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Pretty cool, Chez! All the focus it takes to fire your non-dominant hand at the same time as your dominant is no easy feat. Congrats.

Thanks Bob. This was actually my third attempt today. The first I tried to film by myself and that wasn't happening. The second one I got but my sister closed the video before we showed the bottom of the handles. This is super tough to get on video and its really hard to concentrate on both hands at the same time. I can no set either of these grippers with either hand no problem right now but I had to dig deep for both at the same time.

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Pretty cool, Chez! All the focus it takes to fire your non-dominant hand at the same time as your dominant is no easy feat. Congrats.

Thanks Bob. This was actually my third attempt today. The first I tried to film by myself and that wasn't happening. The second one I got but my sister closed the video before we showed the bottom of the handles. This is super tough to get on video and its really hard to concentrate on both hands at the same time. I can no set either of these grippers with either hand no problem right now but I had to dig deep for both at the same time.

Fan-freaking-tastic feat, Cesare!!! :rock:zorro::shuriken: Congrats on hammering this out of the park, man. You dominated those #3s.

I know all about how hard it is to get that on video!

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Pretty cool, Chez! All the focus it takes to fire your non-dominant hand at the same time as your dominant is no easy feat. Congrats.

Thanks Bob. This was actually my third attempt today. The first I tried to film by myself and that wasn't happening. The second one I got but my sister closed the video before we showed the bottom of the handles. This is super tough to get on video and its really hard to concentrate on both hands at the same time. I can no set either of these grippers with either hand no problem right now but I had to dig deep for both at the same time.

Fan-freaking-tastic feat, Cesare!!! :rock:zorro::shuriken: Congrats on hammering this out of the park, man. You dominated those #3s.

I know all about how hard it is to get that on video!

Thanks Ben! Your no set work always impressed and inspired me.

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Still training, just feel behind in the log again :(. I plan on making a big update this Friday.

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Still training, just feel behind in the log again :(. I plan on making a big update this Friday.

We both have block set grippers tomorrow night. Let the psyching up begin............NOW

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alright. time to finally catch up with the dam log. So much has been going lately but I finally have some breathing room. Doing this in multiple post as always

1/24/15

Flat Barbell Bench Press

125 lbs = 5 reps

157.5 lbs = 5 reps

190 lbs =3 reps

220 lbs = 3 reps

252 lbs = 3 reps

282.5 lbs = 2 reps

Incline Barbell Bench Press

170 lbs = 8 reps

197.5 lbs = 8 reps

225 lbs = 6 reps

Close Grip Push Ups

3 sets of 10 reps

Barbell Curls

65 lbs = 8 reps

115 lbs = 3 sets of 8 reps

Left Hand Grippers (also right hand if denoted)

COC sport = 10 reps left and right

COC #.5 = 5 reps left and right

COC #1 = 3 reps left and right

COC #2 = 2 reps left and right

COC #2.5 = 1 rep left and right

COC #3 = 1 rep left and right

COC #3 = 1 rep left and right

Double #3 TNS = Miss. I tried filming myself and missed because it is so hard to film this myself

Double #3 TNS = Got it but my sister turned off the camera before I showed the bottom of the handles

Double #3 TNS = Got it and the video was good! Finally! video above.

165.3 lbs BBE = Left Hand sets - 2 reps, 3 reps, 2 reps, 2 reps

160 MM1 = 2 reps left hand

153 COC #3 = Left hand sets - 2 reps, 2 reps

149.2 COC #3 = Left hand sets - 2 reps, 2 reps

144 COC #3 = 3 reps left hand

1/26/15

Sledge DL to 18 inches

12 lb sledge @ 13" = 3 sets of 8 reps right and left

Sledge Lever to Forehead

10 lb full = 3 sets of 3 reps right and left

Plate Curls

25 lb plate = 3 sets of 5 reps right and left

Sup/Pro

8.75 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps right and left

Reverse wrist curls

45 lb Bar = 3 sets of 10 reps

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1/28/15

Physical Therapy

Squats

100 lbs = 5 reps

122.5 lbs = 5 reps

147.5 lbs = 5 reps

172.5 lbs = 3 reps

197.5 lbs = 3 reps

222.5 lbs = 5 reps

Rolling Thunder

96.5 lbs = 5 reps right and left

121.5 lbs = 3 reps right and left

151.5 lbs = 3 sets of 3 reps right and left

IM Horn

121 lbs = 3 sets of 3 reps right and left

DO Axle Stiff Leg Deadlifts

193 lbs = 8 reps, 8 reps

213 lbs = 6 reps

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1/29/15

Standing Calf Raises

BW + 67 lbs = 3 sets of 30 reps

Dumbbell Rows

81.5 lbs DB = 3 sets of 10 reps right and left

Jack Knives

3 sets of 10 reps

1/31/15

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press

80 lbs = 5 reps

100 lbs = 5 reps

117.5 lbs = 3 reps

137.5 lbs = 3 reps

157.5 lbs = 3 reps

177.5 lbs = 5 reps

Close Grip Barbell Bench Press

180 lbs = 8 reps

210 lbs = 8 reps

240 lbs = 6 reps

Euro 2HP

54 lbs = 5 reps

104 lbs = 3 reps

134 lbs = 3 reps

154 lbs = 2 reps

179 lbs = 3 sets of 3 reps

Blobs

38 lbs = 3 reps right and left

45 lb Legacy = 3 reps right and left

45 lb Legacy Reverse = 2 rep right and 1 left

45 lb Legacy Reverse = 2 rep right and 1 left

45 lb Legacy Reverse = 1 rep right and 1 left

- really off on block weights tonight

IM Hub

30 lbs = 3 reps right and left

45 lbs = 2 reps right and left

55 lbs = 3 reps right and 2 left

50 lbs = 2 sets of 3 reps right and left

Pops Dynamic 2HP

2 blues on bottom = 3 sets of 10 reps

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2/3/15

Close grip Push ups feet up

3 sets of 10 reps

Front Squats

45 lbs = 10 reps

85 lbs = 5 reps

115 lbs = 8 reps

125 lbs = 8 reps

135 lbs = 6 reps

Gripper Right Hand

COC Sport = 10 reps

COC #.5 = 5 reps

COC #1 = 3 reps

COC #2 = 2 reps

COC #2.5 = 1 rep

Original #3 = 1 rep

MM1 = rep

Hard BBE = 1 rep

Hard 3.5 = 1 rep

185 BBSE = 2 singles with a 20mm block set, missed 3rd because of a bad set

179.7 COC #3.5 = 2 singles with a 20mm block set

171.5 lb BBE = 2 sets of doubles with a 20mm block set

144 COC #3 = 2 CCS reps

144 COC #3 = 2 CCS singles

Pop's Crush Booster

Big Purple = 10 second hold

Big Purple red = 10 second hold

Big Purple = 10 second

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2/4/15

Deadlifts

135 lbs = 5 reps

167.5 lbs = 5 reps

202.5 lbs = 3 reps

235 lbs = 3 reps

270 lbs = 3 reps

302.5 lbs = 7 reps

Barbell Curls

45 lbs = 10 reps

87 lbs = 5 reps

115 lbs = 3 sets of 8 reps

2/7/15

Barbell Bench Press

125 lbs = 5 reps

157.5 lbs = 5 reps

190 lbs = 3 reps

235 lbs = 5 reps

267.5 lbs = 3 reps

300 lbs = 1 rep

Incline Barbell bench Press

185 lbs = 5 reps

212.5 lbs = 5 reps

240 lbs = 5 reps

Grippers left

Sport = 10 reps

COC #.5 = 5 reps

COC #1 = 3 reps

COC #2 = 2 reps

COC #2.5 = 1 rep

Original #3 = 1 rep

MM1 = 1 rep

Medium BBE = 1 rep

171 GHP 8 = 20 mm block miss. very close

171 GHP 8 = 20 mm block miss. very close. argh! - I have done a 171 Elite but GHPs are always harder for me.

174 RB 280 = 20 mm block miss. not tonight. I feel off but these would be PRs left hand 20 mm block anyway and tonight isn't a PR night
165.3 BBE = 2 singles 20 MM Block Closes
153 COC #3 = 2 singles 20 mm block closes
149.2 COC #3 = 3 sets of doubles 20 mm block
141 #3 = 2 reps 20 mm block set
Crush Booster Left
Big Purple = (3) 10 second holds
2/8/15
Standing Calf Raises
BW + 45 lbs = 20 reps
BW + 85 lbs = sets of 20 reps
Jack Knives
3 sets of 10 reps
DB Rows
81.5 lb DB = 3 sets of 10 reps right and left.
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Not logging tonight but I hit a new PR with Barbell Bicep Curls tonight. 135 lbs for 8 reps. Hoping to get 10 reps soon.

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got a little time so I might as well make a quick log update.

2/10/15

Sledge DL to 18"

12 lb @ 14" = 2 sets of 5 reps each hand

12 lb @ 14" = 5 reps right hand and 3 left hand

12 lb @ 11" = 2 reps left hand

Sledge Lever to Forehead

6 lb full = 3 reps each hand

12 lb Full = 3 singles each hand

10 lb full = 2 sets of doubles each hand

8 lb full = 2 sets of 5 reps each hand

Plate Curls

25 lb Plate = 3 sets of 5 reps each hand

Sup/Pron

10 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps each hand

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curls

55 lbs = 3 sets of 10 reps

2/12/15

Barbell Curls

45 lbs = 10 reps

95 lbs = 6 reps

135 lbs = 8 reps PR! Video above

135 lbs = 2 sets of 5 reps

Close Grip Push Ups Feet Up

3 sets of 10 reps

2/14/15

Squats

100 lbs = 5 reps

122.5 = 5 reps

147.5 = 3 reps

185 = 5 reps

210 = 3 reps

235 = 4 reps

Rolling Thunder

96.5 lbs = 5 reps each hand

121.5 = 2 reps each hand

141.5 = 2 reps each hand

161.5 = 3 singles each hand

141.5 = 2 sets of triple each hand

121.5 = 2 sets of 5 reps each hand

IM Horn

136 lbs = 3 sets of doubles each hand

DO Axle Stuff Leg Deadlifts

213 = 5 reps

223 = 5 reps

233 = 5 reps

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Going to update the log later today, but I wanted to post this video. I had a fantastic crush session today. I worked up to 3 straight MMS singles with my 194.45 lb RGC Super Elite. The last time I did this was right before my MM6 certification when My crush was at its peak. Pretty happy that my crush is finally back to peak level. Now I have to go farther then I ever have..............

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Well that's some insane power right there!

MM7 will fall soon for you along with the 3.5 cert.

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Thanks fellas. I have tweaked my program and its working great. Excited to see how far I can go this year.

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Alright. Time to get off my lazy butt and update this log. 2-3 workouts a post as usual.

2/16/15

Standing Calf Raises

BW+ 45 lbs = 20 reps

BW +95 lbs = 3 sets of 20 reps

Dumbbell Rows

61.5 lb DB = 8 reps each hand

101.5 lb DB = 3 sets of 8 reps each hand. This is getting too light. Need to start adding.

Ab Wheel

on knees = 3 sets of 10 reps

2/17/15

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press

80 lbs = 5x

100 lbs = 5x

117.5 lbs = 3x

147.5 lbs = 5x

167.5 lbs = 3x

187.5 lbs = 3x

Euro 2HP

54 lbs = 5x

104 lbs = 5x

134 lbs = 3x

154 lbs = 2x

174 lbs = 1x

190 lbs = 1x, 1x, 1x

174 lbs = 3x, 3x

154 lbs = 5x, 5x

Blobs

38 lb = 3x each hand

50 lb 2nd gen = 1x, 1x, 1x, each hand. Blob strength coming back

45 lb Legacy = 3x, 3x each hand

IM Hub

30 lbs = 3x each hand

40 lbs = 2x each hand

55 lbs = 2x R 1x L

55 lbs = 2x each hand

55 lbs = 2x R 1x L - left hand off tonight

Pop's Dynamic 2 Hand Pinch

2 blue bands on bottom pegs = 3 sets of 12 reps

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2/20/15

Close Grip Barbell Bench Press

120 lbs = 5x

150 lbs = 5x

180 lbs = 3x

195 lbs = 5x

225 lbs = 5x

255 lbs = 5x

Barbell Curls

45 lbs = 10x

95 lbs = 5x

135 lbs = 5x, 5x, 5x

Close grip push ups feet up

3 sets of 10x

2/23/15

Deadlifts

135 lbs = 5x

167.5 lbs = 5x

202.5 lbs = 3x

252.5 lbs = 5x

285 lbs = 3x

320 lbs = 3x - had more in me but I decided not to go all out.

Front Squats

115 lbs = 5x

125 lbs = 5x

135 lbs = 5x

Crunches with Resistance

3 sets of 20x

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2/24/15

Barbell Bench Press

127.5 lbs = 5x

160 lbs = 5x

190 lbs = 3x

207.5 lbs = 5x

240 lbs = 5x

270 lbs = 5x - New PR for a 5 rep set.

Incline Barbell Bench Press

145 lbs = 10 reps

172.5 lbs = 10 reps

200 lbs = 10 reps. Last one was tough.

Left Hand Grippers (all MMS)

COC Sport = 10 reps

COC #.5 = 5x

COC #1 = 3x

COC #2 = 2x

COC #2.5 = 1x

original #3 = 1x

MM1 = 1x

Medium BBE = 1 x

171.5 lb BBE = 1x, 1x

179.7 lb COC #3.5 = Very Very close miss (1 mm off) - dam the last 1mm on this is killing me. I get this and MM3 is almost mine off hand

179.7 lb COC #3.5 = Slight Miss but not as good as the previous attempt.

171.5 lb BBE = 1x, 1x, 1x

160 MM1 = 1x, rating tag got in the way on the 2nd rep

160 MM1 = 2x, 2x

153 COC #3 = 3x, 3x

144 COC #3 = 1x, 1x, 1x - All too easy

Crush Booster Holds Left Hand

Big Purple = 10 seconds

Big Purple + Orange = 10 secs, 10 secs

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2/26/15

Barbell Curls

45 lbs = 12x

97.5 lbs = 3 sets of 12x

Standing Calf Raises

BW + 115 lbs = 3 sets of 20x

Dumbbell Rows

101.5 lb DB = 3 sets of 8x each side

Push ups feet up

3 sets of 10x

2/28/15

Squats

45 lbs = 10x

102.5 lbs = 5x

127.5 lbs = 5x

152.5 lbs = 3x

167.5 lbs = 5x

192.5 lbs = 5x

217.5 lbs = 7x

Grippers Right Hand (MMS unless stated otherwise)

COC Sport = 10x

COC #.5 = 5x

COC #1 = 3x

COC #2 = 2x

COC #2.5 = 1x

GHP 6 = 1x

Cert #3 = 1x

MM1 = 1x

Hard BBE = 1x

Hard COC #3.5 = 1x

185 lb BBSE = 1x

194.45 lb BBSE = 1x, 1x, 1x - Really happy with this. Haven't done this since the last workout before my MM6 cert. Crush is finally back. Video above in the log.

171.5 lb BBE = 3x, 3x

160 MM1 = 3x, 3x

153 COC #3 = Very Slight CCS miss. Hand is very fatigued now.

144 COC #3 = 1 CCS, 1 CCS

Crush Booster Holds Right Hand

Big Purple + red = 3 sets of 10 secs

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