matek Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, Nuttgens said: Strong pull ups man. Go for the one arm pull up would be cool. Thank you! Will see based on my elbow condition. Because the many years of abuse from heavy pullups, dips and calisthenics (+ a ton of other sports), I have cartilage and bone fragments in my elbows. At least this is what I'm told when it got x-rayed because of an unrelated issue. Usually it doesn't cause too much problem besides the somewhat limited range of motion, but should probably get them removed this year... 4 hours ago, Kluv#0 said: Your weighted pullups are tremendous especially at your BWT! Thanks a lot! Edited March 27, 2022 by matek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 2022/03/27 DU bending Nothing heavy, just trying to figure out which is better: starting the kink at a) high chest level b) low-chest level. Feels like a) is easier to start, but b) allows me to squeeze/use my lats more, and overall more comfortable. 2x CRS (SS400) , d=6mm|0.236" , length=178mm/7" Stainless (303) , d=6mm|0.236" , length=152mm/6" 4x CRS (SS400) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=165mm/6.5" 2x Stainless (304) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=165mm/6.5" 3x Stainless (304) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=152mm/6" 3x Drill rod (SK4), d=6.5mm|0.256", length=178mm/7" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 2022/03/28 U-shaped adjustable parallel gripper (spread is 30.3mm/1.2"), RGC 142 RH 8x1, 5 full closes LH 8x1, as far as I could, but no closes as entirely expected Standard Fe parallel choked, RGC 134 RH 5x2, no misses LH 5x1, only one full close (already tired from the U-shaped gripper singles) CPW x GG4 RGC 115, 1.5"/38mm (GHP) block set RH 5x4, missed the last rep 1 time LH 5x3, missed the last rep 2 times To be honest I used the block for only the first rep, but I think I opened the gripper enough for every rep. Wrist ulnar deviation 5x15 Wrist radial deviation 5x15 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) 2022/03/29 reverse bending The last time I did the holding with my right and the radial deviation/pushing with my left. This time I switched hands. I also tried to do more ulnar deviation with my forward hand, not just holding during the movement. But I noticed when it's getting heavy I tend to just hold it and bend with my backhand. But I guess that's normal. CRS (SS400) , d=6mm|0.236", length=165mm/6.5" CRS (SS400) ,d=6mm|0.236" , length=152mm/6" CRS (SS400) ,d=6mm|0.236" , length=122mm/4.8" Stainless (303), d=6mm|0.236" , length=165mm/6.5" Stainless (303), d=6mm|0.236" , length=160mm/6.3" 3x CRS (SS400) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=178mm/7" 3x CRS (SS400) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=165mm/6.5" Stainless (304) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=178mm/7" Drill rod (SK4), d=6.5mm|0.256", length=160mm/6.3" (on the protractor) Some of them were still pretty off-center, but getting somewhat better. Edit: Did some DU later (besides bending it's only some cardio today anyways) trying to remember everything I noticed at DU bending practice two days ago. I still didn't figure out the "right way" to kink in DU, but once that's done the bar melts (maybe because it's CRS). 2x CRS (SS400) , d=7mm|0.2756" , length=178mm/7" Both needed two hits. I've got a big skin tear on my right pinky. I feel like DU can be quite hard on the pinkies. Edited March 29, 2022 by matek 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) 2022/03/30 My hands are a sore from bending, but wanted to attempt the CoC#3. Would have been cool to get it in three months . But as you can see in the video, I couldn't get it; my set is still bad. I tried to use a set somewhere between an MMS and block. I use my closing hand too much to get into the "initial" position, and the handle slides down too much. Anyways, it is what it is: have to practice more! Edited March 30, 2022 by matek 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Strong attempt, you are very close. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, Kluv#0 said: Strong attempt, you are very close. Thanks @Kluv#0, I hope I can close it in a few weeks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) I was a little bit disappointed about the CoC#3 fail earlier today, so I tried a 7.1mm/0.2795" CRS of 178mm/7" DU. If we're strict, it's 0.03mm shy of the 9/32 . This is one of the odd sized CRSs here, but pretty useful. In these 10 days, I went through most of the steel I ordered initially, so I bought some new stuff. Went down fairly easily in one hit, to 95 degrees. I know it's not a big deal, but I'm really enjoying the progression. Edited March 30, 2022 by matek 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, matek said: 2022/03/30 My hands are a sore from bending, but wanted to attempt the CoC#3. Would have been cool to get it in three months . But as you can see in the video, I couldn't get it; my set is still bad. I tried to use a set somewhere between an MMS and block. I use my closing hand too much to get into the "initial" position, and the handle slides down too much. Anyways, it is what it is: have to practice more! Nice attempt! Watch these they'll help you out big time. Edited March 30, 2022 by DevilErik 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 15 minutes ago, DevilErik said: Nice attempt! Watch this it will help you out big time Thank you! I didn't know that the dog leg has to be lower than the other. Also 'touching the ends of the index finger with the thumb' sound like a great clue before the set. Useful video, thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, matek said: Thank you! I didn't know that the dog leg has to be lower than the other. Also 'touching the ends of the index finger with the thumb' sound like a great clue before the set. Useful video, thank you! Anytime man! I am glad I was able to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 2022/04/01 some DU bending Here, you can buy drill rods every 0.1mm. The material is called SK4, and it's close to the W-1 rods: it's somewhat high in carbon, so it's pretty hard. After warmup, I tried a 178mm/7" piece of 6.8mm/0.2677" diameter (little bit thicker than 17/64). I swear I think it was a bit harder and took a longer hit than this 7.1mm CRS a few days ago: On 3/30/2022 at 8:47 PM, matek said: 7.1mm/0.2795" CRS of 178mm/7" DU Anyway, it went down to about 90 degrees in one hit, I just didn't expect it to be that stubborn. I didn't do anything else, but will hit the gym later after work. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 (edited) 2022/04/02 grippers Started with some setting practice with a CPW x GG4 RGC 115, random reps (5-10) GD Iron Grip 90 Level 5/spread level 1, without extension RH 5x1 MMS: got 4 fully closed LH 5x1 MMS: got 3 fully closed I've never closed this difficulty completely without the extensions before. I know a torsion gripper is different and the handles don't touch with this gripper, but this was certainly promising. ISG/SILARUKOV-1 replica, choked parallel, springs at 6,11 RH/LH 10x1: got all I came to the conclusion that using these kind of grippers as they are don't have too much carryover to "normal" grippers (only to NS or TNS maybe). The main reason is not the spring (I improved a lot from the GD Iron 90), but the weird angle of the handles and the inability to set the gripper. It's still a good tool, especially for high reps/conditioning. But I "modded" the gripper a little bit so I can use it efficiently for "choked" parallel sets (nothing gets choked though ); when neither the angle or the setting thing are problems. Obviously it's still not the same as having multiple choked grippers, but now I have one gripper I can use to practice the final crushing movement at virtually any difficulty. Edited April 2, 2022 by matek 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 Did some DU bending as well... my wife said I bend too much. 3x Stainless (304) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=178mm/7" 2x Stainless (304) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=165mm/6.5" 3x CRS (SS400) , d=7mm|0.2756" , length=178mm/7" 2x CRS (SS400) , d=7mm|0.2756" , length=165mm/6.5" At my current level, my CNS was pretty tired after this I have to say. I'm starting to feel what's the real war in bending (at least for me): staying in position and pushing it with all my might even if the bar doesn't move immediately. Makes me feel dizzy sometimes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) 2022/04/04 I practiced how to set the gripper properly based on the videos @DevilErik recommended, and I was able to MMS close the CoC #3. Not sure if it was closed during the whole duration of the hold (I tried to hold it longer than I normally would), but it was closed for sure. Did some other gripper stuff after, mainly practicing setting the gripper, because it's still far from perfect. Edited April 4, 2022 by matek 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilErik Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Just now, matek said: 2022/04/04 I practiced how to set the gripper properly based on the videos @DevilErik recommended, and I was able to close the CoC #3. Not sure if it was closed during the whole duration of the hold (I tried to hold it longer than I normally would), but it was closed for sure. Did some other gripper stuff after, mainly practicing setting the gripper, because it's still far from perfect. Awesome dude congrats!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, DevilErik said: Awesome dude congrats!!! Thank you, and thanks again for the videos! Now it's time to make it well-controlled, and do the MM#0 when it's pretty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 2022/04/05 DU bending 2x CRS (SS400) , d=7mm|0.2756" , length=178mm/7" 1x CRS (SS400) , d=7mm|0.2756" , length=152mm/6" 3x CRS (SS400) , d=7.1mm/0.2795" , length=178mm/7" 1x CRS (SS400) , d=7.1mm/0.2795" , length=165mm/6.5" 1x Drill rod (SK4) , d=6.8mm/0.2677" , length=178mm/7" 1x Stainless (304) , d=7mm|0.2756" , length=152mm/6" (on the protractor) Order was a little bit different. The stainless at this length felt quite hard, it took me a few minutes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 2022/04/06 reverse bending and wrist My 4th reverse bending session. If I'm being honest, I see very minimal improvement. I did mainly volume work, and I also tried some really short, 3.9" steel. 3x Stainless (303), d=6mm|0.236" , length=165mm/6.5" 5x CRS (SS400) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=178mm/7" 2x CRS (SS400) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=165mm/6.5" 1x CRS (SS400) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=120mm/4.7" 1x CRS (SS400) , d=6.35mm|0.25"|1/4 , length=100mm/3.9" (picture) Wrist 7x15 each: Radial deviation Ulnar deviation Supination Pronation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared P Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Nice work! Impressive CoC No. 3 close. I have zero understanding of bending, but mad respect - it looks very difficult. Perhaps I'll get into it one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 Thank you for your kind words @Jared P! I'm still pretty new to grip, especially bending. There are a few still active benders here at the Gripboard, I'm learning from their videos and logs all the time. You should check out some bending tutorial videos and give it a try, it should be easy to buy "60d nails" in the US. It's a very rewarding activity . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 Not grip, but had an awesome pushup workout in my 20kg/44lbs weight vest. I did 23x25, then 1x23 and 1x21. Crazy pump. To be fair, I used elbow sleeves because I found that sure I can do a little bit more but it really helps with pain. BW was 99.6kg/219.6lbs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) 2022/04/07 ISG/SILARUKOV-1 replica, choked parallel, springs at 6,11 RH/LH 30x1 with short rests RH 2 misses, LH 4 misses. Wanted to do a few more sets, but at set 28 I had a skin tear so I settled with 30 sets. Edited April 7, 2022 by matek 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 2022/04/07 Did 8x5 beltless squats with 165kg/364lb and I think my left hamstring is fully recovered. Went full ATG for a few reps and it felt ok. Because all of those weighted pushups yesterday, my pecks and shoulders were soo tight I had to grab the bar really wide again. Next time, I should rest for a day, or don't do really high volume pushups before a squat day. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 2022/04/08 DU bending I think DU is going well considering it's been only a few weeks since I started bending, so I gave a try to a 178mm/7" long 7.3mm/0.2874" drill rod (SK4, C is 0.95% so super hard). I tried it 5-6 times in 5 mins, but bent it to only ~22 degrees. So it got away this time. Nevertheless, good workout because I did a few 7mm and 7.1mm CRS as well (no problem with these). I recorded the first hits because I naively thought maybe I will get it straight away : 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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