Phil K Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Your idea of allocating a hand per event is interesting and I look forward to see how it works out for you! As always though, good work mate! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 (edited) 2 hours ago, Phil K said: Your idea of allocating a hand per event is interesting and I look forward to see how it works out for you! As always though, good work mate! Thanks! I think some other people also do it so they don't tire out their dominant hand in competitions. It also kinda makes sense for me because 1. I'm not ambidextrous, so my RH will always be better at grippers if I train them equally, 2. my left thumb is longer than my right, so I think it has a better potential for one-handed thick bar (which does not involve that much technique) Edited March 15 by matek 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 10 hours ago, matek said: Thanks! I think some other people also do it so they don't tire out their dominant hand in competitions. It also kinda makes sense for me because 1. I'm not ambidextrous, so my RH will always be better at grippers if I train them equally, 2. my left thumb is longer than my right, so I think it has a better potential for one-handed thick bar (which does not involve that much technique) Yeah its pretty smart and good way to train. Especially for contests. But it would bother my OCD way to much. Thats another cool thing about grip though if you get an injury in one hand you can still use your healthy one, and hopefully train stuff with the hurt hand that doesn't aggravate it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 LH (front) - reverse bending single leathers - CRS 9/32" x 7" - CRS 9/32" x 6.2" - Drill Rod 9/32" x 7" - 3 nails 13/64" x 6" taped together - CRS HEX 7mm x 7" - C45 7mm x 7" - Bolt 5/16" x 7" Some weaker bolt from the hardware store. The goal was to put 40 degrees to both ends, 5" from the ends. It's basically two very short bends but on one bolt. RH - blobs - 1x5 KWN40 lift - 1x1 KWN50 lift - 4x2 KWN50 side-assisted lift - 2x12 sec dragging around the KWN55 The recent curse of the blob continues, only one unassisted lift with the KWN50 (it was the 4th set). But I feel like I really get out a lot of these side-assisted lifts. Btw I never start the lifts assisted, I only touch it when it starts slipping (I always break the ground unassisted on the first rep). + I looped one of those 13/64" x 6" nails unbraced 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 20kg/44lb weighted pushups with pushup stands - 5x18 - 5x16 (last set 14+2) 22.5kg/50lb dumbbells side raises - 10x8 Chest crusher upside down, max resistance - 3x16 - 2x14 Triceps extensions, black band - 5x16 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 RH - grippers - 3x3 Stainless Adjustable Level 5 RGC 135, 20mm block set - 2x3 Stainless Adjustable Level 4 RGC 145, 20mm choked - 1x1 Stainless Adjustable Level 3 RGC 156, 20mm choked - 1x1 Filed Standard Adjustable Level 3 RGC 135, 20mm block set with 10-sec hold LH - Inch trainer - 1x5 128.8lb/58.4kg level lift - 1x1 151.2lb/68.6kg level lift Tried this one more set, but no luck and I didn't want to tilt it on purpose. - 4x1 146lb/66.2kg level lift - 1x3 63.7kg/140.4lb 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 DU Alternated between the 1" and 1.3" wraps. Relatively long session. 1" singles conventional DU - CRS 9/32" x 7" - CRS 9/32" x 6.3" - Grade 8 bolt 1/4" x 6" 490lb batch I only have one more rated G8 :(. - CRS HEX 7mm x 7" - DR 7.2mm x 7" - DR 9/32" x 6" 1.3" singles modified DU - CRS 5/16" x 7" - CRS 21/64" x 7" - 304H increased carbon stainless 5/16" x 6.7" I was able to put it to 40+ (43), but I hate this material so much. At least drill rods and C45 are interesting, this is just boring and stupid hard. Anyway I think I have two more pieces then I'm looking forward never bending it again. - CRS SQUARE 7mm x 6.7" - 35 CrMo-A 5/16" x 7" When it clearly got to 40+ I stopped, too tired. - Stainless bolt 5/16" x 6" 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Blobs - RH - 1x5 KWN40 (18.7kg/41.2lb) lift - 1x1 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) lift - 6x2 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) side assisted lift - 2x15sec KWN55 (54.9lb/24.9kg) dragging it around Inch trainer - LH - 1x5 128.8lb/58.4kg level lift - 1x3 140.4lb/63.7kg level lift - 1x1 151.2lb/68.6kg - level to the knees but then it slipped Left wrist is a little bit sore from yesterday's DU, so it's ok. - 1x2 146lb/66.2kg level lift - 1x1 146lb/66.2kg level lift - 1x1 146lb/66.2kg slight tilt lift - 1x3 140.4lb/63.7kg level lift - 3x2 140.4lb/63.7kg level lift + Stationary bike 60 min/22.4 km/ resistance 14 I will start doing cardio again on some of the grip-days because I want to lose some weight, and I hardly doubt I burn enough calories with blobs, Inch trainer, or grippers . It's a national holiday here, so I got everything done before lunch. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 5 hours ago, matek said: Blobs - RH - 1x5 KWN40 (18.7kg/41.2lb) lift - 1x1 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) lift - 6x2 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) side assisted lift - 2x15sec KWN55 (54.9lb/24.9kg) dragging it around Inch trainer - LH - 1x5 128.8lb/58.4kg level lift - 1x3 140.4lb/63.7kg level lift - 1x1 151.2lb/68.6kg - level to the knees but then it slipped Left wrist is a little bit sore from yesterday's DU, so it's ok. - 1x2 146lb/66.2kg level lift - 1x1 146lb/66.2kg level lift - 1x1 146lb/66.2kg slight tilt lift - 1x3 140.4lb/63.7kg level lift - 3x2 140.4lb/63.7kg level lift + Stationary bike 60 min/22.4 km/ resistance 14 I will start doing cardio again on some of the grip-days because I want to lose some weight, and I hardly doubt I burn enough calories with blobs, Inch trainer, or grippers . It's a national holiday here, so I got everything done before lunch. Nice work! Cardio is important, i don't try to set any records but I do it a few times a week, just for the health benefits. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: Nice work! Cardio is important, i don't try to set any records but I do it a few times a week, just for the health benefits. Thanks! Yeah I know man, it's just a little bit hard to find time for it (+it can be pretty boring if you're not outside). But you're correct of course... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 The only cardio I do is the walking at work I think steady state cardio for an hour like you did will improve a lot of general health if you don't do any at all like me lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) 13 minutes ago, matek said: Thanks! Yeah I know man, it's just a little bit hard to find time for it (+it can be pretty boring if you're not outside). But you're correct of course... That is why I save my rowing for after work a night or two a week now. I consume some “cardio enhancers” put on some good music and get into a zone. now the nice weather is here I’ll walk more also Edited March 20 by Blacksmith513 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Pendlay rows 83kg/183lb - 8x15 Neck curls 21kg/46lb - 8x12 Judo belt full pronation curls 23.5kg/52lb - 5x8 per arm Biceps concentration curls 22.5kg/50lb - 5x7 per arm These could've been stricter, but that's ok. Dumbbell one-arm rows 52.5kg/116lb - 5x10 per arm Pulled venison tacos tonight with home fermented hot sauce 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 42 minutes ago, matek said: Pendlay rows 83kg/183lb - 8x15 Neck curls 21kg/46lb - 8x12 Judo belt full pronation curls 23.5kg/52lb - 5x8 per arm Biceps concentration curls 22.5kg/50lb - 5x7 per arm These could've been stricter, but that's ok. Dumbbell one-arm rows 52.5kg/116lb - 5x10 per arm Pulled venison tacos tonight with home fermented hot sauce That sounds good. Where do you get your venison from? I’ve only had it once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonjoseph Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Yummy yummy. Venison is great stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 1 hour ago, Blacksmith513 said: That sounds good. Where do you get your venison from? I’ve only had it once. It was great! From a small business made by hunters. There is an overabundance of deer in the north of Japan, so if you know your sources, it's easy to get it and it's cheap. 1 hour ago, Londonjoseph said: Yummy yummy. Venison is great stuff. Yes! We have some every week. I have a separate freezer full of all kinds of meat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, matek said: It was great! From a small business made by hunters. There is an overabundance of deer in the north of Japan, so if you know your sources, it's easy to get it and it's cheap. Yes! We have some every week. I have a separate freezer full of all kinds of meat Thats awesome. Theres an over abundance of white tails deer here.. I tried venison once and deer liver once... I like it but no one else in my family out here does... I may see if I can go whitetail hunting with my uncle this fall. I'd also like to go moose hunting. My cousin got one last year.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 RH - grippers Warmup - GD90 up to Level 5 and 2x set practice with GHP #8 (unrated) - 1x2 Standard Adjustable W, RGC 145, 20mm block set Fooling my brain/body with the heavy set practice works well. - 2x1 Standard Adjustable W, RGC 145, 20mm block set, 5-sec hold on close - 1x1 Stainless Adjustable, RGC 156, 20mm choked, 5-sec hold on close - 1x3 Stainless Adjustable, RGC 145, 20mm choked - 2x3 Filed Standard Adjustable Ti, RGC 135, MMS Grippers felt great today. LH front - Wrist Developer 2, IMPs Warmup - 10x all even side Orange spring levels - 1x15 Level 9 (CROM 2-2) - 1x1 Level 13 (CROM 3-4) - 3x3 Level 12 (CROM 3-3) - 2x5 Level 11 (CROM 3-2) Left elbow is smoked (but manageable) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 20kg/44lb weighted pushups with pushup stands - 5x18 - 3x16 - 2x14 - 2x10 Chest arm bar upside down, max resistance - 10x12 Triceps pushdown, black band - 5x16 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 2 hours ago, matek said: 20kg/44lb weighted pushups with pushup stands - 5x18 - 3x16 - 2x14 - 2x10 Chest arm bar upside down, max resistance - 10x12 Triceps pushdown, black band - 5x16 That's great volume with the weighted pushups. Do you use stands for more depth or because its easier on the wrists? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: That's great volume with the weighted pushups. Do you use stands for more depth or because its easier on the wrists? Thanks! Originally I got it to avoid that awkward wrist position when doing high volumes, but the additional depth is a nice plus as well (especially if you wear a weight west). Edited March 23 by matek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 LH - Inch trainer - 2x2 140.4lb/63.7kg level lift - 4x1 146lb/66.2kg level lift - 1x2 140.4lb/63.7kg first rep level second slight tilt - 2x1 140.4lb/63.7kg level lift RH - blobs - 1x4 KWN40 (18.7kg/41.2lb) lift - 3x1 KWN55 (54.9lb/24.9kg) side assisted lift - 1x1 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) lift - 3x2 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) side assisted lift - 1x6 KWN40 (18.7kg/41.2lb) lift Left thumb is still a little bit sore from reverse, and RH was tired from grippers, but it is what it is. If I'm being honest, blobs are a little bit frustrating lately. Although I can lift the KWN50 almost every workout, progress has been super slow compared to other stuff. Both hands - dumbbell wrist curls, one-handed dl position - 5x8 42.5kg/94lb Two-handed reverse wrist curls with rolling pin - 5x25 black band 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 4 minutes ago, matek said: LH - Inch trainer - 2x2 140.4lb/63.7kg level lift - 4x1 146lb/66.2kg level lift - 1x2 140.4lb/63.7kg first rep level second slight tilt - 2x1 140.4lb/63.7kg level lift RH - blobs - 1x4 KWN40 (18.7kg/41.2lb) lift - 3x1 KWN55 (54.9lb/24.9kg) side assisted lift - 1x1 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) lift - 3x2 KWN50 (50.5lb/22.9kg) side assisted lift - 1x6 KWN40 (18.7kg/41.2lb) lift Left thumb is still a little bit sore from reverse, and RH was tired from grippers, but it is what it is. If I'm being honest, blobs are a little bit frustrating lately. Although I can lift the KWN50 almost every workout, progress has been super slow compared to other stuff. Both hands - dumbbell wrist curls, one-handed dl position - 5x8 42.5kg/94lb Two-handed reverse wrist curls with rolling pin - 5x25 black band nice pump I find that I only excel at a couple things at a time... For a while I was killing it with the crusher handle, now not so much. I'm doing better at a couple other things now. And with my Blobtop it's very much the same, it's like 3 steps forward and 2 steps back. It can get really frustrating but like you said is what it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 11 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: nice pump I find that I only excel at a couple things at a time... For a while I was killing it with the crusher handle, now not so much. I'm doing better at a couple other things now. And with my Blobtop it's very much the same, it's like 3 steps forward and 2 steps back. It can get really frustrating but like you said is what it is. thanks yeah I know.. I'm sure I'm missing some technical things (time to reread the LTB), but I'm not even sure if I'm doing it too much or the other way around. I could start doing a bunch of volume with the 40lb blob, but I have a feeling the carryover would be pretty weak to the heavier blobs because they are just much wider. Side assisted lifts are great but.. I've never failed a side assisted rep. This suggests that based on my performance I unconsciously regulate how much I assist. And that's not very good, hard to keep track. When I can lift the 50lb blob unassisted, it's always with some wrist flexion because my wrist is relatively strong and my thumb is weak. Maybe I should start focusing on my thumb like I did for a few weeks in the past. But that has a huge performance impact on blobs, and I like blobbin'... Just thinking aloud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 2 minutes ago, matek said: thanks yeah I know.. I'm sure I'm missing some technical things (time to reread the LTB), but I'm not even sure if I'm doing it too much or the other way around. I could start doing a bunch of volume with the 40lb blob, but I have a feeling the carryover would be pretty weak to the heavier blobs because they are just much wider. Side assisted lifts are great but.. I've never failed a side assisted rep. This suggests that based on my performance I unconsciously regulate how much I assist. And that's not very good, hard to keep track. When I can lift the 50lb blob unassisted, it's always with some wrist flexion because my wrist is relatively strong and my thumb is weak. Maybe I should start focusing on my thumb like I did for a few weeks in the past. But that has a huge performance impact on blobs, and I like blobbin'... Just thinking aloud Have you tried a deload system with a resistance band? The volume with lighter blob is probably beneficial for other reasons if you wanna lift the bigger blob that's what you should be getting your hands on. Just gotta be careful that thing doesn't snap back at you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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