John Knowlton Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Nice work You look like a old time strong man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 18 minutes ago, John Knowlton said: Nice work You look like an old time strong man. Thanks John. I could feel it in my forearm a little so I’m not going to try bending anything hard for a while. I sure do miss it. thinking about snapping little nails for now maybe. That’s brutal on the fingers. Maybe even braced bending. We will see. I’ve been feeling more rested for my thick bar which means faster progress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 tonight just did some some gymnastic ring and chest krusher work and 4000m on the rower and 25 minutes of stretching for the lower back. I discovered I was doing ring dips partially wrong and they feel much more comfortable now but harder. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorOfCrush Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 28 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: I discovered I was doing ring dips partially wrong and they feel much more comfortable now but harder. What were you doing/what did you change? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, DoctorOfCrush said: What were you doing/what did you change? I wasn't turning my hands out as far as I should when I got to the top. Still not sure my form is spot on, but i'm working on it. Edited January 16 by Blacksmith513 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorOfCrush Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, Blacksmith513 said: I wasn't turning my hands out as far as I should when I got to the top. Still not sure my form is spot on, but i'm working on it. Oh gotcha. Yeah that takes some getting used to in order to trust holding yourself up with full supination. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 (edited) Gymnastic rings-pull ups, rows, pelican curls, curls, face pulls few variations of bodyweight squats... Chest Expander few moves with 5 springs... ( I really like using this in between grip lifts) It works the upper back, shoulders and delts and doesnt take my hands Crusher Deadlift 104x2 104.5x2 105x2 105.5x2 106x2 NN 2x5 pinch 148x3 150x3 152x3 155x1 160x1 NN 2” thumbless deadlift 210x3 211.5x3 212.5x3 baby inch band assist deloads @14 inches left 7 8 7 seconds right 7 8 5 seconds baby inch negs 3x5 both hands thunbless axle rows 105x3 125x3 135x3 140x3 Flask 2holds 95x10 105x10 115x10 seconds ran out of time but did 2 light sets of wrist curls with the axle 55x20 75x20 Red im extensor bands and sidewinder Wish the Flask loading pin was taller or i had 100lbs plates because i like using this for 2h holds... Its gonna get to a point soon where i gotta lower the weight and do 1h holds Posted a picture of my inch and a video of me levering to my instagram/facebook. Had an old friend reach out to me and ask if i've become a monster over the last 13 years since we last saw each other. I said im in training to be. We are gonna meet up sometime. Also got a quote on the 70kg Nathan Holle inch and it would be dumb to not also order the 20kg and 24kg Blobs.... The inch might get lonely on its way over here. Should be able to finagle enough money with my "play money"... Edited January 16 by Blacksmith513 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Forgot to post last night 4000m on the rower and 15 minutes of stretching This morning HSPU progression, pike push ups, ring push ups, ring dips, tricep dips tricep extensions Chest Krusher 4 springs 3x5 OHP with Chest Expander 2h Levering 20x3 17.5x3 15x3 10lbs sledge curls 9"x5 both hands 3 sets Rear Lever 17"x5 18"x5 17"x5 both hands Pronation and supination 7"x5 8"x5 7"x5 both hands 2 sets of finger walks Thats it no extra work. Wrists feel fried, I have no idea whats going on with my levering, my form was never perfect put was consistent.. Now i had to drop down to 15lbs to get something decent, but its also has felt uncomfortable for the past month like I said. Maybe the tendons need a break from that movement. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Hey Joe, still on all that’s a great workout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 10 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Hey Joe, still on all that’s a great workout Thanks John. Not that I’m great with levering but just not sure why all of the sudden I’ve regressed so much. My progress has always been very consistent with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 (edited) Felt like junk this morning so only 15 minutes on the rower and few minutes of stretching. Thursday is beer night at the garage.. My brother cant take a little cold and insists on turning on the propane heater. It makes us all feel sick the next day every time without fail.. It must be from the carbon monoxide. edit Good news is i should be selling another guitar today.. If it goes through, i'll have enough to buy the the 70kg Holle Bell and couple blobs now.. Just want to think about it before pulling the trigger. Also got a 2nd credit card and if i spend $500 I get $200 back. So I plan on using that card and paying it off immediately. I dont like having a balance. Edited January 19 by Blacksmith513 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 6 hours ago, Blacksmith513 said: Felt like junk this morning so only 15 minutes on the rower and few minutes of stretching. Thursday is beer night at the garage.. My brother cant take a little cold and insists on turning on the propane heater. It makes us all feel sick the next day every time without fail.. It must be from the carbon monoxide. edit Good news is i should be selling another guitar today.. If it goes through, i'll have enough to buy the the 70kg Holle Bell and couple blobs now.. Just want to think about it before pulling the trigger. Also got a 2nd credit card and if i spend $500 I get $200 back. So I plan on using that card and paying it off immediately. I dont like having a balance. NOTE: I only checked "like" for the second half. Cool news about some potential equipment additions. And smart move with using credit card incentives but paying it off immediately. But yeah...sounds like something's up with that propane heater, man. Fumes or CO2...either one sounds bad for ya. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 3 minutes ago, Douglas Carney said: NOTE: I only checked "like" for the second half. Cool news about some potential equipment additions. And smart move with using credit card incentives but paying it off immediately. But yeah...sounds like something's up with that propane heater, man. Fumes or CO2...either one sounds bad for ya. Yeah we decided no more with the heater.. The guitar transaction fell through.. I wanted $650obo which is on the higher side of reasonable... The dude offered me $300... I wanted to tell him i'd smash it for that price but instead I said $500 is the lowest i'll go.. He tried getting me to agree to $400 but i wouldn't. We messaged back and forth and agreed on $500... He tried pulling a fast one and he counted out $400 and said thats what we thought we agreed on, I was like nope and pulled out our conversation he tried to talk himself out.... I think he thought I was a fool. I'm far from being the smartest person but when it comes to me and money, not much gets by me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 That sucks... Wait for the right buyer that can actually commit to a deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 14 minutes ago, Douglas Carney said: That sucks... Wait for the right buyer that can actually commit to a deal. Yup. I don’t price things high unless it’s something I really don’t want to sell but will for x amount. And I’m all for bargaining but don’t insult me or waste my time. I try to be fair as a buyer and seller. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 some people just suck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 (edited) Ring work pull ups, rows, pelican curls, bicep curls and face pulls except for pull ups all where high rep.. Very cold in the attic so kept it fast pace Bodyweight squats 1 leg and 2 leg variation Chest Expander high rep super sets... Unfortunlty injured my left shoulder, sprung back on me felt something pull NN 2” deadlift 242.5x3 245x3 247.5x3 Blobtop Left18x1 18.5x1 18.75x1 19xbroke ground 18.75x1 Right 16x1 16.5x1 17xbroke ground 16.25x1 16.25x1 righty just isnt having it with the Blobtop. Crusher Thumbless 93.5x3 94x3 94.5x3 both hands 98x2 99x2 100x2 both hands Crusher holds 93.5x10 93.75x7 93.75x9seconds 93.5x10 93.75x7 93.75x7seconds Loadable inch gooseneck holds left 68.5x7 68.5x9 68.5x9seconds right68.5x8 68.5x9 68.5x7seconds Tried out Blobtop curls.. I dont even need weight yet, just the loading pin.. Really works the thumbs and wrists.. Would like to keep this one on the routine, and can go up in .25lbs at a time... use a t bar collar and it locks the weight in place. Messed up reading my log for the day and did triples for the Crusher thumbless then went back and saw was supposed to do doubles at a higher weight.. So i got some extra thick bar in today Hope my arm is ok, but this happens to it once in awhile...Took a fall 8 years ago and never been right since. Edited January 20 by Blacksmith513 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Had to burn off breakfast Foam rolling and rolling on lacrosse ball for shoulder. Then 20 minutes of swinging with the Indian clubs. Attic is cold today 42 this afternoon in it. Will go for a walk later and do some more stretching. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 (edited) Nothing crazy tonight, my left shoulder/rhomboid is hurting. So did some light ring work and 20 minutes on the rower, plus 10 minutes of stretching. Got a little something else going on too. There goes staying injury free 2024.. New goal is to strengthen whatever weakness I have in the left shoulder/rhomboid. Its too bad, supposed to go to a rock climbing gym with my friend tomorrow night, always wanted to try it and it seems like a good activity to get into. Edited January 23 by Blacksmith513 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 24 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: Nothing crazy tonight, my left shoulder/rhomboid is hurting. ... There goes staying injury free 2024.. New goal is to strengthen whatever weakness I have in the left shoulder/rhomboid. Its too bad, supposed to go to a rock climbing gym with my friend tomorrow night, always wanted to try it and it seems like a good activity to get into. Feel better soon Joe... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 (edited) Ring work, rows, curls, pelican curls, pull ups and face pulls, Crusher 108x1 110x1 112x1 113x1 114x1 both hands really had to dig deep for these 2x5 NN pinch 140x3 145x2 145x2 150x1 152x1 NN 2” thumbless 215x2 217.5x2 220x2 Baby inch band assist deloads both hands 3x10 seconds at 5" Baby inch negs 3x5 both hands Arm feels a little better but i didn't lift the baby inch to full height as my hemorrhoids came back, thats the other thing I got going on. I got them for the the first time last January literally like a year ago to the day, after I came home from Colorado... Maybe its a seasonal thing for me So between that and my arm not sure i should try rock climbing tonight. we will see. Edited January 23 by Blacksmith513 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Go for it. If it starts hurting back off. If anything you are out with friends having fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 (edited) 4 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Go for it. If it starts hurting back off. If anything you are out with friends having fun. Turns out my friend doesn't have the money this week to do it.. Works out good for me. But i'm excited to try it, like I said maybe it could become a new hobby. Might be a good place to makes friends who could be into grip with me Edited January 23 by Blacksmith513 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 Rower 5 min warm up 5x1min 30 sec rest 4x30sec30sec rest 5 minute cool down 15 minutes of stretching Move over Miller found a new love. Gotta be the upstate NY in me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Nice, looks interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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