matek Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 11 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Crazy, between that pic and your vid with the WD yesterday... You look like you put on even more muscle... ahah I wish so. Btw dude I ordered the KWN55 blob today. I'm not sure but they might make these heavier ones order-made, so it might take a month to get it. Plenty of time to figure out how to explain it to my wife. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, matek said: ahah I wish so. Btw dude I ordered the KWN55 blob today. I'm not sure but they might make these heavier ones order-made, so it might take a month to get it. Plenty of time to figure out how to explain it to my wife. I always try to tell mine it's a lifetime investment.... They never see it that way . My wife always gives me a hard time when a package of steel comes to the house. I find giving her a pint of Ben & Jerry's right before it happens is a good answer. Do it too many times though, and they will catch on.... 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 yes, that always works. I kind of do the same thing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 My wife rolls her eyes at every USPS flat-rate box that arrives. Pallets, however, get extra scrutiny. hahaha 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 And the next question is, do you really need that!? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) 27 minutes ago, John Knowlton said: And the next question is, do you really need that!? I wish I had a dollar for every time I got that question...although I'd probably spend that money on more grip tools! Edited February 9 by Douglas Carney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 me too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 "you have so much steel babe... Why are random people from different states sending you more?!" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil K Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 I get around this by having the only mailbox key! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 then theres not married me 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 RH - Grippers - 4x3 Standard Adjustable W set to RGC~130, 20mm block set - 2x1 Filed Standard Adjustable Ti set to RGC~135, 30mm block set, 2-sec hold - 2x GHP #8 (unrated) set practice LH - Inch trainer - 1x1 63.7kg/140.4lb level lift (actually wasn't the first set, but the third) - 3x1 63.7kg/140.4lb slight tilt lift - 2x3 58.3kg/128.5lb level lift - 2x2 58.3kg/128.5lb level lift I had to finish it fast, so I was really rushing the rest periods. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 good workout rest is overrated. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 RH - blobs - 1x5 KWN40 (18.7kg/41.2lb) lift - 1x1 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) lift - 4x2 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) assisted (from the side) lift These were all attempts btw, I just knew I would've failed them so I started assisting them from the knees and went for doubles. It was a little bit frustrating. The one I got was the second set. I think I should have a day between my grip days when I'm doing normal gym stuff.. (btw last week a copied the wrong weight for the KWN40, that weight is if I put two 1.25kg plates on it with magnets) DU in IMPs - CRS 9/32" x 7" - CRS 9/32" x 6.7" - DR SK95 9/32" x 7" - CRS HEX 7mm x 7" - Stainless 304 bolt 5/16" x 6" - C45 7mm x 7" I almost never tear the skin of my pinky's middle joint (it's always the bottom one), but today somehow I managed to do just that. Maybe the skin on my pinkies became a little bi... in this little break. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, matek said: RH - blobs - 1x5 KWN40 (18.7kg/41.2lb) lift - 1x1 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) lift - 4x2 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) assisted (from the side) lift These were all attempts btw, I just knew I would've failed them so I started assisting them from the knees and went for doubles. It was a little bit frustrating. The one I got was the second set. I think I should have a day between my grip days when I'm doing normal gym stuff.. (btw last week a copied the wrong weight for the KWN40, that weight is if I put two 1.25kg plates on it with magnets) DU in IMPs - CRS 9/32" x 7" - CRS 9/32" x 6.7" - DR SK95 9/32" x 7" - CRS HEX 7mm x 7" - Stainless 304 bolt 5/16" x 6" - C45 7mm x 7" I almost never tear the skin of my pinky's middle joint (it's always the bottom one), but today somehow I managed to do just that. Maybe the skin on my pinkies became a little bi... in this little break. Hope that little Bi.....Pinky of yours heals up soon. Like i said before when my hands are tired pinch/blobbing is the first thing to suffer. And its normally an easy 10lbs difference. I'm amazed that except for a blood blister or two and a split on my thumb webbing both from reverse. I don't think i've ever torn my skin yet. I don't want too but at the same time I feel its a right of passage. Still great blobbing and bending today. I miss bending so much. My recovery has improved so much since taking a break though. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, Blacksmith513 said: Hope that little Bi.....Pinky of yours heals up soon. Like i said before when my hands are tired pinch/blobbing is the first thing to suffer. And its normally an easy 10lbs difference. I'm amazed that except for a blood blister or two and a split on my thumb webbing both from reverse. I don't think i've ever torn my skin yet. I don't want too but at the same time I feel its a right of passage. Still great blobbing and bending today. I miss bending so much. My recovery has improved so much since taking a break though. Haha thanks. I know.. I'm taking it easy with bending for now. I'm more excited about blobs now, and I really want to get serious about grippers again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 (edited) RH - blobs - 1x4 KWN40 (18.7kg/41.2lb) lift (part of the warmup) - 1x1 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) lift Happened at the 6th set this time. But only once this time. I have a feeling the KWN55 will not even come off the ground. - 5x2 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) assisted (from the side) lift LH - inch trainer - 1x3 58.3kg/128.5lb level lift - 2x1 63.7kg/140.4lb level lift - 1x1 66.2kg/145.9lb level lift I think I've never managed to level lift this much with my LH. I'm probably still stronger with my RH, but I want to dedicate my left to one handed thick bar stuff, and my right to blobs. I think my left has better potential because my left thumb is about a 1cm longer. But for now, my right forearm and thumb are simply stronger. - 1x1 66.2kg/145.9lb slight tilt lift Then I failed one around the knees so I decreased the weight. - 2x1 63.7kg/140.4lb level lift Edited February 15 by matek 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 RH - grippers - 4x2 Standard Fe, RGC 134, 20mm block set - 2x1 Filed Standard Adjustable Ti, RGC~135, 30mm block set LH - inch trainer - 1x1 63.7kg/140.4lb level lift - 1x1 63.7kg/140.4lb slight tilt lift - 4x3 58.3kg/128.5lb level lift 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 (edited) DU bending 1" wraps - CRS 9/32" x 6.5" - 2x CRS HEX 7mm x 7" - DR SK95 9/32" x 6.5" - C45 7mm x 6.7" - DR SK95 7.3mm(~"L") x 7" - CRS HEX 7mm x 6" - DR SK95 7.2mm x 6" - Bolt (smg weak) 5/16" x 7" Blobs - RH - 1x1 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) lift - 8x2 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) assisted lifts with the negative parts unassisted Edited February 19 by matek 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 The KWN55 arrived earlier than I thought. It's big , weighs 24.9kg (54.9lb). I haven't used it yet, just chalked it a little bit to slow down the rusting 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Thats really nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 (edited) RH - Grippers - 2x3 Standard Fe, RGC 134, 20mm block set, 3-sec hold on last rep - 2x2 Standard Fe, RGC 134, 20mm block set, 3-sec hold on both reps - 2x1 Standard Fe, RGC 134, 20mm block set, 5-sec hold on close - 2x1 Standard Co, RGC 165, set practice to ~10mm - 2x1 Standard Adj Ti, filed, RGC 135, 20mm block set LH - Inch trainer - 1x5 128.8lb/58.4kg level lift - 1x2 140.2lb/63.6kg level lift - 1x1 151.9lb/68.9kg level lift The 140lb double went so well I decided to go for it. Success, but I couldn't replicate it a few minutes later (failed around the knees). Still, less than 10kg to go... at least until the weight of an inch bell, because I'm sure it's harder than my trainer. But as I hit 78kg, I will buy the real deal. - 1x1 146.2lb/66.3kg level lift - 2x1 146.2lb/66.3kg slight tilt lift - 3x1 140.2lb/63.6kg level lift - 3x1 140.2lb/63.6kg slight tilt lift Edited February 22 by matek 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Solid work dude. cant wait to see you lift the inch 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Blacksmith513 said: Solid work dude. cant wait to see you lift the inch Thanks man. It probably won't happen soon, but it's worth the journey! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 7 minutes ago, matek said: Thanks man. It probably won't happen soon, but it's worth the journey! Its a long journey thats for sure. Going on two years for me in July. Everyday I'm more motivated than the last. It might be another two years but I'll get it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 2 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Its a long journey thats for sure. Going on two years for me in July. Everyday I'm more motivated than the last. It might be another two years but I'll get it. That's great. Yes, you will. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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