Donati's Log Of Steel Bending, Grip And Powerlifting

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Thur (5/12)

Deadlifts
(1x3) 135
(1x2) 225
(1x1) 315
(1x1) 405
(1x1) 435
(1x1) 475

Grippers - MMS
(1x5) #1
(1x3) HG200 - 95
(1x1) Master - 106
(1x1) #2 - 114
(1x1) Super Master - 126

Ironmind Pinch Block
(1x1) 50
(1x1) 60

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Fri (5/13)

Speed Bench Press
(2x3)  135
(7x3)  135 - add mini bands

Bench Press
(1x20)  205

Standing Axle Press
(1x3)  105
(1x3)  125
(1x3)  155
(1x1)  175

Barbell Shrugs
(1x10)  135
(1x10)  225
(1x10)  315
(1x10)  405

Pull Ups
(2x5) 

Clapping Pushups
(1x10)

Lying Dumbbell Extensions
(2x8)  30

I haven't done high-rep benches in awhile and decided to test it a little today.  Usually, I do this with 225, but feeling a little run-down lately, I put 205 on instead.  20 wasn't too bad ... I might have gotten to 25 if I pushed it and had a spotter.

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Sat (5/14)

Squats - briefs
(1x3) 225
(1x1) 315
(2x1) 405
(1x1) 435
(1x1) 455

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Sun (5/15)

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x3)  HG200 - 95
(1x3)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  RB210 - 120
(1x1)  Super Master - 126
(1x1)  Super Master - 132

Grippers - Negatives
(3x1)  Grand Master - 154

DO - BBW
1/4 x 6" Grade 2
5/16 x 6" Grade 2
Golden Bastard (2.5")

DO - IMPs
Red Nail

2"  V-Bar
(1x1)  100
(1x1)  135
(1x1)  160

Finger Walks - F/B
(2x1)  8

I just got my 2" V-bar from FBBC.  This thing is massive ... a pretty awesome piece of equipment!  This was the first time I ever tried pulling on the 2" V-bar too.  Definitely a challenge, but I think with some time with it, I will be able to get 200lbs. ... possibly 225.  With the bending portion of SJ3 coming up, I'm going to try to include more frequency with my bending, especially with BB wraps.  (I have never spent much time working with these, aside from DU, so I'm not expecting too much, but I'd like to acclimate a little better with them.)  

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Mon (5/16)

Axle Bench Press
(1x5)  125
(1x3)  175
(1x3)  215
(1x1)  265
(1x1)  295

Standing Barbell Press
(1x3)  95
(1x3)  115
(1x3)  135
(1x3)  155
(1x1)  175

Barbell Curls
(1x5)  95
(1x3)  115
(1x3)  125

Pull Ups
(3x5)

Pull ups are starting to feel "easy."  I'm only doing sets of five, but, lately, all of the reps have been strong.  I might start attempting sets of 10, or working towards it.

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Tue (5/17)

Grippers - 25mm Block
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x3)  HG200 - 95
(1x1)  Master - 106
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x0)  #2.5 - 123
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123

Secret Weapon
(5x1)  60 - 5 sec.

DU - BBW
Blue Nail
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5

Ironmind Hub
(1x1)  50
(1x1)  60

Flask
(1x1)  50
(1x1)  60
(1x1)  65
(1x0)  70

2" V-Bar
(1x1)  100
(1x1)  135
(1x1)  160

Blob 35 - Holds
(2x1)  5 sec.

I still keep missing 70lbs. with the Flask.  Getting a inch-or-two off the ground, but can't hang on.

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Wed (5/18)

2.5" Crusher
(1x1)  65
(1x1)  80
(1x1)  100
(1x1)  105
(1x0)  110

Ironmind Pinch Block
(1x1)  40
(1x1)  50
(1x0)  60
(1x1)  60

DO - BBW
60d Nail (hard)
Red Nail (pre-bent - 10 deg.)
5/16 x 7" Grade 2

2 25s Pinch - Holds
(2x1)  5 sec.

Finger Walks - F/B
(2x1)  8

 

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Thur (5/19)

Bench Press
(1x8)  135
(1x8)  185
(1x8)  225
(1x8)  255

Speed Bench Press
(1x3)  135
(6x3)  135 - mini bands

Standing Axle Press
(1x5)  85
(1x5)  115
(1x3)  125
(1x3)  155
(1x1)  175

Pull Ups
(2x5)

Band Pushdowns
(2x10)

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Fri (5/20)

Grippers - MMS
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x1)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  RB210 - 120
(1x0)  #2.5 - 131
(1x1)  #2.5 - 131

(1x13)  #2 - 114
(1x17)  #2 - 102

2.5" Crusher
(1x1)  65
(1x1)  90
(1x1)  100
(1x0)  107.5
(1x1)  105

Flask - Holds
(3x1)  55 - 5 sec.
(2x1)  60 - 3 sec.

Blob 35 - Holds
(2x1)  10 sec.

Axle Curls
(1x5)  95
(1x5)  115

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Sat (5/21)

Squats
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  225
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  340
(1x1)  360

Speed Deadlifts
(2x3)  225
(3x3)  250

Pullups
(2x5)

I have done speed pulls a few times in the past, but nothing consistent.  I'm thinking about working in some speed pulls after squats, especially as I don't have much time during the week to do other movements I might otherwise give a shot.  For the last six months, I've been alternating sumo and conventional pulls; I will likely do the same thing with speed deadlifts.  

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Sun (5/22)

Secret Weapon
(5x1)  60 - 5 sec.
(3x1)  70 - 3 sec.

DU - BBW
40d Nail
1/4 x 6.5" Grade 5
18/64 x 7" O1 Drillrod

2" V-Bar
(1x1)  100
(1x1)  135
(1x1)  160

Finger Walks
(2x1)  8 - F/B

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Mon (5/23)

Bench Press
(1x8)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x1)  275
(1x1)  295
(1x1)  325

Axle Floor Press
(1x3)  125
(1x3)  175
(1x3)  215
(1x1)  265
(1x1)  300

Dips
(2x10)

- Superset -
Pullups (1x5)
Clapping Pushups (1x10)

 

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Tue (5/24)

Grippers - 20mm Block
(1x1)  HG200 - 95
(1x1)  GHP5 - 111
(1x1)  RB210 - 120
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123
(1x1)  Super Master - 126

DO - BBW
40d Nail
60d Nail
19/64 x 7" O1 

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Wed (5/25)

Sumo Deadlift
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
add briefs
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  445
(1x1)  475

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Thur (5/26)

Speed Bench Press
(2x3)  135
(5x3)  135 - add mini bands

Standing Axle Press
(1x3)  105
(1x3)  125
(1x2)  155
(2x1)  175

Barbell Shrugs
(1x5)  225
(1x5)  315
(1x5)  405
(1x5)  475

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Fri (5/27)

Grippers - 20mm Block
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x1)  HG 200 - 95
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123
(1x1)  Super Master - 126

Over crushes
(5x1)  #2 - 107

Flask
(1x1)  55
(1x1)  65

2" V-bar
(1x1)  135
(1x1)  160
(1x0)  170
(1x1)  170

2.5" Crusher
(1x1)  80
(1x1)  100
(1x0)  107.5
(1x1)  107.5

Ironmind Hub
(1x1)  50
(1x1)  60
(1x0)  65
(1x1)  65

I just missed 65 on the first Hub attempt.  It's been awhile since I've pulled 65, but it felt pretty good.

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Sat (5/28)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  335
(1x1)  350

Speed Deadlifts
(1x3)  225
(5x3)  250

Pullups 
(1x8)
(1x5)

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Mon (5/30)

Grippers - 25mm Block
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x1)  HG200 - 95
(1x1)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  GHP5 - 111

Grippers - 20mm Block
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120
(1x1)  GHP6 - 128

Secret Weapon
(3x1)  60 - 3 sec.
(2x1)  70 - 3 sec.
(2x1)  75 - 3 sec.

2.5" Crusher
(1x1)  90
(1x1)  100
(1x1)  105
(1x0)  110

Flask
(1x1)  50
(1x1)  65

DO - IMPs
1/4 x 6" Grade 2
40d Nail
1/4 x 6.5" Square
Golden Bastard

The GHP6 close was a PR for 20mm block set.  It was tough ... pretty close to a max.  

 

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Tue (5/31)

Bench Press
(1x8)  135
(1x8)  185
(1x8)  225
(1x8)  250
(1x8)  270

Standing Axle Press
(1x3)  85
(1x3)  125
(1x3)  145
(1x1)  165

Barbell Curls
(1x5)  95
(1x3)  115
(1x3)  135

Dips 
(2x10)

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Wed (6/1)

Deadlifts
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  405
(1x1)  435
(1x1)  475

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Thur (6/2)

Grippers - 20mm Block
(1x3)  Trainer
(1x1)  HG200 - 95
(1x1)  Master - 106
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  RB 210 - 120
(1x1)  Super Master - 126

Over crushes
(5x1)  #2 - 5 sec.

DU - BBW
1/4 x 6" Grade 2
18/64 x 7" O1 Drill Rod
1/4 x 7" Grade 8

Finger Walks - F/B
(2x1)  8

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Fri (6/3)

Standing Barbell Press
(1x5)  95
(1x5)  115
(1x3)  135
(1x3)  155
(1x1)  175
(1x1)  185

Axle Curls
(1x3)  85
(1x3)  105
(1x3)  115

Pull Ups
(2x7)

Dips
(2x10)

Band Pushdowns
(2x15)

Presses felt pretty strong today.  (Lately, they've been feeling weak, with 175-180 feeling like a max.)  Today, 175 and 185 felt good.  I was thinking about trying for 195 (which would have been a PR with the standard bar) but passed.  This was the first time I was able to get back-to-back sets of 7 with pull-ups too.  The reps were relatively strict, with a brief pause at the bottom.  Bodyweight is 198 right now.  

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Sat (6/4)

Squats
(1x3)  135
(1x2)  225
(1x1)  315
(1x1)  345
(1x1)  355

Speed Deadlift
(1x3)  135
(1x3)  225
(6x3)  250

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Sun (6/5)

Grippers - 25mm Block
(1x5)  Trainer
(1x1)  HG200 - 95
(1x1)  #2 - 102
(1x1)  #2 - 114
(1x1)  RB210 - 120
(1x1)  #2.5 - 123
(1x1)  Super Master - 126

Secret Weapon
(3x1)  60 - 3 sec.
(3x1)  70 - 3 sec.

DO - IMPs
1/4 x 6" Grade 2
60d Nail (hard)
Red Nail

2.5" Crusher
(1x1)  95
(1x1)  105
(1x0)  107.5

Flask
(1x1)  55
(1x1)  65
(1x0)  70

Finger Walks - F/R
(2x1)  8

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Tue (6/7)

Bench Press
(1x5)  135
(1x3)  185
(1x3)  225
(1x1)  265
(1x1)  295
(1x1)  320

Standing Axle Press
(1x3)  105
(1x3)  125
(1x3)  150
(1x1)  160
(1x1)  180

Barbell Curls
(1x3)  115
(1x3)  135
(1x12)  65

--Superset--
Pullups (2x5)
Dips (2x10)