a real quick workout today. My big loud Italian family is coming over soon so I had to hurry and sneak this workout in. Nothing special. Just maintenance work. Standing Calf Raises 45 lb Olympic Bar across my back = 4 sets of 30 reps - I have very bad flat feet and they cause my ankles to pronate inwards when lifting heavy or playing sports. My left ankle started to act up after yesterdays training session. This exercise always helps me. I need to do them more to strength the ankles. The weight is very low because I'm focusing on the stretch and form and trying to rehab my ankles. I'm going to slowly add weight till my ankles are stronger. Seated Barbell Overhead Press Warm ups 45 lbs = 10 reps 95 lbs = 10 reps Working 145 lbs = 8 reps 145 lbs = 8 reps 145 lbs = 7 reps Dumbbell Side Laterals 25 lb DBs = 4 sets of 10 reps Note: The MM3 arrived in the mail today. I'm going to do my attempts early Wednesday. Absolutely no grip work until then. Maybe I will do a little bicep work later on tonight. Edited December 24, 2012 by Chez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Make it weep!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McCarter Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Chez, i know this sounds crazy.. but trust me on this one. after you warmup for your MM3 attempt, go straight to vacuuming your house.. vacuum the whole house. the vibrations from the vacuum will have your CNS warmed up like a mutha. i had wondered why i was only strong on grippers after i get off work.. and i found the reason to be 2 things, 1 the fact that i run impact tools all day with hella vibration, and 2, the fact that my truck has pretty loud duels and vibrates the whole truck when running. so after all day at the shop, and after a 30 minute tooth chattering drive home of gripping a vibrating steering wheel tight, my hands are as hot as they can be for a gripper attempt. so the closest thing i can think of to vibrating power tools (and something that most people have in theyre house) is a vacuum cleaner.. so this is what i recommend..like i said, i know this sounds crazy... but give it a try and let me know what you think. word. dude that is funny as hell, but you are probably right... too bad i can't mow the grass... good luck Chez!! Thanks dude. Congrats again on your MM0 cert. I saw that Elite video you just posted. You are ready for the MM1. The MM2 is going to feel just like your Elite. I did a real quick workout today. My big loud Italian family is coming over soon so I had to hurry and sneak this workout in. Nothing special. Just maintenance work. Standing Calf Raises 45 lb Olympic Bar across my back = 4 sets of 30 reps - I have very bad flat feet and they cause my ankles to pronate inwards when lifting heavy or playing sports. My left ankle started to act up after yesterdays training session. This exercise always helps me. I need to do them more to strength the ankles. The weight is very low because I'm focusing on the stretch and form and trying to rehab my ankles. I'm going to slowly add weight till my ankles are stronger. Seated Barbell Overhead Press Warm ups 45 lbs = 10 reps 95 lbs = 10 reps Working 145 lbs = 8 reps 145 lbs = 8 reps 145 lbs = 7 reps Dumbbell Side Laterals 25 lb DBs = 4 sets of 10 reps Note: The MM3 arrived in the mail today. I'm going to do my attempts early Wednesday. Absolutely no grip work until then. Maybe I will do a little bicep work later on tonight. Hurt that gripper in ways it has never known. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anwnate Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hurt that gripper in ways it has never known. I suppose squeezing the spring hard enough to break it would qualify. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juha Harju Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Don`t do attempts my friend but CRUSH IT! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistopholes Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Put the clamps on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Thanks again guys. Your support means the world to me and fuels my workouts. I did it! 16th man to officially close the MM3! I'm just really really happy. When I first signed up for the Gripboard in August 2011, I saw how only a few guys had certified MM3 and how it was a great separator. I knew that I wanted to be on that list very badly and I was willing to put the hard work in to get there. I am a little late updating the log. Below is the workout on cert day and tonight. Yesterday - MM3 Cert Day Exercise Bike - 10 mins on level 9 resistance Light Back Squats 45 lbs = 10 reps 95 lbs = 5 reps 145 lbs = 5 reps 215 lbs = 5 reps 215 lbs = 5 reps Grippers Vulcan V2 - dipped black spring Level 3 = 8 reps Level 6 = 3 reps Level 9 = 3 reps Level 12 = 1 rep 152.7 lb Rated BBGM = 1 rep 165.3 lb Rated BBE = 1 rep 171.5 lb Rated BBE = 1 rep MM3 - Took all three attempts. I browned out and fell to the ground on the first attempt. Picked myself recovered and closed it on the 2nd and 3rd attempts. I'll upload the edited video to the log with stills of the sets and closes tomorrow (Its a big file). I barely passed this certification. It took everything I had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Tonight - 12/27/12 - Thick bar and back. I am feeling a little sick tonight but I pushed through the workout even though my energy is low and I feel like shit. Double Overhand Rogue Axle Deadlifts Warm ups 115 lbs = 10 reps 205 lbs = 5 reps Working 275 lbs = 5 reps 285 lbs = 3 reps 290 lbs = 3 reps 295 lbs = 2 reps - just feeling out of it tonight so I called it quits there. Double Overhand Rogue Axle Stiff Leg Deadlifts 185 lbs = 3 sets of 8 reps 1 Arm Bent over Dumbbell Rows with Fat Gripz 75 lbs = 3 sets of 8 reps right and left hand Note - Hopefully I don't get really sick. Started taking medicine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel reinard Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Might have drained the tank on that wicked MM3 close. Sometimes an effort like that has me feeling sick. Eat and sleep. Should be closing MM4s in no time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juha Harju Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Big congrats!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Huge motivation buddy. Don't get sick! I'm a few days on the couch now, seeing a lot of guys PR-ing and it's frustrating as hell. Still having HUGE headaches. F..king flu/cold. Feeling like an old tart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistopholes Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 So how did the MM3 feel to you, I mean, how would you rate the feel on comparison to other grippers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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