Willy Spotted On Satellite
Great stuff. ;)
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Wednesday - 1/31
530AM
14 Degrees F out.
Circuit trained upper body, all sets done slow. Picking machines or bars that no one was using. Good change of pace.
Shrug muscle chain felt beat up today.
What the fuck is it with the Fictional Hand Cabal? We get 4 emails within 24 hours, most of it pedantic nonsense. We were told to look for an important announcement. WooHoo. ;) We could hardly wait. We are now given links to training tips (just links to other over-priced inner circle members), product Q&A (Contrived sales pitches), learn about the "Old Time Strongman" (A link to buy books that you can download at no cost) and a gripper hall of fame of some sort. Move along folks.
What the fuck is it with this niche segment of strength training that some are so easily led to throwing money away on this crap? We are in a world of shit.
Time to fry some eggs, if you want the fucking recipe, it will cost you $1495.00, but I will toss in an iPod, loaded with some of my spittle riddled ramblings. ;)
14 Degrees F out.
Circuit trained upper body, all sets done slow. Picking machines or bars that no one was using. Good change of pace.
Shrug muscle chain felt beat up today.
What the fuck is it with the Fictional Hand Cabal? We get 4 emails within 24 hours, most of it pedantic nonsense. We were told to look for an important announcement. WooHoo. ;) We could hardly wait. We are now given links to training tips (just links to other over-priced inner circle members), product Q&A (Contrived sales pitches), learn about the "Old Time Strongman" (A link to buy books that you can download at no cost) and a gripper hall of fame of some sort. Move along folks.
What the fuck is it with this niche segment of strength training that some are so easily led to throwing money away on this crap? We are in a world of shit.
Time to fry some eggs, if you want the fucking recipe, it will cost you $1495.00, but I will toss in an iPod, loaded with some of my spittle riddled ramblings. ;)
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Tuesday - 1/30
15F degrees outside.
530AM
Deadlifts w/ Trap Bar - 3x20
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 75% day - 213x10, 323-6 sets of 3. Rest intervals kept at 45-60 seconds.
Hands/Lower arms fairly fatigued after this
Grip Training
Brookfield stick
Sledge levering
Blob50
Screwed around.
Observations for 2007 so far:
2007 is off to a solid start. Especially for bending. It seems every time we check the forums there is another massive bend being reported along with a VIDEO. We have seen the near elimination of the "Old Time Strongman" acolytes and the gimmick defenders of the "Inner Circle". Take your rectum massaging to that secret Dave L. forum we have been hearing about. ;)
The Mash Monster sign ups are off the charts, this seems to coincide with the fading away of the crush phonies and their dubious claims.
Viddy well my brothers. Viddy well.
530AM
Deadlifts w/ Trap Bar - 3x20
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 75% day - 213x10, 323-6 sets of 3. Rest intervals kept at 45-60 seconds.
Hands/Lower arms fairly fatigued after this
Grip Training
Brookfield stick
Sledge levering
Blob50
Screwed around.
Observations for 2007 so far:
2007 is off to a solid start. Especially for bending. It seems every time we check the forums there is another massive bend being reported along with a VIDEO. We have seen the near elimination of the "Old Time Strongman" acolytes and the gimmick defenders of the "Inner Circle". Take your rectum massaging to that secret Dave L. forum we have been hearing about. ;)
The Mash Monster sign ups are off the charts, this seems to coincide with the fading away of the crush phonies and their dubious claims.
Viddy well my brothers. Viddy well.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Monday - 1/29
530AM
14 degrees and snowing.
Arms sore from shrugs yesterday.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Incline, Decline, flat - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs.
Kelso Lat Pulldown shrugs - 3x20 combined with
Kelso Hammer Row Shrugs - 3x20
Cable pullovers
Abs
14 degrees and snowing.
Arms sore from shrugs yesterday.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Incline, Decline, flat - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs.
Kelso Lat Pulldown shrugs - 3x20 combined with
Kelso Hammer Row Shrugs - 3x20
Cable pullovers
Abs
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Sunday - 1/28
8AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20+
Shrugs W/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - Prilepin's 90%+ day - 213x5, 283x3, 353x2, 403-5 sets of 2. Good solid reps. Lower arms hosed after this.
Grip Training
Blob50
Left - 12 attempts - struggle today. Every rep died at ankle height.
Right - 14+ full deadlift singles
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20+
Shrugs W/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - Prilepin's 90%+ day - 213x5, 283x3, 353x2, 403-5 sets of 2. Good solid reps. Lower arms hosed after this.
Grip Training
Blob50
Left - 12 attempts - struggle today. Every rep died at ankle height.
Right - 14+ full deadlift singles
Saturday, January 27, 2007
New Grippermania T-Shirt
The mail-broad just dropped off the new Grippermania T-Shirt. Great quality! If you have been vacillating about getting one, it's time to step up.
Saturday - 1/27
930AM
Snowed bit last night.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20
Levering with big ratchet and magnets etc.
Grip Training
BLOB50 - Forearms hosed after levering
Left - 12 attempts - good air here and there
Right - 12 full deadlifts
Snowed bit last night.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20
Levering with big ratchet and magnets etc.
Grip Training
BLOB50 - Forearms hosed after levering
Left - 12 attempts - good air here and there
Right - 12 full deadlifts
4 3/4inch Fbbc Shiny Bastard
Gazza has moved the mark into the stratosphere.
We predict a fire sale on Hunan Vice DVD's ;)
Friday, January 26, 2007
T-Shirts
Just opened up the IronHistory T-Shirt. I got the heavier grey one. EXCELLENT!
I also ordered the New Grippermania T-Shirt.
You cheap fucks should also order or support the forums in some way. It is ballbusting work to keep things in order, and bandwidth is NOT free.
Put off throwing away your hard earned money by BUYING a handstand course you can download it for FREE and do something useful ;)
I also ordered the New Grippermania T-Shirt.
You cheap fucks should also order or support the forums in some way. It is ballbusting work to keep things in order, and bandwidth is NOT free.
Put off throwing away your hard earned money by BUYING a handstand course you can download it for FREE and do something useful ;)
THE BEST Double Overhand Bend Ever Done On This Planet
Incredible!
This reminds us here, where the FUCK is the video of the King of All Bastards Bend by the supposed King?
Hunan Vice, who?
Friday - 1/26
530AM
3 Below zero outside my garage. Had to call the brass monkeys into the cellar.
Close Grip Bench - index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4sets of 30
Hammer Incline, Decline, Flat - 2 laps. Finished each set with some Kelso bench shrugs.
Hammer Lat pulls - 4x20, combined with
Kelso Overhead X-over Cable Shrugs
Overhead x-over laterals - 3x12
Abs
I just checked the status of my IRONHISTORY T-Shirt, it should be delivered in a few hours! Hopa!
3 Below zero outside my garage. Had to call the brass monkeys into the cellar.
Close Grip Bench - index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4sets of 30
Hammer Incline, Decline, Flat - 2 laps. Finished each set with some Kelso bench shrugs.
Hammer Lat pulls - 4x20, combined with
Kelso Overhead X-over Cable Shrugs
Overhead x-over laterals - 3x12
Abs
I just checked the status of my IRONHISTORY T-Shirt, it should be delivered in a few hours! Hopa!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Come'on
We get 2 Fictional Grip Guru E-Mails today, and one of them is a photo of him taking his fucking garbage bag out?
No wonder some laugh at our little sport. ;)
No wonder some laugh at our little sport. ;)
Thursday - 1/25
530AM
Woke up to 19 degrees, 2 inches of snow and 82% humidity. Sore all over.
Skipped going out to the garage for the reverse hypers. Taking the garbage out was enough.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20 - This bar was a great investment.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 60% day - 213x10, 258-5sets of 6. 30 seconds rest between sets. Concentrated on speed.
Grip Training
Blob50
Left - 8 single attempts. Good air time.
Right - 8 full deadlift singles
Everything was a bit more slippery today due to the weather.
Music - Excellent:
Woke up to 19 degrees, 2 inches of snow and 82% humidity. Sore all over.
Skipped going out to the garage for the reverse hypers. Taking the garbage out was enough.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20 - This bar was a great investment.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 60% day - 213x10, 258-5sets of 6. 30 seconds rest between sets. Concentrated on speed.
Grip Training
Blob50
Left - 8 single attempts. Good air time.
Right - 8 full deadlift singles
Everything was a bit more slippery today due to the weather.
Music - Excellent:
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Best In The USA
We have been following the "Best In The USA" thread on the GB. Some good potential matchups have been presented. But come on, it borders on delusional when some throw in members of the "Fictional" Inner Circle Group. We are going to go out on a limb here and boldly state that you will NEVER see the Inner Circle Team compete in ANY formal venue.
IronHistory T-Shirt
I just ordered a cool IronHistory T-Shirt HERE. Ironhistory is a great resource for you Gym Rats who like to read ACCURATE historical accounts of the greats of the Iron Game.
Wednesday - 1/24
530AM
Cold/damp weather moving in. Sore all over.
Worked a 3 lap circuit: Chins, Hammer Lat Pulls, Smith Press, Hammer laterals, Hammer Press, Rope extensions, Hammer Curl Machine, Hammer Tricep machine, Kelso Lat Pull Shrugs, abs. Kept reps in 20 range. Moved quickly.
Cold/damp weather moving in. Sore all over.
Worked a 3 lap circuit: Chins, Hammer Lat Pulls, Smith Press, Hammer laterals, Hammer Press, Rope extensions, Hammer Curl Machine, Hammer Tricep machine, Kelso Lat Pull Shrugs, abs. Kept reps in 20 range. Moved quickly.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Jim "Chimesy" Williams - Rest In Peace
Jim Williams was one of the greatest bench pressers to walk the earth. And he lived right down the road from me.
Click the images for a larger version. These photos are from the EXCELLENT American Power Lift Evolution site. Read more there.
Obituary from the local paper is HERE
Meaty article from the local PAPER
Tuesday - 1/23
530AM
Snowed last night, things a bit slippery with the humidity in the cellar.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 70% day - 213x10, 303-4 sets of 6. Short rests, quick pulls. Still beat up from Sunday.
Levering with Brookfield stick, ratchet, and sledge hammer. Lotta reps, medium weights. All angles.
Grip Training
Blob50
Left - 7 attempts - good air. Last couple of attempts added a hold. This is turning into my own personal hell. When it takes the full ride, I'm buying a bottle of LAPHROAIG. ;)
Right - 7 full deadlift singles.
Snowed last night, things a bit slippery with the humidity in the cellar.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 70% day - 213x10, 303-4 sets of 6. Short rests, quick pulls. Still beat up from Sunday.
Levering with Brookfield stick, ratchet, and sledge hammer. Lotta reps, medium weights. All angles.
Grip Training
Blob50
Left - 7 attempts - good air. Last couple of attempts added a hold. This is turning into my own personal hell. When it takes the full ride, I'm buying a bottle of LAPHROAIG. ;)
Right - 7 full deadlift singles.
Monday, January 22, 2007
We Are Astounded
by the latest grip training stool sample for Combat Athletes to be expelled from the bowels of the Fictional Group. We are instructed that all that is needed is a crushing exercise (grippers, because they sell 'em) and a wrist movement. What about training the whole hand? WHAT ABOUT THE FUCKING THUMB? For you MMA people, before your next grappling session, tape your thumbs to your hands, then enjoy the exhilarating sensation of getting your head shoved up your ass.
BLOCK WEIGHTS EQUAL HAND STRENGTH and DO NOT NEGLECT YOUR THUMB.
BLOCK WEIGHTS EQUAL HAND STRENGTH and DO NOT NEGLECT YOUR THUMB.
Monday - 1/22
530AM
Had to hit the cellar. Car fucked up. When I stop seeing flash bulbs, and it's resolved I will tell the story.
Close Grip Benchs(little narrower than shoulder width) w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20,213x20,233x20,253x20,273x20,293x20
In between close grips, worked in trap bar deadlifts. Sets of 20.
Blob50 called
Grip Training
Left - 7 attempts, same as yesterday. Good air, mental block.
Right - 7 full deadlift singles.
Had to hit the cellar. Car fucked up. When I stop seeing flash bulbs, and it's resolved I will tell the story.
Close Grip Benchs(little narrower than shoulder width) w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x20,213x20,233x20,253x20,273x20,293x20
In between close grips, worked in trap bar deadlifts. Sets of 20.
Blob50 called
Grip Training
Left - 7 attempts, same as yesterday. Good air, mental block.
Right - 7 full deadlift singles.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Trap Bar
I've been using the Trap bar for over a month now. My lower back is pretty messed up. This implement has been a godsend. (Aside from the unrivaled reverse hyper machine)
If you have lower back issues, pay attention, movements you could not do before may be a possibility.
Some suggestions:
1. Great for deadlifts - regular, hanging, Romanian etc. I find my lowerback in a better position, and getting great benefit. I keep everything here at higher reps. Get the blood in, do some work, you will see some results. If your lower back is good to begin with, by all means hit it hard with low reps/heavy weight. Just don't be stupid. Great for legs and hips.
2. Upright Rows - good variety. Arms seem to be in a better position.
3. Bent over rows - Excellent hand postion, will be working this in soon.
4. Of course shrugs.
If you have lower back issues, pay attention, movements you could not do before may be a possibility.
Some suggestions:
1. Great for deadlifts - regular, hanging, Romanian etc. I find my lowerback in a better position, and getting great benefit. I keep everything here at higher reps. Get the blood in, do some work, you will see some results. If your lower back is good to begin with, by all means hit it hard with low reps/heavy weight. Just don't be stupid. Great for legs and hips.
2. Upright Rows - good variety. Arms seem to be in a better position.
3. Bent over rows - Excellent hand postion, will be working this in soon.
4. Of course shrugs.
Sunday - 1/21
8AM
10 degrees out. Skipped hitting the reverse-hyperextensions in the garage. Will get them later.
Deadlifts with trap bar - 3x20+
I fooled around doing bent over rows with the trap bar. Felt good. I'm going to start working them in for the spring.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 123x10, 213x5, 283x3, 363x3, 418x3 Hopa!, 363x3, 363x3. If you are doing these, remember this is a TRAP exercise, get a good range of motion.
Grip training
BLOB50
Left hand - 12 attempts - GOBS of air. Head still in ass. ;) - Finished the last 3 attempts with long holds.
Right hand - 12 full deadlift singles. Good speed.
Jacks Blue Heat and egg frying time.
10 degrees out. Skipped hitting the reverse-hyperextensions in the garage. Will get them later.
Deadlifts with trap bar - 3x20+
I fooled around doing bent over rows with the trap bar. Felt good. I'm going to start working them in for the spring.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 123x10, 213x5, 283x3, 363x3, 418x3 Hopa!, 363x3, 363x3. If you are doing these, remember this is a TRAP exercise, get a good range of motion.
Grip training
BLOB50
Left hand - 12 attempts - GOBS of air. Head still in ass. ;) - Finished the last 3 attempts with long holds.
Right hand - 12 full deadlift singles. Good speed.
Jacks Blue Heat and egg frying time.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Saturday - Part 2
Hammer Low Rows - (The one where the weights are below the handles) - 8 sets - 12-15 reps each. Fairly heavy.
Smith Press, Hammer laterals - 3 circuits.
Hammer Press - 4 sets - 10-12 reps, fairly heavy. Didn't count plates, just added to what was there.
Light arms
Abs
Smith Press, Hammer laterals - 3 circuits.
Hammer Press - 4 sets - 10-12 reps, fairly heavy. Didn't count plates, just added to what was there.
Light arms
Abs
Saturday - 1/20
7AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20
Levering with ratchet.
Grip Training
10 sets of Blob50 work. Right Hand - full deadlifts. Left - attempts, got some big air here. Still erratic.
We are amused by the Fictional groups inquiries for training info. Our 3 recommendations:
1. Get someone on board with competition proven performance. The training tips will then have legitimacy.
2. Stop sending 3-5 emails out Per Day. This rivals the "Hot Stock of the Day" bullshit.
3. The E. Darden books are re-hashed nonsense. How many times do we have to read the "story" of Casey Viator?
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20
Levering with ratchet.
Grip Training
10 sets of Blob50 work. Right Hand - full deadlifts. Left - attempts, got some big air here. Still erratic.
We are amused by the Fictional groups inquiries for training info. Our 3 recommendations:
1. Get someone on board with competition proven performance. The training tips will then have legitimacy.
2. Stop sending 3-5 emails out Per Day. This rivals the "Hot Stock of the Day" bullshit.
3. The E. Darden books are re-hashed nonsense. How many times do we have to read the "story" of Casey Viator?
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Still at the
conference. I proudly walked right by the well equipped gym this morning. I'm opting for walking around the water with a cigar and a coffee.
Don't think for a moment, I did not notice the recent whining about the "slipperiness" of the Ironmind grippers on the GB. ;)
Don't think for a moment, I did not notice the recent whining about the "slipperiness" of the Ironmind grippers on the GB. ;)
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
No Workouts
I'm at a conference for the rest of the week. It was a good time to take an operational pause anyway.
I did find a bar here that is cigar friendly. So it will be a big glass of stout and a LaGloria #5 later. ;)
I did find a bar here that is cigar friendly. So it will be a big glass of stout and a LaGloria #5 later. ;)
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Tuesday - 1/16
STILL RAINING!
530AM
Reverse Hypers/Abs
Deadlifts with trap bar - 3x20
Shrugs w/Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 75-80% day - Prilepins - 193x10, 263x3, 338-4sets of 6.
Grip Training
Blob50
Left - 10 attempts - Finished each attempt with a hold. Got bits of air on all. Some threatened to go all the way, but I fucked myself each time.
Right - 10 full deadlifts. Some slipped away due to the high moisture. ;)
You have seen my hand picture below, and I'm picking this fucking thing up. Lets endeavor to keep the Forums hand size debate free for 2007. ;)
Brookfield stick etc.
If you have not supported the GripBoard, now's the time with the recent upgrade. Click the link on the right and order a fucking T-Shirt.
When Grippermania is back up, I'm getting one of the new designs.
530AM
Reverse Hypers/Abs
Deadlifts with trap bar - 3x20
Shrugs w/Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 75-80% day - Prilepins - 193x10, 263x3, 338-4sets of 6.
Grip Training
Blob50
Left - 10 attempts - Finished each attempt with a hold. Got bits of air on all. Some threatened to go all the way, but I fucked myself each time.
Right - 10 full deadlifts. Some slipped away due to the high moisture. ;)
You have seen my hand picture below, and I'm picking this fucking thing up. Lets endeavor to keep the Forums hand size debate free for 2007. ;)
Brookfield stick etc.
If you have not supported the GripBoard, now's the time with the recent upgrade. Click the link on the right and order a fucking T-Shirt.
When Grippermania is back up, I'm getting one of the new designs.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Monday - 1/15
Lower arms sore.
Still raining!
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Flat, Incline,Decline - 2 passes. Worked in Kelso shrugs at end.
Pullovers
Shrugs w/ overhead crossover cable
Still raining!
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Flat, Incline,Decline - 2 passes. Worked in Kelso shrugs at end.
Pullovers
Shrugs w/ overhead crossover cable
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Template
If you notice any html goofiness, I borked my template. My backup was a bit out of date. Still reconstructing the links on the side.
Sunday - 1/14
Still fucking raining.
730AM
Reverse Hypers/ abs
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand grip - 193x10, 263x3, 313x3, 363x3, 413x3. WooHoo. Stopped here - milestone hit. Do 80-85% volume Tuesday.
Grip Training
Did some Blob50 work. The dampness makes this thing unforgivable.
Egg time.
730AM
Reverse Hypers/ abs
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand grip - 193x10, 263x3, 313x3, 363x3, 413x3. WooHoo. Stopped here - milestone hit. Do 80-85% volume Tuesday.
Grip Training
Did some Blob50 work. The dampness makes this thing unforgivable.
Egg time.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Part 2
YMCA
Quick one.
Hammer Lat pulls - started with on pair of 45's added a pair each set, up to 5 pair and 1 pair of 25's, then drop setted down to 2 pair. Solid. Kept reps over 15 per set.
Light arms
abs
Quick one.
Hammer Lat pulls - started with on pair of 45's added a pair each set, up to 5 pair and 1 pair of 25's, then drop setted down to 2 pair. Solid. Kept reps over 15 per set.
Light arms
abs
Saturday - 1/13
Wide awake at 4AM. So went into work, started a few jobs and read the paper.
Started raining last night, still falling.
7AM
Switched to Trap Bar Deadlifts. 3x20+
Levering with ratchet + Platemates etc
Fooled with Blob50. Still a bit sore.
Put Blob50 in front of space heater. It took a little edge off the moisture slipperiness.
Started raining last night, still falling.
7AM
Switched to Trap Bar Deadlifts. 3x20+
Levering with ratchet + Platemates etc
Fooled with Blob50. Still a bit sore.
Put Blob50 in front of space heater. It took a little edge off the moisture slipperiness.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Friday - 1/12
530AM
Tough getting up.
Close Grip Bench - index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Incline, Decline, Flat - 2 passes - finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs
Rope Pullovers - 3x12
Kelso Overhead cable crossover shrugs - 3x12
Abs
Tough getting up.
Close Grip Bench - index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Incline, Decline, Flat - 2 passes - finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs
Rope Pullovers - 3x12
Kelso Overhead cable crossover shrugs - 3x12
Abs
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Jowett Institute Course
Start 2007 by reading some Old Time Strongman Library shit for free!
Start here - Jowett Institute Course
Check Ottley Coutler's - How To Perform Strongman Stunts - We risk eternal damnation for showing the unenlightened how the "old-timers" did it. ;)
Of course be sure to check out - Molding a Mighty Grip by Jowett
Start here - Jowett Institute Course
Check Ottley Coutler's - How To Perform Strongman Stunts - We risk eternal damnation for showing the unenlightened how the "old-timers" did it. ;)
Of course be sure to check out - Molding a Mighty Grip by Jowett
Thursday - 1/11
17degrees. Joints refused to bend at first.
530AM
Reverse Hypers/Abs
Romanian DL's w/ trap bar (5x20)
Lower arms a bit sore going in.
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 65% day - 193x10, 268-5setsx6. Short rests, quick pulls.
Blob50
Left - 8 attempts - mouthfuls of air. Added holds after the attempts.
Right- 8 deadlift singles
Seated ratchet twists +platemate - 2 sets
Have been placing Blob50 in front of gas space heater.
530AM
Reverse Hypers/Abs
Romanian DL's w/ trap bar (5x20)
Lower arms a bit sore going in.
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 65% day - 193x10, 268-5setsx6. Short rests, quick pulls.
Blob50
Left - 8 attempts - mouthfuls of air. Added holds after the attempts.
Right- 8 deadlift singles
Seated ratchet twists +platemate - 2 sets
Have been placing Blob50 in front of gas space heater.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
How Much More of
that Fat Fuck Rosie O'Donnell do I have to endure? Whatever fucking channel I'm turning to, her fat fucking puss is on it. Her father, Junior Samples, was a fucking moron, but he was at least amusing. Can't Trump just have his helicopter land on her and end this fucking thing?
Wednesday - 1/10
530AM
Arms are sore from thickbar volume.
Hammer Row - 4 setsx12 - Didn't pay attention to weight. Medium heavy.
Hammer Lat - Same as above
Finished each of the above with Kelso shrugs
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals, Hammer Press - 3 laps
Light Arms
Abs
Quick pace. Felt much better leaving, than entering.
Arms are sore from thickbar volume.
Hammer Row - 4 setsx12 - Didn't pay attention to weight. Medium heavy.
Hammer Lat - Same as above
Finished each of the above with Kelso shrugs
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals, Hammer Press - 3 laps
Light Arms
Abs
Quick pace. Felt much better leaving, than entering.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Tuesday - 1/9
530AM
Reverse Hypers/Abs
Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trap bar - 5 sets of 20. I start with a pair of 45's, and add a pair of 10's each set. I rest about 1 minute between sets. I need to be mindful of the lower back.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 75% day - 193x10, 263x6, 313-4 sets of 6.
Levering with ratchet and Platemates, worked in Blob50 pulls in between sets.
Reverse Hypers/Abs
Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trap bar - 5 sets of 20. I start with a pair of 45's, and add a pair of 10's each set. I rest about 1 minute between sets. I need to be mindful of the lower back.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 75% day - 193x10, 263x6, 313-4 sets of 6.
Levering with ratchet and Platemates, worked in Blob50 pulls in between sets.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Monday - 1/8
Has been raining all night, cold air coming in. Lower back is in fucking knots.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-3x30. Elbows did not want to bend at first.
Hammer Incline, Decline, Flat - 2 laps. No rest
Rope Pullovers - 3x12
Overhead crossovers - 4x20
Too hungry to continue.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-3x30. Elbows did not want to bend at first.
Hammer Incline, Decline, Flat - 2 laps. No rest
Rope Pullovers - 3x12
Overhead crossovers - 4x20
Too hungry to continue.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
The Father of Ramen Noodles - Dead
Everyone has had Ramen style noodles on their training table at one time or another.
Rest In Peace, Ando.
Ando was king of instant ramen
Rest In Peace, Ando.
Ando was king of instant ramen
New Book - Practical Programming for Strength Training
UPS just dropped it off Friday. I have been flipping through it, just randomly reading sections etc. So far it is excellent.
Sunday - 1/7
9AM
Reverse Hypers/Abs/Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trap Bar (5 sets).
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 123x10, 193x5, 263x3, 313x3, 383-5sets of 3
Volume and weight increase. Tuesday will be a 75% day.
Fooled with Blob50.
It is sad to see some trying to convince themselves that the "new" York legacy dumbbells are the same as the old classics. Aside from the SANDPAPER like finish, they are the red haired stepchildren of a once historic line of pinch equipment.
EDIT: I just saw someone selling these so-called "Legacy" Blobs for $2 FUCKING bucks per pound! - Just say NO people! THEY ARE NOT TRUE BLOBS.
Reverse Hypers/Abs/Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trap Bar (5 sets).
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 123x10, 193x5, 263x3, 313x3, 383-5sets of 3
Volume and weight increase. Tuesday will be a 75% day.
Fooled with Blob50.
It is sad to see some trying to convince themselves that the "new" York legacy dumbbells are the same as the old classics. Aside from the SANDPAPER like finish, they are the red haired stepchildren of a once historic line of pinch equipment.
EDIT: I just saw someone selling these so-called "Legacy" Blobs for $2 FUCKING bucks per pound! - Just say NO people! THEY ARE NOT TRUE BLOBS.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Saturday - 1/6
Went into work at 5AM to shuffle some crap around.
It is 60 degrees out! It rained all night. Everything is slick.
730AM
Reverse Hyper/Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts etc.
Levering with big ratchet + Platemates etc.
Brookfield stick etc
Tried to do some Blob50 work. It would not leave the floor. I guess one of these days was a long time coming.
Time to eat.
It is 60 degrees out! It rained all night. Everything is slick.
730AM
Reverse Hyper/Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts etc.
Levering with big ratchet + Platemates etc.
Brookfield stick etc
Tried to do some Blob50 work. It would not leave the floor. I guess one of these days was a long time coming.
Time to eat.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Friday - 1/5
Sore today. Looks like an all day rain is about to begin.
530AM
Fucked around with dumbbells and the Hammer units. Finished with some abs etc.
Too stiff to bother with a bar. I'm beginning to see my future. ;)
The Y has a complete set of the York Legacy DB's. The is no sign of the Ivanko Hex Block garbage bells anywhere. Aside from my "grip" critique of the York bells, they are EXCELLENT Dumbbells. Well balanced, great grip, and seem durable. I may grab a few for the cellar. I just will not be cutting them.
530AM
Fucked around with dumbbells and the Hammer units. Finished with some abs etc.
Too stiff to bother with a bar. I'm beginning to see my future. ;)
The Y has a complete set of the York Legacy DB's. The is no sign of the Ivanko Hex Block garbage bells anywhere. Aside from my "grip" critique of the York bells, they are EXCELLENT Dumbbells. Well balanced, great grip, and seem durable. I may grab a few for the cellar. I just will not be cutting them.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Post-Mortem
Lower arms sore from elbows to thumbpads. The shrugs with the Apollons Axle are paying off.
It is clear that the key to thickbar work is incorporating it into your regular weight routine. Especially if you have smaller hands. Anytime your whole body is getting stronger, your grip strength will go up.
The world is full of fat men with tits that do grip, start making a difference. ;)
It is clear that the key to thickbar work is incorporating it into your regular weight routine. Especially if you have smaller hands. Anytime your whole body is getting stronger, your grip strength will go up.
The world is full of fat men with tits that do grip, start making a difference. ;)
How much longer
do we have to endure these announcements that the $80.00 skull grippers are on the verge of being sold out?!? Who the fuck is buying this shit? Halloween was fucking MONTHS AGO!
I think I have an idea how Saddam felt when the guys in the "Members Only" jackets were taunting him before the hanging. ;)
I think I have an idea how Saddam felt when the guys in the "Members Only" jackets were taunting him before the hanging. ;)
Thursday - 1/4
530AM
Feel like I just emerged from a coma.
Reverse Hypers/Abs/Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x10, 263x3, 313x3, 373x3, 373x3, 373x3, 373x3 - Continue with Prilepin's percentages.
Tried moving Blob50 around, hands were wiped from shrugs, and I'm hungry.
Feel like I just emerged from a coma.
Reverse Hypers/Abs/Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x10, 263x3, 313x3, 373x3, 373x3, 373x3, 373x3 - Continue with Prilepin's percentages.
Tried moving Blob50 around, hands were wiped from shrugs, and I'm hungry.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
More On The York Legacy Dumbbells
A pair of 100's arrived this week. Outside of the "blob" is extremely round (convex). Inside of blob is not round. The inside is FLAT, with a slant, it gets wider towards the handle. Rough coating. All have knurled handles. I will not bring a ruler or a camera. That would be crossing over to "grip-gayness". ;)
Wed - 1/3
530AM
Chins - lots
Hammer Lat Pull, Rope Pull - 4 circuits
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals, Hammer press - 3 circuits
Light Arms
Chins - lots
Hammer Lat Pull, Rope Pull - 4 circuits
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals, Hammer press - 3 circuits
Light Arms
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Tuesday - 1/2
530AM
Reverse Hyper, Abs
Romanian Deadlift - w/ Trap Bar - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - continue Prilepins wave
193x10, 268-4x6
Grip training
Levering with big ratchet and Platemates etc
Fooled with Blob50
Claw curl - ring/pinky
Reverse Hyper, Abs
Romanian Deadlift - w/ Trap Bar - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - continue Prilepins wave
193x10, 268-4x6
Grip training
Levering with big ratchet and Platemates etc
Fooled with Blob50
Claw curl - ring/pinky
Monday, January 01, 2007
Monday - 1/1
Out until about 130ish AM. I surprised myself.
830AM
Reverse Hyper, Ab warmup
Romanian Deadlifts w/ trap bar - 5x20
Close Grip Bench - w/ Apollons Axle - 123x20, 213x20, 233x20, 253x20, 273x20
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left - 10 deadlift attempts. Swallows of air.
Right - 10 deadlifts
Rained last night. Everything was a bit slick.
Our resolution for the new year is to adhere to the high standards of journalistic integrity that we have become known for. ;)
830AM
Reverse Hyper, Ab warmup
Romanian Deadlifts w/ trap bar - 5x20
Close Grip Bench - w/ Apollons Axle - 123x20, 213x20, 233x20, 253x20, 273x20
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left - 10 deadlift attempts. Swallows of air.
Right - 10 deadlifts
Rained last night. Everything was a bit slick.
Our resolution for the new year is to adhere to the high standards of journalistic integrity that we have become known for. ;)
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