8AM
Lower back cramped. Last night rainy and cold, today sunny and dry.
Reverse Hyper/ Ab warmup
Elbow traction with purple Jumpstretch band
Romanian Deadlifts - w/ trap bar - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x10, 263x2, 313x2, 373-4x2
Re-wave using Prilepin's Table. Solid reps.
These toast the hands.
Grip training
Blob50
Left - 10 sets of 2 attempts. Good burps of air on some. Need to pull head out of ass.
Right - 10 sets of 2 deadlifts.
Observation: If you announce to the grip world that you are not going to post any grip training results until you close the #4, then post training results with a grip-machine. What does that mean? Is the hissy fit over?
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Saturday, December 30, 2006
We have been
following the introductory GB thread some poor unsuspecting griptster started, announcing the Hunan Vice's entrance into the web-o-sphere. Over 130 views and no warm shower welcome's ;)
The inner circle is a lonely place. ;)
Update - 12/31 - 09:37 - Over 230 views. Still no testis clasping. We won't count the guy from up north. ;)
Update - 1/4/2007 - Over 600 views and still no mass anal rubbings. Well done people!
The inner circle is a lonely place. ;)
Update - 12/31 - 09:37 - Over 230 views. Still no testis clasping. We won't count the guy from up north. ;)
Update - 1/4/2007 - Over 600 views and still no mass anal rubbings. Well done people!
Saturday - Part 2
Joints are killing me today. Weather is raw.
Hammer Lat Pulls - Started with 1 pair of 45's worked up to 5 pair. Sets of 20. Quick pace.
Rope Pulls - 4x20
Smith Presses - Hammer Presses - Hammer Laterals - 3 laps. No rest
Light Arms.
Abs.
Hammer Lat Pulls - Started with 1 pair of 45's worked up to 5 pair. Sets of 20. Quick pace.
Rope Pulls - 4x20
Smith Presses - Hammer Presses - Hammer Laterals - 3 laps. No rest
Light Arms.
Abs.
Saturday - 12/30
I wonder if Saddam's rope noose came from McMaster?
6AM
Lower arms still sore from thickbar Thursday.
Reverse-Hyper Ab Warmup
Elbow traction w/ Purple Jumpstretch band
Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trapbar - 5x20
Seated and Lying levering with big ratchet and magnets.
In between levering worked in 10 sets of 2 - Blob50 pulls. Left getting air. Right most full deadlifts, some squirted away.
Finished with ring/pink claw curls.
Time for Jacks Blue Heat.
Diet secret - add 1/2 scoop of MuscleMilk to coffee. Positive nitrogen balance here I come. ;)
6AM
Lower arms still sore from thickbar Thursday.
Reverse-Hyper Ab Warmup
Elbow traction w/ Purple Jumpstretch band
Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trapbar - 5x20
Seated and Lying levering with big ratchet and magnets.
In between levering worked in 10 sets of 2 - Blob50 pulls. Left getting air. Right most full deadlifts, some squirted away.
Finished with ring/pink claw curls.
Time for Jacks Blue Heat.
Diet secret - add 1/2 scoop of MuscleMilk to coffee. Positive nitrogen balance here I come. ;)
Friday, December 29, 2006
WARNING - York Barbell Legacy Dumbbells - First Sighting
The YMCA got new dumbbells to replace a few old broken Yorks. They are the new "Legacy" Yorks. When placed next to an old York there is a BIG FUCKING DIFFERENCE.
My advice is to AVOID these dumbbells for pinch work. You are just pissing your money away on a second rate item. The inside/handle side of the blob is almost FLAT. The outside of the blob is comparable to the old Yorks.
The bells are coated with a gritty/rough finish.
My advice is to seek out an original York 50 or a GordonV Blob50 replica. These new "legacy" bells get an extreme thumbs down.
Due to the shape, I would recommend that they be prohibited for certification purposes.
Do not delude yourself if you are working with one of these pieces of shit.
My advice is to AVOID these dumbbells for pinch work. You are just pissing your money away on a second rate item. The inside/handle side of the blob is almost FLAT. The outside of the blob is comparable to the old Yorks.
The bells are coated with a gritty/rough finish.
My advice is to seek out an original York 50 or a GordonV Blob50 replica. These new "legacy" bells get an extreme thumbs down.
Due to the shape, I would recommend that they be prohibited for certification purposes.
Do not delude yourself if you are working with one of these pieces of shit.
Friday - 12/29
Did some visiting last night was forced to put away a few snifters of "Maker's Mark".
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x20, 225x20,315x20,275x20,225x20
Hammer Flat, Decline Incline - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs
Overhead Crossover Cable shrugs - 3x20
Rope Pullovers - 4x12
I only use the Hammer Machines because they are there. I think they are garbage.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Thursday - 12/28
6AM
ReverHyper Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trap Bar - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x3, 263x3, 313x3, 363x3, 403x3, 363x5
Lower Arms completely destroyed after this. Felt "on", so went with the 403. Time to re-wave. Trap strength coming back.
Piddled with the Blob50, could not shake the ache from the axle.
Picked up broom and swept for active recovery.
If you are just joining in - I am using the Apollon's Axle from Ironmind. It is a smooth, 2" diameter, 7 foot bar. It weights 33 pounds. Keep in mind if you use pipe or solid stock, there is a BIG circumference difference between 1.875" and 2". Start light with any pulling stuff when working with the thick bar. It adds a whole new dimension of stress to the arms. Don't be stupid, build a wide base.
My hands are not quite 7.5".
ReverHyper Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trap Bar - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x3, 263x3, 313x3, 363x3, 403x3, 363x5
Lower Arms completely destroyed after this. Felt "on", so went with the 403. Time to re-wave. Trap strength coming back.
Piddled with the Blob50, could not shake the ache from the axle.
Picked up broom and swept for active recovery.
If you are just joining in - I am using the Apollon's Axle from Ironmind. It is a smooth, 2" diameter, 7 foot bar. It weights 33 pounds. Keep in mind if you use pipe or solid stock, there is a BIG circumference difference between 1.875" and 2". Start light with any pulling stuff when working with the thick bar. It adds a whole new dimension of stress to the arms. Don't be stupid, build a wide base.
My hands are not quite 7.5".
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Let's Hold Hands and Get this Thing Done!
We have just received an official, urgent, communique' from the Fictional Hand Bullpen! We are told that the Post Office is handling over 20 BILLION packages this glorious holiday season. Show some fucking compassion people! DOWNLOAD the FREELY AVAILABLE, PUBLIC DOMAIN Famous York Hand Balancing Course and save a mailman from going friggin Postal. ;)
God Bless Us, Everyone!
God Bless Us, Everyone!
Wed - 12/27
5AM
Was up late screwing with my IBM T43.
Lats and shoulder girdle beat up from past week or so. Circuit trained around, worked in some Kelso Shrugs, shot the shit, and called it a morning.
Time to study motherboards.
Was up late screwing with my IBM T43.
Lats and shoulder girdle beat up from past week or so. Circuit trained around, worked in some Kelso Shrugs, shot the shit, and called it a morning.
Time to study motherboards.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Tuesday - 12/26
It is with a heavy heart that I announce I will no longer be posting workouts or training results. This will remain in effect until I can consistently crush a #4 with a Handgripper Helper attached and clean and press the Inch Dumbbell at the same time.
Just kidding, you will find no whiny pouty stuff here ;)
8AM
Reverse Hyper Ab Warmup
Shrugs W/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x20, 263x20, 313x25 WooHoo
Romanian Deadlifts with Trap Bar - 6x20. Still a bit of a Charley horse.
Grip Training
Worked in levering with ratchet and Platemates in between all Blob50 work. It has been raining since yesterday. The humidity is unforgiving with pinch. But it will all work out in the end.
Left - 8 sets of 2 - deadlift attempts. Some pops, some good air.
Right - 8 sets of 2 - Full deadlifts. Some slipped out towards the top.
Ironmind Claw Curl - 1 high rep set.
Just kidding, you will find no whiny pouty stuff here ;)
8AM
Reverse Hyper Ab Warmup
Shrugs W/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x20, 263x20, 313x25 WooHoo
Romanian Deadlifts with Trap Bar - 6x20. Still a bit of a Charley horse.
Grip Training
Worked in levering with ratchet and Platemates in between all Blob50 work. It has been raining since yesterday. The humidity is unforgiving with pinch. But it will all work out in the end.
Left - 8 sets of 2 - deadlift attempts. Some pops, some good air.
Right - 8 sets of 2 - Full deadlifts. Some slipped out towards the top.
Ironmind Claw Curl - 1 high rep set.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Monday - 12/25
Hit the cellar.
830AM
Reverse Hyper/Ab Warmup
Close Grip Bench w/ Apollons Axle - 123x20, 213x20, 233-8x20
In between all sets worked in Romanian Deadlifts, sets of 20, pair of 50lb dumbbells.
Still a bit of a charley horse.
Never bench without a spotter, or some sort of reliable spotting setup to catch the bar. I use a pair of steel stands similar to the Ironmind Pillars of Power. I got them locally at the "Fitness Headquarters". Only MORONS think they can roll the bar off themselves. Make sure 2007 is a safe one, avoid the Darwin Awards. ;)
FAST pace.
Called it a day.
830AM
Reverse Hyper/Ab Warmup
Close Grip Bench w/ Apollons Axle - 123x20, 213x20, 233-8x20
In between all sets worked in Romanian Deadlifts, sets of 20, pair of 50lb dumbbells.
Still a bit of a charley horse.
Never bench without a spotter, or some sort of reliable spotting setup to catch the bar. I use a pair of steel stands similar to the Ironmind Pillars of Power. I got them locally at the "Fitness Headquarters". Only MORONS think they can roll the bar off themselves. Make sure 2007 is a safe one, avoid the Darwin Awards. ;)
FAST pace.
Called it a day.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Sunday - 12/24
8AM
Reverse Hyper/ Ab Warmup
Romanian DL's with dumbbells - 6x20. Left thigh still has a charley horse.
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x10, 243x3, 263x3, 318x3, 338x3, 368x5, 323x12. Lower arms were beat to death after these.
Seated levering twists w/ big ratchet - 3 sets
Grip training
BLOB50 work
Left - 6x2reps - Deadlift attempts - Solid gulps of air.
Right - 6x2Full Deadlifts
Ironmind Claw Curls - Ring and Pinky - 2x40reps. DO NOT fuck around with these. It is all too easy to screw a knuckle up with those fingers.
Reverse Hyper/ Ab Warmup
Romanian DL's with dumbbells - 6x20. Left thigh still has a charley horse.
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x10, 243x3, 263x3, 318x3, 338x3, 368x5, 323x12. Lower arms were beat to death after these.
Seated levering twists w/ big ratchet - 3 sets
Grip training
BLOB50 work
Left - 6x2reps - Deadlift attempts - Solid gulps of air.
Right - 6x2Full Deadlifts
Ironmind Claw Curls - Ring and Pinky - 2x40reps. DO NOT fuck around with these. It is all too easy to screw a knuckle up with those fingers.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Saturday - Part 2
Hammer Lat Pull - Started with 2 pair of 45s, added 1 Pair per set. Sets of 20. Topped out at 5 pair (25reps)
Hammer Row - 2 sets. Already a mixture of plates. Life is too short to add. ;)
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral - 3 laps
Hammer press - 4 sets
Light Arms
Hammer Row - 2 sets. Already a mixture of plates. Life is too short to add. ;)
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral - 3 laps
Hammer press - 4 sets
Light Arms
Saturday - 12/23
Went into work at 430AM to wrap a few things up.
7AM
Reverse hyper ab warmup
Worked in some Romanian deadlifts with trap bar. Got a charley horse. I hate this fucking weather.
Levering with ratchet and Platemates etc.
In between levering worked in some Blob50 stuf - right hand - 10 full deadlifts. Left, air here and there. Hand is still sore from the Claw curls. Wow.
7AM
Reverse hyper ab warmup
Worked in some Romanian deadlifts with trap bar. Got a charley horse. I hate this fucking weather.
Levering with ratchet and Platemates etc.
In between levering worked in some Blob50 stuf - right hand - 10 full deadlifts. Left, air here and there. Hand is still sore from the Claw curls. Wow.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Well
it did not take long. We received the first ad-copy from the Hunan Vice Coterie. Who coincidentally have the same PO BOX at the Fictional Grip Gang, surprise, surprise. ;)
We have been asked to help spread the word of the new website by posting a banner and a link.
We submit to this request, with Honor, Respect and Reverence, especially during this time that we rejoice in the birth of the Christ Child.
Here is the link, please bow your head in homage to the Old-Timers that practiced their special brand of snake-oil, as you click it - The Real Old Time Strongman Library.
Then use the money you saved, from essentially buying the same thing, in an overpriced form, and donate it HERE, where it will do some true good.
Tis' The Fucking Season. ;)
We have been asked to help spread the word of the new website by posting a banner and a link.
We submit to this request, with Honor, Respect and Reverence, especially during this time that we rejoice in the birth of the Christ Child.
Here is the link, please bow your head in homage to the Old-Timers that practiced their special brand of snake-oil, as you click it - The Real Old Time Strongman Library.
Then use the money you saved, from essentially buying the same thing, in an overpriced form, and donate it HERE, where it will do some true good.
Tis' The Fucking Season. ;)
Friday - 12/22
Had a waterglass of Jack Daniels last night.
500AM - Had to start early.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x20, 225x20, 315x20
DB Bench Press - 3x20 - whatever dumbbells were on the floor.
Hammer Flat, Decline, Incline - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs.
Kelso Over Head Cable Shrugs with crossover cables.
Abs
500AM - Had to start early.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x20, 225x20, 315x20
DB Bench Press - 3x20 - whatever dumbbells were on the floor.
Hammer Flat, Decline, Incline - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs.
Kelso Over Head Cable Shrugs with crossover cables.
Abs
Thursday, December 21, 2006
The Circle Expands
We see the Hunan Vice just became a part of the innercirclemarketing ring. We are waiting with baited breath for the first volley of poorly composed and spelled email ad-copy.
Welcome to the web!
Welcome to the web!
Thursday - 12/21
530AM
Reverse Hyperextension /Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar - Sets of 10, in between shrugs.
Shrugs w/Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x10, 243x3, 263x3, 313x5, 333x5, 353x5, 318x12. Volume increase over Sunday. No sets to failure.
Fooled with Blob50. Hands wiped out from shrugs
Ironmind Claw Curl - Ring and Pinky - 2 setsx30 - My hands have been sore every day from these.
Take garbage out for active recovery.
Reverse Hyperextension /Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar - Sets of 10, in between shrugs.
Shrugs w/Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x10, 243x3, 263x3, 313x5, 333x5, 353x5, 318x12. Volume increase over Sunday. No sets to failure.
Fooled with Blob50. Hands wiped out from shrugs
Ironmind Claw Curl - Ring and Pinky - 2 setsx30 - My hands have been sore every day from these.
Take garbage out for active recovery.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Old Time Strongman Library
Be sure to check out the Old Time Strongman Libraries at
Sandowplus
and
Maxalding
You will find a treasure trove of strength info along with some
cool grip stuff and the famous, highly sought after
York Hand Balancing course!
Best of all, it is FREE!
It seems a day does not go by that someone drops us a line to tell us how thrilled they are to save some cash by downloading these fine materials.
Save your wallet from a getting a needless Dirty Sanchez. ;)
Merry New Year!
Sandowplus
and
Maxalding
You will find a treasure trove of strength info along with some
cool grip stuff and the famous, highly sought after
York Hand Balancing course!
Best of all, it is FREE!
It seems a day does not go by that someone drops us a line to tell us how thrilled they are to save some cash by downloading these fine materials.
Save your wallet from a getting a needless Dirty Sanchez. ;)
Merry New Year!
Wed - 12/20
530AM
Hammer Lat pull - 5 sets ascent - added 1 pair of 45 each set. Last set 5 pair and some change. Sets of 20. Strip sets, down to 2 pair of 45s. Finished each strip set with Kelso Lat shrugs
Hammer Low Row - 4x20 medium weight - finished each set with Kelso Row shrugs.
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Press - 3 laps. No rest
Light arms
Abs
Lower arms sore. DOMS
Isn't is amazing within a few hours of "critiquing" the so called extreme limited availability of the $80.00 rare, prized, skull grippers, we are treated to a last chance email to acquire these gems? ;) I'm sure some have them occupying a place of honor in between their invaluable Franklin Mint Faberge' Egg Collection and Elvis dinner plates.
Hammer Lat pull - 5 sets ascent - added 1 pair of 45 each set. Last set 5 pair and some change. Sets of 20. Strip sets, down to 2 pair of 45s. Finished each strip set with Kelso Lat shrugs
Hammer Low Row - 4x20 medium weight - finished each set with Kelso Row shrugs.
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Press - 3 laps. No rest
Light arms
Abs
Lower arms sore. DOMS
Isn't is amazing within a few hours of "critiquing" the so called extreme limited availability of the $80.00 rare, prized, skull grippers, we are treated to a last chance email to acquire these gems? ;) I'm sure some have them occupying a place of honor in between their invaluable Franklin Mint Faberge' Egg Collection and Elvis dinner plates.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Tuesday Post-Mortem
Shot Rotations - 12 minutes
I need to keep these in the regular routine. Hands always feel much better afterwards.
The 2 finger (ring/pinky) Ironmind Claw Curls have had me sore for the past few days. It is amazing how a slight change can kick start something. If you get them, control your ego. Too much weight and sloppy form will shut you down with a nasty finger injury. These are best done with higher reps and medium weight.
Remember - don't get duped into paying a fortune for "special short climbing rope". Head on over to McMaster.com Enter - manila rope - in the search box. 1" rope will run you about 65 cents per foot. Get your loading pin and carbiner, double the rope through the carbiner and you have a solid 2inch implement. 2" thick rope will run you $2.75 a foot. They ship FAST.
I just wandered over to the Dino Krubiks Blog. How much mileage can you get out of the fucking stupid catch phrase - "Chrome and Fern"?
I need to keep these in the regular routine. Hands always feel much better afterwards.
The 2 finger (ring/pinky) Ironmind Claw Curls have had me sore for the past few days. It is amazing how a slight change can kick start something. If you get them, control your ego. Too much weight and sloppy form will shut you down with a nasty finger injury. These are best done with higher reps and medium weight.
Remember - don't get duped into paying a fortune for "special short climbing rope". Head on over to McMaster.com Enter - manila rope - in the search box. 1" rope will run you about 65 cents per foot. Get your loading pin and carbiner, double the rope through the carbiner and you have a solid 2inch implement. 2" thick rope will run you $2.75 a foot. They ship FAST.
I just wandered over to the Dino Krubiks Blog. How much mileage can you get out of the fucking stupid catch phrase - "Chrome and Fern"?
Tuesday - 12/19
530AM
Reverse Hyper, Ab warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar - 4x10 combined with
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - 193-5x10
Grip training
Levering with ratchet.
Left Hand - Blob50 - 8 sets of doubles - deadlift attempts. Got solid gulps of air.
Right - Blob50 - 8 full deadlift singles.
Rained yesterday, everything had that "slickness"
Ironmind Claw Curl - Ring and Pinky 2x20
I just noticed the Limited Edition Collectible Halloween, for the truly serious, only 40 available, $80.00 "Skull" grippers are still on sale at the Fictional Hand site - since Halloween. Maybe sanity is starting to take hold, and people are using their cash to buy things of real value? ;)
Reverse Hyper, Ab warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar - 4x10 combined with
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - 193-5x10
Grip training
Levering with ratchet.
Left Hand - Blob50 - 8 sets of doubles - deadlift attempts. Got solid gulps of air.
Right - Blob50 - 8 full deadlift singles.
Rained yesterday, everything had that "slickness"
Ironmind Claw Curl - Ring and Pinky 2x20
I just noticed the Limited Edition Collectible Halloween, for the truly serious, only 40 available, $80.00 "Skull" grippers are still on sale at the Fictional Hand site - since Halloween. Maybe sanity is starting to take hold, and people are using their cash to buy things of real value? ;)
Monday, December 18, 2006
Monday - 12/18
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x30, 225x20, 305-3x20
Hammer Decline,Incline,Flat - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso Bench shrugs.
Rope pullovers - 4x15
Abs
Too hungry to continue anything else.
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x30, 225x20, 305-3x20
Hammer Decline,Incline,Flat - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso Bench shrugs.
Rope pullovers - 4x15
Abs
Too hungry to continue anything else.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Sunday - 12/17
8AM
Lower Back/Ab Warmup - Reverse Hypers, leg raises etc
Romanian Deadlifts with Trap Bar - 5x10 - Still moderate weight. My back is a mess. No sense in being stupid.
Shrugs - w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 243x3, 263x3, 313x3, 333x3, 353x3, 313x12 - Change of pace from high reps.
Grip Training
Levering in between Blob50 work. Also started Ironmind Claw Curls. Using Ring/Pinky only. These may be the missing link.
Left - Blob50 - 10 doubles - deadlift attempts - some skidded, some got good swallows of daylight.
Right - Blob50 - 10 full deadlift singles. Some farmers walked a few/4/5 steps etc.
MUSIC:
Lower Back/Ab Warmup - Reverse Hypers, leg raises etc
Romanian Deadlifts with Trap Bar - 5x10 - Still moderate weight. My back is a mess. No sense in being stupid.
Shrugs - w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 243x3, 263x3, 313x3, 333x3, 353x3, 313x12 - Change of pace from high reps.
Grip Training
Levering in between Blob50 work. Also started Ironmind Claw Curls. Using Ring/Pinky only. These may be the missing link.
Left - Blob50 - 10 doubles - deadlift attempts - some skidded, some got good swallows of daylight.
Right - Blob50 - 10 full deadlift singles. Some farmers walked a few/4/5 steps etc.
MUSIC:
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Shopping
I just got back from the local mall. Look people, learn to FUCKING shower. Ass-Stench was the word of the day down there. It brought back sentimental memories, of being a young boy and visiting the monkey cages at Scranton's old Nay Aug Zoo. What in the name of Christ happened to personal hygiene? I hate the fucking holidays. ;)
Saturday - 12/16
I headed into work at 5AMish to take care of some crap.
Slipped into my new GripBoard T-Shirt. A strange aura of power seemed to flow from my lower arms.
Lower Back.Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar 3x10
Grip Training - 730AM
I decided to deload the pinching, and use only the Blob50 for both hands. No Platemates this week. I'm off Christmas week, so I want to go into it somewhat fresh.
Left Hand Blob50 - 8 sets of double attempts. All got some air. I am going to throw this fucking piece of shit into the goddamn street.
Right Hand Blob50 - 8 sets of doubles - Full Deadlifts - Avoided trying to set up perfectly. "Worked out of the groove".
In between the pinch work I hit levering fairly hard with the ratchet and Brookfield stick. My goal was to be a bit pre-exhausted on the Blob work.
YMCA
Hammer Lat Pulls - Again, someone left a goose shit assortment of plates on it. Did two fairly hard hi-rep sets.
Hammer Row - Same as above
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals - 3 cycles.
Hammer Press - 3 sets. Too lazy to count plates again.
Light Arms
We have updated the links to the side. Be sure to check them out. George from Grippermania is up as well as Shaf from Power and Bulk. Shaf's videos are great resources, especially if you are a cellar gym guy.
Slipped into my new GripBoard T-Shirt. A strange aura of power seemed to flow from my lower arms.
Lower Back.Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar 3x10
Grip Training - 730AM
I decided to deload the pinching, and use only the Blob50 for both hands. No Platemates this week. I'm off Christmas week, so I want to go into it somewhat fresh.
Left Hand Blob50 - 8 sets of double attempts. All got some air. I am going to throw this fucking piece of shit into the goddamn street.
Right Hand Blob50 - 8 sets of doubles - Full Deadlifts - Avoided trying to set up perfectly. "Worked out of the groove".
In between the pinch work I hit levering fairly hard with the ratchet and Brookfield stick. My goal was to be a bit pre-exhausted on the Blob work.
YMCA
Hammer Lat Pulls - Again, someone left a goose shit assortment of plates on it. Did two fairly hard hi-rep sets.
Hammer Row - Same as above
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals - 3 cycles.
Hammer Press - 3 sets. Too lazy to count plates again.
Light Arms
We have updated the links to the side. Be sure to check them out. George from Grippermania is up as well as Shaf from Power and Bulk. Shaf's videos are great resources, especially if you are a cellar gym guy.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Friday - 12/15
530AM
Decided on hitting the cellar instead of the gym
Lower back/Ab warmup
Close Grips - w/ Apollons Axle - 123x30, 223-5x30
Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts in between each set of benches. sets of 10
Light Levering.
Time to fry some eggs.
Decided on hitting the cellar instead of the gym
Lower back/Ab warmup
Close Grips - w/ Apollons Axle - 123x30, 223-5x30
Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts in between each set of benches. sets of 10
Light Levering.
Time to fry some eggs.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Free Computer Books Online
A tremendous resource for you byteheads out there.
FREE COMPUTER BOOKS
Lear about using a real operating system, and tell Satan's Handmaids at Microsoft to take Vista and stick it up their anus. ;)
FREE COMPUTER BOOKS
Lear about using a real operating system, and tell Satan's Handmaids at Microsoft to take Vista and stick it up their anus. ;)
Thursday - 12/14
530AM
Lower Back/Ab Warmup
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x20, 243x20, 303x20, 253x20
Did Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts in between shrugs.
The shrugs blow up the hands.
Did a bunch of leverage stuff with the ratchet to get the "pump" out of the thumbs.
Fooled with Blobette and Blob50 for a little while and called it a day.
I just looked at the analytics for the site. It is amazing all the outclicks the York Hand Balancing Course is getting. Get yourself some heavy paper, laser print it and you are set.
Looks like people are smartenin' up.
Lower Back/Ab Warmup
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x20, 243x20, 303x20, 253x20
Did Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts in between shrugs.
The shrugs blow up the hands.
Did a bunch of leverage stuff with the ratchet to get the "pump" out of the thumbs.
Fooled with Blobette and Blob50 for a little while and called it a day.
I just looked at the analytics for the site. It is amazing all the outclicks the York Hand Balancing Course is getting. Get yourself some heavy paper, laser print it and you are set.
Looks like people are smartenin' up.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Whatta Day
The mailguy just dropped off the new Milo, and minutes later the UPS peep handed me my new Grippermania T-Shirt. You cheap grip fucks should order a T-Shirt from each forum.;) Every bit helps keep them online. Click HERE.
Merry New Year!
Merry New Year!
A Joyous Tear Filled Morning
We just received the latest inspiration filled missive from the Fictional Hand crew. Thank you, Thank you. We are told the sob drenched story of someone who overcame a crippling back injury, because of the guidance of Matted Fur and the team at Fictional Grip guru land. Our champion is now able to viscously pop phonebooks and attempt handstands.
Our faith in the power of prayer and positive thought has been restored. We at Grip Central are going to "Pay it forward".
Download the York Hand Balancing Course, and then watch Mr. Edgin's Phone Book Destruction video.
Please send your emotionally charged tales of success to imapatheticselfloathingeasilydupedfool@fantasyland.org
Bob, I need a Kleenex.
God Bless.
;)
Our faith in the power of prayer and positive thought has been restored. We at Grip Central are going to "Pay it forward".
Download the York Hand Balancing Course, and then watch Mr. Edgin's Phone Book Destruction video.
Please send your emotionally charged tales of success to imapatheticselfloathingeasilydupedfool@fantasyland.org
Bob, I need a Kleenex.
God Bless.
;)
Wed - 12/13
530AM
Cable Rows - 3x20
Hammer Lat Pulls 3x20 - finished with Kelso Lat Shrugs
Hammer Row - 3x20 - finished with Kelso Row Shrugs
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer laterals - 3 laps
Arms
Abs
Moved at a quick pace, used what ever weight was on the units.
Thumb muscle bellies sore. :O
Cable Rows - 3x20
Hammer Lat Pulls 3x20 - finished with Kelso Lat Shrugs
Hammer Row - 3x20 - finished with Kelso Row Shrugs
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer laterals - 3 laps
Arms
Abs
Moved at a quick pace, used what ever weight was on the units.
Thumb muscle bellies sore. :O
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Tuesday - 12/12
520AM
Reverse Hyper/Ab Warmup
Combine - Romanian Deadlifts with Overhand Apollon's Axle Shrugs (193lbs) - 5 sets - 10 reps. About 1 minute between cycles.
Grip Training
Worked in leverage work in between block weight work. Ratchet, ax and Brookfield stick
Left Blob50 +1.875lbs Platemates - 8 single deadlift attempts. First 6 just skidded around. Last 2 attempts got inches of air and managed 8 inch lateral moves.
Right - PDA Blobette - 48.5lbs base weight - 8 singles - full deadlifts - concentrated on speed off floor. Smooth lifts. Deload day.
Reverse Hyper/Ab Warmup
Combine - Romanian Deadlifts with Overhand Apollon's Axle Shrugs (193lbs) - 5 sets - 10 reps. About 1 minute between cycles.
Grip Training
Worked in leverage work in between block weight work. Ratchet, ax and Brookfield stick
Left Blob50 +1.875lbs Platemates - 8 single deadlift attempts. First 6 just skidded around. Last 2 attempts got inches of air and managed 8 inch lateral moves.
Right - PDA Blobette - 48.5lbs base weight - 8 singles - full deadlifts - concentrated on speed off floor. Smooth lifts. Deload day.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Number One on Google Again
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Let's celebrate by avoiding Christmas wait times and DOWNLOADING, FOR FOR FREE the famous York Hand Balancing Course. Use the money you save from having someone else print it and order yourself a couple T-Shirts to support your favorite Grip Forums.
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foot stomp gripper
Let's celebrate by avoiding Christmas wait times and DOWNLOADING, FOR FOR FREE the famous York Hand Balancing Course. Use the money you save from having someone else print it and order yourself a couple T-Shirts to support your favorite Grip Forums.
I love the inter-net. ;)
More On The Cable TV Situation
So I call the the 800 number that is on the new programming pricing letter. The first pinhead I get has no idea what fucking letter I am talking about. After being transferred 4 goddamn times, someone knows of the letter and the new rate plans BUT he can't help me since Adelphia is still running my zip code. I then explain all the Direct-TV vans in my neighborhood, and it's tempting to flag one down. He then tells me to sit on my hands. They will be making some great 3 month free loaded package offers soon. It's time to take it to the fucking man!
Anyway, something is going on because the Speakeasy download test has me at 16MB downloads. I have been taking advantage of the bandwidth by surfing the "Torrent". ;)
Anyway, something is going on because the Speakeasy download test has me at 16MB downloads. I have been taking advantage of the bandwidth by surfing the "Torrent". ;)
Gripper Calibrations
Gripperhell has been hard at work with the calibration project. Frankly I am not happy by some of the "easy", "defective" grippers that are showing up on the charts. One has to wonder if the Easy 2.68/138lb #3 (foot stomped?) was responsible for part of the 2003-2004 IronMind Certification explosion. Disgraceful.
It is good to see the MashMonster Replicas hit where they were supposed to, and the new Ironmind #3's show up under the bell.
It is good to see the MashMonster Replicas hit where they were supposed to, and the new Ironmind #3's show up under the bell.
Monday - 12/11
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225x20, 305-3x20
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 circuits. Fast pace. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs
Rope Pullovers - 4x12
Rope Face Pulls - 4x12
Abs
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225x20, 305-3x20
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 circuits. Fast pace. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs
Rope Pullovers - 4x12
Rope Face Pulls - 4x12
Abs
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Cable TV Bill
I just got the letter from Comcast, who just took over Adelphia. They informed me that the price is going up 20% because of the improvements and maintenance they are doing. Maintenance?! That is like going to the grocery store and being informed that prices are going up because they mopped the fucking aisles. These cocksuckers should be force fed Rosie O'Donnell's smegma.
After picking myself up off the floor from the initial shock, I called the 800 number. I promptly got a moron who could not add. I decided against changing my plans with her. I will call again tomorrow.
They should burn in hell with Joe Stalin, after being force fed the smegma of course.
After picking myself up off the floor from the initial shock, I called the 800 number. I promptly got a moron who could not add. I decided against changing my plans with her. I will call again tomorrow.
They should burn in hell with Joe Stalin, after being force fed the smegma of course.
Sunday - 12/10
8AM
Reverse Hypers, abs warmup.
Elbow traction with purple Jumpstretch band.
Romanian Deadlifts 5x10
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x20, 243x20, 293x20, (no rest drop set) 243x20
Hands finished.
Grip Training
Left Hand Blob50 - 8 deadlift attempts - 4 singles w/+1.25lbs Platemates, 4 singles w/+1.875lbs Platemates. All got air, and lateral move/arc of 6-8 inches.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - 48.5lbs base weight - 8 deadlift singles. Fatigued today.
Levering with ratchet and Platemates.
Past 4 weeks, solid improvement.
T-SHIRTS - I updated the Grippermania T-Shirt Link. Stop being skinflints, and order your Gripboard/Grippermania T-Shirts HERE. It takes cash to run a forum.
;)
Reverse Hypers, abs warmup.
Elbow traction with purple Jumpstretch band.
Romanian Deadlifts 5x10
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x20, 243x20, 293x20, (no rest drop set) 243x20
Hands finished.
Grip Training
Left Hand Blob50 - 8 deadlift attempts - 4 singles w/+1.25lbs Platemates, 4 singles w/+1.875lbs Platemates. All got air, and lateral move/arc of 6-8 inches.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - 48.5lbs base weight - 8 deadlift singles. Fatigued today.
Levering with ratchet and Platemates.
Past 4 weeks, solid improvement.
T-SHIRTS - I updated the Grippermania T-Shirt Link. Stop being skinflints, and order your Gripboard/Grippermania T-Shirts HERE. It takes cash to run a forum.
;)
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Leverage Wrist Work
If you are just starting out. Introduce the levering gradually and start light. Be careful of your form. It is all to easy to have a sledge hammer go out of the groove. Aside from possibly smashing your face in, the sudden twist will injure your wrist. Believe me, an injured wrist is NO fun.
Start high reps,light weight and keep the form strict. As you get more advanced, it is okay to start working in some looser style reps. But be aware of what you are doing.
In the end it will all pay off.
Start high reps,light weight and keep the form strict. As you get more advanced, it is okay to start working in some looser style reps. But be aware of what you are doing.
In the end it will all pay off.
Saturday - 12/9 - Part 2
Hammer Low Rows - The one where the weights load by the ground - already a pile of plates on it. I was not about to move or count them. 3x12. Then knocked some plates off and did 3 sets of Kelso row shrugs.
Hammer Lat Pulls - The one where you face away form the plates - same deal as above, and worked in the Kelso shrugs.
I only used those machines because the other Hammer ones where tied up.
Rope Face Pulls - 4x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer Lateral - 3 circuits.
Light arms
Hammer Lat Pulls - The one where you face away form the plates - same deal as above, and worked in the Kelso shrugs.
I only used those machines because the other Hammer ones where tied up.
Rope Face Pulls - 4x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer Lateral - 3 circuits.
Light arms
Saturday - 12/9
630AM - 18 friggin degrees
No "motivation" today
Reverse Hyper - Romanian Deadlifts w/ trap bar - Abs to warm up
Added lead to PDA Blobette - Base weight is 48.5lbs
Tried to start with block weight work, but hands would not work. So:
Brookfield stick - 1 long bout
Ax lever to rear - 1 set - 12 reps - stopped just short of failure
Seated levering with ratchet + Platemates - 3 sets.
Grip Training
Left - Blob50 - +1.25lbs in Platemates - 4 deadlift attempts, got air and managed lateral arc move of about 6-8 inches.
Right - PDA Blobette - 48.5lbs base weight - 2 deadlifts with base weight, 2@+1.25lbs, 2@+1.875lbs - For the new people that keep showing up here, I have found the PDA Blobette to be more difficult than the Blob50. A 46-47lbs Blobette should get you a full deadlift with a Blob50. I think it is because the Blobette is a little "bigger" all around. Of course your experiences may be different.
Stopped while I was somewhat ahead.
No "motivation" today
Reverse Hyper - Romanian Deadlifts w/ trap bar - Abs to warm up
Added lead to PDA Blobette - Base weight is 48.5lbs
Tried to start with block weight work, but hands would not work. So:
Brookfield stick - 1 long bout
Ax lever to rear - 1 set - 12 reps - stopped just short of failure
Seated levering with ratchet + Platemates - 3 sets.
Grip Training
Left - Blob50 - +1.25lbs in Platemates - 4 deadlift attempts, got air and managed lateral arc move of about 6-8 inches.
Right - PDA Blobette - 48.5lbs base weight - 2 deadlifts with base weight, 2@+1.25lbs, 2@+1.875lbs - For the new people that keep showing up here, I have found the PDA Blobette to be more difficult than the Blob50. A 46-47lbs Blobette should get you a full deadlift with a Blob50. I think it is because the Blobette is a little "bigger" all around. Of course your experiences may be different.
Stopped while I was somewhat ahead.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Friday - 12/8
Fucking 9 degrees this morning.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x30, 225x20, 305-3x20
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passes. Included some Kelso "bench" shrugs" at the end of each set. The guy is a genius.
Rope Pullovers- 4sets
Face Pulls - 4 sets
Abs
I made the switch to "Blogger Beta" last night. I do not understand what the big deal is. Oh well, as long as we can keep the same levels of rudeness, sarcasm and vitriol, things will be good.
;)
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x30, 225x20, 305-3x20
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passes. Included some Kelso "bench" shrugs" at the end of each set. The guy is a genius.
Rope Pullovers- 4sets
Face Pulls - 4 sets
Abs
I made the switch to "Blogger Beta" last night. I do not understand what the big deal is. Oh well, as long as we can keep the same levels of rudeness, sarcasm and vitriol, things will be good.
;)
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Foot Stomping Ad Nauseam
Okay people, it is starting to get pathetic. We have pretty much established that foot stomp seasoning destroys grippers. To the feeble few who keep attempting a defense of this embarrassing art, it is time to move on. You are idiots. Let's get back to gripping.
This rivals the stupidity of someone asking Ironmind if they will be making a #5 gripper. ;)
This rivals the stupidity of someone asking Ironmind if they will be making a #5 gripper. ;)
Thurs - 12/7 - Remember Pearl Harbor
530AM
Lower Back/ab warmup. Elbow traction with Jumpstretch band (purple).
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - overhand grip - 193x20, 243x20, 263x20, 283x25
Before and after each set, did 10 reps of trap bar deadlift.
Quick pace - forearms and hands were toasted after this.
Seated levering with big ratchet and Platemates.
Attempted some blobette and Blob50 stuff. But thumbs just stayed cramped. No exertion today.
Lower Back/ab warmup. Elbow traction with Jumpstretch band (purple).
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - overhand grip - 193x20, 243x20, 263x20, 283x25
Before and after each set, did 10 reps of trap bar deadlift.
Quick pace - forearms and hands were toasted after this.
Seated levering with big ratchet and Platemates.
Attempted some blobette and Blob50 stuff. But thumbs just stayed cramped. No exertion today.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
900 Million Packages
I just read that the USPS is clogged up with 900,000,000 packages. No wonder my fucking electric bill is late! Do your part and relieve the USPS of this burden and DOWNLOAD, for free, The York Hand Balancing Course. Gotta love the public domain!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
T-Shirt Has Arrived
The mailguy dropped the new Gripboard shirt off last night. Great stuff. Check the link at the right. The clock is ticking.
EDIT: Follow this to get your T-Shirts CLICK ME.
It astounds me reading these fucking stupid seasoning posts, where people are destroying $25.00 grippers and are too god damn cheap to help the forums out by ordering a shirt.
EDIT: Follow this to get your T-Shirts CLICK ME.
It astounds me reading these fucking stupid seasoning posts, where people are destroying $25.00 grippers and are too god damn cheap to help the forums out by ordering a shirt.
Thank God
"Timmy", our friend from down under, has been muzzled for awhile. Good riddance to the moronic videos. ;)
Wed - 12/6
Still feeling "under".
530AM
Hammer Lat Pulls super set with Kelso Chinning Shrugs - 3 sets
Hammer High Rows super set with Kelso Rowing Shrugs - 3 sets
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer Laterals - 3 circuits
Light Arms
Abs
Fast pace.
530AM
Hammer Lat Pulls super set with Kelso Chinning Shrugs - 3 sets
Hammer High Rows super set with Kelso Rowing Shrugs - 3 sets
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer Laterals - 3 circuits
Light Arms
Abs
Fast pace.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Tuesday - 12/5
Got up a little under the weather. Could not shake the crappy feeling during workout.
Lower arms and Trap bar deadlift chain muscles sore.
530AM
Lower back/ab warmup. Elbow traction with Jumpstretch bands.
Supersetted deadlifts with the Trap bar and shrugs with the Apollon's axle. 5 sets. short rests.
Brookfield stick, other levering with ax and ratchet.
In between levering worked in a few Blob50 and Blobette lifts.
Called it a morning.
Lower arms and Trap bar deadlift chain muscles sore.
530AM
Lower back/ab warmup. Elbow traction with Jumpstretch bands.
Supersetted deadlifts with the Trap bar and shrugs with the Apollon's axle. 5 sets. short rests.
Brookfield stick, other levering with ax and ratchet.
In between levering worked in a few Blob50 and Blobette lifts.
Called it a morning.
Chest Crushing Seasoning Stupidity
It is good to see that there has been further vindication on the foot stomping vs chest crushing whatever debate. The GripperHell guys are knocking it out of the park. It is truly sad to see the few "Stompers" in da'Nile, and still trying to defend their disgraceful practice.
I do have a problem with some of the "stompers" offering to send their grippers for evaluation. If you at first practiced deception, why not further the deception and send a different gripper than the one in question? ;) Furthermore, if you are unwilling to submit PROOF of any claims, why bother sending the gripper?
Anyhoo, good to see we were right all along.
If you have proven yourself in competition etc, then you get a pass on the "stomping". You are just a strong guy who likes to ruin his grippers. Other than that you are a phony and your claims and rationales hold no water.
I do have a problem with some of the "stompers" offering to send their grippers for evaluation. If you at first practiced deception, why not further the deception and send a different gripper than the one in question? ;) Furthermore, if you are unwilling to submit PROOF of any claims, why bother sending the gripper?
Anyhoo, good to see we were right all along.
If you have proven yourself in competition etc, then you get a pass on the "stomping". You are just a strong guy who likes to ruin his grippers. Other than that you are a phony and your claims and rationales hold no water.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Oh Well
I was just informed, via e-mail that I will miss a surprised filled phone call from the fictional hand guru and the dino-man. Honey, grab me a Xanax!
What the frig does Rubik's Dino Cube know about closing grippers? This has all the makings of an endless sales pitch for $700.00 push-up courses.
Here is my gripper course:
Squeeze fucking hard, rest, eat, sleep and squeeze fucking hard again.
Tis at times I think gripping is in the dark ages. ;) When some would have us believe there are "secrets".
What the frig does Rubik's Dino Cube know about closing grippers? This has all the makings of an endless sales pitch for $700.00 push-up courses.
Here is my gripper course:
Squeeze fucking hard, rest, eat, sleep and squeeze fucking hard again.
Tis at times I think gripping is in the dark ages. ;) When some would have us believe there are "secrets".
Monday - 12/4
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40,225x20,295x21,305x20,305x18
Hammer Decline,Incline,Flat - 2 laps, no rest
Kelso Chinning-Lat Shrugs - 3 sets. Hang from chinning bar, keep arms straight, pull with back muscles only. Excellent. The Kelso Book is linked on the right.
Rope Pullovers
Abs
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40,225x20,295x21,305x20,305x18
Hammer Decline,Incline,Flat - 2 laps, no rest
Kelso Chinning-Lat Shrugs - 3 sets. Hang from chinning bar, keep arms straight, pull with back muscles only. Excellent. The Kelso Book is linked on the right.
Rope Pullovers
Abs
Sunday, December 03, 2006
New Links
New Perma-Links to the Right:
- Get your favorite grip forum T-Shirts.
- David Horne Web-Site - Home of the Reverse Bending Wrist Developer.
Redneck Calibration Results
I have been following the developments of the gripper calibration results over GripperHell. Our theories are playing out perfectly. It looks like the torturous humiliation rituals of subjecting grippers to endless foot stomps does indeed weaken it.
The phrase - "Foot Stomp Strong" will be the Scarlet Letter of DISGRACE in the gripworld.
Why not just workout with the fucking thing? Gripdom is home to some of the weakest egos going. ;)
Congratulations to all involved in the expose'.
The phrase - "Foot Stomp Strong" will be the Scarlet Letter of DISGRACE in the gripworld.
Why not just workout with the fucking thing? Gripdom is home to some of the weakest egos going. ;)
Congratulations to all involved in the expose'.
Sunday - 12/3
7AM
27 degrees this morning. It was over 70 on Friday!
Lower back "compressed" this morning.
Lower back/ab warmup. Elbow traction with Jumpstretch bands.
Shrug's with Apollons Axle - 193x20, 243x20, 263x20, 283x20
Did deadlifts with new Shrug Bar in between shrugs. I love this bar. It feels more like pushing the floor away than "deadlifting" it. My lower back is a grenade with
the pin hanging out, so I need to be careful. This thing I endorse fully.
Lower arms toasted from shrugs.
Grip Training
Left - Blob50 - +5/8lbs Platemate. 9 deadlift attempts. We are almost there. WooHoo!
Right - PDA Blobette - 47.5lbs base weight - 3 single deadlifts with base weight. 14 single deadlifts with +1.25lbs Platemate. Concentrated on form, speed and breaking from floor. Great volume day. Short rests.
Cooled down with seated ratchet levering.
MUSIC - Hellborn - Death Metal at its finest:
27 degrees this morning. It was over 70 on Friday!
Lower back "compressed" this morning.
Lower back/ab warmup. Elbow traction with Jumpstretch bands.
Shrug's with Apollons Axle - 193x20, 243x20, 263x20, 283x20
Did deadlifts with new Shrug Bar in between shrugs. I love this bar. It feels more like pushing the floor away than "deadlifting" it. My lower back is a grenade with
the pin hanging out, so I need to be careful. This thing I endorse fully.
Lower arms toasted from shrugs.
Grip Training
Left - Blob50 - +5/8lbs Platemate. 9 deadlift attempts. We are almost there. WooHoo!
Right - PDA Blobette - 47.5lbs base weight - 3 single deadlifts with base weight. 14 single deadlifts with +1.25lbs Platemate. Concentrated on form, speed and breaking from floor. Great volume day. Short rests.
Cooled down with seated ratchet levering.
MUSIC - Hellborn - Death Metal at its finest:
Saturday, December 02, 2006
The Zen Master?
I just perused the Dino-Man's blog. Evidently he is speaking/pitching/hawking/babbling at some MattFurey Pig Roast. If my eyes are working it states that the "Zen Master" will be appearing naked. Who the fuck spends $2,000 to go to this shit?
Christmas Shopping Grip Style
REMEMBER the Forums when you shop for Christmas. My second Gripboard Shirt is on the way. I want to see some click through's on the links below, you cheap gripping bastards. ;)
GRIPBOARD
GRIPBOARD T-SHIRTS Style One
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And do not forget Grippermania:
Grippermania T-Shirts
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GRIPBOARD
GRIPBOARD T-SHIRTS Style One
GRIPBOARD T-SHIRTS Style Two
And do not forget Grippermania:
Grippermania T-Shirts
Bandwidth is not free.
Saturday - Part 2
YMCA
Hammer Lat Pull - Started with one pair of 45's, sets of 20. Added a pair each set. Finished with 5 pair. Solid 20 reps.
Hammer High Row - Some ape already had a pile of plates from the night before. I was not about to sort through the mess. So I used what was there for a few sets.
Hammer Seated Press, Smith Press, Hammer laterals - 3 laps. Hit the Hammer press fairly hard.
Light Arms
Abs
Note: Almost always the Hammer Lat Pull will be the one where you face the weights.
Hammer Lat Pull - Started with one pair of 45's, sets of 20. Added a pair each set. Finished with 5 pair. Solid 20 reps.
Hammer High Row - Some ape already had a pile of plates from the night before. I was not about to sort through the mess. So I used what was there for a few sets.
Hammer Seated Press, Smith Press, Hammer laterals - 3 laps. Hit the Hammer press fairly hard.
Light Arms
Abs
Note: Almost always the Hammer Lat Pull will be the one where you face the weights.
Saturday - 12/2
Went in to work at 5AM to run a few jobs and read the Wall Street Journal.
Shagged out today. It was 70 degrees yesterday, thunderstorms and rain. Today it's 38 and damp. My back is like a broken slinky.
730AM
Lower back ab warmup. Elbow traction etc.
Did not feel like doing much of anything. So I grabbed the broom and swept up the floor, and moved crap around to make room for the trap-bar. I want to thank Shaf of Power and Bulk for some good ideas.
In between sets of sweeping, I worked in some Brookfield Stick, levering and strict stuff with the ratchet.
MUSIC:
I also scrubbed the chalk off the PDA Blobette. It turned into wet paint from the humidity. Did a few token lifts and called it. I won't say anything about the left hand and the Blob50, it may jinx things. ;)
Shagged out today. It was 70 degrees yesterday, thunderstorms and rain. Today it's 38 and damp. My back is like a broken slinky.
730AM
Lower back ab warmup. Elbow traction etc.
Did not feel like doing much of anything. So I grabbed the broom and swept up the floor, and moved crap around to make room for the trap-bar. I want to thank Shaf of Power and Bulk for some good ideas.
In between sets of sweeping, I worked in some Brookfield Stick, levering and strict stuff with the ratchet.
MUSIC:
I also scrubbed the chalk off the PDA Blobette. It turned into wet paint from the humidity. Did a few token lifts and called it. I won't say anything about the left hand and the Blob50, it may jinx things. ;)
Friday, December 01, 2006
A Word About Video Cameras
I can understand not having one because of priorities. BUT, unless you are living in the jungles of western Africa, everyone knows someone who has a video camera or video phone, etc. Not having a camera is NO excuse for furnishing video evidence.
IF you are called out, shit or get off the pot. I for one love to see success. Get the video out there.
When I joined the GB during the "dark ages" some of today's claims would not last a New York minute before a thread got locked or you were branded a bullshitter.
IF you are called out, shit or get off the pot. I for one love to see success. Get the video out there.
When I joined the GB during the "dark ages" some of today's claims would not last a New York minute before a thread got locked or you were branded a bullshitter.
Slim Style Bending
I just forced myself to read through the "Slim Style Bending" thread on the GB. Why is it that some of these "legends" are treated as if they have been canonized?
I love how his lone "supporter" turns the thread into a commercial for the Slim DVD. Why not just explain his style? If someone is assuming wrong about the technique, explain the differences. This Old Time Strongman Cabal bullshit is beginning to rival the Knights of Templar. If you are not going to contribute, shut the frig up.
Christ could step off the cross and ask me to buy that fucking Slim DVD and my answer will be NO.
David Horne, has NO problems openly helping people, and posting videos. His DVD, I will buy. And I don't friggin bend. ;)
Next we will have a thread defending the fables of the Mighty Atom biting steel nails in half.
I love how his lone "supporter" turns the thread into a commercial for the Slim DVD. Why not just explain his style? If someone is assuming wrong about the technique, explain the differences. This Old Time Strongman Cabal bullshit is beginning to rival the Knights of Templar. If you are not going to contribute, shut the frig up.
Christ could step off the cross and ask me to buy that fucking Slim DVD and my answer will be NO.
David Horne, has NO problems openly helping people, and posting videos. His DVD, I will buy. And I don't friggin bend. ;)
Next we will have a thread defending the fables of the Mighty Atom biting steel nails in half.
Friday - 12/1
530AM
Arms were sore. Especially biceps. The Apollons work is paying off. Could not stop dragging my arse though.
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x30,225x20,295-2x20,295x22 Fairly quick pace.
Hammer Decline,Flat,Incline - 2 circuits. Quick Pace. Someone left a pile of weight on the decline last night. I could not resist. Too lazy to add it up.
Pullovers, abs
If you are wondering if it is tougher to workout this early, it fucking is. But it's good to get it out of the way. I like to pour a whiskey after dinner, fire up a cigar and walk around with my dog.
Arms were sore. Especially biceps. The Apollons work is paying off. Could not stop dragging my arse though.
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x30,225x20,295-2x20,295x22 Fairly quick pace.
Hammer Decline,Flat,Incline - 2 circuits. Quick Pace. Someone left a pile of weight on the decline last night. I could not resist. Too lazy to add it up.
Pullovers, abs
If you are wondering if it is tougher to workout this early, it fucking is. But it's good to get it out of the way. I like to pour a whiskey after dinner, fire up a cigar and walk around with my dog.
OldtimeBender
The anonymous "oldtimebender", who has taken up residence in the Gripperhell comments pit, obviously longs to be a bowel squire, to a certain modern "Oldtime" strongman.
As some have observed, gripping, brings out the worst in people. ;)
As some have observed, gripping, brings out the worst in people. ;)
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