Sunday Workout 7/30

Still in a heat wave here.
730AM
Lower Back Ab warmup.

Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 143x20 153x20 153x20 153x20 153x20
Fast pace. Just gulping air between sets, and a mouthful of coffee.

Seated Fat DB Hammer Curls - 2.5" - (Ironmind 22" Olympic fat with PVC buildup.) - 90x3each 90x3each.

Thickbar stuff blows away the arms.

PDA Blobette - 43.5lbs
Left - Negative/Holds - worked up in singles to +10-5/8lbs additional, then worked back down.

Right - Full deadlifts - stayed with 1.25-2.5lbs additional. Negative with 15-5/8lbs.

Sledge Lever - Arm at side.
12lbsx12 front/back
10lbsx12 front/back
Bit loose in style.

Finished with more blobette work. Negative Holds Left. Right Picking up and walking around small mat area.

MUSIC:


Grave - As Rapture Comes

These guys are making a great comeback!

Saturday - 7/29 Part 2

YMCA
Hammer Lat Pulls - Sets of 12, short rests (30seconds). 180,270,360,450,360,270,180
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat Pulls - 3x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer Laterals - 3x20 no rest
Reverse Curls, Rope Tris - 3x20 no rest
Abs

No bad.

Foot Stomp Seasoning Skew?

I have been noticing some that are closing some heavy grippers. But failing when someone sends them a "hard" #3. They subsequently rate this #3 at a 3.5. I guess it is good for the ego. The common thread seems to be that when this happens the "failer" has almost always foot stomped the crap out of his own grippers.

Really how can a #3 be anywhere in the neighborhood of a SuperElite? Or a RB300?

Stop kidding yourselves!

Saturday - 7/29 - GRIP

Got up at 430 to do some crap at work. Ate light yesterday, too many phone calls at the desk.
630AM
Trainer x20 each hand
Left - #1 x10, Shiny #2 - speed/overcrush
Filed #3 - 3 singles/pkus long holds. 1/4" filed off. Missing full close by a tad.

Right 10 singles with PDA Blobette - 43.5lbs. Worked up to +5lbs Platmates.

Went into this workout feeling a bit flat.

I'm going to hit the YMCA, then keep arms covered in Jack's Blue Heat.

Does not get any simpler

No $100 three foot ropes or $200 Formulator's, or ancient "hand balancing" courses or 4 insulting emails per day needed.
Just find a fuking rock and go at it.

Credit Card Set - AGAIN

I was beginning to loose faith on the gripboard. It has been a couple of weeks and no new thread on the unfairness of the credit card set. Thank god one started today!

Look, pinheads - The ones complaning about it aren't that much good gripwise anyway, anyone else has too much of an inflated ego to back off and re-climb.

Stay out of my way.
;)

Friday - 7/28

YMCA - 530AM
Pilates.

Thurs - 7/27 - Part 2

Hit the garage this afternoon.
8lb sledge work, arm hanging at side levers - feeder workout.
3x10 front
3x10 rear

Thurs - 7/27

5AM
Lower Back/Abs
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 143x20 163x20 183x20 203x22
Quick pace on these. "Svend" style.
Seated DB Hammer Curls - 2.5inch - 88.75lbsx3each 88.75lbsx3each
Lower arms SMOKED.

Added 1/2lb to PDA Blobette - 43.5lbs
Left - 6 negative holds - topped at +10lbs in Platemates
Right - 6 full deadlifts

Stopped. Don't want to dig in too deep. Thick bar stuff is brutal.

In case you are joining in late. The PDA Blobette (mine anyway) is much harder to get off the ground than the Blob50. It is taller and wider and a bit smoother. My Blob50 is 51lbs. A full deadlift with the Blob50 is about equal to 46lbs on the Blobette. Your mileage may vary.

MUSIC:


Gorgoroth - Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam

NEW ALBUM!

Phantom Number 4's and Other Fables

The gripboard is all afire over the Phantom Number 4 "mythos" as well as the Silver Crush number 3. Look grippers vary. I have no doubt the silver crush #3 was tough. But to elevate it to some gripper that only a handful can close is getting borderline fantasy. The "Phantom Number 4" was calibrated by PDA, when they were in the calibration game. It supposedly tested harder than any number 4, how convenient.

If you do some Gripboard searches on the gripper calibration fiasco, you will soon find out that most of the measurements that PDA produced were basically duck shit.

Richard Sorin has measured the old number 3 with a .287 spring and the new number 3's at .280. Everyone else hase measured the number 3 at .281.

Frankly this debate is a complete waste of time.

Look, oldtime legends, your place has been set. No need to constantly stroke your own ego. It starts to get boring.

Newbies, stop encouraging this shameful behavior. It is embarassing to the gripworld.

Flame off.

Wed Workout - 7/26

Got up at 330AM to fuck around with something at work. :(
530AM - YMCA
Chins - 72, 20
This wiped me out. This may be a rep record. :)
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat pull - 3x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press - 3 circuits no rest
Hammer Laterals
Arms
Abs

Tomorrow hit thickbar hard.

This Is Priceless

Look at this turd. Put a fuking shirt on!

Tuesday - Post Mortem

I was going to hit some light stuff this afternoon, but I just loaded the iPod with the new Slayer cuts. I'm taking the dog out instead.

Lower arms a bit sore.

I still need to get the Blob50 outside for farmer walks, but the humidity has been through the roof.

Honored

I see one of the grip greats has been checking the neighborhood.
I envy the great weather in South Carolina!

I still think the recent blob lift should be put
back on the GB cert list. ;)

Tues Workout - 7/25

515AM
Lower back abs - also abs in between sets.
Grip
Left/Right - Trainer gripper x20
Left
#1 x10
Shiny #2 x 1 speed/overcrush
Strap Holds - Switched to nylon strap. A tad under 1/4".
Weight of Ironmind Olympic loading pin NOT included.
#3 gripper
5lbsx1
10lbsx1
12.5lbsx1
15lbsx1

I'm going to go by feel on the next progression down on strap. Gripper crush is steadily coming back. I want to avoid going over the edge though.

PDA280 - overcrush
Negative Holds PDA Blobette (43.0lbs)
x1, +5lbsx1, +10lbsx1

Right
12 fast deadlift singles w/ PDA Blobette
Negative holds - +5lbs,+10lbs,+15lbs

Lower arms still a bit fatigued from weekend. Got everything done in about 30 minutes.

MUSIC:


Slayer - Christ Illusion

NEW SLAYER! Pre-Order NOW!

Hand Size

Why is it when someone posts video of some grip accomplishment, there is always one pinhead who asks about hand size. Look, either you are strong or not.

Monday - 7/24

530AM
YMCA
Close Grip bench - index on smooth - 135x20 185x20 225x20 300x10 315x10
Hammer flat, incline, decline - 2 circuits - no rest
Rope Pullovers/Rope Face Pulls - 3 circuits - no rest
Abs

What The Frig

What is it with skinny "gripnut" teenagers going to every strongman forum that they can find and posting that they closed a #3 as a teenager. WHO GIVES A FLYING FUCK!

Look, fella's - the guys on those boards are doing 300-400 lb farmers walks, 1000pound tire flips, etc. They are not concerned with some child constantly harping about having "bowling pin forearms" and "ONLY being 16,17,18,19".

;)

Another Legend

I just saw that another grip legend posted that a #3 close is just average. Tell that to all the people that are knocking their cocks off to close it.

I truly believe that the "Legend" tagline should NEVER be used in a profile tagline.

;)

Sunday Workout 7/23

7AM
Lower Back/Abs + abs in between sets

Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20, 148-4sets of 20 153x20 - FAST pace.
Seated DB Hammer Curls - 2.5" handle - 87.5x4 each 85x4each
Arms are wiped at this point

Front Lever (arm at side, lever wrist up) - ax 10 reps
10 lb sledge x10, +5/8lb platemate 10lb sledge x10
Rear Lever - same as above.

Left Hand Blobette - 4 neg hold singles at 43.0lbs, single +5lbs, single +8.125
Right - 8 fast singles, then neg hold w/ +10lbs, +12.5lbs

Called it quits.

Saturday - 7/22 - YMCA

Hammer Hi-Row - worked 5 sets 10 reps. Increase weight each set. Finished heaviest ever.
Rope Pulls - 4x20
Hammer Low Row - 3x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer Laterals - 3 circuits - no rest.
Light Arms
Abs

Hit the first row hard. Rest of workout was quick pace. Need to have some energy tomorrow.

More On The Blob-Tilt Controversy

I see a new thread started on the gripboard to discuss the "Legend's" critique of a recent blob certification.

I think it is evident by this current thread and a few older threads that someone is having a hard time accepting that others are performing his feats.

The grip world is a cess pool of vanity.
;)

Saturday - 7/22 - GRIP

Got up at 430AM to do some crap at work.
Woke feeling "clumsy".
7AM
Abs lower back etc
Still feeling "clumsy"
Left and Right - Trainerx20

Left
#1x10
Shiny #2 - Speed/Overcrush
Strap Holds with leather belt (a tad over 1/4" thick). Ironmind loading pin not included in weight.
#3 Gripper
5lbsx1
7.5lbsx1
10lbsx1
13.125lbsx1
15lbsx1

Not bad. Still feeling my way. It has been about 7or 8 months since I picked up a #3. I hate fuking grippers. Next workout will move to a bit thinner strap.

Right Hand
10 fast singles with PDA Blobette (43lbs). Took a few clumsy attempts to get the groove.

Left some in tank for tomorrow. Brain had to work to hard today.

MUSIC:


Deicide - The Stench of Redemption

Get your pre-order in NOW!

Friday - 7/21

YMCA
530AM

Pilates

Core is on fire! ;)

Thurs - Post Mortem

Lower arms a bit sore.

I am still puzzled about the recent blob lift "critique" on the gripboard. Others have clearly tipped it a bit when picking it up. I think this is dictated by the size of your hand, especially thumb size/position.

The rules on the GB:

1. Must fully deadlift
2. Only chalk allowed.
3. A picture, video, or credible witness from the Gripboard is required.

No mention of having to pull it up in a perfectly straight line.

Look at this video - the lift is about 2-1/2 minutes in. This was used as a gripboard cert video. Please note I have NO problem with it:

Prodigy Video at Dieselcrew

He is clearly "tipping" it.

This recent "debate" and giving up the cert by the lifter would constitute a RULE change. I still can't figure out what the hell is wrong. I guess "legends" have better eyes. I can imagine if Ironmind was giving blob certifications and they instituted this "clarification", there would be 8 pages of posts complaining of hand unfairness.

We should go a step further and mail Mr. Sorin's blob around, since that is considered the only real blob by some.

Perhaps a grip legend should make a video of proper technique. ;)

Hmmmmm.

Thurs - 7/20

5AM
Lower Back/Abs. Abs inbetween all sets also.
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 143 4setsx20 148x20. Fast pace.
Seated DB Hammer Curl - 2.5" - 83.75x5each, short rest 80x5each

Blobette work - 43.0lbs base weight.
Left - 6 negative/holds - finished with +7.5lbs of platemates
Right - Full deadlifts, worked up to +5lbs, did a few holds with +7.5lbs added.

The thick barbell/db work destroys the lower arm.

The PDA blobette is more difficult to pull than the Blob50. The little fuker has a mind of its own.

Still in the middle of a heat wave here. Makes everything feel a bit heavier. ;)

MUSIC:


Reverend Bizarre - Crush the Insects

EXCELLENT DOOM!

A flaming turd for a brain

Just saw this over farmstrength:

Dave Lemanczyk -
"Training with jump stretch bands and The Formulator is THE worst idea I have ever read in my life. Honestly, it IS the worst piece of "attempted training" I have ever witnessed. Risk WAY over benefit.

Training is simple and when kept that way it is most productive. There is no sense in reinventing the wheel."

Of course this blowhard offers NO reasons why. I guess we have to wait for the his "e-book". Mr Lemanczyk has since been removed from the friendly forum.

Musings

I just saw on the gripboard, a strong fellow dominate a York50 blob. A while later
Richard Sorin chimes in that the lift is not acceptable since the lifter tipped the blob to its side a bit before lifting. Sometimes I wonder about the "Grip Brotherhood"

EDIT: The Blob lifter asked to be taken off the list because of Mr. Sorin's "critique". A commendable motion BUT un-necessary. Nearly every blob video has some "tilt" to it.

Over at grippermania, some are awaiting with baited breath on which cert a #4 chaser will go for first. The #3 or the #4.

Me, I'm taking my dog out. There are enough people selling crazy on my street, I don't need to see it on the "inter-net". ;)

Wed Workout - 7/19

530AM YMCA
Rope Face pulls - 4x20
Rope Pulls from floor pulley - 4x20
Hammer Lat pull - 3x20
Smith Press - Hammer Lateral - 3 circuits - no rest
Light arms
Abs

Hit solid weight on rope and lat pull.

Lower arms a bit sore.

Tues Workout - 7/18 - PM

5PM
10lb sledge levering (arm hanging at side) - 3x10 front - 3x10 rear

PDA Blobette work
6 negative/holds - Left
6 full deadlifts - right

Now lower arms are really tired.

Tues Workout - 7/18

530 AM
Abs/ Lower Back. Continue abs in between sets.
Felt flat today. Hitting it fairly hard this weekend in combination with the humid heatwave has me a bit fatigued.

LEFT - Trainerx20 #1x20, Shiny #2xspeed-overcrush, SuperMaster - 4 singles - speed-overcrush
2 Negatives on blobette
RIGHT - 8 singles w/ PDA Blobette. Hand did not want to pinch today.

Stopped. May hit some stuff after work.

MUSIC:


SADUS - Out for Blood

Good stuff.

Dissection Live

Great video. Great Band.

CHALK

Why is it that nearly every month a debate flares up on the gripboard about the pros and cons of using chalk?

Monday - 7/17

530AM
Abs
YMCA
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x20 185x20 225x20 300x12 305x12
Hammer Incline,Decline and Flat - 2 cirsuits. No Rest.
Face Pulls- 4x20 Increase weight each set
Rope Pullovers - 3 x 20
More abs

Walking/Sitting out in the heatwave sort of wore me out this morning.

Sunday Workout 7/16

630AM
Lower Back / Abs. Abs alse in between most sets.
Upright Row w / Apollon's Axle - 123x20 143 - 5 sets of 20. Fast pace. Just a few gulps of air in between sets.
Seated FAT DB Hammer Curls (2.5") - 82.5lbs - 5 each, 83.75 - 4 each.
16 lb Lever to front (arm hanging at side, move wrist) - 3 sets various choked positions.
10lb to from - 15 reps
16lb to rear - same as above
10lb to rear - 15reps

Fooled with a few light gripper closes left.

PDA Blobette - 7 holds left, 7 fast full deadlifts right.

Stopped. Arms completely wiped.

MUSIC:


SLAYER - Soundtrack To The Apocalypse


CLASSIC.

Saturday - 7/15 - YMCA

Rope Face pulls - 5x20 increase weight each set
Hammer Lat pulls - 4x20 increase each set
Smith Press - Db Laterals - 3 circuits
Light arms
Abs

The HUNT for the Number 4 Gripper

Since it adds a certain prestige and mystique, I am formerly announcing that I am chasing the #4 gripper.

Seriously, it seems every couple of months a few clowns show up on the forums, announce they are going to close the #4, they start the Joe Kinney workout, then they go into oblivion. The biggest amusement are the ones that claim they want to be the first to certify on the #4 without certing on the #3.

Oh well, back to mortality.

Saturday - 7/15 - GRIP

Got up at 430, went to work for about 1 and 1/2 hours.
630AM
Lower back ab warmup , abs in between sets also.
LEFT HAND
Trainer x 20
#1 x 10
Shiny #2 x speed overcrush
RB210 - 8 singles - speed overcrush
PDA Blobette 43lbs +1.25magnet - 5 long negative holds

RIGHT HAND
Full deadlifts
8 Fast singles - Blobette 43.0lbs
10 fast singles - Blobette+1.25lbs magnet

Bit slow warming up, but finished smooth.

I need to get the BLOB50 outside to start some farmers walks.

MUSIC:


KAMPFAR - KVASS

Excellent Black Metal.

Friday - 7/14

530AM
YMCA
Pilates

Any day my AARP card will show up. ;)

Proof

When I forst joined the gripboard, about 2-1/2 years ago. There was a strong demand for proof. Mostly everyone was kept legit. I remember some claiming to pull a number 4 to within a 1/4 inch meeting ridicule and demands for proof. Others claimind to close a number 3 gripper once every minute for an hour. There were demands that he make a one hour video. A couple of guys bent 100 Ironmind Red nails in one hour, again a tape was demanded, etc etc etc

Now we have pinheads claiming to hold the #4 shut, or nosetting it to 1/4", or front levering 12 lb sledges, squashing Super Elites etc etc etc. And there is back slapping all around. I will note that the ones claming to smash the big grippers have also noted that they jump up and down on them to season them. Big fuking surprise.

Oh well, flame off.

EDIT: 7/15

I just noticed a log where someone is claiming multiple braced closes with the #4, Two years ago the claimer would be ridiculed non stop until video proof was submitted. Now we congratulate. There are old threads on the gripboard expressing doubt that Joe Kinney never closed the 4. Now we have multiple logs of 4 "chasers".

Hmmmm.

Thurs - 7/13

545AM
Lower back/abs
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - 123 6sets20 - fast pace. A few breaths between sets.
Seated 2.5" Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 77.5x8each, 75x2each, 75x3 each. Count of 10 between sets.
Lower arms useless at this point.

Left Hand
Trainerx20
#1x10
Shiny #2 x speed/overcrush
PDA280 - 3 sinlges - speed/overcrush.
Negative/Holds Blobette - 4 singles. 30 sec rest between singles

Right - Pda Blobette 53lbs
9 fast singles.

Called it quits. Thick bar wiped me out.

MUSIC:
Falkenbach - Heralding the Fireblade

Gripper Seasoning Lunacy

I just saw this -

"SE > #4? That is very odd! Have you tried placing a bar between the spring and jumping on it? I don't see how a SE could be harder then the #4 - under normal conditions."

- posted on the gripboard. These forums are becoming havens for morons.

;)

Wed Workout - 7/12

530AM
Abs
YMCA
Chins - 70,20,20
Upper body pretty much useless now.
Rope pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat pull - 3x20
Rope Shrug 3x20
Smith Press , Hammer Press, Hammer Lateral - 2 circuits no rest.
Rope Extensions - 6x12

Lower arms a bit sore. I might fool with the 8lb sledge later.

Tues Workout - 7/11

530AM
Lower Back/Abs - Also abs inbetween all sets.

LEFT Hand - Crush
Trainerx20
#1x10
Shiny #2 x1 speed/overcrush
PDA280 - 8 singles/speed overcrush
Pinch - PDA Blobette 43lbs +1.25lbs - 5 negative holds

Right Hand
PDA Blobette - 7 fast deadlift singles @43lbs, 8 fast singles @43lbs+1.25lbs platemate.

Nothing to failure or balls out. Just volume and speed.

Monday - 7/10

530AM
Ab Wheel
YMCA
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x20 185x20 225x20 300x12 300x12
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 circuits - no rest
Rope Pullovers - 3x12
Rope Face Pulls - 3x12
More abs

Lower arms sore today. Seemed to make everything difficult today.

Sunday Workout 7/9 - EXTRA

16lb Sledge Work
Forward - 5 sets 3-5 reps, choked
Reat - 5 sets 3-5 reps, choked

Working with a heavy sledge choked seems much harder than working with a lighter one with hand on the end.

Hands are pretty wiped now.

Ape Strength

There is an argument of the gripboard (again) about hand strength in primates. Obviously some of these brainiacs have not visited a good zoo, and are doubting the strength of apes etc.

Go punch a chimp in the face, you will learn in about 3 seconds how strong they are.

Further proof the public school system is a disaster.

Sunday Workout 7/9

830AM
Lower Back/Abs - Continued abs during workout.
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - 123-2x20 213x16 173x20 173x20
Seated DB Hammer Curls - 2.5"handle - 76.25x8each, 75x2each, 75x2each - 45 second rest between sets.
I am using the Olympic Husky Handle™ Dumbbell Bars, I added a layer of PVC pipe to get thickness to 2.5". These things are 22 inches long, the length make them difficult to control, BUT, it is paying off.
Lower arms are hosed at this point.
Levering
10LB sledge - 1 set x12 to front
1 setx12 to rear.

Left Hand Grippers
Trainerxovercrush, #1 xovercrush, shiny #2 x overcrush, PDA 280xovercrush
Left Hand Blobette negatives, 43lbs, 45.5lbs, 46.125lbs (used platemates). Solid holds at top. Hand fried from all other stuff.
Right Hand PDA Blobbette - 43lbs - 3 singles, then fast singles with 45.5, 46.125

Stopped. The thickbar is intense. Don't want to go over the deep end.

MUSIC:
Straaping Young Lad - The New Black

New release on Tuesday, maybe their last one, check it out.

My Dying Bride - The Cry of Mankind

Great video from these doom legends.

Saturday - 7/8 YMCA

9AM
Chins - 40,40,20
Hammer Lat Pulls - Rope Pulls - 3 circuits
Press - Hammer Press - 3 circuits
Hammer Preacher, Rope Curl, Rope extension - 3 circuits
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x30 225x20 225x20 225x20

Saturday - 7/8 GRIP

730AM
Abs/Lower Back

Left Hand - Grippers - Trainerx20 #1x10 shiny #2x1 speed overcrush
PDA280 - 6x1 Speed overcrushes
Filed #2 - 2x1 - Speed overcrushes
Left Pinch - PDA Blobette 43lbs+1.25magnet - 4 negative holds

Right PDA Blobette 43lbs - 8 fast singles - then 8 singles with 1.25lbs platemate

Pinch started off sluggish today. I will spend the day coated in Jack's Blue Heat.

Seasoning Bullshit

Another thread just started on the gripboard about seasoning. Apparently some are worried that they are not getting stronger with a new gripper because the gripper is getting weaker as they work with it. It only took one response to get to the 100 rep foot stomp, bend spring solution.

Look people, stop being fuking morons. If you are not closing the #3, it is because you are not strong enough. It is not because Ironmind sent you a #3 that is harder than anything in the universe. AND STOP JUMPING UP AND DOWN ON THE GRIPPER.

Friday - 7/7

530AM - YMCA
Pilates

Still a bit sore overall.

Post Mortem - 7/6

Lower arms and almost all upper body sore now. I'm looking forward to Pilates tomorrow. The thought of picking something up sickens me. ;)

I got the Ironmind John McCallum Book - The Complete Keys to Progress - I'm going outside to have a beer and flip thourgh it. Click the title and check it out.

I have been following the Formulator ONLY thread on the gripboard. It looks like there are about 8 people who bought this thing.

Go to the GRIPPAGE and learn how to build you own superior device for a few bucks.

Thurs - 7/6

530AM
Lower Back-Ab circuit. Also hit abs in between sets.
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 143x20 173x20 173x30 - Quick pace. Hands/Forearms toasted.
Seated DB Hammer Curls w/2.5inch handles - 75x8each, took 20 second breaks and did 2 more sets of 2.
Hands useless.
Left Hand - Grippers
Trainerx20
#1x10
Shiny #2x1 speed/overcrush
PDA280 - 3 singles - speed overcrush
Filed #2 - x1 overcrush
2 negatives with PDA Blobette
Right Hand
6 fast singles with PDA blobette

Thick bar stuff wiped hands out.

I did not realize I hit so many workouts over the past week. I will not lift a finger for the rest of the day and tomorrow. Saturday is iffy.


MUSIC:
Witch - Witch

This album is great. Sabbath worship at its best.

Wed Workout - 7/5 - Extra Workout

6PM
8lb Sledge levering at side.
Front - 4x10
Rear - 4x10

Another Fuking Joke

I just looked at the ad for the Formulator Training Guide. $29.99 for a brochure!
I like how the buyer must be insulted if he bought the overpriced piece of garbage somewhere else.

Look, people, they are fuking wrist curls. If you need to read some shitty pamphlet on how to do them, then you have bigger problems that need to be addressed.

Carry on!

Wed Workout - 7/5

530AM
Abs
YMCA
Chins 25,25,30 Short rests
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat pull - 3x20 - increase weight each set
Hammer Press, DB Rear Laterals - 3 circuits
Light Arms
Abs
Plate see-saws

Interesting Formulator Thread on the Gripboard

A self-important bonehead started a thread on the Gripboard to compare formulator workouts. It looks like there are 6 owners so far of the formulator.

Do yourself a favor, save your money, get a few sledgehammers, make a formulator (it will work just as well) and do some thick handled dumbbell hammer curls.

Here is a link to get you started on some EXCELLENT Home-made stuff:

GRIPPAGE

Tues Workout - 7/4

Happy Independence Day!

Abs, Lower back, continued with abs in between sets.
Left Hand -
Grippers
Trainerx20
CoC #1 x10
Shiny #2 - fast overcrush
PDA 280 - 5 speed overcrushes
Filed #2 - 2 speed overcrushes
PDA Blobette 43lbs +5/8lb platemate
4 negative holds.
Right Hand
PDA Blobette
6 fast singles - 43lbs
Added 5/8lb platemate
8 more fast singles

Levering - 10lb sledge - arm at side as usual
Front - 3x10
Rear - 3x10

The PDA280 is like comparable to a stiff Supermaster or so. The handles are a bit shorter than Captains of Crush Grippers.
Nothing to 100% on the grippers, still building a base and coming back.

MUSIC:
MARDUK - Plague Angel

Monday - 7/3

530AM
Abs
YMCA
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x30 185x20 225x20 295x21 225x40
Hammer Flat, Decline, Incline - 2 circuits. No rest.
Rope Pullover - 3x10
Inverted Cable x-over shrugs
More abs

Lower arms a bit sore.

Fuking Headphones

What is it with these grip videos and the pinheads who have to wear headphones?
The head bobbing looks stupid. Stop being ignorant for the 30 second video.

Sunday Workout 7/2 - EXTRA

3PM
Outside.
8lb Sledge - levering front and back - 4x10

Sunday Workout 7/2

9AM
Lower Back Ab circuit. Abs in between sets also.
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - 5 sets of 20 reps. Worked up to 203x20.
Seated DB Hammer Curls - 2.5" handle - 72.5x8 95x1 72.5x8
Curls were murder after rows.
Left Hand - Trainerx10 #1 x10 - Shiny #2 - 4 speed overcrush singles - Filed #2 4 speed over crush singles.
Left - Blobette - 4 negative/holds
Right - PDA Blobette - 43lbs - 12 fast singles. Had to concentrate after the thick bar stuff.

Will do some 8lb sledge work later on.

MUSIC:
SLAYER - Soundtrack To The Apocalypse [BOX SET]

There is none better than Slayer.

Saturday - 7/1 YMCA

9AM
Hanging Straight leg - leg raises 3x10. Slow on the way down.
Rope pulls - 3x20
Rope Face Pulls 3x20
Hammer Lat - 3x20
Smith press, Hammer press, rear laterals - 3 circuits
Light arms.

Tomorrow thickbar.

Saturday - 7/1 GRIP

7AM
Lower back/ab stuff
LEFT Hand - warmup with trainer and #1, then
shiny #2 - 4 speed singles with overcrush
filed #2 - 4 speed singles with overcrush
Palm tender, callous is on the way.
3 negatives singles withe blobette
RIGHT Hand- PDA Blobette 43lbs - 9 fast singles. Hold at top.

MUSIC:
Dissection - Reinkaos