Douglas Carney Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Blacksmith513 said: My sister in law and sister have something a cricket I think. I should have them make me a shirt. Maybe i'll make a few! Should we start talking color options? Classic black, gym grey, or plain white? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, Douglas Carney said: Should we start talking color options? Classic black, gym grey, or plain white? Those are all good colors. Too many to choose lol.. It really would make a great shirt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Just now, Blacksmith513 said: Those are all good colors. Too many to choose lol.. It really would make a great shirt. Let me know when you start taking orders! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 This is the start of our empire 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 21 hours ago, John Knowlton said: This is the start of our empire That's awesome, John! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Double Hex 100 06-10-2023 Lifting a Hex 100 block weight in each hand at the same time. Musical Inspiration: "Thunderhorse" (from "Dethwater") by virtual band Dethklok from "The Dethalbum" released in September 2007. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Supper cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Thanks @John Knowlton! My goal is to work up to every PlateMate and Bare Steel Equipment magnet I own for a double Hex 100 lift...about an extra 11.25lb each if my math is correct. Although the "real" goal is eventually a double blob lift - Next Gen and Fat Man. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Fun with Magnets 06-11-2023 Lift 1: Hex 100s plus all my PlateMates Lift 2: York 80 & 85 plus all my Bare Steel Equipment Magnets Musical Inspiration: "Hangar 18" by Megadeth from their album "Rust in Peace" released in September 1990. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Lifting 54 Beverage Cans 06-11-2023 I was curious how much beer I could lift if it came in a handy suitcase shape. The answer is around 47 pounds worth. Musical Inspiration: "Six Pack" by Black Flag from the EP "Six Pack" released in June 1981. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 The most practical use for grip training. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 Between pushing the limits on weight-added Hex 100s and Yorks, as well as tossing kids around the pool yesterday, my hands were telling me this morning that it will be Tuesday afternoon before I do anything grip specific. Of course at the very same time...my mind was planning some programming to increase my grip strength range beyond just doing extra-wide face picks. Specifically, I want to work in some 2" pinch and hub lifts to address some weaknesses. And that's in addition to the Axle and Saxon work I already knew I needed to do, too. Tuesday may be very busy for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Douglas Carney said: Between pushing the limits on weight-added Hex 100s and Yorks, as well as tossing kids around the pool yesterday, my hands were telling me this morning that it will be Tuesday afternoon before I do anything grip specific. Of course at the very same time...my mind was planning some programming to increase my grip strength range beyond just doing extra-wide face picks. Specifically, I want to work in some 2" pinch and hub lifts to address some weaknesses. And that's in addition to the Axle and Saxon work I already knew I needed to do, too. Tuesday may be very busy for me. Why not, sounds fun! Tuesday is also the busiest training day for me, because I can leave work relatively early 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, matek said: Why not, sounds fun! Tuesday is also the busiest training day for me, because I can leave work relatively early Thanks Matek! Somewhat similar situation here. Tuesday night's kid activities start a little later so I should have some time after work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 Latest Goal/Training List Feedback from my First Comp and Plan for Maryland's Strongest Hands 2024 Silver Bullet I need to close at least a CoC #3...and ideally a #3.5 like @nickthetick and @stranger. Realistically a CoC #4 like @Jedd Johnson just probably isn't in the cards for next April. For Apollon's Axle, while 130KG wasn't exactly horrible, 160KG would be more competitive. And 168kg may qualify me for Nationals next year. Saxon Bar I think my all-time PR is what we opened with at the comp. Need to go from 60kg to around 80ish. And from the Medley two things were immediately clear: (1) I never trained hub lifts and (2) I need to be able to consistently hit my blob lifts--even when tired. Both will be covered in the feats listed below. Blob/Block Weight Feats (in order of likelihood) York Legacy 110 by the face (with a decent pause at the top to demonstrate full lift/control) 65lb inverted York roundhead (with fingers nowhere near the lettering/numbers) Double 50# blob deadlift (Next Gen and Fat Man) Lift any/all of the following: Red Pill, York Legacy 110, Hex 120, and/or York Legacy 125 Other Feats (in no particular order) 45lb hub lift York 100lb plate pinch Other forms of pinch with 10s, 25s, 35s...etc CoC 2.5 CCS 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 (edited) Addendum after reviewing the Nationals results... The most I've done with a 2" Napalm Nightmare is 340lb* and I really need that number to start with a "4" to even be in the running. * Not counting the implement and loading pin. Edited June 12, 2023 by Douglas Carney 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 Worked late and my son had Cub Scouts, so not the volume I had hoped for tonight. 2" Axle Bar 183.2lb x 5 reps 233.2lb x 5 reps 255.2lb x 3 reps 3" Saxon Bar 98.6lb x 5 reps 133.8 x 2 reps 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Nice work That’s cool you Gotta do Cub Scouts with your son. I remember those days. Good times. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 7 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Nice work That’s cool you Gotta do Cub Scouts with your son. I remember those days. Good times. Yeah! This was the last meeting until the fall and the leader's youngest son moved up to Boy Scouts last night, so it was a trip down memory lane. Launching model rockets, racing Pinewood Derby cars, going camping, roasting s'mores... Good times, indeed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) Right thumb woke up unhappy this morning. [edit: And leftie was a little grumpy, too.] Doesn't feel like pinching today. [edit: And leftie isn't exactly pushing to pinch today.] Might just do some light extensor bands to stretch my hands out a bit. Timing stinks because I was hoping to work on a couple things I didn't get to yesterday. [edit: But perhaps it's just as well I didn't get to that stuff last night if my thumbs are a little annoyed/aggravated today.] Edited June 14, 2023 by Douglas Carney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 That's ok tomorrow is another day 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 6/12/2023 at 11:06 AM, Douglas Carney said: Latest Goal/Training List Feedback from my First Comp and Plan for Maryland's Strongest Hands 2024 Silver Bullet I need to close at least a CoC #3...and ideally a #3.5 like @nickthetick and @stranger. Realistically a CoC #4 like @Jedd Johnson just probably isn't in the cards for next April. For Apollon's Axle, while 130KG wasn't exactly horrible, 160KG would be more competitive. And 168kg may qualify me for Nationals next year. Saxon Bar I think my all-time PR is what we opened with at the comp. Need to go from 60kg to around 80ish. And from the Medley two things were immediately clear: (1) I never trained hub lifts and (2) I need to be able to consistently hit my blob lifts--even when tired. Both will be covered in the feats listed below. Blob/Block Weight Feats (in order of likelihood) York Legacy 110 by the face (with a decent pause at the top to demonstrate full lift/control) 65lb inverted York roundhead (with fingers nowhere near the lettering/numbers) Double 50# blob deadlift (Next Gen and Fat Man) Lift any/all of the following: Red Pill, York Legacy 110, Hex 120, and/or York Legacy 125 Other Feats (in no particular order) 45lb hub lift York 100lb plate pinch Other forms of pinch with 10s, 25s, 35s...etc CoC 2.5 CCS I would consider doing a King Kong event somewhere, in order to get more competition experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jedd Johnson said: I would consider doing a King Kong event somewhere, in order to get more competition experience. Thanks Jedd! I know Zach and Ben have Heavy Hands coming up in September, but I'll look for additional opportunities to gain competition experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 30 minutes ago, Douglas Carney said: Thanks Jedd! I know Zach and Ben have Heavy Hands coming up in September, but I'll look for additional opportunities to gain competition experience. That's another good one, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Carney Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) Between a little extensor band work and a little time/rest, thumbs are feeling more normal. Did some light gripper work to see if I could at least do something today... Oddly enough grippers (which aren't exactly my go-to implement/exercise) felt good. Go figure. Next thing you know I tried out a choker gripper for the first time and my thumbs survived. hahaha I'll post a very short video later tonight after kid pickup, dinner, swim practices, etc. Edited June 14, 2023 by Douglas Carney 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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