Went up the Y for a light one.
Did a few circuits of chins, Hammer Rows, Rope Pulls etc.
Now I will get some cardio by jumping up and down on a gripper I can't close. Hopefully that will help. Time to set some PR's! ;)
On a serious note, I think the lack of participation is outrageous in the latest round of MM signups. We have people crushing MM4's in 1 inch chokers, no setting #3's, nearly closing SE's, well you get the picture.
I will say it again, when your claims get to a certain level in your GB provided log areas, you should be forced to signup, or stop posting.
Who the fuck knows anymore. ;)
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Picked Up Some New Stuff
EliteFTS had a two day sale (it's over - sign up for the emails). I grabbed some t-shirts, Jack's Blue Heat, a new Ironmind #3 (the one with the new engraving) and the Armory Forearm Blaster
Free UPS shipping also. The #3 was $16.95! The Armory was $19.95. The GRIP-Page has plans to make a similiar item, but I was overcome with instant gratification syndrome.
The Armory is a thick plastice device (seems sturdy) with heavy rubber bands. I screwed around with it and it seems to hit the forearms pretty good.
Again, I highly recommend you sign up for their emails. They regularly sales or special offers. The service is top-notch, they are all world-class competitors and they will talk to you on the phone. The info in the QandA and articles sections is amazing.
And the phrase "Dear Friend" is no where to be found. ;)
Free UPS shipping also. The #3 was $16.95! The Armory was $19.95. The GRIP-Page has plans to make a similiar item, but I was overcome with instant gratification syndrome.
The Armory is a thick plastice device (seems sturdy) with heavy rubber bands. I screwed around with it and it seems to hit the forearms pretty good.
Again, I highly recommend you sign up for their emails. They regularly sales or special offers. The service is top-notch, they are all world-class competitors and they will talk to you on the phone. The info in the QandA and articles sections is amazing.
And the phrase "Dear Friend" is no where to be found. ;)
Saturday 9/30
Got up at 5 to take care of some stuff at work. I'm sick like a fucking animal. God I hope it's not the bird flu. ;)
630AM - Grip Training
Left - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs) - 9 singles, 5 with +6.25lbs in platemates, 2 with +7.5 in platemates. Wrist improving. It was worth backing off.
Right 9 singles with PDA Blobette (45.5lbs base) - 7 were with +1.25lbs. Concentrating on form. Qhick lifts.
Fooled with sledge hammer stuff for about 10 minutes.
I have noticed that overcoming the inertia to break the blocks off the floor is the toughest for me. Hand placement and amount of starting squeeze pressure are critical (Hands < 7.5"). Practice is necessary. Doing negative holds helps greatly BUT it is easy to get over-confident.
MUSIC:
Album hits shelves Tuesday. Second to none Viking Death Metal. My pre-order is in.
630AM - Grip Training
Left - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs) - 9 singles, 5 with +6.25lbs in platemates, 2 with +7.5 in platemates. Wrist improving. It was worth backing off.
Right 9 singles with PDA Blobette (45.5lbs base) - 7 were with +1.25lbs. Concentrating on form. Qhick lifts.
Fooled with sledge hammer stuff for about 10 minutes.
I have noticed that overcoming the inertia to break the blocks off the floor is the toughest for me. Hand placement and amount of starting squeeze pressure are critical (Hands < 7.5"). Practice is necessary. Doing negative holds helps greatly BUT it is easy to get over-confident.
MUSIC:
Album hits shelves Tuesday. Second to none Viking Death Metal. My pre-order is in.
Friday, September 29, 2006
T-Shirt Is On the Way
Just got notification that the Gripboard t-shirt shipped. Cafepress gets my approval.
I'm going to grab a Grippermania t-shirt when I shake this fucking cold.
And a DEATH.FM shirt. This is THE BEST Death/Black Metal Streamer on the Inter-net.
I'm going to design a "Foot-Stomp Seasoning Shirt" ;)
I'm going to grab a Grippermania t-shirt when I shake this fucking cold.
And a DEATH.FM shirt. This is THE BEST Death/Black Metal Streamer on the Inter-net.
I'm going to design a "Foot-Stomp Seasoning Shirt" ;)
Link Refesh
We see Google is directing a lot of people here looking for "do it yourself links". We re-post in order to keep us on top of the search heap:
The Grip Page has great stuff, especially for making superior leverage wrist devices, and other grip training equipment GRIP PAGE
Learn How to build your own thick / fat barbells and dumbbells HERE Links to parts included
Fightraining has more awesome ideas. Not only for training grip, but other all body stuff as well.
Let us not forget the YORK HAND BALANCING Course - For some reason this gets quite a bit of activity.
And the rest of the great stuff at the SANDOWPLUS SITE. The Online Physical Culture Museum and Library. These cats have scanned in hundreds of pages of works written by Eugene Sandow, Arthur Saxon, Martin 'Farmer' Burns, Hermann Goerner and many others. Be sure your printer works and you have plenty of time to read.
These Classic Public Domain works, make up for a huge amount of out clicks here.
The Grip Page has great stuff, especially for making superior leverage wrist devices, and other grip training equipment GRIP PAGE
Learn How to build your own thick / fat barbells and dumbbells HERE Links to parts included
Fightraining has more awesome ideas. Not only for training grip, but other all body stuff as well.
Let us not forget the YORK HAND BALANCING Course - For some reason this gets quite a bit of activity.
And the rest of the great stuff at the SANDOWPLUS SITE. The Online Physical Culture Museum and Library. These cats have scanned in hundreds of pages of works written by Eugene Sandow, Arthur Saxon, Martin 'Farmer' Burns, Hermann Goerner and many others. Be sure your printer works and you have plenty of time to read.
These Classic Public Domain works, make up for a huge amount of out clicks here.
Seasoning Baloney
I just saw mention that someone closed an Elite out of the bag and commented that he should get reps with it after it seasons. I will concede that after working with a gripper for a period of time, doing normal closes, a gripper will get a bit smoother in operation, but I have not had grippers "weaken". Excluding those piece of shit Heavy Grips, of course.
I would advance the idea that once you post Elite or better closes in your GB log, you are forced to enter the MM ladder. Or leave the board. ;)
I would advance the idea that once you post Elite or better closes in your GB log, you are forced to enter the MM ladder. Or leave the board. ;)
Friday - 9/29
5AM
Got hit with a sneezing fit and sore throat last night. Had to force myself to get started. Everything was an effort.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40 225x50
Dumbbell Bench - York 70's - 3x50
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 circuits. No rest.
Overhead cable shrugs
Rope Pullovers
Sit and stare for 5 minutes.
Got hit with a sneezing fit and sore throat last night. Had to force myself to get started. Everything was an effort.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40 225x50
Dumbbell Bench - York 70's - 3x50
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 circuits. No rest.
Overhead cable shrugs
Rope Pullovers
Sit and stare for 5 minutes.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Closing Grippers
I have referenced THIS PAGE before, I think it is an excellent account of someone clmbing the gripper ranks and the importance of block weight training (Brookfield). Remember closing grippers has a certain "technique", so you still have to practice with them. But the blocks work the WHOLE hand and will not only payoff in bigger gripper closes but will carryover into other aspects of grip.
Before you get duped into buying into some secret squirrel gripper training newsletter, put some time in on the above routine.
If you need to specialize and peak AFTER building a base, then throw in a cycle of KTA. That routine has a good, proven track record.
Before you get duped into buying into some secret squirrel gripper training newsletter, put some time in on the above routine.
If you need to specialize and peak AFTER building a base, then throw in a cycle of KTA. That routine has a good, proven track record.
Chokers
I cannot figure these things out. If I put a #3 in my hand I can close it. Stick it in a choker at 1" or less, and NOTHING. All I get is a stabbing pain in the second knuckle of my middle finger.
I think that with a gripper choked to parallel there is a tendency to push it deeper into your hand. Deeper than you would normally be able to close the gripper with normally. I'm sure they have their place, but it astounds me when I see some of the big ass grippers some are closing from a choked position. If I am not mistaken, I think I saw one recent post where someone claimed a #4 close from a one inch choker?!? Come on. :O We know who the legit guys are, but some of this stuff just does not ring right.
I am wondering two things; Have these grippers been FOOT STOMPED seasoned? And does hand size play a role in avoiding the severe knuckle pain?
It also seems like there is too high of a percentage of monster grippers being closed in recent months, BUT a drought of certifications.
I think that with a gripper choked to parallel there is a tendency to push it deeper into your hand. Deeper than you would normally be able to close the gripper with normally. I'm sure they have their place, but it astounds me when I see some of the big ass grippers some are closing from a choked position. If I am not mistaken, I think I saw one recent post where someone claimed a #4 close from a one inch choker?!? Come on. :O We know who the legit guys are, but some of this stuff just does not ring right.
I am wondering two things; Have these grippers been FOOT STOMPED seasoned? And does hand size play a role in avoiding the severe knuckle pain?
It also seems like there is too high of a percentage of monster grippers being closed in recent months, BUT a drought of certifications.
We Are Fucked ;)
I just saw this LINK on Tommy Fannon's Board. The ASS-WIPER has me stunned. ;)
I have watched Sam's and the Wegmans Supermarket go from having a couple of the electric carts to a half dozen or more in the past couple of years.
On Sunday morning Sam's Club is like friggin Talladega Nights with these rude fat fucks zipping around the aisles and tying up the meat and snack food areas.
I have watched Sam's and the Wegmans Supermarket go from having a couple of the electric carts to a half dozen or more in the past couple of years.
On Sunday morning Sam's Club is like friggin Talladega Nights with these rude fat fucks zipping around the aisles and tying up the meat and snack food areas.
Thurs - 9/28
5AM
Lower back/ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x10 173 - 8sets of 10 Fast pace.
Skipped Hammer curls again. Still some shadow discomfort.
Lower arms fatigued from axle.
Left - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs) - 9 singles. Worked up in singles to 11.875lbs in Platemates for some air. Wrist is steadily improving.
Right - PDA Blobette - 45.5lbs base - 8 singles with +1.25lbs in Platemates. Thumb was fairly fatigued, concentrated on technique.
Lower back/ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x10 173 - 8sets of 10 Fast pace.
Skipped Hammer curls again. Still some shadow discomfort.
Lower arms fatigued from axle.
Left - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs) - 9 singles. Worked up in singles to 11.875lbs in Platemates for some air. Wrist is steadily improving.
Right - PDA Blobette - 45.5lbs base - 8 singles with +1.25lbs in Platemates. Thumb was fairly fatigued, concentrated on technique.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Wed - 9/27
530AM
Went in feeling a bit "flat" today.
Hammer Rows (weights load at top) - Worked up to 4 pairs and change. Rest was scrounging around for 45's. 3 sets (15 reps or so) with top weight.
Hammer-Lat Pull - 4 sets - stayed with 4 pair and change.
Rope Pulls- 3x20
Smith Press/Hammer Press - 3 circuits.
Light arms
abs
Moved quickly through all movements.
Went in feeling a bit "flat" today.
Hammer Rows (weights load at top) - Worked up to 4 pairs and change. Rest was scrounging around for 45's. 3 sets (15 reps or so) with top weight.
Hammer-Lat Pull - 4 sets - stayed with 4 pair and change.
Rope Pulls- 3x20
Smith Press/Hammer Press - 3 circuits.
Light arms
abs
Moved quickly through all movements.
The Ivanko Super Gripper
I have noticed in a workout log that someone is using this device with springs in the 11 and 12 postions. I have two of these units, and have tried to get the springs in this position, and find it IMPOSSIBLE. There is just no room. I recall this being brought up before by someone, then we were back to seeing the springs at 10 and 12 for a time, now it's back to 11,12.
I tried a wall model at the local fitness retailer over the weekend and was met with the same insurmountable situation.
I am curious to know if some of these units did indeed have narrower springs at one time. Is this an example of Super Grippers varying? or bat-guano? ;)
I tried a wall model at the local fitness retailer over the weekend and was met with the same insurmountable situation.
I am curious to know if some of these units did indeed have narrower springs at one time. Is this an example of Super Grippers varying? or bat-guano? ;)
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Tues - 9/26
5AM
Lower Back/ab warmup
Grip Training
Left wrist improving, still a bit of a snag.
Right elbow also a tad better.
Left - 1/2 Old York 80 (42lbs)
9 Deadlift singles - worked up to +6.25lbs in Platemates for last couple.
Right - PDA Blobette - 45.5lbs base. Single Deadlifts. 2 w/ +5/8lbs , 4 w/ +1.25lbs, 2 w/ +2.5lbs. Concentrated on form. All quick pulls.
Fooled with 10lb sledge and ax.
Lower Back/ab warmup
Grip Training
Left wrist improving, still a bit of a snag.
Right elbow also a tad better.
Left - 1/2 Old York 80 (42lbs)
9 Deadlift singles - worked up to +6.25lbs in Platemates for last couple.
Right - PDA Blobette - 45.5lbs base. Single Deadlifts. 2 w/ +5/8lbs , 4 w/ +1.25lbs, 2 w/ +2.5lbs. Concentrated on form. All quick pulls.
Fooled with 10lb sledge and ax.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Ironmind Shiny #2
I screwed around between sets over the weekend with the shiny #2, RB210, Supermaster and two dark spring #2s. The shiny unit is definitely the most varying of what I own. The RB210 and Supermaster are nearly identical. The dark spring #2s match fairly close. All are not too bad of a squeeze for the first inch or so. The shiny #2 is stiff through it's full range. I would not say it's as tuff as the SM or 210 at the close, but is stiffer through its ROM. The SM, 210 and other #2's are 2.75" spread.
I've been grabbing the shiny unit and closing it cold throughout the day for the past week. No chalk. The "layoff" has helped the bad wrist, and the cold closes seem to be fine-tuning the effort.
I'm going to stop at the fitness joint and get a shiny #2 and #3 and work on more comparisons once the wrist tightens up.
NONE of these grippers have been foot stomped or humiliated in any way. ;)
I've been grabbing the shiny unit and closing it cold throughout the day for the past week. No chalk. The "layoff" has helped the bad wrist, and the cold closes seem to be fine-tuning the effort.
I'm going to stop at the fitness joint and get a shiny #2 and #3 and work on more comparisons once the wrist tightens up.
NONE of these grippers have been foot stomped or humiliated in any way. ;)
Gripboard Upgrade
Good luck with the upgrade!
UPDATE: The board is back up. Get over there and buy a shirt to defer the upgrade costs. I will in a few hours.
Be sure to review the Urban Legend thread. Many good points.
UPDATE: The board is back up. Get over there and buy a shirt to defer the upgrade costs. I will in a few hours.
Be sure to review the Urban Legend thread. Many good points.
Monday - 9/25
Late post. Fuking cable modem was blinking.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225-4x40
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 3 circuits - no rest.
Cable Pullovers - 3x20
Hammer Row (the one one with the weights below the handles) - did sort of shrugging movement. Kept arms straight (slight bend), just row with should blades. Get the Kelso Shrug book. Lots of good stuff. Also helped to traction right elbow.
Abs
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225-4x40
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 3 circuits - no rest.
Cable Pullovers - 3x20
Hammer Row (the one one with the weights below the handles) - did sort of shrugging movement. Kept arms straight (slight bend), just row with should blades. Get the Kelso Shrug book. Lots of good stuff. Also helped to traction right elbow.
Abs
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Hmmm.
I just noticed a thread where a BIG closer noticed some of these workout logs where people are closing some BIG-ASS grippers and ARE NOT on the MM ladder.
After watching someone close a #4 with a supposed "spring hold", I can see how gripper legitimacy is going to shit.
Bruce White is nauseating in his coffin now.
;)
After watching someone close a #4 with a supposed "spring hold", I can see how gripper legitimacy is going to shit.
Bruce White is nauseating in his coffin now.
;)
Sunday 9/24
10AM
Got obsessed with comparing Joomla to Mambo last night. Now I'm behind.
Right Elbow at bicep still has a bit of a tweak. It travels up to front delt.
Decided to dial it back.
Upright rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123-4x30 Svend Style. Short rests. Arms and thumbpads swelled up after this, stayed that way through workout.
Skipped hammer curls, no sense in aggravating things further.
Left - Block work with 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
Worked up to +11.25lbs in magnets. Pulled few inches from floor. Wrist is getting better every day. Anything wider still irritates it.
Right - PDA Blobette - added lead - base weight is 45.5lbs
8 or 10 singles. Worked up to +5-5/8lbs in Platemates, broke a few inches from floor. Fucking thing was slippery today. ;)
NO negative/HOLDs. I have found that the holds should be used sparingly. Nothing worse than a tired thumb.
MUSIC:
Got obsessed with comparing Joomla to Mambo last night. Now I'm behind.
Right Elbow at bicep still has a bit of a tweak. It travels up to front delt.
Decided to dial it back.
Upright rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123-4x30 Svend Style. Short rests. Arms and thumbpads swelled up after this, stayed that way through workout.
Skipped hammer curls, no sense in aggravating things further.
Left - Block work with 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
Worked up to +11.25lbs in magnets. Pulled few inches from floor. Wrist is getting better every day. Anything wider still irritates it.
Right - PDA Blobette - added lead - base weight is 45.5lbs
8 or 10 singles. Worked up to +5-5/8lbs in Platemates, broke a few inches from floor. Fucking thing was slippery today. ;)
NO negative/HOLDs. I have found that the holds should be used sparingly. Nothing worse than a tired thumb.
MUSIC:
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Plasma TV
I'm in the market to replace my buggy Philips Plasma. I've had it about 3-1/2 years, now it's fritzing out.
A word to you all. If Christ stepped off the cross and asked me to give Philips another chance, the answer would be NO. ;) Their phone support is worthless.
I am going to buy the replacement at Sam's Club. They take everything back. I'm tempted to grab the 32" Vizio. It's $699, the picture seems okay, and it will grab over the air HD.
As this develops, I will update.
UPDATE - 9/24 - Now the fucking thing is working. It may have been the weather change and the piece of shit power supply reset after being unplugged all night. I'm going to NOT shut it off, just park it at an empty input.
A word to you all. If Christ stepped off the cross and asked me to give Philips another chance, the answer would be NO. ;) Their phone support is worthless.
I am going to buy the replacement at Sam's Club. They take everything back. I'm tempted to grab the 32" Vizio. It's $699, the picture seems okay, and it will grab over the air HD.
As this develops, I will update.
UPDATE - 9/24 - Now the fucking thing is working. It may have been the weather change and the piece of shit power supply reset after being unplugged all night. I'm going to NOT shut it off, just park it at an empty input.
Saturday 9/23 - Part 2
Hammer Lat Pull - the one where you face the weights.
Sets of 15, added a pair of 45's each set, worked up to 5 pair, then worked back down. Rest on ascent was 30 seconds give or take 10 seconds, depending where I had to grab the plates. No rest on the way down "strip sets".
Hammer High Row - 3x20 medium weight
Rope Pulls - 3x30 light
Smith Presses, Hammer Presses, Hammer Laterals - 3 circuits.
Light arms
abs
Sets of 15, added a pair of 45's each set, worked up to 5 pair, then worked back down. Rest on ascent was 30 seconds give or take 10 seconds, depending where I had to grab the plates. No rest on the way down "strip sets".
Hammer High Row - 3x20 medium weight
Rope Pulls - 3x30 light
Smith Presses, Hammer Presses, Hammer Laterals - 3 circuits.
Light arms
abs
Saturday 9/23
630AM
Lower Back Ab Warmup
Left Hand - worked with 1/2 old york 80. 42lbs. Added platemates up until +10lbs.
Right Blobette - 45lbs base weight. A few warmup full deadlifts then. HOLDS/NEGATIVES with +12.5lbs, +15lbs. Index assist with free index finger, then hold under own power (3seconds or so). Someone asked about this. I apologize is this was confusing. I am a prick at times, but I will not embellish workout entries.
Elbow still a bit tweaked. Hand tired fast after negative holds.
Worked in sledge levering also. Nothing formal, lotta reps. Feel the burn.
After I hit the Y, will start shiny #2 closes.
Why does it seem like I am the only one who is not a mod on Grippermania?
Lower Back Ab Warmup
Left Hand - worked with 1/2 old york 80. 42lbs. Added platemates up until +10lbs.
Right Blobette - 45lbs base weight. A few warmup full deadlifts then. HOLDS/NEGATIVES with +12.5lbs, +15lbs. Index assist with free index finger, then hold under own power (3seconds or so). Someone asked about this. I apologize is this was confusing. I am a prick at times, but I will not embellish workout entries.
Elbow still a bit tweaked. Hand tired fast after negative holds.
Worked in sledge levering also. Nothing formal, lotta reps. Feel the burn.
After I hit the Y, will start shiny #2 closes.
Why does it seem like I am the only one who is not a mod on Grippermania?
Friday, September 22, 2006
Interesting Google Search
Look who is number 1, when we look for "pda blobette"!
SEARCH RESULTS
I use it every other day. Now, the edges are a bit sharp, not as roundish as a York or a Blob50, it is a bit bigger or portly overall and it is extremely smooth. As with all things yours may vary a bit. But if you take your time with it, you should make progress.
SEARCH RESULTS
I use it every other day. Now, the edges are a bit sharp, not as roundish as a York or a Blob50, it is a bit bigger or portly overall and it is extremely smooth. As with all things yours may vary a bit. But if you take your time with it, you should make progress.
Platemates At EliteFTS
I mention Platemates alot throughout the Blog. They are truly a great tool especially for working your pinch. They are heavy duty, dont worry about dropping them. I went the "rare earth magnet route", the cracked ground up magnetic pieces are long thrown away.
Get your Platemates atELITEFTS .
25 bucks or so is a bargain for something you will use forever and 1/8th the price of some wristulator gizmo that you will get bored with after a few workouts.
Carry on!
Get your Platemates atELITEFTS .
25 bucks or so is a bargain for something you will use forever and 1/8th the price of some wristulator gizmo that you will get bored with after a few workouts.
Carry on!
Friday - 9/22
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225-4x40
Hammer Incline,Decline,Flat - 2 circuits. No rest.
Rope Pullovers, Hammer High Row - 3 circuits.
Abs
Hands felt a bit heavy this morning.
Right elbow still feeling tweaky.
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225-4x40
Hammer Incline,Decline,Flat - 2 circuits. No rest.
Rope Pullovers, Hammer High Row - 3 circuits.
Abs
Hands felt a bit heavy this morning.
Right elbow still feeling tweaky.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Hermann Goerner Biography
Read Goerner's Biography at SANDOWPLUS and some other great articles about him. Some consider him the original king of grip.
Great free stuff! No need to fatten someone's wallet. ;)
Great free stuff! No need to fatten someone's wallet. ;)
Thurs - 9/21
530AM
Lower Back/Ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 143x20 163x20 183x20 163x20 143x20
Quick pace/short rests.
Seated DB Fat 2.5" Hammer Curls w/ Ironmind Olympic Husky+pvc - 87.5x6, 87.5x6
Block Work
Left Hand - 1/2 York 80 - worked up to +8.125 lbs in Platemates. Concentrated on getting a few inches of air. Wrist still a bit tweaked but slowly improving.
Right - PDA Blobette 45lbs base - worked up to +3.75lbs in platemates, deadlift singles.
Right elbow was abit "off" this morning. May be the weather change. Old Judo injury.
Will do the shiny #2 singles beginning after work.
MUSIC:
Suffocation - Suffocation
Lower Back/Ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 143x20 163x20 183x20 163x20 143x20
Quick pace/short rests.
Seated DB Fat 2.5" Hammer Curls w/ Ironmind Olympic Husky+pvc - 87.5x6, 87.5x6
Block Work
Left Hand - 1/2 York 80 - worked up to +8.125 lbs in Platemates. Concentrated on getting a few inches of air. Wrist still a bit tweaked but slowly improving.
Right - PDA Blobette 45lbs base - worked up to +3.75lbs in platemates, deadlift singles.
Right elbow was abit "off" this morning. May be the weather change. Old Judo injury.
Will do the shiny #2 singles beginning after work.
MUSIC:
Suffocation - Suffocation
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Firefox Reminder
We are creeping past 35% Firefox usage in our analytics, good work people. For those of you who have not installed Firefox, click that link over there ==>
Also read this LINK from CERT. Those douche-nozzles in Redmond will not have a fix until October 10th. If you relish the idea of having your box turned into a spambot or a MILF web-server keep running that code trainwreck.
;)
Also read this LINK from CERT. Those douche-nozzles in Redmond will not have a fix until October 10th. If you relish the idea of having your box turned into a spambot or a MILF web-server keep running that code trainwreck.
;)
Wed - 9/20
5AM
Chins - 35,35,35
As always, done with a parallel grip on Nautilus Multi-Machine.
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat - 3x20
Smith Press/Hammer Press/Hammer Lateral - 3 circuits.
Light arms
abs
Fast pace. Lats still a bit sore from Saturday.
Chins - 35,35,35
As always, done with a parallel grip on Nautilus Multi-Machine.
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat - 3x20
Smith Press/Hammer Press/Hammer Lateral - 3 circuits.
Light arms
abs
Fast pace. Lats still a bit sore from Saturday.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
New Blog On the Block!
We see the functional grip guru has just entered the blogosphere! Welcome aboard!
Just a little friendly fire. The key to a high traffic blog, like for example Grip-Central here, is content. You need to put something up of value. Not ads pointing to equipment that is easily duplicated (like for example HERE), or readily printed PUBLIC DOMAIN Materials (the kind found HERE), or silly parables that are cut and pasted from the tired inner-circle playbook. Be original. And good luck.
Just a little friendly fire. The key to a high traffic blog, like for example Grip-Central here, is content. You need to put something up of value. Not ads pointing to equipment that is easily duplicated (like for example HERE), or readily printed PUBLIC DOMAIN Materials (the kind found HERE), or silly parables that are cut and pasted from the tired inner-circle playbook. Be original. And good luck.
Tuesday - 9/19
530AM
Lower Back/Ab Warmup
Ax lever - arm at side - front/rear 20 each
12lb sledge x12 , x15 - front
Ax+1.25 to rear 6,6,6 no rest.
Ax+2.5 to rear 4,4,4 no rest. One arm to the next.
Left wrist still a bit off, but improving.
Left - 1/2York 80
8 singles - working up to +7.5lbs of platemates. Last sets a few inches off ground. Wrist still a bit of a problem, but feels better.
Right - PDA Blobette - 45lbs base weight. 8 singles working up to +5lbs of Platemates. Got a bit humid in the cellar. Surface was slicker.
Will commence Shiny #2 closes starting after work.
Lower Back/Ab Warmup
Ax lever - arm at side - front/rear 20 each
12lb sledge x12 , x15 - front
Ax+1.25 to rear 6,6,6 no rest.
Ax+2.5 to rear 4,4,4 no rest. One arm to the next.
Left wrist still a bit off, but improving.
Left - 1/2York 80
8 singles - working up to +7.5lbs of platemates. Last sets a few inches off ground. Wrist still a bit of a problem, but feels better.
Right - PDA Blobette - 45lbs base weight. 8 singles working up to +5lbs of Platemates. Got a bit humid in the cellar. Surface was slicker.
Will commence Shiny #2 closes starting after work.
The Return of The Senator of Grip?
We have seen that the Senator of Grip has returned to the Grippermania Forum, after his long self imposed exile. It is sad to see that the return is one marked by his own bitterness and resentment. Perhaps his cause has passed him by? We hope that he can set aside his vitriol and once again take up the heavy, noble task of spreading the philosophy of grip.
Until he comes around we will concentrate on on-line charlatans, some of which are dinosaurs who push "Irish" Boxing courses with 5 foot 4 empty headed models.
;)
Until he comes around we will concentrate on on-line charlatans, some of which are dinosaurs who push "Irish" Boxing courses with 5 foot 4 empty headed models.
;)
Monday, September 18, 2006
Another Hand Size Thread?
Please people, if you need to ask if you can get anywhere in the gripgame because of hand size. You are defeated already. WORK your balls off. It will come. Stop wasting bandwidth.
Look around on the GB there a clips of guys with 7"-7.75" hands lifting blobs (for example the guy who runs the friggin place), no setting grippers and bending fat fucking nails.
Look around on the GB there a clips of guys with 7"-7.75" hands lifting blobs (for example the guy who runs the friggin place), no setting grippers and bending fat fucking nails.
Monday - 9/18
5AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x35
Hammer Incline,Decline,Flat - 2 circuits - no rest.
Cable pullovers - 4x12
Abs
Continued with shiny #2 singles. I'm taking a wide, "sloppy" set. Might as well start getting ready for the credit card.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x35
Hammer Incline,Decline,Flat - 2 circuits - no rest.
Cable pullovers - 4x12
Abs
Continued with shiny #2 singles. I'm taking a wide, "sloppy" set. Might as well start getting ready for the credit card.
Alan Calvert Milo Barbell Course
This is classic stuff. CHECK IT OUT. Why pay for public domain materials? As always, be sure to check out the rest of the great Sandowplus site.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Build Your Own Fat/Thick Bars - McMaster Parts
Check this LINK. It has some nice schematics for putting together thick bars and also lists the McMaster part numbers.
In a few days you could be hammering away on some solid equipment.
In a few days you could be hammering away on some solid equipment.
Shiny CoC #2
I have been doing one or two fast closes every hour, with a wide set. This number #2 is definitely the most "varying" of my grippers. My other two #2's are the dark spring types and they are nearly identical. The shiny one is Stiff through it's whole range. The spread on the shiny unit is a tad under 3 inches.
GTKPod for Your iPod
GTKPOD, the excellent open-source Ipod manager has just checked in the necessary changes to fire up the 2nd Gen Apple ipod NANO's.
Get on over there and get updated. Why tie yourself to Apple's DRM and control?
Get on over there and get updated. Why tie yourself to Apple's DRM and control?
Sunday 9/17
9AM
Lower Back/Ab Circuit
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 133x20 143x20 153x20 163x20 Fast pace. Rest periods were a mouthful of coffee.
Seated Fat (2.5") DB Hammer Curls (Ironmind Olympic Husky+PVC) - 85lbsx8 86.25lbsx8 (Used 2-5/8lb Platemates on ends)
Left - Fooled with 1/2 York 80. Worked up to +6.25lbs in Platemates.
Right - Blobette - added lead - base is 45lbs - worked up in deadlifts to +2.5lbs in platemates.
Need to get some grocery shopping down, then paint front porch. Will work in some shiny #2 closes throughout the day.
Lower Back/Ab Circuit
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 133x20 143x20 153x20 163x20 Fast pace. Rest periods were a mouthful of coffee.
Seated Fat (2.5") DB Hammer Curls (Ironmind Olympic Husky+PVC) - 85lbsx8 86.25lbsx8 (Used 2-5/8lb Platemates on ends)
Left - Fooled with 1/2 York 80. Worked up to +6.25lbs in Platemates.
Right - Blobette - added lead - base is 45lbs - worked up in deadlifts to +2.5lbs in platemates.
Need to get some grocery shopping down, then paint front porch. Will work in some shiny #2 closes throughout the day.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Set Screw Shaft Collars
Get some great, strong barbell/dumbbell collars on the cheap:
MCMASTER.COM
In the search box type in:
set screw shaft collars
A pair in standard size will set you back about 5 bucks, olympic size about $13.00.
All you need is a hex wrench, nearly every kitchen junk drawer in the country has one.
McMaster has fast, easy service.
MCMASTER.COM
In the search box type in:
set screw shaft collars
A pair in standard size will set you back about 5 bucks, olympic size about $13.00.
All you need is a hex wrench, nearly every kitchen junk drawer in the country has one.
McMaster has fast, easy service.
Post Mortem
My left wrist is still a bit raw. I think I hit my momentary peak on the grippers last week. I'm going to back off until the wrist firms up. I put my shiny #2 in the living room. In between my chores today I've grabbed it and did a fast single with each hand. I'm going to stick with this informal gripper routine until I feel fresh again.
Saturday Part 2 - 9/16
Heavy Rope Pulls, Hammer Lat, and Hammer High Row (weights load at the top). 4 laps. May be the heaviest+volume ever. Needed to make up for the shitty grip workout.
Smith Press - 4x12 - warmup weights
Hammer Press - 3x12 - quick pace - best weight in the shortest amount of time.
Light Arms.
Abs
Smith Press - 4x12 - warmup weights
Hammer Press - 3x12 - quick pace - best weight in the shortest amount of time.
Light Arms.
Abs
Ironmind Reply Thread
Would it be a complete week unless a "Bash Ironmind Thread" appeared on the Gripboard? Apparently one of our heroes emailed Ironmind 5 times to set up his cert, there were no replies. He complains on the GB and lo and behold Ironmind replies.
Judging by this pinhead's previous posts and videos, my money says he was emailing the wrong address and was too embarassed to admit it.
In my experiences, you will find a no finer online fitness vendor than Ironmind. EliteFTS is right with them. The rest are mostly ham and eggers.
Time to wallow in my grip induced trauma.
;)
9/17 UPDATE:
Our Hero States:
"It kept on falling into the unreceived box."
The supreme GB overlord states:
"That's a new one. I've never heard of an "unreceived box" before."
We have two things, an idiot who does not know how to use email, and someone who has hated Ironmind since the anti-HIT article in Milo years ago.
The cycle continues. ;)
Judging by this pinhead's previous posts and videos, my money says he was emailing the wrong address and was too embarassed to admit it.
In my experiences, you will find a no finer online fitness vendor than Ironmind. EliteFTS is right with them. The rest are mostly ham and eggers.
Time to wallow in my grip induced trauma.
;)
9/17 UPDATE:
Our Hero States:
"It kept on falling into the unreceived box."
The supreme GB overlord states:
"That's a new one. I've never heard of an "unreceived box" before."
We have two things, an idiot who does not know how to use email, and someone who has hated Ironmind since the anti-HIT article in Milo years ago.
The cycle continues. ;)
Saturday 9/16
7AM
Lower Back Ab Circuit
Trainerx20 both hands
Left - #1xspeed/oc, #2xspeed/oc
Leather Strap Hold w/ #3 - Weight of Ironmind Olympic Pin not included.
5lbs,10lbs,15lbs,15lbs
Stopped, everything felt awkward.
Right - PDA Blobette - (44.5lbs base) Holds +10lbs,+11.25lbs, +12.5lbs. Good hang time.
Called it a day. Everything was a mental struggle.
MUSIC:
Lower Back Ab Circuit
Trainerx20 both hands
Left - #1xspeed/oc, #2xspeed/oc
Leather Strap Hold w/ #3 - Weight of Ironmind Olympic Pin not included.
5lbs,10lbs,15lbs,15lbs
Stopped, everything felt awkward.
Right - PDA Blobette - (44.5lbs base) Holds +10lbs,+11.25lbs, +12.5lbs. Good hang time.
Called it a day. Everything was a mental struggle.
MUSIC:
Friday, September 15, 2006
FIREFOX
In reviewing the analytics of the blog, I see that about 30% of our visitors are using Firefox. This is a dramatic increase from a few months ago. If you are not running it, do yourself a favor and click the link on the right.
You can use GMAIL as a network drive. This is great for storing documents if you have to hit the road as a laptop warrior.
Extension is HERE - GMAIL SPACE.
You can use GMAIL as a network drive. This is great for storing documents if you have to hit the road as a laptop warrior.
Extension is HERE - GMAIL SPACE.
More Proof?
When is someone going to demand a video from the Stalwart guy? Nearly no-setting a #4, and the grip simpletons are all grinning and taking turns rubbing each others butts with Balmex.
AND why is there a second nut-swinging thread running for the King of All Bastards? Where is the FREELY Viewable VIDEO?
We here at Grip-Central also apologize that we missed the parallel, sack sucking thread on Grippermania also.
AND why is there a second nut-swinging thread running for the King of All Bastards? Where is the FREELY Viewable VIDEO?
We here at Grip-Central also apologize that we missed the parallel, sack sucking thread on Grippermania also.
Good to See
the supreme Gripboard overlord checking in. We are humbled to see some of our rants acted upon.
Welcome!
Welcome!
Creepy
There is something creepy about getting an ad-copy email from our favorite functional hand guru where he describes young, black-spandex clad college students.
Maybe I'm old fashioned, or just mature.
Maybe I'm old fashioned, or just mature.
Friday 9/15
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225-4sets of 33
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 passes, no rest
Rope Pullovers - 3x12
Abs
Fast pace
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225-4sets of 33
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 passes, no rest
Rope Pullovers - 3x12
Abs
Fast pace
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Thursday - 9/14
5AM
Lower Back/Abs circuit
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123-6setsx20 - FAST pace,rest was gulp of coffee between sets.
Seated DB 2.5inch Hammer Curls (Ironmind Olympic Husky+PVC) - 85x11. Stopped here. Good rep climb over the past few workouts no sense in going to the well too much.
Lower arms fairly worn out.
LEFT - 1/2 OLD York 80 (42lbs). 6 sets of 3, busting a few inches from ground. Worked up to +5lbs in Platemates. Wrist is still a bit raw. This width is a bit easier on it.
Right - PDA Blobette - added a tad more lead - 44.5lbs.
6 sets of 2 reps full deadlifts. Worked up to +3.75lbs.
Again, if you are joining in late, the PDA Blobette is much harder (for me at least) than the Blob50 and the Yorks I've tried. It is a bit "bigger" then the others and a bit more flare.
Called it a day. Seminar most of the day, can't be dozing off.
Lower Back/Abs circuit
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123-6setsx20 - FAST pace,rest was gulp of coffee between sets.
Seated DB 2.5inch Hammer Curls (Ironmind Olympic Husky+PVC) - 85x11. Stopped here. Good rep climb over the past few workouts no sense in going to the well too much.
Lower arms fairly worn out.
LEFT - 1/2 OLD York 80 (42lbs). 6 sets of 3, busting a few inches from ground. Worked up to +5lbs in Platemates. Wrist is still a bit raw. This width is a bit easier on it.
Right - PDA Blobette - added a tad more lead - 44.5lbs.
6 sets of 2 reps full deadlifts. Worked up to +3.75lbs.
Again, if you are joining in late, the PDA Blobette is much harder (for me at least) than the Blob50 and the Yorks I've tried. It is a bit "bigger" then the others and a bit more flare.
Called it a day. Seminar most of the day, can't be dozing off.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
King of All Bastards Update
Just got off the cell with Bob, it appears the "King of All Bastards" thread has been locked at the Gripboard. We here at Grip Central offer our kudos to the return to form at the Gripboard. We will also be the first to extend our congratulations when the video is made FREELY available.
Well done.
Well done.
Rest Day
Skipped today's workout. Was too shagged and had a schedule and a half at work today. There was no room to be tired.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
King of All Bastards?
We have been following the sloppy kiss accolades of the "King of All Bastards" bending proclamation, but ponder why the Gripboard thread has NOT BEEN LOCKED PENDING VIDEO PROOF OF A WORLD CLASS FEAT. There is no room in this arcane obsession to let a few chosen ones slide.
Tuesday 9/12
5AM
Lower back ab circuit
Ax lever arm at side - front/rear x20
12lb sledge to front x6, +2.5lbs platematesx6, +3.75lbs platematesx6, x8,x8
Ax to rear - +2.5lbs - 4 sets 6, alternate, no rest.
+3.75lbs - 3 sets 3 -, alternate no rest.
LEFT - Trainer x20, Shiny #2x14, Shiny #2x10, Shiny #2x6. Died fast. Out of all my grippers this #2 varies the most. It feels almost like the SuperMaster. Oh well.
Blobette Holds - 6 singles, 10 second rest intervals
RIGHT
Blobette 44++lbs base + 1.25lbs platemates - 8 sets of 2 full deadlifts.
Still a bit shagged today.
Lower back ab circuit
Ax lever arm at side - front/rear x20
12lb sledge to front x6, +2.5lbs platematesx6, +3.75lbs platematesx6, x8,x8
Ax to rear - +2.5lbs - 4 sets 6, alternate, no rest.
+3.75lbs - 3 sets 3 -, alternate no rest.
LEFT - Trainer x20, Shiny #2x14, Shiny #2x10, Shiny #2x6. Died fast. Out of all my grippers this #2 varies the most. It feels almost like the SuperMaster. Oh well.
Blobette Holds - 6 singles, 10 second rest intervals
RIGHT
Blobette 44++lbs base + 1.25lbs platemates - 8 sets of 2 full deadlifts.
Still a bit shagged today.
Monday, September 11, 2006
The Dino-Man Requests a Personal Favor?
What the fuck? I just read Rubik's blog, he is asking his readers to spread the word about the clearance of his "out of favor" weight training materials. 800+ dollars for CD's and brochures? This guy is skipping without a fucking rope.
Dino-History? More like Dino-Droppings.
Again, these opinions are mine and mine alone.
Dino-History? More like Dino-Droppings.
Again, these opinions are mine and mine alone.
Monday 9/11
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40 225x30,30,30,36
Hammer Flat,Decline,Incline - 3 circuits, no rest
Cable Pullovers - 4x12
Abs
Lower arms a bit sore today.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40 225x30,30,30,36
Hammer Flat,Decline,Incline - 3 circuits, no rest
Cable Pullovers - 4x12
Abs
Lower arms a bit sore today.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Informative German Grip Site
Check out the folks at Germany's #1 Grip Site. The link goes to the articles section. Handy stuff on bending a horseshoe, among other things.
Seen on Grippermania
A response to the thread "How Often To Oil Grippers?"
I footstomp and use sperm.
Okay, I just oil them before contests or a huge PR.
:) :) - This response sums up the growing frustration with the lunatic fringe that has taken over the obscure sport of grip.
We definitely need a "Stupidity" Mod on these forums, moronic threads like this should not even start. Hey, Douche Nozzle, OIL YOUR FUCKING GRIPPER IF IT SQUEAKS. Is that clear enough?
I footstomp and use sperm.
Okay, I just oil them before contests or a huge PR.
:) :) - This response sums up the growing frustration with the lunatic fringe that has taken over the obscure sport of grip.
We definitely need a "Stupidity" Mod on these forums, moronic threads like this should not even start. Hey, Douche Nozzle, OIL YOUR FUCKING GRIPPER IF IT SQUEAKS. Is that clear enough?
Sunday 9/10
7AM
Lower Back Ab Warmup. Abs etc continue between sets.
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 203x31 173x20 123x20
Time to re-cycle. If you are joining in late, these are done "Svend" style.
Seated 2.5inch DB Hammer Curls w/ Ironmind Husky Olympic+PVC - 85x7each, 85x10each. Still fatigued on first set.
Fooled with levering, arm at side front and back with Ax and 10lb sledge.
Block work with 1/2 York 80 and Blobette. Nothing formal. From elbows down were pretty much hosed. No sense in overdoing it after yesterday.
If you don't have some sort of thick bar or dumbbells, get on it.
Lower Back Ab Warmup. Abs etc continue between sets.
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 203x31 173x20 123x20
Time to re-cycle. If you are joining in late, these are done "Svend" style.
Seated 2.5inch DB Hammer Curls w/ Ironmind Husky Olympic+PVC - 85x7each, 85x10each. Still fatigued on first set.
Fooled with levering, arm at side front and back with Ax and 10lb sledge.
Block work with 1/2 York 80 and Blobette. Nothing formal. From elbows down were pretty much hosed. No sense in overdoing it after yesterday.
If you don't have some sort of thick bar or dumbbells, get on it.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Saturday Part 2
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat Pulls (Back faces weights) - 3x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press - 3 circuits - no rest
Arms
Abs
More of a feeder workout. Hit thick bar stuff hard tomorrow.
Hammer Lat Pulls (Back faces weights) - 3x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press - 3 circuits - no rest
Arms
Abs
More of a feeder workout. Hit thick bar stuff hard tomorrow.
Saturday 9/9
7AM
Lower Back ab warmup
Trainer x 20 both hands
Left - #1 x speed/overcrush shiny #2xspeed overcrush
Leather Strap hold with #3 gripper. Weight of Ironmind Olympic loading pin NOT included.
5lbsx1
10lbsx1
15lbsx1
20lbsxpop
20lbsx1
15lbsx1
10lbsx1
Not bad. Best ever with this setup. And I hate grippers.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - added some more lead. Did not weigh, let's say 44++lbs
14 single deadlifts. Worked up to +6.25lbs of Platemates.
MUSIC:
HELL-BORN "Cursed Infernal Steel "
This is what Death Metal is all about.
Lower Back ab warmup
Trainer x 20 both hands
Left - #1 x speed/overcrush shiny #2xspeed overcrush
Leather Strap hold with #3 gripper. Weight of Ironmind Olympic loading pin NOT included.
5lbsx1
10lbsx1
15lbsx1
20lbsxpop
20lbsx1
15lbsx1
10lbsx1
Not bad. Best ever with this setup. And I hate grippers.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - added some more lead. Did not weigh, let's say 44++lbs
14 single deadlifts. Worked up to +6.25lbs of Platemates.
MUSIC:
HELL-BORN "Cursed Infernal Steel "
This is what Death Metal is all about.
More Good Deals in Dinosaur Land
The Dino-Blog tells us,
Brooks' wife just found some old garbage that we used to know as VHS tapes. For the gullible among us, get over there and let your wallet get ass-raped.
Brooks' wife just found some old garbage that we used to know as VHS tapes. For the gullible among us, get over there and let your wallet get ass-raped.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Time Travel on the Gripboard?
Stop the fucking insanity! A time travel debate? Shouldn't this thread be on iliveinmyparentsbasement.com?
What next, a discussion of the Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie nuptials?
Just when you thought there were limits to moronity. ;)
What next, a discussion of the Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie nuptials?
Just when you thought there were limits to moronity. ;)
Random Thoughts
I see that the two year old thread on women closing the #3 has been resurrected on the GB. From the looks of it there are a lot of insecure males over there. I've learned to never say never. There are a lot of strong females out there, my money is on the female. If Shannon Hartnett and others can toss around that heavy crap for the Highland games, who knows?
Also, if out of shape men with tits are closing heavily "seasoned" #3's, SE's, and choked #4's, why can't females? ;)
Google looks to be directing a good amount of traffic this way for people looking for the old-time barbell courses and the hand balancing stuff. Good to see. Why piss money away. That classic public domain stuff has been made available by the great people at Sandow. Take Advantage of it. No need to put up with "the print shop is overworked excuse." :)
Nice to see a new group of #4 chasers assemble over at Grippermania. Good luck guys! Maybe you can get the elusive big Canadian to throw up a photo or video to learn from. He certainly has no problem posting photos of his in-laws pickup truck.
Time to scramble some Omega-3 eggs.
Also, if out of shape men with tits are closing heavily "seasoned" #3's, SE's, and choked #4's, why can't females? ;)
Google looks to be directing a good amount of traffic this way for people looking for the old-time barbell courses and the hand balancing stuff. Good to see. Why piss money away. That classic public domain stuff has been made available by the great people at Sandow. Take Advantage of it. No need to put up with "the print shop is overworked excuse." :)
Nice to see a new group of #4 chasers assemble over at Grippermania. Good luck guys! Maybe you can get the elusive big Canadian to throw up a photo or video to learn from. He certainly has no problem posting photos of his in-laws pickup truck.
Time to scramble some Omega-3 eggs.
Friday 9/8
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225x30 225x30 225x30 225x35
Hammer Flat, Decline,Incline - 3 circuits. No rest
Cybex Bench - 3x20
Rope Pullovers
Abs
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225x30 225x30 225x30 225x35
Hammer Flat, Decline,Incline - 3 circuits. No rest
Cybex Bench - 3x20
Rope Pullovers
Abs
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Thursday 9/7
5AM
Lower Back Ab Warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 198x31 173x20 123x20
Pretty much toasted on last set.
Seated DB 2.5inch Hammer Curls (Ironmind Olympic Husky+PVC) 85lbsx6 85lbsx7
Upright rows cut into these.
Fooled with Blobette, alternating hands.
Called it a morning.
Every pound is hard fought with the hammer curls. Upright rows smoked forearms etc.
Lower Back Ab Warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 198x31 173x20 123x20
Pretty much toasted on last set.
Seated DB 2.5inch Hammer Curls (Ironmind Olympic Husky+PVC) 85lbsx6 85lbsx7
Upright rows cut into these.
Fooled with Blobette, alternating hands.
Called it a morning.
Every pound is hard fought with the hammer curls. Upright rows smoked forearms etc.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Our Stomping Seasoning Boy Is At It Again
Seen on the GB:
"I have seen people state that spring heats up after many reps/foot stomps....I disagree with this. I have tried this on several grippers.....I did over 200-300 reps in succession on #3, BBGM, BBE, etc(all retained their specs afterward)....all were still cold when I touched the spring...i think this is a myth.....only thing that will heat up a spring is a deliberate use of a blowtorch or another such device..."
And This classic:
"My #3 lost about 0.5"(from BBSE level of 3.25" to 2.75" easier than BBE).....all other grippers lost about 1/16-1/8" in spread....basically equivalent to normal seasoning"
Check out the big brain on Mr. Metallurgy! Let's make this easy without opening a textbook. Get a fucking coat hanger, bend it back and forth rapidly, what happens? It fucking deforms then breaks. The friction of the molecules heats up the metal, etc etc etc. Steel is steel, whether it is a spring, a paperclip or a lowly coat-hanger. If it sits for a few seconds it will cool. By the time you bend your fat ass over to pick it up, it is already cooling. Benders know this as well.
We, at Grip-Central are confounded by this concern over "seasoning". If you are going for a REAL certification, you must close a gripper fresh out of the package. Might as well get used to it Gomer.
Seasoning = Soup
Seasoning <> Grippers
;)
"I have seen people state that spring heats up after many reps/foot stomps....I disagree with this. I have tried this on several grippers.....I did over 200-300 reps in succession on #3, BBGM, BBE, etc(all retained their specs afterward)....all were still cold when I touched the spring...i think this is a myth.....only thing that will heat up a spring is a deliberate use of a blowtorch or another such device..."
And This classic:
"My #3 lost about 0.5"(from BBSE level of 3.25" to 2.75" easier than BBE).....all other grippers lost about 1/16-1/8" in spread....basically equivalent to normal seasoning"
Check out the big brain on Mr. Metallurgy! Let's make this easy without opening a textbook. Get a fucking coat hanger, bend it back and forth rapidly, what happens? It fucking deforms then breaks. The friction of the molecules heats up the metal, etc etc etc. Steel is steel, whether it is a spring, a paperclip or a lowly coat-hanger. If it sits for a few seconds it will cool. By the time you bend your fat ass over to pick it up, it is already cooling. Benders know this as well.
We, at Grip-Central are confounded by this concern over "seasoning". If you are going for a REAL certification, you must close a gripper fresh out of the package. Might as well get used to it Gomer.
Seasoning = Soup
Seasoning <> Grippers
;)
Good Debate
It looks like the foot stomping method is under serious scrutiny on the gripboard and grippermania has a stuttering thread on hard versus easy ratings.
Judging by the hits we are seeing here at Grip-Central, we may be fueling the debate. Hopefully grip will become honourable again.
Norrin, has lost all hope. He has been curled up in the fetal position, mumbling to himself, all day because of the vicious volley of negative Joe Kinney kabitzing by nitwits. Maybe this will bring him out of his catatonic state.
And will someone please demand video from that big Canadian dope? Years ago, nearly wrecking a #4 from a no set would result in a "Locked Thread", now we are all taking warm showers with the guy!
Judging by the hits we are seeing here at Grip-Central, we may be fueling the debate. Hopefully grip will become honourable again.
Norrin, has lost all hope. He has been curled up in the fetal position, mumbling to himself, all day because of the vicious volley of negative Joe Kinney kabitzing by nitwits. Maybe this will bring him out of his catatonic state.
And will someone please demand video from that big Canadian dope? Years ago, nearly wrecking a #4 from a no set would result in a "Locked Thread", now we are all taking warm showers with the guy!
Wed. 9/6
530AM
Abs
Chins - 40,50,20 Short rests.
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Face Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat - 3x20
Smith Press,Hammer Lateral,Hammer Press - 3 circuits. No rest
Light arms
Abs
Random Thoughts
I am reading the regular cycle of Joe Kinney bashing. Surprisingly it is on Grippermania. I ask myself, what did this guy have to gain by faking a close? Thumbtack in the glove for can bursting, torching a gripper, etc?
He lived in a house with no indoor plumbing, and these pinheads think he and his neighbors should have tricked out video cameras? In 1998? We have clowns on the boards now, that get a pass for not having a camera, when they claim to nearly no-set a #4 (Some of these same people have a camera to take pictures of their father-in-law's pickup truck.hmmm.)
What did he have to gain? A blurb in Milo?! Look, I love Milo. It's the only strength magazine I subscribe to. I am waiting like a lion in a cage for the latest issue now. BUT, to the outside world, it is one step above "Obscure Sports Quarterly".
Let it go people. There was an old thread on the GB where H.Sexton spent some time with Mr. Kinney. He left convinced he was the real deal. If Heath was convinced, well who am I to argue.
Time to get the non-heat-conducting aluminum frying pan going to make some raw eggs. ;)
Abs
Chins - 40,50,20 Short rests.
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Face Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat - 3x20
Smith Press,Hammer Lateral,Hammer Press - 3 circuits. No rest
Light arms
Abs
Random Thoughts
I am reading the regular cycle of Joe Kinney bashing. Surprisingly it is on Grippermania. I ask myself, what did this guy have to gain by faking a close? Thumbtack in the glove for can bursting, torching a gripper, etc?
He lived in a house with no indoor plumbing, and these pinheads think he and his neighbors should have tricked out video cameras? In 1998? We have clowns on the boards now, that get a pass for not having a camera, when they claim to nearly no-set a #4 (Some of these same people have a camera to take pictures of their father-in-law's pickup truck.hmmm.)
What did he have to gain? A blurb in Milo?! Look, I love Milo. It's the only strength magazine I subscribe to. I am waiting like a lion in a cage for the latest issue now. BUT, to the outside world, it is one step above "Obscure Sports Quarterly".
Let it go people. There was an old thread on the GB where H.Sexton spent some time with Mr. Kinney. He left convinced he was the real deal. If Heath was convinced, well who am I to argue.
Time to get the non-heat-conducting aluminum frying pan going to make some raw eggs. ;)
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Microloading
I have noticed a few new searches getting here looking for microloading ideas. I have had great success in using big steel washers.
Go to McMaster and search for part number: 91081A046
McMaster has great service and ships FAST!
These work great for microloading olympic sleeved equipment, grip machines with an olympic sleeve etc. The washers weigh about 5/8lb each. 8 to a pack.
Specs:
91081A046
Plain Steel USS Flat Washer 2" Sz, 2-1/8" Id, 4-1/2" Od,.153"-.213" Thk, Approx 8/Pk
In stock at $11.37 per Pack
This product is sold in Packs of 5 Lb.
Also, do not forget about PlateMate Magnets. Some scoff at the $25.00 price per pair, but they will last a lifetime and are INVALUABLE for Blob/Pinch training. They got me to "The Blob".
Go to McMaster and search for part number: 91081A046
McMaster has great service and ships FAST!
These work great for microloading olympic sleeved equipment, grip machines with an olympic sleeve etc. The washers weigh about 5/8lb each. 8 to a pack.
Specs:
91081A046
Plain Steel USS Flat Washer 2" Sz, 2-1/8" Id, 4-1/2" Od,.153"-.213" Thk, Approx 8/Pk
In stock at $11.37 per Pack
This product is sold in Packs of 5 Lb.
Also, do not forget about PlateMate Magnets. Some scoff at the $25.00 price per pair, but they will last a lifetime and are INVALUABLE for Blob/Pinch training. They got me to "The Blob".
Dino Blue Light Special
We just got an email here at Grip-Central. Evidently the Dino-Man is blowing out his weight training materials. His prices are so low, they're INSANE!
The almost giveaway price of 800 bucks will start you well on the way of blowtorching bodyfat and troweling on inches of granite hard muscle. You will also get that nasty charly-horse agony in your balls after you realize you have been inner-circle jerked.
Save your money folks, there are no secrets. Work hard, don't eat shit, and most of all don't be a dick, and you will succeed.
Carry on.
*The above is my opinion and mine alone. Not responsible for others. Thank you.
The almost giveaway price of 800 bucks will start you well on the way of blowtorching bodyfat and troweling on inches of granite hard muscle. You will also get that nasty charly-horse agony in your balls after you realize you have been inner-circle jerked.
Save your money folks, there are no secrets. Work hard, don't eat shit, and most of all don't be a dick, and you will succeed.
Carry on.
*The above is my opinion and mine alone. Not responsible for others. Thank you.
Online Old-Time Strongman Library Reminder
Visit the good folks at SANDOWPLUS. Just be sure there is plenty of paper in your printer!
There is enough old-time physical culture material there to get you through the winter.
Why pay a fortune to have someone else print it for you?
There is enough old-time physical culture material there to get you through the winter.
Why pay a fortune to have someone else print it for you?
Chad Vader Episode 3
Blamesocietyfilms has turned out another epic piece. Harold Hecuba is applauding in heaven.
That Fucking Does It
Now we have a thread on Grippermania ridiculing the Joe Kinney #4 close?! Most of the bashing is coming from #1 and #2 closers. Typical. The blowtorch to the spring, then close, theory was advanced. Sounds great. I'm waiting for some grip moron to hit his gripper with an acetylene torch then close it. Maybe the 3rd degree burns will knock some sense into him. (Our chubby Canadian stalwart-friend claims that aluminum handles will not get hot because it's a poor thermal conductor, I guess we should all throw out our aluminum cookware. Transferring heat from the element to the cooking side has been an illusion.)
And of course we have an active thread, AGAIN, on "The Place For Grip Strength", droning on endlessly about Ironmind and the credit card set - ("Recert with Ironmind and get a free #3 or some such baloney").
I think Ironmind did the right thing. They were too trusting, and it bit them. As far as I'm concerned, the Ironmind cert is THE Gold Standard. It seems like others are starting to realize it also.
At least we are starting to see the tide turn and more are voicing the opinion that you are only fooling yourself by foot stomping the innards out of your gripper. WE ARE WINNING SLOWLY BUT SURELY HERE! Keep it up people.
Thanks for all the emails over the weekend! It makes it all worth while!
And of course we have an active thread, AGAIN, on "The Place For Grip Strength", droning on endlessly about Ironmind and the credit card set - ("Recert with Ironmind and get a free #3 or some such baloney").
I think Ironmind did the right thing. They were too trusting, and it bit them. As far as I'm concerned, the Ironmind cert is THE Gold Standard. It seems like others are starting to realize it also.
At least we are starting to see the tide turn and more are voicing the opinion that you are only fooling yourself by foot stomping the innards out of your gripper. WE ARE WINNING SLOWLY BUT SURELY HERE! Keep it up people.
Thanks for all the emails over the weekend! It makes it all worth while!
Tuesday 9/5
5AM
Lower Back Ab Warmup
Ax lever (Arm at side) Front and Back x20
12 LB sledge Front - x5, +2.5lbsx5, +3.125lbsx6, +0x6, +0x6
Ax Rear - x20, +3.125x20
Lower arms fatigued
Left - Trainerx20, Shiny #2x12,10,11
Blobette Holds - 3 singles 44lbs+3.75lbs magnets
Right - Blobette singles - 9 singles working up to +3.75lbs magnets.
I have two other #2 grippers (dark spring), the shiny one is much stiffer.
Lower Back Ab Warmup
Ax lever (Arm at side) Front and Back x20
12 LB sledge Front - x5, +2.5lbsx5, +3.125lbsx6, +0x6, +0x6
Ax Rear - x20, +3.125x20
Lower arms fatigued
Left - Trainerx20, Shiny #2x12,10,11
Blobette Holds - 3 singles 44lbs+3.75lbs magnets
Right - Blobette singles - 9 singles working up to +3.75lbs magnets.
I have two other #2 grippers (dark spring), the shiny one is much stiffer.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Farmer Burns Course - FREE
I may start this tomorrow! You people who pissed money away to some inter-net charlatan may recognize most of it, except you paid a lot more. ;)
FARMER BURNS Wrestling and Physical Culture COURSE
FARMER BURNS Wrestling and Physical Culture COURSE
Now a Fucking Rugby Thread
on the Gripboard???!!
First, the worst NFL team would kick the shit out of any Rugby team. Rugby is for drunks.
Second - This douchebag from Uruguay has gotten a free pass for too long. Find a remedial education program and get to work. Every fuking day it's "Who is stronger?", "Who is taller?", "Who makes the longest Craps?" etc etc
I see he is also polluting Ironhistory as well.
And stop ending your posts with "God Bless" this does not excuse you from being a simpleton ass-wipe. And people, for chissakes - STOP REPLYING TO HIM. Unless of course, if it is to be-little him. ;)
Flame off.
Time to fry some eggs.
First, the worst NFL team would kick the shit out of any Rugby team. Rugby is for drunks.
Second - This douchebag from Uruguay has gotten a free pass for too long. Find a remedial education program and get to work. Every fuking day it's "Who is stronger?", "Who is taller?", "Who makes the longest Craps?" etc etc
I see he is also polluting Ironhistory as well.
And stop ending your posts with "God Bless" this does not excuse you from being a simpleton ass-wipe. And people, for chissakes - STOP REPLYING TO HIM. Unless of course, if it is to be-little him. ;)
Flame off.
Time to fry some eggs.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Foot Humping The Grippers Again :(
One of the "Special Ed" members of Le'Grande Gripboard just spewed out the newest thread on foot raping a gripper:
He expounds that there seems to be some gaps in his Elite's spring. Then he reveals he marched all over his gripper like the Nazi's took Poland.
"I gave it a lot of foot stomps to season it....Now the
sweep feels fairly easy but the final 1/4" is still very difficult...definitely harder in the last part than
the #3 i got....wonder how it would compare to an avg BBE..."
Our man on Grippermania:
"the point is that my #3 unseasoned came in tougher than my BBE....with a 3.25" spread.....which put it out of my training reach...seasoning it down to its true spread of around 2.75" allowed me to be able to utilize it in my training...."
Hey numbnuts, you destroyed your grippers. You are supposed
to train with the gripper, not make it part of some sort of
sadistic humiliation ritual.
He expounds that there seems to be some gaps in his Elite's spring. Then he reveals he marched all over his gripper like the Nazi's took Poland.
"I gave it a lot of foot stomps to season it....Now the
sweep feels fairly easy but the final 1/4" is still very difficult...definitely harder in the last part than
the #3 i got....wonder how it would compare to an avg BBE..."
Our man on Grippermania:
"the point is that my #3 unseasoned came in tougher than my BBE....with a 3.25" spread.....which put it out of my training reach...seasoning it down to its true spread of around 2.75" allowed me to be able to utilize it in my training...."
Hey numbnuts, you destroyed your grippers. You are supposed
to train with the gripper, not make it part of some sort of
sadistic humiliation ritual.
Fix Your IPOD Screen Scratches
Just saw THIS link over HardOCP. I suggest you file it away for future reference as we all face this.
Couple of Links
I found a few of Panzer's Grip training articles while surfing for new UnderArmour. Don't be a hit and runner, check the rest of the site out.
Got Grip 1
Got Grip 2
Got Grip 1
Got Grip 2
Updates
I see Bob has been firing some posts in. While I mostly agree about the latest PDA Bulletin, I think their 1,000 word response to the fellow who recommended streamlining their web site was a bit excessive.
I see from GB postings that our PDA purchaser tossed his over-priced leverage wrist device-ulator into the scrap heap. From the emails I have been getting, this seems to be the S.O.P. with that device.
I see from GB postings that our PDA purchaser tossed his over-priced leverage wrist device-ulator into the scrap heap. From the emails I have been getting, this seems to be the S.O.P. with that device.
Sunday Workout 9/3
830AM
Lower Back Ab Warmup.
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 193x31 173x20 123x20. Arms are hosed after this.
Seated Fat DB Hammer Curls w/ Ironmind Husky Olympic DB+PVC - 81.25x8each, 81.25x10 each.
These DBs are 22inches long. It is somewhat of an effort to control them. I added Platemates to each end. That adds to the effort. Next session will use big 5/8lb washers instead.
Light levering with arm at side. To front and rear. Used Ax and 10lb sledge.
Fooled with PDA Blobette to finish up.
Left - Holds - worked up to +10lbs of Platemates
Right - Holds - worked up to +13.75lbs of Platemates
Good control.
Sat through 3 hours of cold rain at Penn State Game. Still a bit off balance this morning. But a great time!
MUSIC:
New Amon Amarth Album! Pre-Order NOW! I gave the Promo copy a spin today. Submitted my pre-order already.
Amon Amarth - With Oden on Our Side
Lower Back Ab Warmup.
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20 193x31 173x20 123x20. Arms are hosed after this.
Seated Fat DB Hammer Curls w/ Ironmind Husky Olympic DB+PVC - 81.25x8each, 81.25x10 each.
These DBs are 22inches long. It is somewhat of an effort to control them. I added Platemates to each end. That adds to the effort. Next session will use big 5/8lb washers instead.
Light levering with arm at side. To front and rear. Used Ax and 10lb sledge.
Fooled with PDA Blobette to finish up.
Left - Holds - worked up to +10lbs of Platemates
Right - Holds - worked up to +13.75lbs of Platemates
Good control.
Sat through 3 hours of cold rain at Penn State Game. Still a bit off balance this morning. But a great time!
MUSIC:
New Amon Amarth Album! Pre-Order NOW! I gave the Promo copy a spin today. Submitted my pre-order already.
Amon Amarth - With Oden on Our Side
Homemade Ingenuity
Be sure to check this guy out. Spend some time looking around. There is some innovative stuff happening there.
THE BULLETIN
Just got the new PDA Bulletin. As always - chock full of information! We will be trying the rest interval theories here at Grip Central, immediately.
If you insist on buying a leverage forearm device, get the PDA Pegasus. Don't believe me? Join the Gripboard and do some searching. After a few minutes you will come back and thank me.
If you insist on buying a leverage forearm device, get the PDA Pegasus. Don't believe me? Join the Gripboard and do some searching. After a few minutes you will come back and thank me.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Saturday 9/2
630AM
Lower Back-Ab warmup
Trainerx20 each hand
Left - #1 Gripper x speed/overcrush, Shiny #2 Speed overcrush.
Nylon Strap Hold with #3 gripper. Weight of Ironmind Olympic Loading pin NOT included.
12.5lbsx1
13.125lbsx7 singles. Volume record.
Right - PDA Blobette (44lbs base)
16 single dead lifts. Worked up to +2.5lbs in magnets. Just concentrated on form and quickness.
If you are joining in late, about 46lbs on blobette should put you in Blob/York50 striking range. My hands are under 7.5".
During the week will just be fuller range reps with the #2.
Lower Back-Ab warmup
Trainerx20 each hand
Left - #1 Gripper x speed/overcrush, Shiny #2 Speed overcrush.
Nylon Strap Hold with #3 gripper. Weight of Ironmind Olympic Loading pin NOT included.
12.5lbsx1
13.125lbsx7 singles. Volume record.
Right - PDA Blobette (44lbs base)
16 single dead lifts. Worked up to +2.5lbs in magnets. Just concentrated on form and quickness.
If you are joining in late, about 46lbs on blobette should put you in Blob/York50 striking range. My hands are under 7.5".
During the week will just be fuller range reps with the #2.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Hello Peeps!
Norrin requested a little help here. Especially with posting links to PUBLIC DOMAIN materials.
Great to be here!
Great to be here!
Friday 9/1
Hello September!
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index On Smooth - 135x40 225x30 225x30 225x30 225x35 Quick pace.
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 circuits - no rest
Rear Shrugs using cable crossover (Kelso)
Hanging Leg Raises
Rope Abs
Fukit, time to eat.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index On Smooth - 135x40 225x30 225x30 225x30 225x35 Quick pace.
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 circuits - no rest
Rear Shrugs using cable crossover (Kelso)
Hanging Leg Raises
Rope Abs
Fukit, time to eat.
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