Blacksmith513 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 9 hours ago, matek said: If I'm being completely honest, I was always bad at this. It got better with age though. I'm also a beginner with the WD2, but this is my opinion: Try to flex your upper body before the "bend". Your shoulders, chest, abs, forearms, and lats. Instead of trying to move your wrist, try to keep it in a neutral position. Your wrist will move anyway, but it's main part will be supporting/enduring your upper body strength. Hope this makes sense. I'm just saying this because it might help with your discomfort, not because you're doing it wrong or smg. Yup, me too...You really gotta do stupid stuff in order to learn. These past couple years i've gotten so much smarter about my approach.... You can't go at things like a monkey screwing a football and expect great results. I'll try that.. Pretty sure I know what you mean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 2022/08/26 Grippers My mind was preoccupied with work, but didn't want to skip this week's gripper workout. RH: - 2x1 IM CoC #3 (unrated) MMS The second wasn't easy, but fine. - 3x1 GHP #7 (unrated) MMS Failed one just by like 2mm. Should've rested more. Btw I wasn't sure in the past, but now I can definitely feel that my CoC#3 is harder than my GHP #7. And not just because the smoother knurling; my #3 is stiffer. - 5x3 GoG Elite #6 (unrated) 24mm choked Failed the very last rep. LH: - 5x1 IM CoC #3 (unrated) 23mm choked Failed two. - 5x6 CPWxGG4 (RGC 115) NS I always had to reposition the gripper at rep 4 or 5. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) 2022/08/27 Pinch and some Wrist Developer I've tried a 60mm pinching block a few times but didn't incorporate pinching into my routine so far (for various reasons). Now I bought some weight plates and a few other things so I can properly start pinching. 60mm pinch block Both hands same weight. - 2x1 21.5kg/47.4lbs - 2x1 24.1kg/53.1lbs - 2x1 25.3kg/55.8lbs - 2x1 26.7kg/58.9lbs - 2x1 27.9kg/61.5lbs - 1x1 29.2kg/64.4lbs I had no idea what weight to use as a working set, so I just kept increasing the weight by small increments. The plates I bought are not calibrated, so I just weighed the whole apparatus after the lifts. RH was easier at the beginning, but as I progressed LH became easier. 3"x40mm hub pinch Both hands same weight. - 2x1 16.4kg/36.2lbs - 3x1 17.6kg/38.8lbs - 1x1 18.9kg/41.7lbs This is a very weird lift. This was much harder with my LH (that last rep wasn't very clean with it). Blob 40 (18.7kg/41.2lbs) I bought a blob from a small Japanese business that makes kettlebells, blobs, and inch dumbbells. It already arrived a few days ago, but first time trying it. I chose the weight perfectly because I wanted a blob I cannot lift yet, but doesn't seem totally impossible. Both hands: - 2x1 attempts: RH both times ~10cm, LH both times nope - 6x1 assisted lifts I helped with my non-lifting hand (from the bottom of the blob) so I could fully lift all reps. It was fun, I can understand why people like blobs so much. Wrist Developer 2 (suedes) Same in both hand positions. Orange spring - 10x (1-1) - 10x (2-2) - 10x (3-3) - 10x (4-4) CROM spring - 3x Level 7 (1-2) - 1x Level 9 (2-2) - 5x Level 6 (1-1) Edited August 27, 2022 by matek 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 That is so cool... Enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane.warrior Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 4 hours ago, matek said: small Japanese business that makes kettlebells, blobs, and inch dumbbells Could you please share the link? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 14 minutes ago, insane.warrior said: Could you please share the link? Thanks Sure! The company: Itou Genchuu Kousho They sell on amazon jp as well, so I got mine from there: link 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 2022/08/28 Wrist, forearm recovery Just pumpin' the blood, quick workout 3x36 wrist curls 3x24 reverse wrist curls 3x2 ulnar deviation rolls on Twist yo wrist replica 3x2 radial deviation rolls on Twist yo wrist replica 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranger Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 That's a very cool looking Blob! Yo @ZRMMA you see this?! Also, chalk the hell out of that blob. So much of blob lifting is texture based. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 Thanks @stranger! Pinching (especially hublift) feels weird, but I think I will enjoy blobbing. Thanks, I will do that next time for sure! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 40 minutes ago, matek said: Thanks @stranger! Pinching (especially hublift) feels weird, but I think I will enjoy blobbing. Thanks, I will do that next time for sure! Blobbing! Its been awhile but I could go for a good blobbing. Those are really cool. I can't wait until you buy an inch replica from them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Its been awhile but I could go for a good blobbing. I bet you would enjoy some blobbin' 15 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Those are really cool. I can't wait until you buy an inch replica from them. I will for sure. Probably a a Christmas present for myself 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 minute ago, matek said: I bet you would enjoy some blobbin' I will for sure. Probably a a Christmas present for myself Thats what mine was. If you feel any hesitation about ordering it, drink a few beers first... It worked for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Blacksmith513 said: Thats what mine was. If you feel any hesitation about ordering it, drink a few beers first... It worked for me. Sounds like a plan! I could give it to my wife as a Christmas present, and just use it. You know, I'm pretty sure she wants an inch dumbbell just too shy to say it . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranger Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, matek said: Sounds like a plan! I could give it to my wife as a Christmas present, and just use it. You know, I'm pretty sure she wants an inch dumbbell just too shy to say it . I clicked the link and did the conversation for prices. Blobs look to be about $2/lb which isn't bad. How much are the inches? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, stranger said: I clicked the link and did the conversation for prices. Blobs look to be about $2/lb which isn't bad. How much are the inches? The 128lb inch is 276$ The 150lb inch is 327$ The 172lb inch is 364$ +free shipping (for me, here) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranger Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 minute ago, matek said: The 128lb inch is 276$ The 150lb inch is 327$ The 172lb inch is 364$ +free shipping (for me, here) Wow! Great prices and free shipping is huge!!! Buy them all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, matek said: The 128lb inch is 276$ The 150lb inch is 327$ The 172lb inch is 364$ +free shipping (for me, here) Dude are you kidding me? For that price i'd buy two of each. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) @stranger @Blacksmith513 I agree, great price. But I think I must point out this is just a conversion. After a google search I can say that the average month salary:inch ratio is about the same here as in the US. (edit: ok maybe a little bit cheaper here but not that much) Edited August 28, 2022 by matek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 2022/08/29 DU bending (singles and doubles) Singles: IMP corduras: - CRS (SS400) HEX 7mm x 178mm (9/32" x 7") Two months ago this took me one hit. Now I have to fight for it (within a minute, but still). I know it's not a strength issue, and I don't think it's my wrist. I think it's the technique. I must've done something different when bending in single corduras because I'm not very good at it recently. I bent a few round 9/32" bars as well, but I couldn't figure it out so far. Doubles: corduras + leathers: - Drill rod (Japanese SK95) 8.2mm x 190mm (0.323" x 7.5") This was so hard it took me about an hour. I mean literally. Multiple max effort hits, long breaks, rewraps. Until ~20 degrees it was one hit, and then I progressed super slow until 41 degrees. It was more like an ISO workout and my hands wanted to fall off at the end. Not a very good workout. Or maybe it was, just not satisfying at all. Edited August 29, 2022 by matek 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 59 minutes ago, matek said: 2022/08/29 DU bending (singles and doubles) Singles: IMP corduras: - CRS (SS400) HEX 7mm x 178mm (9/32" x 7") Two months ago this took me one hit. Now I have to fight for it (within a minute, but still). I know it's not a strength issue, and I don't think it's my wrist. I think it's the technique. I must've done something different when bending in single corduras because I'm not very good at it recently. I bent a few round 9/32" bars as well, but I couldn't figure it out so far. Doubles: corduras + leathers: - Drill rod (Japanese SK95) 8.2mm x 190mm (0.323" x 7.5") This was so hard it took me about an hour. I mean literally. Multiple max effort hits, long breaks, rewraps. Until ~20 degrees it was one hit, and then I progressed super slow until 41 degrees. It was more like an ISO workout and my hands wanted to fall of at the end. Not a very good workout. Or maybe it was, just not satisfying at all. Sometimes these things happen. It really screws with the mind but you still showed up. That's more than most people can say. I'm sure you'll crush them in the next few sessions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: Sometimes these things happen. It really screws with the mind but you still showed up. That's more than most people can say. I'm sure you'll crush them in the next few sessions. Thanks a lot! In doubles, I just need practice and gain more "brute" strength. I'm missing something in single corduras though, something I still got ~2 months ago. I probably need a session where I bend like 30 bars of 9/32" CRS and actually take notes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 2022/08/31 Thick bar and push Good workout, everything felt really good today. Fat Gripz original (2.25") double overhand deadlift - 1x 130kg/287lb Happy with this one. - 6x1 125kg/276lb Failed one set above the knees. Fat Gripz Extreme (2.75") double overhand deadlift - 1x2 90kg/198lb - 1x 95kg/209lb - 3x1 97.5kg/215lb FG->FGE is definitely better than the other way around. Strict OHP (in elbow sleeves) Increasing the weight/decreasing the rep count to a relatively heavy single: - 8x 65kg/143lb - 6x 75kg/165lb - 4x 85kg/187lb - 2x 95kg/209lb - 1x 100kg/220lb 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 That is some strong OHP! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Blacksmith513 said: That is some strong OHP! Thanks! I really pumped up myself for the 220lb single, but it wasn't that bad. Next time I do OHP I will go a little bit heavier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 34 minutes ago, matek said: 2022/08/31 Thick bar and push Good workout, everything felt really good today. Fat Gripz original (2.25") double overhand deadlift - 1x 130kg/287lb Happy with this one. - 6x1 125kg/276lb Failed one set above the knees. Fat Gripz Extreme (2.75") double overhand deadlift - 1x2 90kg/198lb - 1x 95kg/209lb - 3x1 97.5kg/215lb FG->FGE is definitely better than the other way around. Strict OHP (in elbow sleeves) Increasing the weight/decreasing the rep count to a relatively heavy single: - 8x 65kg/143lb - 6x 75kg/165lb - 4x 85kg/187lb - 2x 95kg/209lb - 1x 100kg/220lb 100 kg OHP is very strong great job man!!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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