Donati's Log Of Steel Bending, Grip And Powerlifting

[Buccos1]

Sat (9/6)

Deadlift

(1x5) 135

(1x3) 225

(1x2) 315

(1x2) 405

(1x1) 455

[Buccos1]

Sun (9/7)

DU - IMPs

Yellow Nail

1/4 x 7" Grade 5

DU - BBW

1/4 x 7" Grade 8

Grippers - MMS

(1x3) #1

(1x3) #1.5

(1x3) #2

(1x20) #1.5

Little Big Horn

(1x1) 80

(1x1) 105

(1x1) 120

Sledge Deadlift

(1x1) 156

(1x1) 180

Hex Block Pinch

(1x1) 40

[Buccos1]

Tue (9/9)

Ironmind Hub

(1x1) 40

(1x1) 50

(1x1) 60

(1x1) 65

Grippers

(1x3) #1

(1x3) #1.5

(1x3) #2

Sledge Levers

(2x8)

Plate Pinch

(2x1) 25s

1-hand Euro

(1x1) 45

(1x1) 55

(1x1) 65

This was my first go with the Euro in awhile and it felt weak. I think with some consistency, the numbers will slowly climb.

[jvance]

Carl, throw in some holds for pinch, and maybe some swings/mini reps at thin widths. I can almost guarantee you'll break out some new pinch PRs

[Buccos1]

Carl, throw in some holds for pinch, and maybe some swings/mini reps at thin widths. I can almost guarantee you'll break out some new pinch PRs

Thanks for the suggestions! I will definitely try swings ... never thought of that. This thing can get pretty frustrating.

[Buccos1]

Wed (9/10)

DO - IMPs

Yellow Nail

1/4 x 6" Grade 5

Red Nail

Little Big Horn

(1x1) 80

(1x1) 105

(1x1) 120

Grippers

(1x3) #1

(1x3) #1.5

(1x3) #2

[Buccos1]

Thur (9/11)

Bench Press

(1x8) 135

(1x5) 185

(1x3) 225

(1x3) 275

(1x2) 315

(1x15) 225

Speed Bench Press

(5x3) 185

Front Raises

(2x8) 25

[Buccos1]

Sat (9/13)

Squats

(1x5) 135

(1x3) 225

(1x2) 315

(1x2) 405 - add briefs

(1x1) 440

(1x1) 475

[Buccos1]

Sun (9/14)

1" V-Bar

(1x1) 85

(1x1) 155

(1x1) 205

(1x1) 225

Little Big Horn

(1x1) 77.5

(1x1) 102.5

(1x1) 122.5

Sledge Hammer Deadlift

(1x1) 144

(2x1) 180

Grippers

(1x3) #1

(1x3) #1.5

(1x3) #2

(1x1) #2.5

[Buccos1]

Tue (9/16)

Little Big Horn

(1x1) 77.5

(1x1) 102.5

(1x1) 122.5

Sledge Deadlift

(3x1) 144

Grippers

(1x40) #1

[Buccos1]

Thur (9/18)

Bench Press

(1x8) 135

(1x5) 185

(1x3) 225

(1x3) 275

(1x3) 300

(1x15) 225

Front Raises

(3x8) 25

[Buccos1]

Sat (9/20)

Squats

(1x5) 135

(1x3) 225

(1x2) 315

(1x2) 405 - add briefs

(1x1) 440

(1x1) 475

[Buccos1]

Tue (9/23)

Adjustable Thickbar

(1x1) 115

(1x1) 150

(1x1) 175

(1x1) 200

1-hand Euro Pinch

(1x1) 45

(1x1) 55

(1x1) 65

Grippers

(1x3) #1

(1x3) #1.5

(1x3) #2

(1x1) #2.5

DU - IMPs

Yellow Nail

1/4 x 7" Grade 5

DU - BBW

1/4 x 7" Grade 8

I have been messing around with different ways to prep the Euro, and finally figured something out, with the surface, in what works OK for me. The final attempt at 65 felt like 40 for me today! I also took in the width a little from my usual 46mm.

[Buccos1]

Fri (9/26)

Bench Press

(1x8) 135

(1x5) 185

(1x3) 225

(1x3) 275

(1x3) 300

(1x15) 225

Bench Press - Sling Shot

(1x2) 365

(1x1) 385

I'm still doing most of my lifting at a commercial gym (after the move), which has been tough. My bench is still down (prob. 20lbs. on max). The place I've been going to is OK, but has thicker bars ... no power bars and slippery benches, which has really messed me up. I can't wait until I am able to start training on my own again!

I ended up busting a blood vessel in my eye too on the last set of bench (Sling Shot).

[Buccos1]

Sun (9/28)

1-hand Axle Deadlift

(1x1) 105

(2x1) 125

(1x0) 135

1-hand Euro

(1x1) 45

(1x1) 55

(1x1) 65

(1x0) 75

Iromind Hub

(1x1) 50

(1x1) 60

Grippers - MMS

(1x3) #1

(1x3) #1.5

(1x3) #2

(1x0) #2.5

DO - IMPs

Yellow Nail

1/4 x 6" Grade 5

Red Nail

I actually broke the ground a few inches with the 75lbs. on the Euro!!

[Buccos1]

Mon (9/29)

Deadlift

(2x3) 135

(2x3) 225

(2x2) 315

(1x1) 405

(1x1) 425 - add suit/straps down

(1x1) 475

[Buccos1]

Wed (10/1)

Squats

(1x5) 135

(1x3) 225

(1x2) 315

(1x2) 405 - add briefs

(1x1) 455

[Anthony C.]

hey carl,

you competing at the king kong this month? And if so, which venue?

[Buccos1]

I'm hoping to! We moved this past month, and things are finally getting back to "normal." But my training took a hit, and lifts all-around are down about 5-10% across the board. I'm planning on getting some work in, and see how things fall with everything else. I'd love to compete though. If I do, it'd probably be at Jedd's, though I saw one in Ohio that isn't too far from me. Not sure if that one is still on or how many people would be competing. Are you going to be competing?

[Buccos1]

Thur (10/2)

1-hand Euro

(1x1) 45

(1x1) 65

(1x1) 70

(1x0) 72.5

1-hand Axle Deadlift

(1x1) 125

(1x0) 135

(1x1) 135

Ironmind Hub

(1x1) 45

(1x1) 50

(1x1) 60

(1x1) 65

1" V-bar

(1x1) 120

(1x1) 190

(1x1) 215

Grippers

(1x3) #1

(1x3) #1.5

(1x3) #2

[Anthony C.]

I'm hoping to! We moved this past month, and things are finally getting back to "normal." But my training took a hit, and lifts all-around are down about 5-10% across the board. I'm planning on getting some work in, and see how things fall with everything else. I'd love to compete though. If I do, it'd probably be at Jedd's, though I saw one in Ohio that isn't too far from me. Not sure if that one is still on or how many people would be competing. Are you going to be competing?

Congrats on a successful move bro! Yes sir I'll be competing at chez's venue, we'll miss you that day! My lifts have also taken a hit as I started a new job and the hours are wacky. Ahh, such is life lol.

[Buccos1]

Thanks bro! If I lived closer, I'd be there for sure. Even Jedd's is pretty far ... 5 hours I think. I had a goid time hanging out with everyone in July.

[Buccos1]

Sat (10/4)

Bench Press

(1x8) 135

(1x5) 185

(1x3) 225

(1x3) 275

(1x3) 300

Speed Bench - mini bands

(5x3) 135

[Buccos1]

Sun (10/5)

1-hand Axle Deadlift

(2x1) 125

(2x1) 135

Little Big Horn

(1x1) 77.5

(1x1) 102.5

(1x1) 122.5

(1x0) 125

1-hand Euro

(1x1) 65

(1x1) 70

DU - IMPs

Yellow Nail

1/4 x 5.75" Grade 5

DU - BBW

1/4 x 7" Grade 8

[Buccos1]

Tue (10/7)

1" V-Bar

(1x1) 120

(1x1) 155

(1x1) 205

(1x1) 225

Axle Curls

(2x8) 85

(2x5) 105

1-hand Euro Holds

(3x1) 65 (3-5 sec.)

Sledge Deadlift

(1x1) 144

(1x1) 168

(1x1) 180

Grippers

(1x5) #1

(1x5) #1.5

(1x5) #2

(1x0) #2.5