Grippers Of Madness

[John McCarter]

Yesterday was really off for me, it was one of those days where nothing was going for me. Lifting helped.

8/19/2013 Workout)

Everything is considered lifted unless noted.

1) Squats: (Warm Up) 97lbs x 5 (2 sets)...(Working sets from this point) 187lbs x 5...257lbs x 5. (Wanted to go for 270lbs + but that wasn't going to happen.)

2) Deadlifts w/Fat Gripz: (Warm Up) 137lbs x 3 (2 sets)...(Working sets from this point) 277lbs x 2...304lbs x 1

3) Ez Curl w/ Fat Gripz: 69lbs x 10...79lbs x 9...89lbs x 8

4) Dips: 2x10 - B.W. only

Everything from this point on was me just messing around for fun.

5) Dumbbell Snatches: 2x3 - 70lbs

6) Dumbbell Clean: 1x1 - 120lbs (Wanted to attempt a press with this weight, felt it would have led to something bad and stayed with the clean only.)

[PeterSweden]

Wasn't really feeling up to anything today but put that aside and just did a grip workout. Left hand is getting closer to reaching the MM2, just need to get that sucker up to closing my 167 rated Tetting Elite. Right feels a little fried and went easy on it. Really hit up pinch grip as well.

Week 2, Day 6) Rep Work

(Everything is done from a mms set or wider)

1) Warm Up Gripper: 3x5 - Tetting SA rated at 88lbs

2) Singles Gripper: 6x1 - RB 300N Right hand (Feels in the low 170's), RB Adjustable 6/6 (feels about 160-163 lbs)

3) Rep Gripper: 3x5 - Tetting SM rated at 126lbs

4) Pinch Block: 6x2 - 58lbs both hands

5) Hub Pinch: 6x1 - 67.2lbs, Sorinex Hub

6) TTK: 5x5 seconds - 55.2lbs

7) Wrist Curl: 5x5 - 119.5lbs, Forwards and Reverse (also did 2 sets of Isometric holds for 5 seconds on the last set)

RB varies alot. My 300N is like a heavy coc3 155-160 somewhere around that region

[John McCarter]

Yesterday was really off for me, it was one of those days where nothing was going for me. Lifting helped.

8/19/2013 Workout)

Everything is considered lifted unless noted.

1) Squats: (Warm Up) 97lbs x 5 (2 sets)...(Working sets from this point) 187lbs x 5...257lbs x 5. (Wanted to go for 270lbs + but that wasn't going to happen.)

2) Deadlifts w/Fat Gripz: (Warm Up) 137lbs x 3 (2 sets)...(Working sets from this point) 277lbs x 2...304lbs x 1

3) Ez Curl w/ Fat Gripz: 69lbs x 10...79lbs x 9...89lbs x 8

4) Dips: 2x10 - B.W. only

Everything from this point on was me just messing around for fun.

5) Dumbbell Snatches: 2x3 - 70lbs

6) Dumbbell Clean: 1x1 - 120lbs (Wanted to attempt a press with this weight, felt it would have led to something bad and stayed with the clean only.)

Holy crap, this isn't today's workout, I just now noticed the date was meant to be 8/18/2013.

[John McCarter]

Wasn't really feeling up to anything today but put that aside and just did a grip workout. Left hand is getting closer to reaching the MM2, just need to get that sucker up to closing my 167 rated Tetting Elite. Right feels a little fried and went easy on it. Really hit up pinch grip as well.

Week 2, Day 6) Rep Work

(Everything is done from a mms set or wider)

1) Warm Up Gripper: 3x5 - Tetting SA rated at 88lbs

2) Singles Gripper: 6x1 - RB 300N Right hand (Feels in the low 170's), RB Adjustable 6/6 (feels about 160-163 lbs)

3) Rep Gripper: 3x5 - Tetting SM rated at 126lbs

4) Pinch Block: 6x2 - 58lbs both hands

5) Hub Pinch: 6x1 - 67.2lbs, Sorinex Hub

6) TTK: 5x5 seconds - 55.2lbs

7) Wrist Curl: 5x5 - 119.5lbs, Forwards and Reverse (also did 2 sets of Isometric holds for 5 seconds on the last set)

RB varies alot. My 300N is like a heavy coc3 155-160 somewhere around that region

Those RB Grippers may very but they are great in-between grippers to fill in the gap on certain level. I know my 300N and RB Adjustable is helping my off hand to build up.

[PeterSweden]

yeee love the knurling!

[John McCarter]

Things are starting to pay off from what I'm doing. Off hand is starting to catch up with my right; going to play with my grip workouts until next week and see how close I am from closing my rated 167 and 170lb Tetting Elites. Once I get either one of those grippers close, I will be signing up for the MM2 Off Hand.

Right hand is being a little annoying with my rated 183lb MM3 Replica, 19mm away from getting those handles to touch, but it's coming along pretty good.

8/19/2013 Week 3, Day 7) Crushing Isometrics

1) Warm Up: 3x10 - RB Adjustable 1/1 Setting, TNS closes

2) Joe Kinney Grip Machine: 5x5 seconds - 303.6lbs

3) Silver Bullet Hold: 5x5 seconds - 170lb Rated Tetting Elite right and left, used 5.1lbs

4) Secret Weapon: 5x5 seconds - 132.6lbs

5) TTK: 3x5 seconds - 57.6lbs

6) Isometric Lever: 5x5 seconds - 9lbs, Forward/Reverse

7) Extensors: 4x10 seconds - Red/Blue Band

[John McCarter]

Been off mentally the last few days and just couldn't get with it. Physically, I can lift with no problems, just have to much b.s. up in the head right now.

Here is the workout from yesterday 8/20/2013

1) Squats: 137lbs x 5...207lbs x 5...257lbs x 5...327lbs x 10

2) Rolling Thunder: 142lbs x 12.

3) Pony Clamp: 3x10

4) Wrist Curl: 2x10 - 127lbs.

Here's the grip workout from tonight.

8/22/2013 Week 3, Day 8) Rep Day

1) Warm Up Gripper: 4x10 - 88lb rated Tetting SA, mms reps

2) Pop's Gripper: 10x5 - 272.4lbs

3) Pony clamp: 7x5 seconds

4) Extensors: 6x10 seconds - Red/Blue Band

[John McCarter]

Forgot to mention, my off hand is starting to play catch up with my right very nicely, should know for certain if I can make an attempt at certifying on the MM2 Off Hand. Just going to wait and see if I'll be able to close my rated Tetting Elites. Once I get anyone of those grippers I'll be signing up for the MM2.

[PeterSweden]

MM2 offhand, haha I cant get it with my dominant hand

I have dreams of climbing the MM ladder some day tho

[John McCarter]

MM2 offhand, haha I cant get it with my dominant hand

I have dreams of climbing the MM ladder some day tho

You'll get those grippers one day. From what I've seen from your RRBT log, I say the MM0 and MM1 would be nothing for you.

[PeterSweden]

I want to do the MM0 right after the RRBT is done

I was laying in bed this afternoon, having a nap, and before I fell asleep I thought about the rest of the year and this is what my aims will be:

Peak RRBT. rest a couple of weeks then max out on grippers and get MM0 while doing that.

Then do the RTprogram you do atm.

THen KTA! After that I might sign up for MM1.

Rest a couple of weeks and then do like 3 months of serious DO bending.

[John McCarter]

8/23/2013 Week 3, Day 9) Crush Isometrics

Warm Up Gripper: 4x5 - 88lb Tetting SA, TNS reps

Pop's Gripper: 5x5 seconds - 247.8lbs, both hands doing 91% of my max strength

Silver Bullet: 5x5 seconds - 7.5lbs, RB300N both hands

Overcrush: 5x5 seconds - GHP Level 7 both hands

Hub lift: 10x5 seconds - 41.6lbs, did high pulls

TTK: 10x5 seconds - 54.9 lbs

[PeterSweden]

8/23/2013 Week 3, Day 9) Crush Isometrics

Warm Up Gripper: 4x5 - 88lb Tetting SA, TNS reps

Pop's Gripper: 5x5 seconds - 247.8lbs, both hands doing 91% of my max strength

Silver Bullet: 5x5 seconds - 7.5lbs, RB300N both hands

Overcrush: 5x5 seconds - GHP Level 7 both hands

Hub lift: 10x5 seconds - 41.6lbs, did high pulls

TTK: 10x5 seconds - 54.9 lbs

Bullethold vs straphold. Thoughts?

[CANCRUSHER]

John in your opinion which's the best way to train with the TTK:dynamic work,static holds or negatives?

[John McCarter]

John in your opinion which's the best way to train with the TTK:dynamic work,static holds or negatives?

What I found that works best for me personally is cheating the weight down and doing static holds. If I do reps, I'll do it with lighter weights. I would never consider doing negatives on the ttk, I believe that would make injuries happen more quickly.

[John McCarter]

8/23/2013 Week 3, Day 9) Crush Isometrics

Warm Up Gripper: 4x5 - 88lb Tetting SA, TNS reps

Pop's Gripper: 5x5 seconds - 247.8lbs, both hands doing 91% of my max strength

Silver Bullet: 5x5 seconds - 7.5lbs, RB300N both hands

Overcrush: 5x5 seconds - GHP Level 7 both hands

Hub lift: 10x5 seconds - 41.6lbs, did high pulls

TTK: 10x5 seconds - 54.9 lbs

Bullethold vs straphold. Thoughts?

I actually like the Silver Bullet more than strap holds, it doesn't force me to close the gripper all the way shut.

[John McCarter]

Thinking about making a few review videos for some items I use.

[CANCRUSHER]

Thinking about making a few review videos for some items I use.

You should man always loved your videos.

[John McCarter]

Here's my training methods for the IronMind TTK

[David Mitti]

Here's my training methods for the IronMind TTK

Thanks for sharing John!

[John McCarter]

8/25/2013 Workout (Everything is considered lifted unless noted)

1) Hip lift Squats: 173lbs x 5, 219.9lbs x 10, 219.9 lbs x 15

2) Kettlebell Clean: 2x2 - 70lbs

3) Ez curl: 5x5 - 68.2lbs, normal curl and reverse

4) Chest Expander Front Chest Pull: 2x5 - 120lbs Force

[John McCarter]

http://youtu.be/TBVlqORXjAs

[John McCarter]

Haven't been too active because of sickness and spending time with my wife to be. Only been able to get in 2 workouts this week. Took time off from the grip program I'm on for a week to heal up.

Also have a new grip machine. I love the Pop's Gripper, but the handles are really hard for me to work with it for single hand rep work. I ended up getting the machine Warren Tetting offers. Simple and too the point.

9/03/2013 Workout) (This was based from the workouts I did while going for the #3 certification.)

Hip Squats: 232.4lbs x 10 (warm up)...232.4lbs x 20

Rolling Thunder: 148.9lbs x 12

TTK: 39.8lbs x 40

Wrist Roller: 140.8lbs x 20 - forwards and reverse

Military Press: 4x2 - 70lb Kettlebell

Chest Expander Front Chest Pull: 3x5 - 120lbs force

Back Bends: 1x5 - bodyweight only

9/05/2013 Week 5, Day 10) Rep Day

Hip Squats: 276.4lbs x 5 (Warm Up)...276.4lbs x 10 (Working set)

Warm Up Gripper: 4x5 - 88lb Tetting SA

Thor Grip Machine: 6x5 - 161lbs, handles set to 36mm

TTK: 2x5 - 55.2lbs

Wrist Roller: 3x10 - 141.2lbs, forwards and reverse

[John McCarter]

Wasn't able to really do much with the grip program last week; was healing up from what I did before. Tested myself out on a 184lb rated gripper today with a ccs attempt, mashed the gripper down to 16mm, going to work on getting this gripper. Might put the MM3 and MM2 Off Hand Certs off for a while until I see what I can do with the #3.5 gripper.

Also, on the Thor Gripper, when doing rep work, I'm going to attempt to get a total of 10,000lbs per rep day with that machine; this is actual rep work and not negatives, I would never do something like that with negatives again.

Week 6, Day 11) Rep Day

Warm Up Gripper: 3x5 - 88lb Tetting SA

Thor Gripper: 6x10 - 171lbs, total weight for one hand crushing 10,260lbs

TTK: 3x20 - 55.2lbs

Wrist Roller: 3x10 - 162.2lbs, Forwards/Reverse

Extensors: 6x10 seconds - Red/Blue Bands

[John McCarter]

Here's last night's grip workout. Wasn't feeling to good, but wanted to push myself on crushing movements. Pinch and wrist was taken easy.

9/11/2013 Week 6, Day 12) Rep Day 10,000 lb total goal

Warm Up Gripper: 4x5 - 88lb Tetting SA, TNS reps

Thor Gripper: 6x10 - 175.4, a total of 10524 lbs

TTK: 3x10 - 57.6 lbs

Wrist Roller: 3x10 - 139.2 lbs

Extensors: 6x10 seconds - Red/Blue Bands