Tremendous display of strength by Arne. No expensive gadgets needed.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
A Word On Climbing Ropes
If you are looking for a strong climbing rope, for your garage gym, the golden STRENGTH standard seems to be U.S. Federal Specification TR-605B. The Big Kahuna's at the Cordage Institute set the rules. Be careful of obtuse rating systems.
Some interesting reading at Manila Cordage HERE and HERE.
Look for the Cordage Institute Emblem on their page.
Mcmaster.com carries TR-605B rated manila ropes, search for part number 3825T39 if you prefer 2 inch diameter, once there you should be able to nose around. The stuff is rated for 4,000 pounds, unless you are Rosie O'Donnell, you should not have a problem. ;)
Enjoy the quality and savings, we are having a ball here at grip-central with it.
Some interesting reading at Manila Cordage HERE and HERE.
Look for the Cordage Institute Emblem on their page.
Mcmaster.com carries TR-605B rated manila ropes, search for part number 3825T39 if you prefer 2 inch diameter, once there you should be able to nose around. The stuff is rated for 4,000 pounds, unless you are Rosie O'Donnell, you should not have a problem. ;)
Enjoy the quality and savings, we are having a ball here at grip-central with it.
Tuesday - 10/31
530AM
Lower back/ab warmup
Lower arms a bit sore going in.
Grip Training
Left - Blob50 - Index tap assists, right toe to left toe arcs - 5 singles. Pauses before placing on ground , all reps under control.
New Addition - I stacked 4 pieces of hard drive packing foam on floor, and placed Blob50 on top of it. Blob pressed through foam to the floor. Did 3 sets 3 reps, picking implement up until it cleared the foam by a few inches. NO index taps assists here. NO BOUNCING. Be careful of turning this into a ballistic movement, it's easy to get a boost of false confidence and even easier to get a thumb injury. Being that the implement pressed right to the floor, and did not tip over, I'd say it's just adding barely enough "oomph" to get it started. Left hand is coming back.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - 46.5lbs base weight. 10 full deadlift singles. Incrementing up each set with Platemates. Last 4 singles with +2.5lbs in Platemates. Quick pulls, emphasize form. If you have a Blobette, you probably have a good idea of what a ball buster this thing is to pick up. ;)
Did twist levering with big 3/4" ratchet handle and Platemates.
Lower back/ab warmup
Lower arms a bit sore going in.
Grip Training
Left - Blob50 - Index tap assists, right toe to left toe arcs - 5 singles. Pauses before placing on ground , all reps under control.
New Addition - I stacked 4 pieces of hard drive packing foam on floor, and placed Blob50 on top of it. Blob pressed through foam to the floor. Did 3 sets 3 reps, picking implement up until it cleared the foam by a few inches. NO index taps assists here. NO BOUNCING. Be careful of turning this into a ballistic movement, it's easy to get a boost of false confidence and even easier to get a thumb injury. Being that the implement pressed right to the floor, and did not tip over, I'd say it's just adding barely enough "oomph" to get it started. Left hand is coming back.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - 46.5lbs base weight. 10 full deadlift singles. Incrementing up each set with Platemates. Last 4 singles with +2.5lbs in Platemates. Quick pulls, emphasize form. If you have a Blobette, you probably have a good idea of what a ball buster this thing is to pick up. ;)
Did twist levering with big 3/4" ratchet handle and Platemates.
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Monday, October 30, 2006
Monday - 10/30
This friggin Daylight Savings Time is torture. Fuck the hour.
All joints sore today.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225x20 295-3x20
For some reason, NO left elbow irritation. But pain is there if I extend it hard or try the RT. :(
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 passes - no rest.
Rope Pullover - 4x15
Abs
I just read the alert for the $80.00 gripper. This is a sad commentary not only of grip but of the fitness industry in general. "Blow torch fat!", "Melt the lumps!", "Grip of Steel!", "Secret Grip Weapon Training!".
Look people, there are NO short cuts. SHUT YOUR FUCKING WALLETS, read, and learn from your own training.
All joints sore today.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225x20 295-3x20
For some reason, NO left elbow irritation. But pain is there if I extend it hard or try the RT. :(
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 passes - no rest.
Rope Pullover - 4x15
Abs
I just read the alert for the $80.00 gripper. This is a sad commentary not only of grip but of the fitness industry in general. "Blow torch fat!", "Melt the lumps!", "Grip of Steel!", "Secret Grip Weapon Training!".
Look people, there are NO short cuts. SHUT YOUR FUCKING WALLETS, read, and learn from your own training.
$80 Grippers?
Pardon me, but did I just take crazy pills and see a link for $80.00 grippers with a skull decal? WHO the fuck is buying this stuff?
Gripsters are an insane lot. ;)
Gripsters are an insane lot. ;)
Sunday, October 29, 2006
The Dino Man Spews Forth
I just read the Dino Guy's latest nearly incoherent blog rant. But I noticed something interesting, he makes the claim that a certain grip guru may have the strongest hands on the planet. He surely got hit over the head with a Pterodactyl egg, to make such a lunatic claim. The inner-circle makes about as much sense as a William S. Burroughs novel.
If you want to see an impressive display, scroll down and take a gander at the Backyard Bastard Bash video. It showcases one of the BEST displays of Blob domination ever demonstrated, in COMPETITION, on tape, in front of peers. No Dinosaurs are visible. ;)
My prediction-You will NEVER see any "Inner Circle" member EVER put it on the line in competition. No more needs to be said.
The lesson? Be careful of what you read. Except if you want to read the premier YORK HAND BALANCING COURSE. Print it yourself. Why pay for freely available information?
Time to pour a Wild Turkey.
If you want to see an impressive display, scroll down and take a gander at the Backyard Bastard Bash video. It showcases one of the BEST displays of Blob domination ever demonstrated, in COMPETITION, on tape, in front of peers. No Dinosaurs are visible. ;)
My prediction-You will NEVER see any "Inner Circle" member EVER put it on the line in competition. No more needs to be said.
The lesson? Be careful of what you read. Except if you want to read the premier YORK HAND BALANCING COURSE. Print it yourself. Why pay for freely available information?
Time to pour a Wild Turkey.
Sunday - 10/29
7AM
Lower back ab warmup
Outside left elbow still sore. I am starting to think I slept on it, and hyperextended it. Frig. If I attempt Rolling Thunder work, the pain is there.
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x25, 123x25, 143x25, 153x25, 158x25. Fast pace. This does not irritate left elbow at all.
Lower arms pumped after this.
Grip Training
Left - BLOB50 - Index tap - Right Toe to Left Toe arcs - 12 singles. Much control, last few added a foot step and set it down. Again NO elbow irritation here.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46.5lbs base weight. 12 singles - full deadlifts. Incremented up on each set with Platemates. Finished with +4.375lbs.
Did a pile of side to side leverage work with big 3/4inch rachet handle and Platemates.
Blogger has been fucked up this weekend, so posting here has been light.
Lower back ab warmup
Outside left elbow still sore. I am starting to think I slept on it, and hyperextended it. Frig. If I attempt Rolling Thunder work, the pain is there.
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x25, 123x25, 143x25, 153x25, 158x25. Fast pace. This does not irritate left elbow at all.
Lower arms pumped after this.
Grip Training
Left - BLOB50 - Index tap - Right Toe to Left Toe arcs - 12 singles. Much control, last few added a foot step and set it down. Again NO elbow irritation here.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46.5lbs base weight. 12 singles - full deadlifts. Incremented up on each set with Platemates. Finished with +4.375lbs.
Did a pile of side to side leverage work with big 3/4inch rachet handle and Platemates.
Blogger has been fucked up this weekend, so posting here has been light.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Saturday - Part 2
Hammer Lat Pulls - 4 setsx20, increase weight each set. Finished pretty good. Had to stay mindful of left elbow.
Hammer Row - 4x20
Rope pulls - 4x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer laterals - 3 passes, no rest.
Light arms
Abs
Hammer Row - 4x20
Rope pulls - 4x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer laterals - 3 passes, no rest.
Light arms
Abs
Saturday - 10/28
Had to get in to work at 5AM for a bit.
630AM
Lowerback and ab warmup.
Lower arms sore. Left elbow pain has dulled a bit but still presents itself when I extend arm fully, with force.
Grip training - Deload day
Left Hand - BLOB50 - Right Big Toe to Left Big Toe Arcs, Index tap assist. 7 singles. All solid control. Last single, took a few steps with it and parked it in its spot.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - added a splash of lead - 46.5lbs base. 7 fast full deadlift singles.
Did much sledge leverage work all directions, to force as much blood as possible in elbows.
630AM
Lowerback and ab warmup.
Lower arms sore. Left elbow pain has dulled a bit but still presents itself when I extend arm fully, with force.
Grip training - Deload day
Left Hand - BLOB50 - Right Big Toe to Left Big Toe Arcs, Index tap assist. 7 singles. All solid control. Last single, took a few steps with it and parked it in its spot.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - added a splash of lead - 46.5lbs base. 7 fast full deadlift singles.
Did much sledge leverage work all directions, to force as much blood as possible in elbows.
Log Bar Recommendation
The specs on the PDA Bunyon Log Bar are tremendous. If you are in the market for a quality stainless steel bar, that you can customize to your personal preferences, this looks like the bar.
Be careful of some of the bars out there, some are overpriced, undersized toys. Get a tool, not a dust collector.
I'm pondering the Olympic length one, it looks like it would take a lot of stress off the elbows when benching. Also a great change of pace for rows, etc.
If you have the need to get a free brochure with your purchase, just print a few pages from "The Pit" here, and staple them together. ;)
Be careful of some of the bars out there, some are overpriced, undersized toys. Get a tool, not a dust collector.
I'm pondering the Olympic length one, it looks like it would take a lot of stress off the elbows when benching. Also a great change of pace for rows, etc.
If you have the need to get a free brochure with your purchase, just print a few pages from "The Pit" here, and staple them together. ;)
Friday, October 27, 2006
Friday - 10/27
530AM
Close grip bench - index on smooth - 135x30 185x20 295x20
Dumbbell Bench - 3x50
Hammer Flat,Decline,Incline - 2 passes, no rest
Rope Pullovers
Abs
Pain still on top/outside of left elbow. Only when I extend arm fully with force. I'm hitting the Armory device through the day, doing a screwdriver motion. That seems to get the blood in there.
Close grip bench - index on smooth - 135x30 185x20 295x20
Dumbbell Bench - 3x50
Hammer Flat,Decline,Incline - 2 passes, no rest
Rope Pullovers
Abs
Pain still on top/outside of left elbow. Only when I extend arm fully with force. I'm hitting the Armory device through the day, doing a screwdriver motion. That seems to get the blood in there.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Idiots Giving Advice on the Net?
We do love some of the solicitations we get. ;) We are now promised that one of the gurus will have fun with some inter-nets advice givers. Excellent.
One of our favorite spammers has sent 18 e-mail ad-copies since October 20th, most of which take an insulting tone ;).
You can almost smell the desperation of some marginal strength equipment retailers. We here at grip-central are eagerly awaiting the promised "expose" of the truly strong.
A rule of thumb here at grip-central, when someone comes a quotin' Arthur Jones, the original snake oil strength salesman, you have most likely encountered someone with something dubious to sell.
Bob, get the popcorn. ;)
One of our favorite spammers has sent 18 e-mail ad-copies since October 20th, most of which take an insulting tone ;).
You can almost smell the desperation of some marginal strength equipment retailers. We here at grip-central are eagerly awaiting the promised "expose" of the truly strong.
A rule of thumb here at grip-central, when someone comes a quotin' Arthur Jones, the original snake oil strength salesman, you have most likely encountered someone with something dubious to sell.
Bob, get the popcorn. ;)
Thursday - 10/26
530AM
Lower back/ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123lbs 6x20 Shoort rests.
Aside from the pulling muscles, this hits the lower arms pretty hard.
Grip training
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap, toe to toe ARCs. Good control. Callous between thumb and index, split. Had it filled with new-skin.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight
1 full single with base.
6 single deadlifts with +3.75lbs in Platemates. Damp weather, surface on this fuking thing is brutal. If your PDA Blobette is like mine, you will know this is Pretty good weight. If you are just starting with it, it may seem like miles away, just knuckle under and get to work. The Platemates are invaluable.
Left elbow has a pain on the outside, right on the joint, when I extend the arm. I may have let the handles go too late on the Hammer Row machine the other day.
Skipped any Rolling Thunder work, it was too irritating on the left elbow.
Worked in a few high rep sets with the Armory forearm thing. This is a great device. Definitely not some $200.00 fad contraption that you will grow sick of.
Lower back/ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123lbs 6x20 Shoort rests.
Aside from the pulling muscles, this hits the lower arms pretty hard.
Grip training
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap, toe to toe ARCs. Good control. Callous between thumb and index, split. Had it filled with new-skin.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight
1 full single with base.
6 single deadlifts with +3.75lbs in Platemates. Damp weather, surface on this fuking thing is brutal. If your PDA Blobette is like mine, you will know this is Pretty good weight. If you are just starting with it, it may seem like miles away, just knuckle under and get to work. The Platemates are invaluable.
Left elbow has a pain on the outside, right on the joint, when I extend the arm. I may have let the handles go too late on the Hammer Row machine the other day.
Skipped any Rolling Thunder work, it was too irritating on the left elbow.
Worked in a few high rep sets with the Armory forearm thing. This is a great device. Definitely not some $200.00 fad contraption that you will grow sick of.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Wed - 10/25
530AM
Chins - A Lot ;)
Hammer Low Rows (The machine where the weights are beneath the handles) - 4x12
Hammer Lat pull - 3x20
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Seated Press - 3 laps - no rest
Light arms
Entire workout was done at a fast clip.
Chins - A Lot ;)
Hammer Low Rows (The machine where the weights are beneath the handles) - 4x12
Hammer Lat pull - 3x20
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Seated Press - 3 laps - no rest
Light arms
Entire workout was done at a fast clip.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
York Hand Balancing Course Reminder
Why pay for a Hand Balancing reprint, when you can get it HERE!
One of the most popular links at Grip-Central! A favorite of Paul Anderson.
We are getting flooded with emails thanking us for the above link as well as the Old Time Strongman Library links. Just look to the links at the right.
One of the most popular links at Grip-Central! A favorite of Paul Anderson.
We are getting flooded with emails thanking us for the above link as well as the Old Time Strongman Library links. Just look to the links at the right.
The Brzenk Vs. Samuelsson Debate
When the fuck is this GB thread going to die? Who cares about what imaginary gripper Brzenk can close, until he shows up in Milo squeezing one, let's drop it. I don't think he gives a fuk about grippers. Brzenk's at the top of the heap training the way he trains. ;)
As for Magnus, the guy made a career out of flinging heavy shit around, who knows, IF the time ever came, he may pull off a surprise.
As for Magnus, the guy made a career out of flinging heavy shit around, who knows, IF the time ever came, he may pull off a surprise.
Tuesday - 10/24
530AM
Lower back/ab warmup.
Tough to get hands warmed up.
Grip training
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap "ARCS" movement - 12 singles.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight - 3 fast single deadlifts with base weight, then 7 single deadlifts with +3.125 Platemates. Quick pulls.
Rolling Thunder - Deadlifts - 105x20, 115x20, 120x20 - Nothing maximum effort. Emphasizing keeping wrist "cocked". I'm going to continue waving the weights up and down for high reps to establish a base.
Fooled with the sledge hammer to cool down.
Lower back/ab warmup.
Tough to get hands warmed up.
Grip training
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap "ARCS" movement - 12 singles.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight - 3 fast single deadlifts with base weight, then 7 single deadlifts with +3.125 Platemates. Quick pulls.
Rolling Thunder - Deadlifts - 105x20, 115x20, 120x20 - Nothing maximum effort. Emphasizing keeping wrist "cocked". I'm going to continue waving the weights up and down for high reps to establish a base.
Fooled with the sledge hammer to cool down.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Monday - 10/23
530AM
Close grip bench - Index on smooth - 135x20 225x20 275-3x20
Hammer Flat, Incline,Decline - 2 passes, no rest
Rope Pullovers - 4x12
Abs
Forearms got sore as workout progressed.
Time to fry some Omega-3 eggs.
Close grip bench - Index on smooth - 135x20 225x20 275-3x20
Hammer Flat, Incline,Decline - 2 passes, no rest
Rope Pullovers - 4x12
Abs
Forearms got sore as workout progressed.
Time to fry some Omega-3 eggs.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Sunday Post Mortem
Lower arms are a tired. Rolling Thunder has me a bit sore around the elbows. Every movement has its nuances for muscle soreness. I may order another one, and rig up some sort of chinning station and also to start working heavy chain laterals.
The Backyard Bastard Bash looks like it was a top shelf competition. Get over to the GRIPBOARD to see the results, and hopefully some videos once everyone catches their breath.
Time for a Jack Daniels.
The Backyard Bastard Bash looks like it was a top shelf competition. Get over to the GRIPBOARD to see the results, and hopefully some videos once everyone catches their breath.
Time for a Jack Daniels.
Sunday - 10/22
This weather change is playing havoc with my lower back. Did a pile of reps on reverse-hyper. And gradual stretching.
9AM
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x10 173-8 sets of 10. FAST pace probably 30-40 seconds between sets. "Svend Style" as always.
Grip Training
Left - Blob50 - Index Tap, big toe to big toe move. From here on out wil be called ARC's. Solid control. 8 singles.
Right hand - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight, +2.5lbs in Platemates - 8 singles. Weighed in at 49lbs.
Finished with 3 high rep sets (20+) with Rolling Thunder. Good pump. Will build base before I start getting agressive. I can see how all the Apollon's and fat dumbbell work carried over though. ;)
MUSIC:
To Violate the Oblivious - Xasthur
9AM
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x10 173-8 sets of 10. FAST pace probably 30-40 seconds between sets. "Svend Style" as always.
Grip Training
Left - Blob50 - Index Tap, big toe to big toe move. From here on out wil be called ARC's. Solid control. 8 singles.
Right hand - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight, +2.5lbs in Platemates - 8 singles. Weighed in at 49lbs.
Finished with 3 high rep sets (20+) with Rolling Thunder. Good pump. Will build base before I start getting agressive. I can see how all the Apollon's and fat dumbbell work carried over though. ;)
MUSIC:
To Violate the Oblivious - Xasthur
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Saturday - 10/21
Got up at 4AM to do some shit at work.
Lower back CRAMPED up all morning. Took a lot of reps on reverse hyper to make it subside.
730AM
Grip Training
Warmed up with 1/2 York 80 (42lbs), few deadlifts each hand.
Left Hand - Blob 50 - 8 singles - index tap "Big Toe" method as described in this past Thursday's workout. 3 of the singles with +1.25lbs of Platemates. Good control. Nearing the time to work some regular attempts in.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base. Full Deadlifts. 10 singles. Last 8 singles with +1.25lbs of Platemates. (Weighed in at 47.5lbs on digital scale). Fast pulls. Concentrated on technique.
Some sledge work.
Fooled with new Rolling Thunder. Will concentrate on high reps and form.
MUSIC - New release October 31 - My preorder is in:
My Dying Bride - A Line of Deathless Kings
Doom done right.
Lower back CRAMPED up all morning. Took a lot of reps on reverse hyper to make it subside.
730AM
Grip Training
Warmed up with 1/2 York 80 (42lbs), few deadlifts each hand.
Left Hand - Blob 50 - 8 singles - index tap "Big Toe" method as described in this past Thursday's workout. 3 of the singles with +1.25lbs of Platemates. Good control. Nearing the time to work some regular attempts in.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base. Full Deadlifts. 10 singles. Last 8 singles with +1.25lbs of Platemates. (Weighed in at 47.5lbs on digital scale). Fast pulls. Concentrated on technique.
Some sledge work.
Fooled with new Rolling Thunder. Will concentrate on high reps and form.
MUSIC - New release October 31 - My preorder is in:
My Dying Bride - A Line of Deathless Kings
Doom done right.
Friday, October 20, 2006
New Grip Article at EliteFTS
Just got the excellent weekly newsletter from EliteFTS, excellent grip article by Nick McKinless, Strong Hands for Strong Men. It emphasizes all around lower arm strength. Build the foundation people.
Be sure to sign up for the EliteFTS newsletter, every week there is a bundle of usable strength training info, from CREDIBLE, COMPETITION proven authors.
Aside from heavy duty weight training equipment, they also carry Ironmind's high quality grippers.
And you will NEVER get a "Dear Friend" email. ;)
Be sure to sign up for the EliteFTS newsletter, every week there is a bundle of usable strength training info, from CREDIBLE, COMPETITION proven authors.
Aside from heavy duty weight training equipment, they also carry Ironmind's high quality grippers.
And you will NEVER get a "Dear Friend" email. ;)
An Iron Will by O.S. Marden - Reminder
We just looked at the Google analytics, and it seems "An Iron Will by O.S. Marden"
is quite a big hit with the search crowd.
Can't beat the Public Domain! Be sure to explore the rest of the quality tomes out at Project Gutenberg.
is quite a big hit with the search crowd.
Can't beat the Public Domain! Be sure to explore the rest of the quality tomes out at Project Gutenberg.
Friday - 10/20
530AM
Close Grip Bench - 135x20 225x20 275x25
Dumbbell Bench - 4sets high reps
Hammer Incline,Decline,Flat - 2 passes, not rest
Rope Pullover - 3x20
Kelso overhead cable crossover shrugs
Hammer Lat/Hammer Row - 3 passes no rest.
Abs
Close Grip Bench - 135x20 225x20 275x25
Dumbbell Bench - 4sets high reps
Hammer Incline,Decline,Flat - 2 passes, not rest
Rope Pullover - 3x20
Kelso overhead cable crossover shrugs
Hammer Lat/Hammer Row - 3 passes no rest.
Abs
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Build Your Own Leverage Wrist Curl Device Reminder
If you are handy, check the GRIPAGE on the right to build your own leverage wrist curl device.
Plenty of effective designs to choose from.
When working with your finished project, and enjoying "the burn", smile to yourself smugly, for you have truly defied the laws of physics. ;)
Extremely popular out click here at grip-central.
Get to Home Depot NOW, and begin a new facet of your grip training.
Plenty of effective designs to choose from.
When working with your finished project, and enjoying "the burn", smile to yourself smugly, for you have truly defied the laws of physics. ;)
Extremely popular out click here at grip-central.
Get to Home Depot NOW, and begin a new facet of your grip training.
Thursday - 10/19
530AM
Lower back/ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123lbs-10x10 - Fast pace. Just a few gulps of air between each set. Needed a lighter weight day.
Hands were a bit fatigued after this.
Grip Training
Left - BLOB50 Index finger tap method. 10 singles
Changed movement. Spread legs 30+ inches. Place implement next to the big toe of RIGHT foot. Grip implement with LEFT hand, tap it with right index finger, exert upward force to about 2/3's deadlift height, and place it with CONTROL by the big toe of LEFT foot. Concentrate on control and continuing upward movement. Place it down softly.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight - Full deadlifts.
2 singles with +1.875lbs of Platemates
3 singles with +2.5lbs
3 singles with +3.125lbs
Good speed off floor.
Left hand is slowly coming back.
Lower back/ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123lbs-10x10 - Fast pace. Just a few gulps of air between each set. Needed a lighter weight day.
Hands were a bit fatigued after this.
Grip Training
Left - BLOB50 Index finger tap method. 10 singles
Changed movement. Spread legs 30+ inches. Place implement next to the big toe of RIGHT foot. Grip implement with LEFT hand, tap it with right index finger, exert upward force to about 2/3's deadlift height, and place it with CONTROL by the big toe of LEFT foot. Concentrate on control and continuing upward movement. Place it down softly.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight - Full deadlifts.
2 singles with +1.875lbs of Platemates
3 singles with +2.5lbs
3 singles with +3.125lbs
Good speed off floor.
Left hand is slowly coming back.
Oldtime Strongman Library Site E-Mails
The Old Time Strongman Library Links on the right look to be a big hit. The old mailbox had quite a few "thank you's". Dont thank us, thank the folks at Maxalding and Sandow.
One fellow was SHOCKED that these great texts were in the public domain and freely available. Ed, the pleasure is ours, no need to send a pizza. ;)
Time to stretch.
One fellow was SHOCKED that these great texts were in the public domain and freely available. Ed, the pleasure is ours, no need to send a pizza. ;)
Time to stretch.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
7 Emails Since the 16th?
What type of e-retailer would need to send out seven email solicitations in two days?
The inter-net is getting more fucked up by the minute. ;)
The inter-net is getting more fucked up by the minute. ;)
Looking Forward To
seeing the results of this weekend's Backyard Bastard Bash. Let's kick some ass people, and post some friggin video.
Wed - 10/18
530AM
Chinsx50
Hammer Lat pull - 4x20 - increase weight each set. Used whatever plates were around the machine.
Hammer Row - 4x20 - same as above
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer Laterals - 3 circuits
Light arms
Abs
Fast pace whole workout.
No lower arm work aside from stretching today. Need a break.
Chinsx50
Hammer Lat pull - 4x20 - increase weight each set. Used whatever plates were around the machine.
Hammer Row - 4x20 - same as above
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer Laterals - 3 circuits
Light arms
Abs
Fast pace whole workout.
No lower arm work aside from stretching today. Need a break.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Tuesday Post-Mortem
Lower arms and especially thumbs were sore all day. Did a few fast closes with the PDA262 after work, but decided to take a break. Coated arms in Jack's Blue Heat, poured a Mr Daniels, and delved into tinkering with the LVM on one of my virtual Fedora guests.
Just another step in taking my strength developement to its extreme outer limits. ;)
Just another step in taking my strength developement to its extreme outer limits. ;)
Authentic Oldtime Strongman Site Reminder
Among the most popular here at grip central:
Maxalding Strength Library
Sandow Museum
These fine people have taken the ORIGINAL, public domain texts of the legendary oldtime strongmen and have made them freely available to physical culturists the world over. Check them out! Just be sure to thank them for their unselfish devotion to the iron game!
As always the Old Time Strongman Library stuff is "permalinked" to the right.
Maxalding Strength Library
Sandow Museum
These fine people have taken the ORIGINAL, public domain texts of the legendary oldtime strongmen and have made them freely available to physical culturists the world over. Check them out! Just be sure to thank them for their unselfish devotion to the iron game!
As always the Old Time Strongman Library stuff is "permalinked" to the right.
Tuesday - 10/17
530AM
Lower Back ab warmup
Grip training
Warmed up both hands with 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
Getting warmed up was difficult, especially right hand.
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap - 10 singles, good control. Slipped on +5lbs of Platemates for one of the singles, just barely maintained control.
Right - Blobette - 46lbs base - 6 deadlifts with base weight. Next 4 singles with +1.25lbs of Platemates, last single with +1.875lbs of Platemates.
All singles were fast pulls.
Went in a bit sore, especially in thumb "bellies".
Cooled down by screwing around with sledge and ax.
Lower Back ab warmup
Grip training
Warmed up both hands with 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
Getting warmed up was difficult, especially right hand.
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap - 10 singles, good control. Slipped on +5lbs of Platemates for one of the singles, just barely maintained control.
Right - Blobette - 46lbs base - 6 deadlifts with base weight. Next 4 singles with +1.25lbs of Platemates, last single with +1.875lbs of Platemates.
All singles were fast pulls.
Went in a bit sore, especially in thumb "bellies".
Cooled down by screwing around with sledge and ax.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Monday - 10/16
Lower arms sore this morning. Could be the cold snap accentuating it.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x20 225x20 275-3x20
Hammer flat,incline, decline - 2 circuits - no rest
Rope pullovers - 4x12
Abs
Yesterday I did quite a few "cold" closes with the PDA262 and shiny #2. They seem nearly identical. By "cold", I mean the singles were 20+ minutes apart.
The homemade links got quite a pop over the weekend, lots of good stuff there. Don't let yourself get bamboozled. Study first.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x20 225x20 275-3x20
Hammer flat,incline, decline - 2 circuits - no rest
Rope pullovers - 4x12
Abs
Yesterday I did quite a few "cold" closes with the PDA262 and shiny #2. They seem nearly identical. By "cold", I mean the singles were 20+ minutes apart.
The homemade links got quite a pop over the weekend, lots of good stuff there. Don't let yourself get bamboozled. Study first.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
PDA 262 Gripper and some Administrivia
I dug out the PDA 262 gripper. I thought I gave this away. :|
I'm going to mix it in with the hourly shiny #2 closes. They seem nearly identical to one another. Thoughts to follow.
As always, NONE OF MY GRIPPERS have been stepped, stomped, folded, spindled or mutilated. If you are just starting out, and have found our little hovel here, stop and learn.
If you have just started following the Blobette workouts - In MY case, the PDA Blobette is tougher than the Blob50. I had the chance to toy with an Old York 50, it and the blobette are close. In MY case when you get into the 46lbs+ realm, you should be able to Full DL the Blob50. An old York should also see a bit of air. Again, all these implements vary, nothing is written in stone.
Do not fall into the "gripper trap" early on. Block Weights = Hand Strength (John Brookfield). If you doubt me, try and spend a day going about your business, WITHOUT using your thumbs. Or your fingertips for that matter.
Grippers have their place, but the key is all around strength.
Don't come out of the gate and buy every grip toy out there. Especially before tossing a couple hundred dollars out the window for some nutty forearm device. Check the forum sponsors, and for chrissakes look at the sites to the right, plenty of competitive stuff you can build yourself.
KTA will work, just read it 3+ times before starting. Then read it again.
Do NOT waste bandwidth with "what gripper is between what gripper", search and fucking read.
My hands (depending on the tape that I use) are a smidge under 7.5".
I'm going to mix it in with the hourly shiny #2 closes. They seem nearly identical to one another. Thoughts to follow.
As always, NONE OF MY GRIPPERS have been stepped, stomped, folded, spindled or mutilated. If you are just starting out, and have found our little hovel here, stop and learn.
If you have just started following the Blobette workouts - In MY case, the PDA Blobette is tougher than the Blob50. I had the chance to toy with an Old York 50, it and the blobette are close. In MY case when you get into the 46lbs+ realm, you should be able to Full DL the Blob50. An old York should also see a bit of air. Again, all these implements vary, nothing is written in stone.
Do not fall into the "gripper trap" early on. Block Weights = Hand Strength (John Brookfield). If you doubt me, try and spend a day going about your business, WITHOUT using your thumbs. Or your fingertips for that matter.
Grippers have their place, but the key is all around strength.
Don't come out of the gate and buy every grip toy out there. Especially before tossing a couple hundred dollars out the window for some nutty forearm device. Check the forum sponsors, and for chrissakes look at the sites to the right, plenty of competitive stuff you can build yourself.
KTA will work, just read it 3+ times before starting. Then read it again.
Do NOT waste bandwidth with "what gripper is between what gripper", search and fucking read.
My hands (depending on the tape that I use) are a smidge under 7.5".
Sunday - 10/15
7AM
Lower back/ab warmup
Upright Rows - w/ Apollon's Axle - Svend Style as always - 123x10, 143x10, 163x10, 183x10, 203x10, 223x10 - Fast pace, rest was adding weight and getting a gulp of coffee. This also hit lower arms HARD.
Grip Training
Warmed up both hands with a few lifts of 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap - 9 singles - did not add Platemates - Pause at top, set down with control.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base - 9 single deadlifts. Last 5 singles with +1.25lbs of Platemates. Concentrate on form. All pulls were fast.
Did some heavy lat work also this past week. Went into this a bit beat up. Backed off on pinch to get some recovery in. Forearms play a big part in block work, for me anyway. Concentrate on the "flex" when lifting. After some time you will know what I'm talking about.
MUSIC - Upcoming - My Dying Bride
Promo is excellent, pre-order is in.
Lower back/ab warmup
Upright Rows - w/ Apollon's Axle - Svend Style as always - 123x10, 143x10, 163x10, 183x10, 203x10, 223x10 - Fast pace, rest was adding weight and getting a gulp of coffee. This also hit lower arms HARD.
Grip Training
Warmed up both hands with a few lifts of 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap - 9 singles - did not add Platemates - Pause at top, set down with control.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base - 9 single deadlifts. Last 5 singles with +1.25lbs of Platemates. Concentrate on form. All pulls were fast.
Did some heavy lat work also this past week. Went into this a bit beat up. Backed off on pinch to get some recovery in. Forearms play a big part in block work, for me anyway. Concentrate on the "flex" when lifting. After some time you will know what I'm talking about.
MUSIC - Upcoming - My Dying Bride
Promo is excellent, pre-order is in.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Saturday - Part 2
Hammer High Row Machine (The one where the weights get loaded at eye level) added a pair of 45's each set, starting with one pair. Rest was getting another pair. Topped off at 4 pair then worked down. No rest between sets on the way down to 1 pair. 15 reps or so each set.
Hammer Lat pull - 3x25
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Press - 3 laps no rest
Light arms
Abs
Hammer Lat pull - 3x25
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Press - 3 laps no rest
Light arms
Abs
Saturday - 10/14
630AM
Lower back/Ab warmup.
Grip Training
Warmed up both hands with 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap assists - 8 single full deadlifts. Worked up to +3.75lbs in Platemates. Pause at top, set down with control. Remember this is NOT a 2 hand deadlift. Also control is key here. If you are just flinging it up and dropping it, you are wasting your time.
Wide left strength is slowly coming back.
Right - PDA BLOBETTE - 46.0lbs base - 9 singles. Worked up to a few inches of air with +5.625lbs of Platemates.
Played around with the sledgehammers and ax to cool down.
MUSIC:
Ships Tuesday. Promo is excellent.
Lower back/Ab warmup.
Grip Training
Warmed up both hands with 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap assists - 8 single full deadlifts. Worked up to +3.75lbs in Platemates. Pause at top, set down with control. Remember this is NOT a 2 hand deadlift. Also control is key here. If you are just flinging it up and dropping it, you are wasting your time.
Wide left strength is slowly coming back.
Right - PDA BLOBETTE - 46.0lbs base - 9 singles. Worked up to a few inches of air with +5.625lbs of Platemates.
Played around with the sledgehammers and ax to cool down.
MUSIC:
Ships Tuesday. Promo is excellent.
An Iron Will by O.S. Marden
A reminder, get your Free public domain copy here:
An Iron Will by Orison Swett Marden
Why pay some inflated price for someone to read it to you? Don't be an illiterate. ;)
An Iron Will by Orison Swett Marden
Why pay some inflated price for someone to read it to you? Don't be an illiterate. ;)
This May Be a Bit Too Extreme
For other gems like this, visit the MOOIN3 Page. This may be bordering on grip insanity. Evidently he is getting help from the engineers that nearly shut down Chrysler in the 80's. But if it works who am I to argue. ;)
Friday, October 13, 2006
Fightraining Page
I have perma-linked the Fightraining page on the right. Home of excellent homemade implements. Take a look at his version of a Leverage Wrist Device.
A lot of ingenius stuff.
Might be a good idea to request Home Depot gift cars for Christmas.
A lot of ingenius stuff.
Might be a good idea to request Home Depot gift cars for Christmas.
Friday - PM
Three big meetings out of the way. I toyed with the idea of hitting some stuff tonight, because of skipping this morning, but the brain is shut down, so it will be a waterglass full of Jack Daniels and pizza.
Friday - 10/13
Bagged workout today. Have to get into work early.
If I have the time later I may switch into a makeshift Nazi uniform and foot stomp a #4 gripper into submission. ;)
If I have the time later I may switch into a makeshift Nazi uniform and foot stomp a #4 gripper into submission. ;)
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Battling Ropes System - John Brookfield
John Brookfield's Battling Ropes System Forum is up and running. CHECK IT OUT.
Web Page HERE.
Interesting stuff, to be sure.
Web Page HERE.
Interesting stuff, to be sure.
Post Mortem
Lower arms feel pretty good. Blob work seems to be on an upward swing. Left wrist has no twinges. I'm going to start looking for another 50lb blob and work on a double lift. I had an opportunity to get one at the local Y, but it vanished like Amelia Earhart.
Thurs - 10/12
530AM
Lower Back/Ab warmup
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - Svend style as always - 123x1, 173x10, 253x10 , 173x10, 123x20
Grip Training
Fooled with 1/2 York 80 with both hands. The axle work tired me out.
LEFT - Blob50 - 6 singles (Index finger tap method) +1.25lbs of Platemates. Held at top, set down under complete control. Remember this is not a 2 hand deadlift. With the free hand, just give the side of the implement a little tap as the lifting hand is pulling, pull free hand away once it breaks a couple inches from ground. You just want to get it started from the ground.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs Base weight - 6 singles. Worked up to +4.375lbs of Platemates. All reps squirted out before lockout. It has been damp/humid here the past few days. The Blobette is an unforgiving mistress under these conditions. ;)
Stopped here, hit some fairly good numbers, why push. Recovery time.
MUSIC:
Release next Tuesday Promo is pretty good.
Lower Back/Ab warmup
Upright Row w/ Apollon's Axle - Svend style as always - 123x1, 173x10, 253x10 , 173x10, 123x20
Grip Training
Fooled with 1/2 York 80 with both hands. The axle work tired me out.
LEFT - Blob50 - 6 singles (Index finger tap method) +1.25lbs of Platemates. Held at top, set down under complete control. Remember this is not a 2 hand deadlift. With the free hand, just give the side of the implement a little tap as the lifting hand is pulling, pull free hand away once it breaks a couple inches from ground. You just want to get it started from the ground.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs Base weight - 6 singles. Worked up to +4.375lbs of Platemates. All reps squirted out before lockout. It has been damp/humid here the past few days. The Blobette is an unforgiving mistress under these conditions. ;)
Stopped here, hit some fairly good numbers, why push. Recovery time.
MUSIC:
Release next Tuesday Promo is pretty good.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Wed - 10/11
530AM
Hammer Lat Pull - Started with one pair of 45's. Added a pair of 45's each set until 5 pair. Sets of 15. Rests were the time it took to get another pair. Then strip sets down to 3 pair. No rest.
Hammer High Row Machine - 3x25 - 2 pair of 45's plus whatever change was on the machine.
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals, Hammer Press - 3 circuits no rest.
Light Arms
Abs
Fatigue from the bug I had is slipping away. Groove is coming back.
Grip Training - continue with fast closes of shiny #2 through day.
Hammer Lat Pull - Started with one pair of 45's. Added a pair of 45's each set until 5 pair. Sets of 15. Rests were the time it took to get another pair. Then strip sets down to 3 pair. No rest.
Hammer High Row Machine - 3x25 - 2 pair of 45's plus whatever change was on the machine.
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals, Hammer Press - 3 circuits no rest.
Light Arms
Abs
Fatigue from the bug I had is slipping away. Groove is coming back.
Grip Training - continue with fast closes of shiny #2 through day.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Patiently Awaiting
the "King of All Bastards" video.
UPDATE - 4 : We see the official word has been given to unveil the video. Grip history will be forever changed.
UPDATE - As of November 22, 2006, a video link is not available.
UPDATE - 4 : We see the official word has been given to unveil the video. Grip history will be forever changed.
UPDATE - As of November 22, 2006, a video link is not available.
Possibly The Best Campaign Ad Ever
The David Zucker Albright Ad - Watch it now before the commies at Youtube yank it. ;)
Tuesday - 10/10
530AM
Lower back/ab warmup
Grip Training
Left wrist feeling much better.
Left - 1/2 York 80 - 2 full deadlifts
Switched to BLOB50 - Index finger assist. 9 singles (deadlifts) last 2 with +5/8lbs Platemate. Pause at top, set down with control.
Index finger assist - apply SLIGHT pressure with index finger of free hand to thumb side of squeezing hand. You touch side of Blob, NOT thumb. I pull away as it breaks a few inches from floor.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight. 10 full deadlifts. Increment up each single with Platemates. Last 4 full deadlifts with +2.5lbs. Concentrated on form and hand placement. Weighed again with +2.5lbs - comes in at 49lbs.
Fooled with sledge and ax.
Lower back/ab warmup
Grip Training
Left wrist feeling much better.
Left - 1/2 York 80 - 2 full deadlifts
Switched to BLOB50 - Index finger assist. 9 singles (deadlifts) last 2 with +5/8lbs Platemate. Pause at top, set down with control.
Index finger assist - apply SLIGHT pressure with index finger of free hand to thumb side of squeezing hand. You touch side of Blob, NOT thumb. I pull away as it breaks a few inches from floor.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight. 10 full deadlifts. Increment up each single with Platemates. Last 4 full deadlifts with +2.5lbs. Concentrated on form and hand placement. Weighed again with +2.5lbs - comes in at 49lbs.
Fooled with sledge and ax.
Monday, October 09, 2006
What is it with
these people who start off like balls of fire, get every grip toy imaginable, and as long as they are making gains in their training, they turn into "post whores" who offer advice for every aspect of lower arm training. Then when they hit a sticking point, all the toys are sold, and they go into Howard Hughes like seclusion.
I'm sure we have all seen it. They then come back from some mysterious injury or ailment to re-buy all their shit, and start the cycle over again.
I will add that most of those who fit this profile also "Flamenco Dance Season" their grippers and become incensed when their dubious claims are questioned in any way.
Sometimes Grip brings out the worst in people. ;)
I'm sure we have all seen it. They then come back from some mysterious injury or ailment to re-buy all their shit, and start the cycle over again.
I will add that most of those who fit this profile also "Flamenco Dance Season" their grippers and become incensed when their dubious claims are questioned in any way.
Sometimes Grip brings out the worst in people. ;)
YORK HANDBALANCING COURSE
I have perma-linked the York Hand Balancing Course on the right. This is THE most popular Google directed search into this blog, might as well make it easy. There are a lot of smart people out there looking for solid info.
Check out the rest of the Old Time Strength stuff also. Print it yourself and save.
Check out the rest of the Old Time Strength stuff also. Print it yourself and save.
Monday - 10/9
Cold is gone. Left me a bit fatigued.
530AM
Close Grip BP - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225-4x45
Hammer Incline,Decline,Flat - 2 circuits. No rest.
Rope pullovers - 4x15
Abs
530AM
Close Grip BP - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225-4x45
Hammer Incline,Decline,Flat - 2 circuits. No rest.
Rope pullovers - 4x15
Abs
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Sunday - 10/8
7AM
Lower Back/Ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - as always - "Svend Style" - 123x10, 173x10, 193x10, 203x10, 213x10, 223x10, 233x10
Grip Training
LEFT - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs) - 8 doubles. Again concentrated on getting 3-5inches of air only. Last 5 sets with +10lbs in Platemates.
RIGHT - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight - 8 single full deadlifts - incremented up to +2.5lbs. Concentrated on form and inertia breaking. All lifts "quick". In MY PDA Blobette experience 46-47lbs will get you a Blob50. BUT your mileage may vary. DO NOT PM me and complain. I will delete it. ;)
Also every 1/4lb added to base strength is a fucking battle.
I skipped "holds" all week with the blocks. Need to burn a "break from ground" loop in.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ALERT - REMASTER WITH DVD:
Slaughter of the Soul
- At the Gates
Lower Back/Ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - as always - "Svend Style" - 123x10, 173x10, 193x10, 203x10, 213x10, 223x10, 233x10
Grip Training
LEFT - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs) - 8 doubles. Again concentrated on getting 3-5inches of air only. Last 5 sets with +10lbs in Platemates.
RIGHT - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight - 8 single full deadlifts - incremented up to +2.5lbs. Concentrated on form and inertia breaking. All lifts "quick". In MY PDA Blobette experience 46-47lbs will get you a Blob50. BUT your mileage may vary. DO NOT PM me and complain. I will delete it. ;)
Also every 1/4lb added to base strength is a fucking battle.
I skipped "holds" all week with the blocks. Need to burn a "break from ground" loop in.
MUSIC - CLASSIC ALERT - REMASTER WITH DVD:
Slaughter of the Soul
- At the Gates
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Saturday - Part 2
Hammer Lat Pulls - the one with the weights behind you - 4x15
Smith Press - 3x20
Hammer Laterals - 3x20
Light arms
abs
Grip training - continue with shiny #2 closes and Armory device.
Smith Press - 3x20
Hammer Laterals - 3x20
Light arms
abs
Grip training - continue with shiny #2 closes and Armory device.
Saturday - 10/7
Cold is winding down. It has left me drained.
Grip Training
7AM
Left - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
9 doubles - concentrated on just getting a few inches (3"-5") of air. Worked up to +12.5lbs in Platemates. I have found, for me anyway, getting it off the ground is the toughest. Holding it at the top is MUCH stronger.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - added more lead - 46.0lbs base
9 Singles - worked up to +5lbs in Platemates. Top sets kept slipping away at about the 1/2 point.
I have a digital bathroom scale, it displays in increments of .5lbs. The Blobette weighed in at 46.0 BUT when adding a 2.5lbs Platemate, it consistently came in at 49lbs.
Fooled with some ax and sledge hammer crap.
Grip Training
7AM
Left - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
9 doubles - concentrated on just getting a few inches (3"-5") of air. Worked up to +12.5lbs in Platemates. I have found, for me anyway, getting it off the ground is the toughest. Holding it at the top is MUCH stronger.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - added more lead - 46.0lbs base
9 Singles - worked up to +5lbs in Platemates. Top sets kept slipping away at about the 1/2 point.
I have a digital bathroom scale, it displays in increments of .5lbs. The Blobette weighed in at 46.0 BUT when adding a 2.5lbs Platemate, it consistently came in at 49lbs.
Fooled with some ax and sledge hammer crap.
Friday, October 06, 2006
It is Sad
that the MM cert list just about has a pulse. I hate to beat a dead horse, but it is disgraceful. I just looked at someone's log and they are "tripling" a new Elite? I won't waste any time citing other examples, you can peruse the rest of the nonsense from others, but as someone else said - "put the fuck up or shutup".
I'm going to fry some Omega-3 eggs, it may help my mood.
I'm going to fry some Omega-3 eggs, it may help my mood.
Friday - 10/6
Still hacking.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40 225-3x50
Hammer Incline, decline,flat - 2 circuits, no rest
Rope Pressdown - 3x20
Hammer Rows - 3x20
Abs
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40 225-3x50
Hammer Incline, decline,flat - 2 circuits, no rest
Rope Pressdown - 3x20
Hammer Rows - 3x20
Abs
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Firefox Reminder
Let's get the Firefox share to 50% people. Click that link on the right and free yourselves from the shackles of that POS Internet Exporer. It has more holes than a Hong Kong suit.
Grip Strength on Wikipedia
Nothing earth shattering, but a good overview.
GRIP TRAINING on WIKIPEDIA
BUT be sure to read the COMMENTARY behind that page. The SPAM/Advertising dialogue is particularly interesting. ;)
GRIP TRAINING on WIKIPEDIA
BUT be sure to read the COMMENTARY behind that page. The SPAM/Advertising dialogue is particularly interesting. ;)
Thurs - 10/5
Head still filled with snot. But improving.
"Phlegm, can't live with it, can't live without it".
530AM
Lower Back Ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollons axle - 123x10 173x10 183-x10 193-4x10
Quick pace, wrist still improving.
Grip Training - Thumbs pumped from Apollon's
Left - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
8 single deadlifts - worked up to +9.375 in platemates
Right - PDA Blobette - added some lead, did not weigh, so call it 45.5lbs+
8 singles - last 6 with +1.25lbs in platemates. Concentrated on form. Quick lifts. Cellar was a bit humid today. The blobette surface became unforgiving. ;)
MUSIC:
Ragnarok - Tyr
Listened to the promo. Pre-Order is in. Bring in the Vikings!
"Phlegm, can't live with it, can't live without it".
530AM
Lower Back Ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollons axle - 123x10 173x10 183-x10 193-4x10
Quick pace, wrist still improving.
Grip Training - Thumbs pumped from Apollon's
Left - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs)
8 single deadlifts - worked up to +9.375 in platemates
Right - PDA Blobette - added some lead, did not weigh, so call it 45.5lbs+
8 singles - last 6 with +1.25lbs in platemates. Concentrated on form. Quick lifts. Cellar was a bit humid today. The blobette surface became unforgiving. ;)
MUSIC:
Ragnarok - Tyr
Listened to the promo. Pre-Order is in. Bring in the Vikings!
Oldtime Strongman Libraries
Links for the great Sandowplus and Maxalding Strength libraries are now perma-linked to the right of the page. Be sure to check these resources out. And drop the guys a line who run those places to thank them.
Why pay for this great stuff, when these cats generously made this exceptional Public Domain material freely available?
In looking at the Blog "Out-Click" traffic, these links are among the most popular.
Why pay for this great stuff, when these cats generously made this exceptional Public Domain material freely available?
In looking at the Blog "Out-Click" traffic, these links are among the most popular.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Wed - 10/4
Head still full of snot. But improving
530AM
Chins 1x50
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat Pull - 4x12 Medium weight
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer Lateral - 3 circuits. No rest
Light arms
Quick pace overall.
Biceps and forearms a bit sore going in. It may be all the Armory sets.
530AM
Chins 1x50
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Lat Pull - 4x12 Medium weight
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer Lateral - 3 circuits. No rest
Light arms
Quick pace overall.
Biceps and forearms a bit sore going in. It may be all the Armory sets.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
New TV
Well the TV died. I went up Sam's Club and picked up the $699.00 32inch Vizio LCD. So far I'm digging it. Plenty of inputs, good picture and the price is unbeatable.
I'm going to pop in the John Brookfield DVD, then the forever classic Re-Animator.
I'm going to pop in the John Brookfield DVD, then the forever classic Re-Animator.
MUSCLE CONTROL by MAXICK
Get on over to the great MAXALDING Site and read The CLASSIC MUSCLE CONTROL by MAXICK
Excellent PUBLIC DOMAIN stuff for your enjoyment. I should not have to remind you, but be sure your printer is loaded with paper and toner!
Be sure to check the rest of this great OLDTIME STRONGMAN Library!
HOPA!
Excellent PUBLIC DOMAIN stuff for your enjoyment. I should not have to remind you, but be sure your printer is loaded with paper and toner!
Be sure to check the rest of this great OLDTIME STRONGMAN Library!
HOPA!
Gripboard T-Shirt
Just tore it out of the bag. I fully endorse Cafepress quality and service. Get your cheap asses over THERE and help the recent forum upgrade.
That concludes the grip public service message for the day.
That concludes the grip public service message for the day.
Tuesday - 10/3
Starting to shake this cold.
530AM
Lower Back/Ab Warmup
Grip Training
Left Hand - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs) 10 singles worked up to +8.75lbs Platemates for top couple of sets. Wrist improving. Some sets did a second rep.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - 45.5lbs base - 10 single deadlifts - worked up to +3.75lbs Platemates.
Fooled around with Ax and 10lb sledge hammer.
Low blood sugar insanity appeared so stopped.
Not bad overall.
MUSIC - Excellent Doom!
Get your pre-order in. Ships October 10th
530AM
Lower Back/Ab Warmup
Grip Training
Left Hand - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs) 10 singles worked up to +8.75lbs Platemates for top couple of sets. Wrist improving. Some sets did a second rep.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - 45.5lbs base - 10 single deadlifts - worked up to +3.75lbs Platemates.
Fooled around with Ax and 10lb sledge hammer.
Low blood sugar insanity appeared so stopped.
Not bad overall.
MUSIC - Excellent Doom!
Get your pre-order in. Ships October 10th
Monday, October 02, 2006
Seasoning Thread
Excellent gripper seasoning thread over the GB now. It is hilarious to see some justify stomping a defenseless gripper into submission. I love the rationale - "Is it me getting stronger, or the gripper getting weaker?", "I bought a #3 but I got an Elite", "I need my gripper to be consistent.", "I pooped a tape recorder", well anyway.
This rationalization masturbation is pathetic.
And some wonder why Ironmind switched to "Out of The Package Certifications". :)
Howabouthis, workout, stop your fucking whining, and get stronger. ;)
This rationalization masturbation is pathetic.
And some wonder why Ironmind switched to "Out of The Package Certifications". :)
Howabouthis, workout, stop your fucking whining, and get stronger. ;)
Post-Mortem
I've been hitting the #2 closes a few times an hour and working in one set of the Armory Forearm Blaster each hour. I'm using two pair of bands. Doing 20-30 reps. Nothing to failure, but there is a bit of effort. It works pretty good. For 20 bucks, I don't think you can go wrong.
I'm using it and the #2 closes more for recovery. After a couple of weeks I will toss on another pair of bands and see where that goes.
I'm using it and the #2 closes more for recovery. After a couple of weeks I will toss on another pair of bands and see where that goes.
Monday - 10/2
Still sick but improving.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225-4x41
Hammer Decline,Incline,Flat - 2 circuits - no rest
Cable pullover - 4x15
Light Hammer High Rows - 4x20
Abs
Closing thoughts:
Why have a Toll Free 800 phone number and man it 9 hours per week, and have a 24 hour TOLL charge number to call for orders the rest of the time? "Hello Friend" land seems a bit confused at times. ;)
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225-4x41
Hammer Decline,Incline,Flat - 2 circuits - no rest
Cable pullover - 4x15
Light Hammer High Rows - 4x20
Abs
Closing thoughts:
Why have a Toll Free 800 phone number and man it 9 hours per week, and have a 24 hour TOLL charge number to call for orders the rest of the time? "Hello Friend" land seems a bit confused at times. ;)
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Sunday - 10/1
This cold has knocked my dick off, but went ahead anyway.
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x10 178-8setsx10
Grip Training
Left - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs) - 10 DL singles +5lbs Platemates
Right - PDA Blobette (45.5lbs base) - 10 DL singles with +1.25lbs Platemates
Apollon's work had thumb pads blown up.
Still a little "twinge" in right shoulder when doing the deadlifts.
Overall base block strength is slowly but steadily coming up.
Relax rest of day. Need to shake this thing.
MUSIC:
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x10 178-8setsx10
Grip Training
Left - 1/2 York 80 (42lbs) - 10 DL singles +5lbs Platemates
Right - PDA Blobette (45.5lbs base) - 10 DL singles with +1.25lbs Platemates
Apollon's work had thumb pads blown up.
Still a little "twinge" in right shoulder when doing the deadlifts.
Overall base block strength is slowly but steadily coming up.
Relax rest of day. Need to shake this thing.
MUSIC:
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