Had to put some shit to bed at work - 5AM
830AM - YMCA
Hammer Lat Pulls - Started w / 1 Pair of 45's, added a pair each set. Ending with 5 Pair.
Sets of 12+ reps
Hammer High Rows - Same as Above. Quick pace
Smith Press -> Hammer Laterals - 4 laps
Hammer Seated Press 4 or 5 sets.
Light arms
Grip Training
Cellar is damp and humid from this past week.
Right Hand - Plate Pinch
Left - Pinch with York blocks
Finished with Titan's Telegraph.
Clawing back.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Good News Reminder - Ivanko Super Gripper Low Price
In hearing from others about the incessant spam emails announcing crazy price increases for the Ivanko Super Gripper. We are re-posting the link to the lowest price on the planet. So take those Fictional Hand Spams and toss 'em! ;)
Order your IVANKO HERE for $21.55!
Remember to support the people who support your favorite forums.
So anyhoo, take your time and order Monday, ignore the frantic emails from the "other guys". ;)
Here is our secret training guide:
Squeeze hard, repeat for awhile then rest a few days then do it again
Carry on!
Order your IVANKO HERE for $21.55!
Remember to support the people who support your favorite forums.
So anyhoo, take your time and order Monday, ignore the frantic emails from the "other guys". ;)
Here is our secret training guide:
Squeeze hard, repeat for awhile then rest a few days then do it again
Carry on!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Some Excellent Analysis on the Chris Benoit
Situation at the PWtorch.
Repeated concussions mat have caused most of the cheese to fall from the cracker.
...As Chris Nowinski brought up in today's New York Times article, repeated untreated concussions should be part of the investigation of Benoit's actions and changes WWE could make to help prevent future deaths.
I was appaled that WWE let Chris Benoit continue to do his top rope headbutt dive after his neck surgery. I was told by a WWE official, when I questioned him, "What are we supposed to do? Fine him or suspend him if he keeps doing it?" "Yes!" was my answer. They didn't. ...
Read the whole thing HERE
Repeated concussions mat have caused most of the cheese to fall from the cracker.
...As Chris Nowinski brought up in today's New York Times article, repeated untreated concussions should be part of the investigation of Benoit's actions and changes WWE could make to help prevent future deaths.
I was appaled that WWE let Chris Benoit continue to do his top rope headbutt dive after his neck surgery. I was told by a WWE official, when I questioned him, "What are we supposed to do? Fine him or suspend him if he keeps doing it?" "Yes!" was my answer. They didn't. ...
Read the whole thing HERE
Friday - 6/29
530AM - Hot and Humid again
YMCA
Close grips - 5 sets of 10. Ending w/ 315
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passess
Kelso Overhead Cable Shrugs - 5x12
YMCA
Close grips - 5 sets of 10. Ending w/ 315
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passess
Kelso Overhead Cable Shrugs - 5x12
Thursday, June 28, 2007
The Incomparable Ray Lyman
I sleep better knowing this guy is keeping the Scranton City Council in check. Well done my friend.
FUJI VICE
Time to enjoy some of the true legends of wrestling. Don Muraco is at the peak of his craft.
FUJI VICE!
FUJI VICE!
Benoit Shot Up His 7 Year Old Boy
The wheels fell off this guy's wagon a long time ago.
From the NY daily News:
Tiny son got illegal boosts?
Wrestler was juicing boy with growth-hormone drug - official
...Pro wrestler Chris Benoit apparently was pumping human-growth hormone into his 7-year-old son in the weeks before he killed his wife, the boy and himself at their suburban Atlanta home while consumed by "roid rage," a prosecutor said yesterday.
Continue HERE.
More Here plus some photos.
We are reaching back to make Baron Miguel Sicluna (From the Isle of Malta) our true wrestling hero. ;)
From the NY daily News:
Tiny son got illegal boosts?
Wrestler was juicing boy with growth-hormone drug - official
...Pro wrestler Chris Benoit apparently was pumping human-growth hormone into his 7-year-old son in the weeks before he killed his wife, the boy and himself at their suburban Atlanta home while consumed by "roid rage," a prosecutor said yesterday.
Continue HERE.
More Here plus some photos.
We are reaching back to make Baron Miguel Sicluna (From the Isle of Malta) our true wrestling hero. ;)
WWE's Jillian Hall Calls Benoit Disgusting - DEA Raids Benoit's Doctor's Office
Remember, we were one of the first to condemn Benoit to fucking hell. We hope he is eating pus sandwiches in Hades. ;)
From PWTorch:
Jillian wrote the following on her MySpace page:
"Well, by now the whole world knows of the horrible news that took place this week. With all of the comments and messages from people saying how sorry they are for our loss, I figured I would speak in general. I am 100% in agreeance with WWE and Mr. McMahon on completely erasing all tributes to Chris Benoit. While he had always been nice and polite to me and most of the WWE talent, what he did is completely disgusting and unforgiveable! This man who could have been a legend has demolished his reputation. My heart goes out to Nancy and the adorable Daniel and the family and friends they left behind!"
Drug Agents Raid Dr. Office Who Prescribed Medication to WWE Wrestler Chris Benoit
...The office of Dr. Phil Astin was raided overnight with agents confiscating computers. Dr. Astin has told the Associated Press that he had prescribed testoserone for the wrestler in the past and had seen him on Friday. ...
Full Story HERE
If this "roid range" nonsense were true, half of professional sports would be in friggin prison.
I just stumbled on this Wrestling blog, not to bad:
PROWRESTLINGPUNDIT
From PWTorch:
Jillian wrote the following on her MySpace page:
"Well, by now the whole world knows of the horrible news that took place this week. With all of the comments and messages from people saying how sorry they are for our loss, I figured I would speak in general. I am 100% in agreeance with WWE and Mr. McMahon on completely erasing all tributes to Chris Benoit. While he had always been nice and polite to me and most of the WWE talent, what he did is completely disgusting and unforgiveable! This man who could have been a legend has demolished his reputation. My heart goes out to Nancy and the adorable Daniel and the family and friends they left behind!"
Drug Agents Raid Dr. Office Who Prescribed Medication to WWE Wrestler Chris Benoit
...The office of Dr. Phil Astin was raided overnight with agents confiscating computers. Dr. Astin has told the Associated Press that he had prescribed testoserone for the wrestler in the past and had seen him on Friday. ...
Full Story HERE
If this "roid range" nonsense were true, half of professional sports would be in friggin prison.
I just stumbled on this Wrestling blog, not to bad:
PROWRESTLINGPUNDIT
Thursday - 6/28
530AM - Humid and hot.
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers. Did extra work here, being in the garage felt pretty good.
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinch
Left - Pinch Work with York blocks
Titan's Telegraph
Starting to move again. Will work EZ curls etc back in this weekend.
The Chris Benoit "'roid rage" chant is in the media echo chamber now. How long before Senators start "hearings" as a response to "Something must be done!". What fucking nonsense.
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers. Did extra work here, being in the garage felt pretty good.
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinch
Left - Pinch Work with York blocks
Titan's Telegraph
Starting to move again. Will work EZ curls etc back in this weekend.
The Chris Benoit "'roid rage" chant is in the media echo chamber now. How long before Senators start "hearings" as a response to "Something must be done!". What fucking nonsense.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Chris Benoit Saw Doctor Before
Murders:
Excerpt From the AP:
Benoit had been under the care of Dr. Phil Astin, a longtime friend, for treatment of low testosterone levels. Astin said the condition likely originated from previous steroid use.
Astin prescribed testosterone for Benoit in the past but would not say what, if any, medications he prescribed the day of their meeting.
"He was in my office on Friday to stop by just to see my staff," Astin said. "He certainly didn't show any signs of any distress or rage or anything."
Full Story HERE
Excerpt From the AP:
Benoit had been under the care of Dr. Phil Astin, a longtime friend, for treatment of low testosterone levels. Astin said the condition likely originated from previous steroid use.
Astin prescribed testosterone for Benoit in the past but would not say what, if any, medications he prescribed the day of their meeting.
"He was in my office on Friday to stop by just to see my staff," Astin said. "He certainly didn't show any signs of any distress or rage or anything."
Full Story HERE
Wednesday - 6/27
530AM - Hot!
YMCA
Hammer Lat pulls
Hammer High Rows - Alternated between the 2 for 5 sets. 110-12 rep range. Medium wts.
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals, Hammer Presses - 3 laps
Light arms.
Still trying to cope with the loss of Chris Benoit, a true hero. ;)
Was Bobby Cutts Jr. on steroids? ;)
YMCA
Hammer Lat pulls
Hammer High Rows - Alternated between the 2 for 5 sets. 110-12 rep range. Medium wts.
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals, Hammer Presses - 3 laps
Light arms.
Still trying to cope with the loss of Chris Benoit, a true hero. ;)
Was Bobby Cutts Jr. on steroids? ;)
WWE News: Benoit's son Daniel had Fragile X syndrome
Benoit kept it private
By Wade Keller, Torch editor
Jun 26, 2007, 22:18
FROM PWTORCH - LINK TO FULL ARTICLE
A woman tells News 1130 in Vancouver, B.C. that Chris Benoit's son Daniel had a condition called Fragile X syndrome. Wikipedia describes the symptoms:
Aside from intellectual disability (mental retardation), prominent characteristics of the syndrome include an elongated face, large or protruding ears.......
The woman interviewed for the News 1130 story says her family was in contact with the Benoits, but they didn't want to go public with the disease and chose to keep things low profile. .........
Fragile X Article.
W.K. Analysis: This may explain why Daniel was taking growth hormone injections. It also may shed light onto why Chris didn't want someone else raising his son and made the fateful decision to kill him. ..........
By Wade Keller, Torch editor
Jun 26, 2007, 22:18
FROM PWTORCH - LINK TO FULL ARTICLE
A woman tells News 1130 in Vancouver, B.C. that Chris Benoit's son Daniel had a condition called Fragile X syndrome. Wikipedia describes the symptoms:
Aside from intellectual disability (mental retardation), prominent characteristics of the syndrome include an elongated face, large or protruding ears.......
The woman interviewed for the News 1130 story says her family was in contact with the Benoits, but they didn't want to go public with the disease and chose to keep things low profile. .........
Fragile X Article.
W.K. Analysis: This may explain why Daniel was taking growth hormone injections. It also may shed light onto why Chris didn't want someone else raising his son and made the fateful decision to kill him. ..........
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
More on Chris Benoit
From Slam Wrestling:
Column: Benoit a coward, not a hero
By TIM BAINES - Ottawa Sun
Chris Benoit was a wrestling legend.
He was a champion, a warrior whose tenacity and dedication made him one of wrestling’s greatest technicians. He was a husband and a father. And now it looks like he was a killer, too.
Read the rest at SLAM
From 411Mania Wrestling News:
Latest Chris Benoit Details: Changes In WWE Programming, Objects Used In Murders, Vince McMahon's Reaction
More on the Benoit Family Murder-Suicide: Police Press Conference Notes
"Benoit hung himself with the cord from his weight machines."
This is getting nuttier by the minute. I wonder what brand of weight machine he used to hang himself with?
Column: Benoit a coward, not a hero
By TIM BAINES - Ottawa Sun
Chris Benoit was a wrestling legend.
He was a champion, a warrior whose tenacity and dedication made him one of wrestling’s greatest technicians. He was a husband and a father. And now it looks like he was a killer, too.
Read the rest at SLAM
From 411Mania Wrestling News:
Latest Chris Benoit Details: Changes In WWE Programming, Objects Used In Murders, Vince McMahon's Reaction
More on the Benoit Family Murder-Suicide: Police Press Conference Notes
"Benoit hung himself with the cord from his weight machines."
This is getting nuttier by the minute. I wonder what brand of weight machine he used to hang himself with?
IVANKO SUPER GRIPPER
OK, we have gotten 3 friggin emails in 24 hours from the Fictional Gang informing us that due to whatever, the price for the Ivanko Super Gripper is going up! Whoopy-Shit.
Get it from the lowest priced place on the net, and a Gripboard Sponsor
HERE - $21.55
Get it from the lowest priced place on the net, and a Gripboard Sponsor
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Chris Benoit - Strangled Wife - Smothered Son
A law enforcement official close to the investigation says pro wrestler Chris Benoit strangled his wife and smothered his son before hanging himself in his weight room.
Continue Reading At EDMONTON SUN.
They gave this piece of shit a hero's send off on Raw last night?!? They should have been removing all mention of him from the WWE web site.
I just read a rumor that the wife murdered the son and it sent Benoit over the edge and he killed her. If this is true, then he is a hero. Let's wait and see. My fingers are crossed.
Continue Reading At EDMONTON SUN.
They gave this piece of shit a hero's send off on Raw last night?!? They should have been removing all mention of him from the WWE web site.
I just read a rumor that the wife murdered the son and it sent Benoit over the edge and he killed her. If this is true, then he is a hero. Let's wait and see. My fingers are crossed.
Tuesday - 6/26
530AM
Reverse Hyper, 45 degree hyper, Romanians w/ Trap bar.
Grip Training
Plate pinch w/ Right hand
York Block work w/ left hand
Finished with Titan's telegraph.
Still easing into it. Right thumb tear is healed but a but soft.
Reverse Hyper, 45 degree hyper, Romanians w/ Trap bar.
Grip Training
Plate pinch w/ Right hand
York Block work w/ left hand
Finished with Titan's telegraph.
Still easing into it. Right thumb tear is healed but a but soft.
Benoit's Death Part of a Double Murder-Suicide
Written: June 25, 2007
According to lead investigator Lt. Tommy Pope, of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, in Fayetteville, Ga., the deaths of WWE Superstar Chris Benoit, wife Nancy and son Daniel were the result of a double murder-suicide, WWE.com has learned.
Coninue at WWW.COM
We have now moved him into the vile coward category. We hope he spends eternity in Hell's vomit and snot baths with Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu.
According to lead investigator Lt. Tommy Pope, of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, in Fayetteville, Ga., the deaths of WWE Superstar Chris Benoit, wife Nancy and son Daniel were the result of a double murder-suicide, WWE.com has learned.
Coninue at WWW.COM
We have now moved him into the vile coward category. We hope he spends eternity in Hell's vomit and snot baths with Nicolae and Elena Ceauşescu.
Chris Benoit Update - Murder Suicide ?
From Foxnews:
Professional Wrestler Chris Benoit, Family Found Dead in Georgia Home
From The Salem News:
World Champ Wrestler Benoit and Family Dead, Police Suspect Murder
I just hope we are not bombarded with endless 'roid rage theories.
Maybe the WWE jumped the gun on the hero's tribute last night? ;)
Professional Wrestler Chris Benoit, Family Found Dead in Georgia Home
From The Salem News:
World Champ Wrestler Benoit and Family Dead, Police Suspect Murder
I just hope we are not bombarded with endless 'roid rage theories.
Maybe the WWE jumped the gun on the hero's tribute last night? ;)
Monday, June 25, 2007
WWE Wrestler Chris Benoit and Family Found Dead
This just hit me like a ton of bricks:
FROM WWE.COM Chris Benoit, family found dead
STAMFORD, Conn., June 25, 2007 – World Wrestling Entertainment was informed today by authorities in Fayetteville County, Ga., that WWE Superstar Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and his son were found dead in their home. Authorities are investigating, but no other details are available at this time.
Instead of its announced programming for tonight on USA Network, WWE will air a three-hour tribute to Chris Benoit.
Chris was beloved among his fellow Superstars, and was a favorite among WWE fans for his unbelievable athleticism and wrestling ability. He always took great pride in his performance, and always showed respect for the business he loved, for his peers and towards his fans. This is a terrible tragedy and an unbearable loss.
WWE extends its sincere condolences and prayers to the Benoit family and loved ones in this time of tragedy.
Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For our global activities, go to www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
FROM WWE.COM Chris Benoit, family found dead
STAMFORD, Conn., June 25, 2007 – World Wrestling Entertainment was informed today by authorities in Fayetteville County, Ga., that WWE Superstar Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and his son were found dead in their home. Authorities are investigating, but no other details are available at this time.
Instead of its announced programming for tonight on USA Network, WWE will air a three-hour tribute to Chris Benoit.
Chris was beloved among his fellow Superstars, and was a favorite among WWE fans for his unbelievable athleticism and wrestling ability. He always took great pride in his performance, and always showed respect for the business he loved, for his peers and towards his fans. This is a terrible tragedy and an unbearable loss.
WWE extends its sincere condolences and prayers to the Benoit family and loved ones in this time of tragedy.
Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For our global activities, go to www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
Monday - 6/25
530AM - This past week has been murder trying to get up.
YMCA - Close Grips - 5 sets of 10, finishing w/ 315.
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passes
Kelso Lat Pull Shrugs
Light arms
Grip Training - Just screwed around. One day you are "cock of the walk", the next you have regressed back to day 1. I was due for one of these weeks. ;)
I'm going to fry some Omega-3 eggs, then fire up an El Rico and take the dog for a lap.
YMCA - Close Grips - 5 sets of 10, finishing w/ 315.
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passes
Kelso Lat Pull Shrugs
Light arms
Grip Training - Just screwed around. One day you are "cock of the walk", the next you have regressed back to day 1. I was due for one of these weeks. ;)
I'm going to fry some Omega-3 eggs, then fire up an El Rico and take the dog for a lap.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Sunday - 6/24
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers, trap bar deadlifts.
Started grip stuff, but nothing was there. Time to pay for the gains.
Started grip stuff, but nothing was there. Time to pay for the gains.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
More Martial Arts Lunacy
Listen to "Calasanz" (the guy wearing the Buckwheat wig) grunt. ;) I just heard someone in the shitter stall at Denny's making the same noises.
Saturday - 6/23
Went into work around 430AM to piddle around with something
7AM - Reverse Hyper, 45 degree hyper, Romanians w/ Trap bar
Grip Training - Everything felt "cold", right thumb still stinging. Decided to bag it.
YMCA - Hammer Low Rows (weight pins below handles) - 6 sets, 10-12 reps per, finished with 5 Pair of 45's and the change that was already on it. Circuited through rest of Hammer Lat stuff.
Finished w/ arm & shoulder work.
7AM - Reverse Hyper, 45 degree hyper, Romanians w/ Trap bar
Grip Training - Everything felt "cold", right thumb still stinging. Decided to bag it.
YMCA - Hammer Low Rows (weight pins below handles) - 6 sets, 10-12 reps per, finished with 5 Pair of 45's and the change that was already on it. Circuited through rest of Hammer Lat stuff.
Finished w/ arm & shoulder work.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Friday - 6/22
530AM - Completely shagged.
YMCA - Close Grips (set of 10, worked up to 3 plates) then to Hammer circuit. Finished w/ Kelso overhead shrugs.
Lower arms sore.
YMCA - Close Grips (set of 10, worked up to 3 plates) then to Hammer circuit. Finished w/ Kelso overhead shrugs.
Lower arms sore.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Possibly THE WORST Martial Arts Demonstration I Have Seen
If this guy ever meets someone skilled in ground work, he will be wearing his ass as a necklace.
Thursday - 6/21
2PM
If you put a machine gun to my head this morning I would still have not gotten up.
Romanians w/ Trap Bar
Grip Training
Right Hand - Plate pinch - thumb tore again. But managed to salvage something.
Left Hand - Pinch work w/ 1/2 York 80 and Blob50. Lefty pinch has always been a struggle. Have not touched the Blob50 in months. Got some air.
EZ Curls - 2x10 - finish w/ +150lbs (bar wt. not included)
Curls w /Triceps bar - 2x10 +110lbs (bar wt. not included)
Form loose, but not stupid.
Need to focus to prepare to bang a video out. Then we are fuking done.
Phrase of the day:
"Mucho Stuff Going Down" - Well known blowhard.
If you put a machine gun to my head this morning I would still have not gotten up.
Romanians w/ Trap Bar
Grip Training
Right Hand - Plate pinch - thumb tore again. But managed to salvage something.
Left Hand - Pinch work w/ 1/2 York 80 and Blob50. Lefty pinch has always been a struggle. Have not touched the Blob50 in months. Got some air.
EZ Curls - 2x10 - finish w/ +150lbs (bar wt. not included)
Curls w /Triceps bar - 2x10 +110lbs (bar wt. not included)
Form loose, but not stupid.
Need to focus to prepare to bang a video out. Then we are fuking done.
Phrase of the day:
"Mucho Stuff Going Down" - Well known blowhard.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
We Give Up
We were just notified of the existence of $45.00 red and blue handled grippers. This niche sport is truly down on the balls of its ass. ;)
Wednesday - 6/20
"Initiative comes to thems that wait."
530AM
YMCA - Overall soreness. Alternated between arms and shoulders, then boiled some eggs.
530AM
YMCA - Overall soreness. Alternated between arms and shoulders, then boiled some eggs.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Neck Helmet - Simple Do It Yourself Instructions
Free Plans! Simple to build. Skip paying for some old reprint plans, and get to training!
From SHERDOG Forums:
One of the most effective ways to train the front and sides of your neck is to use a weighted helmet. Of course, when messing with your neck, you must be careful since the injuries incurred by reckless mistakes are very serious.
First, you'll need to get a TIGHT-FITTING football or hockey helmet. Get the kind that has the "double" chinstrap/chincup arrangement (two straps per side).
Go to the local home improvement store and get:
1. a 3/4" pipe floor flange
2. a piece of threaded 3/4" pipe about 8" long
3. Nuts, bolts, and washers to fit the flange
*remember that the bolts will have to pass through the helmet top and the flange, so try to get the right length for your application!
Place the flange on the helmet top so that (when assembled) the pipe will stick up and forward at about a 10-15 degree angle. The finished product looks somewhat like a unicorn.;)
Mark where you will drill the holes in the helmet top, and drill the holes. Try not to destroy the interior padding of the helmet. Fasten the flange to the helmet top by pushing the bolts through the helmet from the inside out. Tighten the nuts on, and remember to use washers on both ends of the bolts.
Screw in the piece of threaded pipe, and you're ready to go!
Use a dumbbell collar to secure the weight plates (standard 1" hole) on the pipe.
I'll post more about specific exercises later.
CAUTION: START VERY LIGHTLY (2.5#) TO GET THE FEEL OF THE TREMENDOUS LEVERAGE CREATED BY THE HELMET! GOING TOO HEAVY TOO QUICKLY WILL INJURE YOU SERIOUSLY! DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THIS WARNING!;)
Lee
From SHERDOG Forums:
One of the most effective ways to train the front and sides of your neck is to use a weighted helmet. Of course, when messing with your neck, you must be careful since the injuries incurred by reckless mistakes are very serious.
First, you'll need to get a TIGHT-FITTING football or hockey helmet. Get the kind that has the "double" chinstrap/chincup arrangement (two straps per side).
Go to the local home improvement store and get:
1. a 3/4" pipe floor flange
2. a piece of threaded 3/4" pipe about 8" long
3. Nuts, bolts, and washers to fit the flange
*remember that the bolts will have to pass through the helmet top and the flange, so try to get the right length for your application!
Place the flange on the helmet top so that (when assembled) the pipe will stick up and forward at about a 10-15 degree angle. The finished product looks somewhat like a unicorn.;)
Mark where you will drill the holes in the helmet top, and drill the holes. Try not to destroy the interior padding of the helmet. Fasten the flange to the helmet top by pushing the bolts through the helmet from the inside out. Tighten the nuts on, and remember to use washers on both ends of the bolts.
Screw in the piece of threaded pipe, and you're ready to go!
Use a dumbbell collar to secure the weight plates (standard 1" hole) on the pipe.
I'll post more about specific exercises later.
CAUTION: START VERY LIGHTLY (2.5#) TO GET THE FEEL OF THE TREMENDOUS LEVERAGE CREATED BY THE HELMET! GOING TOO HEAVY TOO QUICKLY WILL INJURE YOU SERIOUSLY! DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THIS WARNING!;)
Lee
Mariusz Pudzianowski Beaten Again
Dave Ostlund - USA, beat Super Mario at Muscle Beach:
IRONMIND News
Mr. Ostlund was also a hell of a DU bender at one time.
The Mariusz worshipers are going to pieces over their hero going down - again ;) Something tells me they better get used to it.
IRONMIND News
Mr. Ostlund was also a hell of a DU bender at one time.
The Mariusz worshipers are going to pieces over their hero going down - again ;) Something tells me they better get used to it.
Tuesday - 6/19
530AM - HUMID
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers, deadlifts w/ trap bar
Hands still felt a bit sore going in.
Right - Plate pinch
Left - Work with York blocks
Ez Curl - 2x10. Ending with +140lbs (bar not included). Loose form.
Cellar was humid and slippery.
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers, deadlifts w/ trap bar
Hands still felt a bit sore going in.
Right - Plate pinch
Left - Work with York blocks
Ez Curl - 2x10. Ending with +140lbs (bar not included). Loose form.
Cellar was humid and slippery.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Another Captains of Crush!
Wes from Florida lays waste to the #3. Read about it on Ironmind News:
Wes Peart Certifies on the No. 3 Captains of Crush Gripper
Wes Peart Certifies on the No. 3 Captains of Crush Gripper
Monday - 6/18
530AM - Tripping over my ass.
Close grips - sets of 10 ended w/ 315.
Hammer Flat, Incline,Decline - 2 passes
Variety of tricep work.
One wonders how many Magenta Chest expanders are out there? Who would admit to having one? ;)
Close grips - sets of 10 ended w/ 315.
Hammer Flat, Incline,Decline - 2 passes
Variety of tricep work.
One wonders how many Magenta Chest expanders are out there? Who would admit to having one? ;)
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Sunday - 6/17
8AM
Reverse Hypers , 45 degree hypers , Romanians w/ Trap Bar
Grip Training - Right hand - plate pinches, Left hand York block work.
Lotta rain last night, everything in the cellar had the "slick feeling".
EZ Curls - loose form - sets of 3 worked up to +160lbs (not including bar weight).
Curls with triceps bar - couple sets of 20.
Reverse Hypers , 45 degree hypers , Romanians w/ Trap Bar
Grip Training - Right hand - plate pinches, Left hand York block work.
Lotta rain last night, everything in the cellar had the "slick feeling".
EZ Curls - loose form - sets of 3 worked up to +160lbs (not including bar weight).
Curls with triceps bar - couple sets of 20.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Saturday - 6/16
Up at 430am, had to shift a VM to a new host.
830AM - YMCA - Hammer High Row, Hammer Lat Pull - 4x12-20 reps each. Medium weight.
Circuited Smith Machine, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Seated Press.
Fairly heavy on Hammer Preacher.
Cable shit to round out arms.
Gripping muscles seems a bit "empty" today. I'll probably skip direct grip work and hit it tomorrow.
830AM - YMCA - Hammer High Row, Hammer Lat Pull - 4x12-20 reps each. Medium weight.
Circuited Smith Machine, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Seated Press.
Fairly heavy on Hammer Preacher.
Cable shit to round out arms.
Gripping muscles seems a bit "empty" today. I'll probably skip direct grip work and hit it tomorrow.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Friday - 6/15
530AM - YMCA
Close Grips - sets of 10 - worked up to 3 45's per side.
Hammer BP,Decline, Incline - 2 passes w/ whatever was on the machines
Kelso Overhead Cable Shrugs
Tri Pushdowns
Grip Training
Went through the motions with plate pinch w / right hand, York pinch work w/ Left.
SORE from yesterday, just want to maintain groove.
Close Grips - sets of 10 - worked up to 3 45's per side.
Hammer BP,Decline, Incline - 2 passes w/ whatever was on the machines
Kelso Overhead Cable Shrugs
Tri Pushdowns
Grip Training
Went through the motions with plate pinch w / right hand, York pinch work w/ Left.
SORE from yesterday, just want to maintain groove.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Thursday - 6/14
530AM - Reverse Hyper, 45 degree hypers, deadlifts w /trap bar
Grip Training
Right - Plate pinch - things are moving.
Left - Pinch Block work w/ Yorks
Curls with EZ Curl (bar weight not included, probably 30lbs) 3 sets of 5. Ended with +150lbs
Curls with Triceps bar (same as above, about 20lbs) +90lbs 20-25reps
I'll weigh the bars over the weekend.
Grip Training
Right - Plate pinch - things are moving.
Left - Pinch Block work w/ Yorks
Curls with EZ Curl (bar weight not included, probably 30lbs) 3 sets of 5. Ended with +150lbs
Curls with Triceps bar (same as above, about 20lbs) +90lbs 20-25reps
I'll weigh the bars over the weekend.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Great Recovery Exercise
One Handed Finger Walks
Grab a broom (or similar) with one hand towards the top, hold it vertically, and manipulate it up until you reach the bristle end. I use a push broom. Tremendous burn. Entire hand gets a good pump.
Time for Beer Nuts and a Sam Adams.
Grab a broom (or similar) with one hand towards the top, hold it vertically, and manipulate it up until you reach the bristle end. I use a push broom. Tremendous burn. Entire hand gets a good pump.
Time for Beer Nuts and a Sam Adams.
Tuesday - 6/12
7AM
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers, Romanians w/ Trap Bar
Single hand plate pinch.
Used new 5 foot EZ-Curl for Curls - Did not weigh the bar, but it's hefty. Loose form, 4 sets of 5. Again do not hyperextend your back.
Thumb webbing still a bit raw.
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers, Romanians w/ Trap Bar
Single hand plate pinch.
Used new 5 foot EZ-Curl for Curls - Did not weigh the bar, but it's hefty. Loose form, 4 sets of 5. Again do not hyperextend your back.
Thumb webbing still a bit raw.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Monday - 6/11
Up late last night. Had to sit in the garage, smoke a El Rico and drink a few fingers of Marker's Mark to digest the Sopranos finale.
530AM - Close grips, worked up to 3 plates, felt fairly good. But with my elbows "careful" is the code word. Hit the Hammer chest and lat machines then called it.
Fooled around with pinch. Thumbs still a bit raw. Hopefully this is the final leg. Then I video a few things and say goodbye to this wretched obsession. ;)
530AM - Close grips, worked up to 3 plates, felt fairly good. But with my elbows "careful" is the code word. Hit the Hammer chest and lat machines then called it.
Fooled around with pinch. Thumbs still a bit raw. Hopefully this is the final leg. Then I video a few things and say goodbye to this wretched obsession. ;)
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Sunday - 6/10
9AM - Reverse Hypers , 45 degree hypers, Romanians w/ Trap Bar
Picked up a 5 foot Olympic curl bar yesterday. Nice, 1-3/16" steel.
Re-Watched the Iron Grip DVD. Got an idea for the final push, will report in fuller details this week.
Too obsessed with The Sopranos Finale. ;)
Picked up a 5 foot Olympic curl bar yesterday. Nice, 1-3/16" steel.
Re-Watched the Iron Grip DVD. Got an idea for the final push, will report in fuller details this week.
Too obsessed with The Sopranos Finale. ;)
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Saturday - 6/9
7AM
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers, deadlifts w/ Trap bar.
Hands still feel shitty. It seems to get further in this worthless sport, setbacks are mandatory. Did some TTK, towel shit etc.
Biceps curls with triceps bar - 3x10 - loose style - just a bump with the hips, if you start these, it ain't the Limbo. - finished with +140lbs (bar not included).
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers, deadlifts w/ Trap bar.
Hands still feel shitty. It seems to get further in this worthless sport, setbacks are mandatory. Did some TTK, towel shit etc.
Biceps curls with triceps bar - 3x10 - loose style - just a bump with the hips, if you start these, it ain't the Limbo. - finished with +140lbs (bar not included).
Friday, June 08, 2007
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Wednesday - 6/6
D-Day - Pause for a moment.
YMCA - 530AM - Hammer Lat Pull, Hammer Low Row, Hammer High Row - did a few sets of 10-12 per machine, 4-5 pair of 45's. Quick Pace. Then circuited around randomly hitting whatever was available.
Right thumb is stinging.
YMCA - 530AM - Hammer Lat Pull, Hammer Low Row, Hammer High Row - did a few sets of 10-12 per machine, 4-5 pair of 45's. Quick Pace. Then circuited around randomly hitting whatever was available.
Right thumb is stinging.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Tuesday - 6/5
530AM - Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers, trap bar deadlifts.
Grip Training
Right Thumb too raw to do anything. Even tried gloves. Fucked around a bit.
Grip Training
Right Thumb too raw to do anything. Even tried gloves. Fucked around a bit.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Big Weights by Dru Patrick
This video reminds me of the Anthony Ditillo power rack articles in the original Peary Rader Iron Man 25+ years ago.
Monday - 6/4
530AM
YMCA - Close Grips, Hammer Flat, Hammer Incline, Hammer Decline, Hammer High Rows, Light arms etc. Reps in 10 to 12 range, medium weights.
YMCA - Close Grips, Hammer Flat, Hammer Incline, Hammer Decline, Hammer High Rows, Light arms etc. Reps in 10 to 12 range, medium weights.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Sunday - 6/3
830AM
Reverse Hyper, 45 Degree hypers, Romanian Deadlifts
Grip Training
2x45 Plate Pinch Rotations - 4 bouts with: +12.5lbs, +15lbs, +16.25lbs, +17.5lbs
NewSkin is slippery. Then it tore off. Plates are bloodied, but I got where I wanted to. Need to pamper thumb now.
If you are new here, I got the idea for the Plate Rotations at the fine DieselCrew Site here, it's about 30 seconds into the video:
ChaosTrainingIntroVideo
Curls with Triceps bar - 4 sets of 3. Last 2 sets with +170lbs (bar weight not included). These are hitting biceps/forearm tie-in nicely.
Reverse Hyper, 45 Degree hypers, Romanian Deadlifts
Grip Training
2x45 Plate Pinch Rotations - 4 bouts with: +12.5lbs, +15lbs, +16.25lbs, +17.5lbs
NewSkin is slippery. Then it tore off. Plates are bloodied, but I got where I wanted to. Need to pamper thumb now.
If you are new here, I got the idea for the Plate Rotations at the fine DieselCrew Site here, it's about 30 seconds into the video:
ChaosTrainingIntroVideo
Curls with Triceps bar - 4 sets of 3. Last 2 sets with +170lbs (bar weight not included). These are hitting biceps/forearm tie-in nicely.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Saturday - Second Workout
YMCA - Hammer Lat pulls, Hammer High rows, Cable face pulls, Smith Press, Hammer Press, arms. Rap range on all movements was 12-15. Medium weights.
Day will be spent layering New-Skin into tear. Fuck me.
Day will be spent layering New-Skin into tear. Fuck me.
Dru Patrick 325lb Dumbbell Row for 4 Reps
I just saw this link over the PowerandBulk. The dumbbell looks like an engine block.
Saturday - 6/2
530AM
Reverse Hyper, Trap Bar Deadlifts
Grip Training
2x45 Plate Pinch Rotations - 3 bouts with: +11.25lbs, +12.5lbs, +15lbs
Good progress. Tore 1/8" chunk out of right thumb. The sting of applying the New-Skin went right to my big toes.
Curls with Triceps bar - 3 sets of 5. Have not weighed bar yet. I'm fucking lazy. It's about 20lbs. Last set with +165lbs (not including bar). These are tougher than handling dumbbells for alternate hammer curls. Loose form. Loose form, means I give it a bit of a bump with my hips. Do not hyperextend your back backwards.
Things seem to be moving again. The past month was a tough slog.
Reverse Hyper, Trap Bar Deadlifts
Grip Training
2x45 Plate Pinch Rotations - 3 bouts with: +11.25lbs, +12.5lbs, +15lbs
Good progress. Tore 1/8" chunk out of right thumb. The sting of applying the New-Skin went right to my big toes.
Curls with Triceps bar - 3 sets of 5. Have not weighed bar yet. I'm fucking lazy. It's about 20lbs. Last set with +165lbs (not including bar). These are tougher than handling dumbbells for alternate hammer curls. Loose form. Loose form, means I give it a bit of a bump with my hips. Do not hyperextend your back backwards.
Things seem to be moving again. The past month was a tough slog.
Friday, June 01, 2007
Friday - 6/1
5AM
Did not want to move.
YMCA - Close Grips, Hammer machines, Kelso overhead cable shrugs, some other crap.
High heat and humidity, cutting the grass yesterday knocked my dick off. But nothing beats firing up a cigar and sitting in the garage during the heat.
Did not want to move.
YMCA - Close Grips, Hammer machines, Kelso overhead cable shrugs, some other crap.
High heat and humidity, cutting the grass yesterday knocked my dick off. But nothing beats firing up a cigar and sitting in the garage during the heat.
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