Grip Training Obsession

Pigs Fly, Unicorms Dance

2011-11-25T07:27:00.001-05:00

The Gripboard and Ironmind have extended an olive branch and the "retired" NFL strength coach behaves like an immature, spurned lover.

Get on your respective forums and welcome the good Ironmind doctor and Wannagrip! Well done folks!

Kudos

2011-06-10T16:45:00.015-04:00

To the Ironmind Overlords for tossing the fat troll fuck responsible for the unrelenting ad hominem attacks of one of the true greats of grip.

Inter-Net Cess Pools

2011-06-08T18:22:00.014-04:00

Who else is following the sad commentary on the character assassination of a grip legend on the IronMind Forum? We have watched a gutless piece of trash rundown one of the true legends of the grip game - David Horne, and the self important "enlightened" board owners do nothing. We surely expected more integrity from the west coast protectors of grip. ;)

The Grip Fruit Love Fest Continues

2011-04-20T21:06:00.000-04:00

So now the dust has settled on "The Beast" IM thread and we are at the post warm shower rubdown. The grip fruits have now accepted the continually evolving explanations of what a "squat" is.

We are beginning to wonder if that #4 gripper was really closed so many years ago. It reminds us of the quote from the ancient "Inside Powerlifting" book where Terry Todd laments on why Ron Collins just does not retire and lie about what he used to lift like the rest of the old timers. OLD SCHOOL!!!

"THE BEAST"

2011-04-18T14:17:00.000-04:00

Who else has been following the incoherent 30+ page Kinney is a Beast Thread?
This is a wreck that TRAINS stop to watch. One of the "legends" gets called on an outlandish claim of squatting 440 pounds 60 times, and the guy doing the calling is dragged through the mud.

Frankly we expected more of this "legend" beyond ad hominem attacks through a third party, but being in grip for a LONG time, we find this as no surprise.

Sit back and enjoy, for we have found a true inter-net cess pool.

HOPA!

Woo Hoo!

2011-04-12T17:31:00.000-04:00

Our favorite "retired" NFL coach , true to form, just managed to alienate all on the IM forum. Someone questioned JKinney's 440x60 squat set. Mayhem and incoherent name calling ensues. Looks like DVD sales are going to fall apart like a cheap Hong Kong suit. ;)

Weekend!

2011-03-18T05:34:00.000-04:00

...Is it just us, ...or does our favorite..."retired" NFL coach...end up demanding an apology...in every thread he ...participates in on the IM forum?...

Saturday - 3/5

2011-03-05T07:36:00.000-05:00

Updates have been few and far between. Busy with work and some other things. Still gripping and hammering away at chins and dips. Screwedup elbow and shoulder are much less screwed up.

It is still thrilling to see that the sport of grip has the same level of insanity as the day I joined our beloved grip forum in 2003. It has just moved over to the IronMind Forum. ;) It is wonderful to see our favorite "retired" football coach still advancing his incoherent missives.

On a serious note, it is amazing to see the strength progression of what used to be fantasy land 8 years ago to the new normal. The "grip nuts" are finally outnumbering the "grip fruits".

Wow

2011-03-03T17:02:00.000-05:00

Who else is having a side splitting good time watching the Keg Tossing guy lose his mind on the Ironmind Forum? ;)

Do Not Fear - Still Here

2010-06-21T18:03:00.000-04:00

Been buried with work and fairly nauseated with the endless cycle "whycanticlosemynumber3gripper" posts on our beloved forum.

We see our favorite legendary "retired" NFL strength coach has decided to return to forum posting by way of the newly hatched Ironmind Forums. It's charming to see all participants trip over their penises to placate our favorite forum crazy. The 3 dots ... and incoherent ramblings are in full effect. One must ask, how long until the permanent ban? ;)

Weekend - 3/13 - 3/14

2010-03-14T11:37:00.001-04:00

Rain and more Rain

Alotta dips and chins

Grip Training - Same both days

Right - Plate Pinching w/45's + Platemates
Left - Grippers. CC Set.

Wrist curls with Holle It Up
Titans Telegraph

OK overall, but difficult to focus, energy down.

Stallone!

Merlin Olsen - RIP

2010-03-12T21:35:00.000-05:00

Thursday - 3/11

2010-03-11T19:33:00.001-05:00

5AM - Sore from dips yesterday.

Moved quick, short rests. Wanted to get a cigar in before work.

Right - Plate pinching w/45's + chain + Platemates
Left - Credit card gripper work. These blow.

Holle-It-Up Dumbbell Wrist curls. These are frigging murder.

Took garbage out for GPP.

Pre Order Pulling John - John Brzenk

Weekend etc.

2010-03-09T06:41:00.000-05:00

Have not missed any days. Busy with work and reading.

We just recently caught up with the "Mighty Mitts" results and videos. Yes there probably was too much "thickbar", but the double Inch farmer walks for distance should go down as the biggest grip feats of the year. This "show" demonstrated to the grip world that the grip nuts and fruits have to come to terms with these contests, adapt and get stronger.

Tuesday and Thursday

2010-03-04T15:14:00.000-05:00

Sore both days. Sick most of week.

Piddled around on Tuesday, screwed off on Thursday.

Avatar and Pocahontas - Same Movie

2010-02-28T10:10:00.003-05:00

CFV 426 - Avatar/Pocahontas Mashup FINAL VERSION from Randy Szuch on Vimeo.

Sunday - 2/28

2010-02-28T09:50:00.002-05:00

Bit more snow last night. Sore all over.

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching w/45's + chain + platemates
Left - Grippers. Sore from yesterday. Got the fuckits and just screwed around.

Titan's Telegraph
Twist Yo Wrist

Saturday - 2/27

2010-02-27T10:35:00.000-05:00

Hit it on Tuesday and Thursday. Too tired and pissed off to post.

Between Thursday and continuing this morning got hammered with snow. Wrestling with snow blower and shovel took its toll. Will treat as GPP. ;)

Hit dips and chins before grip. Dips - weight + chain. Fairly impressive.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching w/45's + Platemates.
Left - Credit card work

Wrist curls with Holle It Up. - These a brutal, in a good way.

Saturday - Sunday 2/20-21

2010-02-21T08:11:00.001-05:00

Saturday - Many dips with lots of chain.

Grip Training - Both Days

Right - Plate pinching w/45's + chain + Platemates
Left - Credit Card gripper work. Slow, steady progress.

Wrist curls with Holle It Up Dumbbell
Twist Yo Wrist wrist roller
Titan's Telegraph

We see the Kinney Squat Claims got some new life on both the Cyberpump Forums.
The squat claims of 440x60 Never Happened. For you newbies searching around for video, background etc, stop now. This updated "DVD video" is tantamount to Fonzi jumping the shark on Happy Days. JK's grip legend reputation has been relegated to "side show strongman" status.

Thursday - 2/18

2010-02-18T19:30:00.000-05:00

Cold and damp

Sore from dips yesterday. Tuesday's workout was about the same. Too frigging tired to post.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching w/45's
Left - Credit card gripper work
Twist Yo Wrist

Who is the fucking moron who posted on our beloved grip forum that John Grimek picked up an Inch Dumbbell?

Sunday - 2/14

2010-02-14T09:24:00.000-05:00

6AM - Cold

Dip muscles sore.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching w/45's + Chain + Platemates
Left - Credit card gripper work
Wrist curls with Holle It Up dumbbell
Titan's Telegraph

Why is it when someone posts a blob or "blob like implement" lift video, the thread turns into a handsize debate? Stop your fucking whining people. ;)

2010-02-13T08:10:00.000-05:00

Saturday - 2/13 - Cold
Did not miss Thursday.

Dips with chain - a lot.

Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinching w/45's + Platemates
Left - Credit card work.
Wrist curls with Holle IT Up

Tuesday - 2/9

2010-02-09T18:12:00.000-05:00

5AM - Snow on the way.

Sore from chins yesterday.

Grip Training
Dialed back. Still a tad sore from weekend.

Right - Plate pinching w/45's
Left - Credit card work
Wrist curls with Holle It Up Dumbbell. This hits it hard. Again - use it correctly.

Sunday - 2/7

2010-02-07T08:32:00.000-05:00

6AM
COLD

Dip muscle sore.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching w/45's + chain + platemates
Left - Credit card gripper work
Wrist curls with Holle it up dumbbell. Pay attention to proper positioning with this.
If used wrong, it will just feel like a fat dumbbell. The instructions that come with it are clear.

Saturday - 2/6

2010-02-06T07:14:00.000-05:00

6AM

Snow coming.

Started with Dips + 5/8" chains draped through dip belt, 8 chains, lotta reps per set.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching w/45's + 3/8" chain + platemates.
Left - Credit card set work. Off kilter today.
Fat DB wrist curls. Steady improvement.

Thursday - 2/4

2010-02-04T07:18:00.000-05:00

430AM

Cold and damp.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching w/45's + chain + platemates.
Left - Grippers - credit card
Fat DB wrist curls

How many frigging times do we have to re-visit "Ronnie Coleman Closes a #3"
Soon to follow - Ed Coan cannot close a #2 ;)

Tuesday - 2/2

2010-02-02T18:58:00.001-05:00

5AM

Frigging cold. Chin muscles sore.

Right thumb callous split. Sting.

Grip Training

Right - Grabbed the work glove and did high rep plate pinching.
Left - Credit card gripper work. Every so slowly progressing.
Titan's telegraph
Skipped wrist curls. Still sore from weekend.

Weekend - 1/30 - 1/31

2010-01-31T08:39:00.000-05:00

Saturday and Sunday

Fucking cold both days

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching w/45's + chain + platemates
Left - Credit card work
Fat DB wrist curls
Titans Telegraph

Recently Leaked In

2010-01-29T18:04:00.001-05:00

We just received the following excerpt. Hopefully our inside guy will send the rest. ;)

Tuesday - 1/25

2010-01-26T20:06:00.000-05:00

5AM

Chinup muscle chain sore from yesterday.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching
Left - Credit card work
Fat db wrist curls
Titans Telegraph.

Dialed it back a bit today. Felt mined out.

We just read that Chuck Ahrens died. When collecting the old Peary Rader Iron Man magazines in the 70's, we were amazed with the stories and pictures of this giant. RIP.

Sunday - 1/24

2010-01-24T11:00:00.000-05:00

9AM
Rain coming. Damp.

Sore from dips.

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching w45's.
Left - Credit card work. "Twisting" almost gone.
Fat DB wrist curls - when these improve, rest of grip follows.
Titan's Telegraph

Saturday - 1/23

2010-01-23T08:04:00.000-05:00

6AM

Dips first + weight

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching w/45's + chain + platemates. Again concentrating on few inches of air and placing a foot or so from starting spot. Thumb web holding up.

Left - Grippers - credit card work

Thursday was ez day.

Tuesday - 1/19

2010-01-19T17:15:00.002-05:00

5AM

Rain/Sleet. Joints sore.

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching w/ 45's + chain
Left - Credit card work
Fat DB Wrist Curls
Titans Telegraph

Tough to get started. Sore from weekend. But progressing.

Weekend - 1/16 - 1/17

2010-01-17T08:26:00.000-05:00

7AM start Saturday and Sunday
Many chins on Saturday before grip.
Dips on Sunday before dips. Used 8 5/8" chains draped through Spud belt for resistance.

Grip Training

Right - Plate Pinching w/ 45's + Platemates and Chain.
Left - Grippers - Credit card work. Becoming believable. Need to keep pinky off gripper to start.
Fat Dumbbell wrist curls
Titan's Telegraph

We are standing here besides ourselves with the Mighty Mitts announcement. Well done people.

Operational Pause

2010-01-14T08:02:00.002-05:00

Conference time. But have been receiving secret transmissions from "Grip Clubhouse" ;)

Tuesday - 1/12

2010-01-12T07:48:00.000-05:00

5AM

Many chins to start.

Grip Training

Right - Sore and callous feeling weird. Stayed on titan's telegraph.
Left - Grippers - Credit card work. Groove slowly dialing in.
Wrist curls with fat dumbell

Broadcasting From A Secret Grip Lair

2010-01-11T16:32:00.004-05:00

We recently received this clandestine video from an anonymous source. It puts the JBK claims to rest.
Watch and learn.

Sunday - 1/10

2010-01-10T08:07:00.002-05:00

6AM

Phoned in workout. Sore. Worked in shot rotation, it's been awhile.

We wonder how long it will be before a freshly registered member or someone who has never posted in 2 years, chimes in on the "Doubting Kinney" thread on our favorite grip forum. ;)

Saturday - 1/9

2010-01-09T07:42:00.000-05:00

Too busy to post. Missed no workouts this week.

6AM

Many chins to start

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching w/45's
Left - Credit Card Work
Fat DB wrist curls

We are eagerly awaiting the Grip Vitae finalists for the Arnold. ;)

Sunday - 1/3

2010-01-03T10:11:00.000-05:00

7AM

Fucking cold.

Many chins to start. Left delt/lat tie-in felt better than yesterday.

Grip training

Right - Plate pinching with 45's. Cold steel sting to start. Got through it.
Left- Credit card gripper work
Titan's telegraph

Saturday - 1/2

2010-01-02T15:38:00.000-05:00

COOLLD
Every joint SORE.

Many Dips. Added resistance by draping 5/8 inch chain through dip belt.
Tried chins. Tie-ins sore. Skipped.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching w 45's.
Left - Credit card work.
Wrist curls with fat dumbbell

Beginner Grip Questions Answered

2009-12-31T23:36:00.002-05:00

Week

2009-12-31T15:02:00.000-05:00

Been sore all over this week. Hit usual workouts, but overall a struggle.

An Ode To Echo an Eternity

2009-12-31T15:00:00.002-05:00

Training Music - Primordial - Empire falls

2009-12-28T16:52:00.000-05:00

None Better

Saturday/Sunday - 12/26 - 12/27

2009-12-27T09:52:00.001-05:00

Saturday
Many chins

Sunday
Dips with chains.

Both days worked grip. Medium effort. Coasted through.

Friday - 12/25

2009-12-25T07:22:00.000-05:00

5AM

Many chins and dips. Tossed some 5/8" chain over shoulders.

Grip Training

Sore from yesterday.
Moderate workout to flush kinks.

This slacking is not going to look good on my grip resume. ;)

Thursday - 12/24

2009-12-24T06:43:00.001-05:00

5AM

Little tweak in right delt.

Medium Day

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching. 45's/ no extra weight. Same protocol, pick up a few inches and set them down a foot or so away from start. Thumb web holding up.

Left - Credit Card work

Fat dumbbell wrist curls
Titan's Telegraph

One would think that recent legitimate world record holders and National/European Grip Champions would automatically get an invite to this big Arnold Grip Sausage Fest. It's going to be interesting to watch the vetting of the "grip resumes" unfold.

Tuesday - 12/22

2009-12-22T06:43:00.000-05:00

5AM

SORE.

Grip training

Sore, especially in biceps tie-in.
Phoned in workout. Felt good when done.

John BrookField Mastery of Hand Strength Second Edition $13.57!

2009-12-21T16:49:00.002-05:00

Good deal.

Sunday - 12/20

2009-12-20T08:09:00.000-05:00

6AM

Snow last night and this morning. Joints stiff.
Tad sore from yesterday.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching w/45's Nothing additional.
Left - Credit card work
Titan's Telegraph

Been using this for 1 year now.

Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar

If you have the right type of doorway, great item. I weigh 215-220 and it does not flinch.

2009-12-19T19:07:00.000-05:00

Saturday - 12/19

2009-12-19T07:14:00.001-05:00

5AM

Many chins/dips.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching - 45's + chain + platemates. Again concentrating on just gulping some air. Thumb web holding up well.
Left - Credit Card set work.
Fat Dumbbell wrist curls.

Does anyone know anyone who has bought an Iron Fucking Bonsai? ;)

Thursday - 12/17

2009-12-17T17:31:00.001-05:00

5AM

Woke up sick.

Grip training
Breezed through, too much sick ache.

Tuesday - 12/15

2009-12-15T06:40:00.000-05:00

5AM

Damp night. Sore joints.

Grip Training
Backed off today. Still fatigued from weekend. Otherwise same movements.

It's A Climategate Christmas

2009-12-14T18:37:00.002-05:00

Sunday - 12/13

2009-12-13T08:06:00.000-05:00

6AM

Sore from yesterday.

Grip training

Right - Plate pinching w/45's. Same protocol. Delt is firming up, thumb web is still resilient.
Left - credit card work with grippers. This is a pain in the balls.
Titan's Telegraph

We just reviewed the results from the Gripmas contest. The numbers are incredible. Jedd's Official 2 hand pinch record of 256+ just set the benchmark for the next decade. So much for the beliefs of the "old guard" that there is no legitimacy to the so called "backyard contests".

We eagerly await following the 2 Hand Pinch record's ascent to 270.

Saturday - 12/12

2009-12-12T08:11:00.000-05:00

5AM

Chins/Dips beforehand. Feel the burn!

Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinching - 45's + chain + platemates. Same protocol, get a few inches of air, and move them to the side or front. Thumb web still holding on.
Left - Credit Card set work, Go Really holds
Wrist curls with fat dumbbell.

Thursday - 12/10

2009-12-10T07:05:00.004-05:00

5AM

Light day. Kept everything light/medium, drank coffee and listened to Overkill.

Good to see the continued indifferent reaction to the Kinney DVD on the GB. We are wondering how long it will be before the secret gripper Mr Kinney has never mentioned before is offered for sale at our favorite fictional grip mercantile. Will there be a third update to the Captains of Crush book? Since he forgot to mention this mystery gripper in the first two editions. ;)

Trailer Park Boys

2009-12-08T17:59:00.004-05:00

Incomparable

The Night The Reindeer Died

2009-12-08T16:42:00.001-05:00

From the timeless classic that is "Scrooged"

Tuesday - 12/8

2009-12-08T09:49:00.000-05:00

7AM

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching. 45's/chain/platemates. Web is holding up
Left - Credit Card Set work. Go Really Grip Holds
Titans Telegraph

Not much energy in the Joe Kinney thread on the GB. The world of grip is moving beyond "legends" and "Old-Timers".

Remember

2009-12-07T18:24:00.002-05:00

Sunday - 12/6

2009-12-06T10:04:00.000-05:00

6AM

Same as yesterday, but worked in Go Really Grip holds to finish off left hand.

We find it interesting that no one has posted buying the Kinney DVD on the GB.

Saturday - 12/5

2009-12-05T09:46:00.000-05:00

5AM

Many chins and dips to start.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching 45's + chains + plate mates. Same protocol, pick up a few inches and move laterally. No thumb rips.
Left - Credit card work.
Titan's Telegraph

Tuesday - 12/1

2009-12-01T17:30:00.000-05:00

5AM

Still a tad sore.

Right - Plate pinching
Left - Credit Card Set Practice -> Go Really holds
Wrist curls with fat dumbbell.

James Henderson Incline Benching

Sunday - 11/29

2009-11-29T09:25:00.000-05:00

7AM

SORE, especially in bicep/forearm tie-in.

Took it easy. Did enough to get blood in.

Saturday - 11/28

2009-11-28T13:03:00.000-05:00

6AM

Many chinups and dips to start.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching. Thumb web holding up. Will continue with present routine.
Left - Credit Card set work.
Holds with Go Really
Fat Dumbbell wrist curls

Right ring finger knuckle split open from holds.

Thursday - 11/26

2009-11-26T10:18:00.000-05:00

8AM

Up late obsessing with Fedora 12/QEMU/KVM and sipping vodka.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching with chains through holes. Concentrating on breaking 45's a few inches off ground and moving to side or front. This range seems to be saving me from thumb web tears, and eases pressure on delt while working the hardest part.
Right - Grippers. Practice with credit card set. Holds with Go Really
Wrist Curls with fat dumbbell.

Who else has noticed the fleeting Kinney DVD mentions on our beloved grip forum by barely registered "members"?

Sunday - 11/22

2009-11-22T09:57:00.000-05:00

6AM

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching. Shoulder improving. Slipped chains through 45's holes and concentrated on picking up a few inches and moving plates 6 to 8 inches from starting point.
Left - Credit card work. Sore today, cut it short.
Light holds with Go Really grip
Fat Dumbbell wrist curls.

Saturday - 11/21

2009-11-21T07:09:00.000-05:00

Wide awake at 4AM.
Started upgrade to Fedora 12 on one laptop.

430AM
Many dips/chins.
Upgrade running.

Grip Training - Quick pace.
Right - Plate pinching. Still coddling shoulder, but steadily improving.
Left - credit card practice
Go Really Grip Holds
Wrist curls with fat dumbbell.

Thursday - 11/19

2009-11-19T07:38:00.000-05:00

5AM

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching. Shoulder feeling better.
Left - Credit Card work with #3. Groove improving. Need to keep pinky off handle for first half inch or so of movement.
Holds with Go Really grip.
Wrist curls with fat dumbbell.

Calm Down People

2009-11-17T17:31:00.001-05:00

We have noticed an inordinate amount of postings on our beloved grip forum inquiring about Joe Kinney's training methods and the "secret weapon" etc lately. We wonder about these dubious posts and their origins. The GB has it's share of brutally strong lads who have excelled on the platform where it counts. Seek out their advice and pay attention.

If you are contemplating the purchase of a DVD we recommend The Iron Grip Pinch Training DVD. This is the definitive grip DVD. A classic.

Tuesday - 11/17

2009-11-17T06:55:00.000-05:00

5AM

Grip Training

Right - Plate Pinching. Shoulder steadily getting better.
Left - Credit Card Set work with #3. Groove slowly taking shape.
Go Really Grip one hand holds. Since a majority of the credit card movement is easy, this or similar movements are necessary.
Wrist Curls with fat dumbbell.

FAIL

2009-11-15T07:50:00.002-05:00

see more Epic Fails

Sunday - November 15

2009-11-15T07:36:00.000-05:00

6AM

Grip Training

Right - Plate Pinching - Shoulder steadily getting better.
Left - Credit Card Attempts on #3. Steadily improving on groove. Holds/Negatives on Go Really machine. If a credit card was 1-7/8s inches, I'd be done. ;)

DB wrist curls with fat dumbbell.
Titan's Telegraph

Saturday - November 14

2009-11-14T07:25:00.001-05:00

5AM

Hit many dips/chins/jumpstretch good mornings before grip.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching - no twinge in shoulder.
Left - Worked on credit card set. Still fighting with the "twisinting" in last quarter inch. This is more of a big pinch than a crush
Worked in holds on Go Really.
Wrist Curls with fat dumbbell

Thursday - 11/12

2009-11-12T07:38:00.001-05:00

4AM - Woke up early

Another 70 percent day. Sore.

More glory from the People of Walmart

Tuesday - 11/10

2009-11-10T06:53:00.000-05:00

5AM

Grip Training
Sore from Sunday

Dialed it back and just cruised through at 70 percent of Sunday.

Sunday - November 8

2009-11-08T09:26:00.000-05:00

Too fucking busy to post lately.

No workouts missed. Good to see the "yungins" discussing the "retired" NFL strength coach and exploring the meaning of "Word is Bond".

Started to key on credit card closes. With 7.375 inch hands it's a struggle to find "the spot". When opening to get the card in the thumb sided handle slips, and I run out of finger in the last 1/8-3/16. Need to set well back into thumb pad.

Right - Started strap holds today with #3. Strap is about 3/16". Credit Card position close, but no credit card insert. Solid bite into strap. Used 10 pounds for 6 singles.

Left - Plate pinching. Front delt is hit or miss. Need to warm up thoroughly.

DB Wrist Curls with fat dumbbells.
Titan's Telegraph.

Noticed the second edition of the Captains of Crush book was available on Amazon, so bought it.

Thursday - 10/1

2009-10-01T06:53:00.001-04:00

Did basically same workout on Tuesday.
Entire callous came off in one big flake on right thumb yesterday. It had same structure as a big toenail.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching with chains. Right delt "tweak", worked through it.
Left - Grippers - wide set. Bit fatigued, but slowly improving.
Titan's Telegraph - Thumb + last 2 fingers

Who would not want a famous Hollywood director to sodomize their teenage daughter? ;)

Weekend - 9/26 - 9/27

2009-09-28T19:35:00.000-04:00

Same workout both days. Hitting high numbers of dips and chins before workout. Saturday
worked in 5 foot 5/8 inch chains around neck.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching with chain.
Left - Grippers - wide set (1.5 inches to 1.75 inches)
Levering
Titan's Telegraph w/ thumb and last 2 fingers.
Tore right thumb Sunday.

We've found that trying to smoosh down to the parallel set, leaves a tiny margin of error, that is enough to miss the squeeze.

As we predicted months ago, it looks like JBK will be selling his DVD through the Fictional group. Something else we won't buy. ;)

All Week

2009-09-26T08:15:00.001-04:00

Did not miss any workouts, too fucking bust at work to concentrate.

It's interesting to read some of the advancements of levering and "Weavering" on our beloved grip forum. It's about time that stale tales of "strongman" lore are moving out of the parlor trick realm to the next level where the competitors will set the bar. Fuck the "Old-Timers". ;)

Saturday 9/19 - Sunday 9/20

2009-09-20T11:31:00.000-04:00

Took Wed to Friday off. Hit Atlantic City. It's the best beach deal going.

Same workout on Saturday and today

Right - Plate pinching - emphasize overcrush.
Left - grippers - wide set.
Titan's Telegraph
Levering

Tuesday - 9/15

2009-09-15T07:18:00.000-04:00

Sunday - 9/14 - About same as Saturday

Tuesday 9 /15

Lower arms sore. "Slow" to wake up.

Right - Plate pinching. Emphasizing overcrush at top. Tore fuking thumb.
Left - Grippers - wide set. Ran out of gas fast.
Titan's Telegraph
Levering

Time to take a few days off.

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2009-09-12T10:40:00.001-04:00

True workout music.

Saturday - 9/12

2009-09-12T10:01:00.003-04:00

Hit grip every day this week except for Friday.

Many chins/dips. Draped 2 5 foot 5/8" chains around neck for both movements.

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching. Have been working in overcrushes at top of movement the past couple of weeks. Along with the Titan's (thumb and last 2 fingers only) have noticed a big improvement. Just need to coddle front delt tweak.

Left - Grippers - wide sets. Staying in 4 to 6 rep range.
Levering
Titan's Telegraph - thumb and last 2 fingers. Control and deliberate-ness is key here.

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Monday - 9/7

2009-09-07T08:58:00.001-04:00

7AM

Many chinups and dips

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching
Left - Grippers - wide set
Titan's Telegrap - Thumb + last 2 fingers

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Sunday - 9/6

2009-09-07T08:56:00.000-04:00

7AM

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching
Left - Grippers - wide set
Titan's Telegraph - Thumb + last 2 fingers
Levering

Saturday - 9/5

2009-09-05T11:16:00.000-04:00

Many chins/dips before grip.

Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinching - webbing finally getting better.
Left - Grippers - wide set.
Titan's Telegraph - ring and pinky + thumb

Went light last Tuesday and Thursday on pinch. Maintained grippers at wide closes. Just too fucking tired to post.

Sunday - 8/30

2009-08-30T11:43:00.000-04:00

6AM - Rain most of night.

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching. Thumb web raw and started bleeding almost immediately. Did what I could.
Left - Grippers - wide set.
Titan's Telegraph

Watered new sod for post training therapy.

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Satrurday - 8/29

2009-08-29T10:25:00.000-04:00

RAIN

Fell behind on posting. Did not miss any workouts this week. Right thumb web is like tissue.

Many chinups and dips beforehand, with 5 foot 5/8inch chains over neck.

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching. Light. Emphasize on squeeze.
Left - Grippers - Focus on 1.5 to 2 inch range.
Titans Telegraph
Levering

Bye Ted

2009-08-27T17:34:00.000-04:00

Saturday - 8/22

2009-08-22T14:34:00.001-04:00

6AM

Lower Back
Many pullups and dips w/ 5 foot 5/8 chain over neck. This is almost every workout.

Grip Training

Right - Thumb torn. High rep titan's telegraph
Left - grippers - 1 and 2 inch sets
Levering

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Thursday - 8/20

2009-08-20T18:51:00.000-04:00

Wide awake at 230AM So,

Hit lower back

Grip Training

Right - Plate pinching w/ 5/8 inch chains. Tore fucking thumb. But managed to force through.
Left - Grippers - 1 and 2 inch closes.
Levering
Titan's Telegraph

Tuesday - 8/18

2009-08-18T07:07:00.000-04:00

5AM

Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching. Thumb web raw. Concentrated on hold at top.
Left - Grippers/Go Really. Worked 2 inch and 1 inch range. Fatigued from Sunday, but overall base is up.

Titans
Levering

This Past Week

2009-08-16T09:48:00.001-04:00

Finally 2 days without rain.
Managed to work in high volume of chins and dips this week.

Grip Training
Right - Pinch is on vacation and thumb web fucking torn to the bone. Deloaded with light plate pinching and high rep Titans.
Left - Crush - Grippers and Go Really. Working wide sets and 1" sets. Steadily coming back.
Started high rep levering this week.

Off to get poison ivy killer and a box of wine.

Tuesday - 8/11

2009-08-12T07:12:00.000-04:00

430AM
RAIN!

Lower back work

Grip Training

Back off. Still sore. Circuited light pinch, light grippers, light titans and light hammer curls.

Sunday - 8/9

2009-08-09T08:41:00.000-04:00

RAIN
7AM
Lower back work

Grip training
SORE. Dampness does no help.

Right - Plate pinching + chains
Left - Go Really grip, strap holds with #3
DB concentration hammer curls + Tyler grips

Struggled through everything.

Saturday 8/8

2009-08-08T08:02:00.000-04:00

6AM

Lower back work

Chinups/Dips with 5/8" chain tossed around neck. High volume.

Grip Training

Right - Plate Pinching + 5/8 inch chains
Left - Go Really, strap holds w/#3 , reps with lighter grippers. starting to come back
DB concentration curls with Tyler Grips