DevilErik Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 Just now, John Knowlton said: nice one, good work Thanks John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 5 hours ago, DevilErik said: Today's session: grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) I didn't do any negatives today because I tore my pinky pretty badly during my previous session. Coc no.4: 4 attempts Ivanko Super Gripper: I was on a roll this session I just kept destroying settings I would normally miss after my attempts. I wanted to do 4 attempts but I ended up doing 5 with a (7,10) 125 LB RGC close for my final attempt which was a huge suprise because I expected having to lower the resistance in order to hit all 4 closes but instead I destroyed this setting which was like 4 settings above the setting I was planning on closing this session. Recovery: 100 LB gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure Nice man, its a great feeling when you exceed your expectations.. I wish every workout was that way! But when you set high standards for you self it's just not gonna happen. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Blacksmith513 said: Nice man, its a great feeling when you exceed your expectations.. I wish every workout was that way! But when you set high standards for you self it's just not gonna happen. Thanks, it definitely is. Same here! It will happen eventually just keep training hard and set long term goals. Short term goals only lead to frustration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Nice session Erik! I think I never asked, how do you train with the ISG? Mimicking a torsion spring gripper, or like an "upside down" gripper? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, matek said: Nice session Erik! I think I never asked, how do you train with the ISG? Mimicking a torsion spring gripper, or like an "upside down" gripper? Thanks man! I never hold it upside down because this makes the gripper WAY easier. At first I would explode into the handles from an open hand position but nowadays I try to mimick a torsion spring gripper so I just put my fingers on the handle and try to explode from a paused position similar to how one would train a no set with torsion spring grippers. I also train full closes now I no longer stop when I hear a click. Edited October 5, 2022 by DevilErik 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 hour ago, DevilErik said: Thanks man! I never hold it upside down because this makes the gripper WAY easier. At first I would explode into the handles from an open hand position but nowadays I try to mimick a torsion spring gripper so I just put my fingers on the handle and try to explode from a paused position similar to how one would train a no set with torsion spring grippers. I also train full closes now I no longer stop when I hear a click. Makes sense! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) CoC no.3.5: 4 attempts The 3.5 feels like a joke to me now I can almost close it! Coc no. 3.5: 4 negatives It's time for the final push now! I am going to start using the no.4 twice a week from now on. Once I am close to destroying my no.4 I am going to get the hardest no.4 I can find in a choker and start training the end range. Then I will get certified on all 3! Recovery: 100 LB Gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure Edited October 7, 2022 by DevilErik 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 You can and will do it. Hard work always pays off 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyHeart Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 1:34 PM, DevilErik said: Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) CoC no.3.5: 4 attempts The 3.5 feels like a joke to me now I can almost close it! Coc no. 3.5: 4 negatives It's time for the final push now! I am going to start using the no.4 twice a week from now on. Once I am close to destroying my no.4 I am going to get the hardest no.4 I can find in a choker and start training the end range. Then I will get certified on all 3! Recovery: 100 LB Gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure you've got this for sure my Friend. I haven't a shred of doubt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Nice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 8 hours ago, John Knowlton said: You can and will do it. Hard work always pays off 8 hours ago, SkyHeart said: you've got this for sure my Friend. I haven't a shred of doubt Thanks guys I really appreciate it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) CoC no.4: 4 attempts Wow this was freaking awesome I am actually able to move my no.4 pretty damn far now!!!!! CoC no.3.5: 4 negatives Damn these were heavy but these negatives are turning me into a monster. Recovery: 100 LB Gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure Edited October 11, 2022 by DevilErik Typo 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 way cool gripper workout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 Just now, John Knowlton said: way cool gripper workout Thanks John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 2 hours ago, DevilErik said: Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) CoC no.4: 4 attempts Wow this was freaking awesome I am actually able to move my no.4 pretty damn far now!!!!! CoC no.3.5: 4 negatives Damn these were heavy but these negatives are turning me into a monster. Recovery: 100 LB Gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure Big man great work on the #4. I remember trying a few of those paperweights few years ago- enormous respect for those grippers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, Kluv#0 said: Big man great work on the #4. I remember trying a few of those paperweights few years ago- enormous respect for those grippers! Thanks man I really appreciate it! The no.4 is a monster I could barely move the damn thing the first time I tried it. I usually get a lot of movement on a gripper after a few sessions of getting used to it but I honestly didn't expect to experience the same thing with a no.4 all I can say is that I am incredibly happy with the progress I am making. My grippers aren't rated but my no 3.5 feels like a Trainer compared to my No.4. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 Today's session: grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) CoC no.4: 4 attempts I AM GETTING CLOSER!!! CoC no 3.5: 4 negatives Recovery: 100 LB gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 NICE ONE. How long before you get the # 4 how close are you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, John Knowlton said: NICE ONE. How long before you get the # 4 how close are you? Thanks John! I am a few cm away from closing it. ( a lot less than a CCS to the naked eye) The very first time I tried it which was after doing a single on my 3.5 I was barely able to move it. I don't know how long it is going to take but if it keeps going this well I will soon start doing negatives with my no.4. Negatives work so well for me that it could very well be a matter of weeks after that. Edited October 14, 2022 by DevilErik Clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) CoC no.4: 4 No Set attempts I AM GETTING CLOSERRRRRRR I'd say I am approximately 30mm away from closing it. Coc no.3.5: 4 Negatives Recovery: 100 LB gripper: 3x failure Extensor "Bucket": 3x failure Edited October 17, 2022 by DevilErik 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyHeart Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 12:43 PM, DevilErik said: Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) CoC no.4: 4 No Set attempts I AM GETTING CLOSERRRRRRR I'd say I am approximately 30mm away from closing it. Coc no.3.5: 4 Negatives Recovery: 100 LB gripper: 3x failure Extensor "Bucket": 3x failure Lets go Champ, Lets gooooo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 All most there. It won’t be long now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) CoC no.4: 4 no set attempts I am still about 30mm away. Coc no. 3.5: 5 negatives I ended up doing 5 negatives instead of 4 because I messed up my set on the first attempt. I can now fully control these they no longer feel heavy and I can hold them closed for the full 5 seconds after my attempts on the no.4. Recovery: 100 LB gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Good work 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) Today's session: Grippers Ivanko Super Gripper: Warming up: (1,3)-(1,5)-(1,7)-(1,8)-(1,9)-(1,10) CoC no.4: 4 negatives I was able to hold it closed for the full 5 seconds on 2 of the 4 negatives!!! The other two popped open but that's fine because closing the no.4 is a world class feat. My hands were smoked after these negatives so I didn't do anything else afterwards. Recovery: 100 LB gripper: 3x failure Extensor "bucket": 3x failure Edited October 25, 2022 by DevilErik Sounds better this way. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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