530AM - Woke up to sore lower back. Big weather change coming
Reverse Hypers/45 Degree Hypers.
Grip Training - 70-75% day
Right - Plate pinching
Left - PDA Blobette Pinching
Titans Telegraph
EX Curl reverse curls - 3x10 (lower back gave me a warning when picking bar up).
Short rests, finished in about 15 minutes. Depending on feel may repeat on Thursday.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
Monday - 10/8
530AM - YMCA
Right Elbow, snap cracklin and poppin.
Close Grips - 5 sets of 10. Ending w/ 315. Sore
Hammer Flat, Decline, Incline - 3 passes. No rest. Loosening up
Roper Pullovers
Dumbbell Pullovers
Abs
Lower arms sore. Tomorrow may just be a recovery workout.
Right Elbow, snap cracklin and poppin.
Close Grips - 5 sets of 10. Ending w/ 315. Sore
Hammer Flat, Decline, Incline - 3 passes. No rest. Loosening up
Roper Pullovers
Dumbbell Pullovers
Abs
Lower arms sore. Tomorrow may just be a recovery workout.
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Sunday - 10/7
8AM
HUUUUMMMIIIDDD
Reverse Hypers/45 degree hypers
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinching - Work on speed off floor
Left - PDA Blobette - Base strength continues to eeck up.
Humidity in cellar added a fair amount of difficulty.
Took it outside to garage
Right - 2x25 Yorks - Bent over concentration/pinch plate curls - 4 sets of 4.
Left - Pinch work with Blob50
Outside humidity higher than yesterday. Frustrating, but reinforces the "squeeze" concentration.
If you are just joining in, I'm left handed. Crush and thick stuff is easier than right, but right is better at pinch. Left is finally starting to catch up on right hand numbers with Blob work.
If you are a hand size whiner, click my hand photo to the right, then shut your gob and get to work. ;)
HUUUUMMMIIIDDD
Reverse Hypers/45 degree hypers
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinching - Work on speed off floor
Left - PDA Blobette - Base strength continues to eeck up.
Humidity in cellar added a fair amount of difficulty.
Took it outside to garage
Right - 2x25 Yorks - Bent over concentration/pinch plate curls - 4 sets of 4.
Left - Pinch work with Blob50
Outside humidity higher than yesterday. Frustrating, but reinforces the "squeeze" concentration.
If you are just joining in, I'm left handed. Crush and thick stuff is easier than right, but right is better at pinch. Left is finally starting to catch up on right hand numbers with Blob work.
If you are a hand size whiner, click my hand photo to the right, then shut your gob and get to work. ;)
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Saturday - 10/6
Got about 4 hours sleep last night. Still cranked up from running the big meeting yesterday.
Hit work around 430AM-ish to get some filesystem dumps.
8AM
Reverse Hypers/45 degree hypers
Close Grip Bench w/ Apollon's Axle - 5 sets of 20. Finish with 293. Lack of sleep was making itself known.
Grip Training in Cellar - lots of humidity down there.
Right - Plate Pinching - a few good efforts with 2x45's plus platemates. Moisture was leeching out of the plates.
Left - PDA Blobette Pinching - Base strength coming up. But slippery today.
Went out to the garage to do some left handed work with the GordonV Blob50. 5 deadlifts. Big difference dampnesswise from cellar. SOLID. Pleased with my decision to get a second BLOB50. ;)
Right Hand - Grabbed pair York 25's did a few sets of bent over concentration type plate curls. Thumb ballooned up. I was tempted to carry a pair of York 45's up the steps to the garage, but my laziness won over.
Need to eat and get a nap.
Hit work around 430AM-ish to get some filesystem dumps.
8AM
Reverse Hypers/45 degree hypers
Close Grip Bench w/ Apollon's Axle - 5 sets of 20. Finish with 293. Lack of sleep was making itself known.
Grip Training in Cellar - lots of humidity down there.
Right - Plate Pinching - a few good efforts with 2x45's plus platemates. Moisture was leeching out of the plates.
Left - PDA Blobette Pinching - Base strength coming up. But slippery today.
Went out to the garage to do some left handed work with the GordonV Blob50. 5 deadlifts. Big difference dampnesswise from cellar. SOLID. Pleased with my decision to get a second BLOB50. ;)
Right Hand - Grabbed pair York 25's did a few sets of bent over concentration type plate curls. Thumb ballooned up. I was tempted to carry a pair of York 45's up the steps to the garage, but my laziness won over.
Need to eat and get a nap.
Friday, October 05, 2007
Friday - 10/5
Early meeting today, just some lower back work to get loosened up.
Now we have a thread where some are accused of lying about hand size?!
This is almost as wacky as those who believe that the Mighty Atom bit nails in
half.
The niche sport of grip is quickly reaching the abyss of oblivion.
;)
Now we have a thread where some are accused of lying about hand size?!
This is almost as wacky as those who believe that the Mighty Atom bit nails in
half.
The niche sport of grip is quickly reaching the abyss of oblivion.
;)
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Thursday - 10/4
530AM
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers, coffee, and staring at the moon.
Grip training
Right - Plate Pinch
Left - PDA Blobette Pinching
Titan's Telegraph
85-90% day.
Do we really need another fucking hand size thread on the GB? ;)
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers, coffee, and staring at the moon.
Grip training
Right - Plate Pinch
Left - PDA Blobette Pinching
Titan's Telegraph
85-90% day.
Do we really need another fucking hand size thread on the GB? ;)
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
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Wednesday - 10/3
530AM
Lower arms sore, especially thumbpads.
YMCA
Circuited around, hit lats, shoulders and arms. Pile of pullups on Nautilus multimachine.
Lower arms sore, especially thumbpads.
YMCA
Circuited around, hit lats, shoulders and arms. Pile of pullups on Nautilus multimachine.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
The Old Days
We could not help but notice a recent post on the GB asking where some of the grip monsters of a few years ago disappeared to.
We at Ye Olde Grippe Clubhouse, suspect at first glance that most of the defection was due to
the emergence of "guru's" peddling their ilk and their ball swinging, goose stepping acolytes. But then again we have been wrong before. ;)
We at Ye Olde Grippe Clubhouse, suspect at first glance that most of the defection was due to
the emergence of "guru's" peddling their ilk and their ball swinging, goose stepping acolytes. But then again we have been wrong before. ;)
New BLOB50 Arrives
When I got home, my new GordonV Blob50 was waiting.
I took it outside to the garage, chalked up and stumbled through
a warmup. I was just getting sore from this morning's session and this
damn thing has to arrive.
I got a few full deadlifts with the Left hand after a sloppy, frustating
warmup.
It is without reservation that we recommend grabbing one of them now.
If you are a ways away, get it anyway, then either deload, do the couch
cushion technique, or get a PDA Blobette. The blobette is nice because
you will be able to hone the "breaking off ground" technique.
I will now light a celebratory La Gloria Cubana Corana Gorda.
I took it outside to the garage, chalked up and stumbled through
a warmup. I was just getting sore from this morning's session and this
damn thing has to arrive.
I got a few full deadlifts with the Left hand after a sloppy, frustating
warmup.
It is without reservation that we recommend grabbing one of them now.
If you are a ways away, get it anyway, then either deload, do the couch
cushion technique, or get a PDA Blobette. The blobette is nice because
you will be able to hone the "breaking off ground" technique.
I will now light a celebratory La Gloria Cubana Corana Gorda.
Tuesday - 10/2
530AM - Humid.
Reverse hypers, 45 degree hypers.
Grip training
Kept it between 85%-90% of Sunday
Right - Plate pinching
Left - PDA Blobette pinching
Titan's Telegraph
I have another GordonV Blob50 replica on the way. I'm going to keep one in my cigar room for screwing around.
Reverse hypers, 45 degree hypers.
Grip training
Kept it between 85%-90% of Sunday
Right - Plate pinching
Left - PDA Blobette pinching
Titan's Telegraph
I have another GordonV Blob50 replica on the way. I'm going to keep one in my cigar room for screwing around.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Monday - 10/1
Al Oerter Died - Bow your head to a legend. RIP
530AM
YMCA
Close Grip Benches - 5 sets of 12, last 3 with 315. I am getting too old for this shit.
Hammer Flat, Decline, Incline - 2 passes
Rope pullovers - 4x12
Abs
My bad elbow, is becoming badder.
What the fuck is with these pinheads who are upset with Jay Cutler winning the Olympia?
We say congratulations. I have his DVD from a year or two ago. It's pretty good, and he treats his 2 dogs well. Remember, he gets out there and puts it on the line, unlike the phony gurus currently peddling their offal on the 'net.
530AM
YMCA
Close Grip Benches - 5 sets of 12, last 3 with 315. I am getting too old for this shit.
Hammer Flat, Decline, Incline - 2 passes
Rope pullovers - 4x12
Abs
My bad elbow, is becoming badder.
What the fuck is with these pinheads who are upset with Jay Cutler winning the Olympia?
We say congratulations. I have his DVD from a year or two ago. It's pretty good, and he treats his 2 dogs well. Remember, he gets out there and puts it on the line, unlike the phony gurus currently peddling their offal on the 'net.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Sunday - 9/30
Cool but a bit damp.
8AM
Reverse hypers/45 degree hypers
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinching
Left - PDA Blobette Pinching (Blobette is 42.5lbs - Platemates used for extra resistance). Got some air with +10lbs in Platmates.
Reverse Curls with EZ Curl
Each week has seen a tad of improvement this month.
8AM
Reverse hypers/45 degree hypers
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinching
Left - PDA Blobette Pinching (Blobette is 42.5lbs - Platemates used for extra resistance). Got some air with +10lbs in Platmates.
Reverse Curls with EZ Curl
Each week has seen a tad of improvement this month.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Saturday - 9/29
5AM - cool and damp
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers. I'm holding two ancient (made in USA) pancake 50's a 25 and 10 for the 45 degree's. I need to make up a dumbbell or something to make it easier to add weight.
Lotta reps
Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching. 1.25 lbs PlateMate + 2x45's for a few airborne attempts.
Left - PDA Blobette pinching.
YMCA
Chins/pullups/whatever using Nautilus multi (neutral grip) - 6 sets of 20
Circuited on Hammer units hitting shoulders, lats, arms etc.
It is certainly refreshing to see that the words "season" and gripper have not appeared on the GB in a loong time. ;)
Would you rather "hand balance" or deadlift 700lbs?
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers. I'm holding two ancient (made in USA) pancake 50's a 25 and 10 for the 45 degree's. I need to make up a dumbbell or something to make it easier to add weight.
Lotta reps
Grip Training
Right - Plate pinching. 1.25 lbs PlateMate + 2x45's for a few airborne attempts.
Left - PDA Blobette pinching.
YMCA
Chins/pullups/whatever using Nautilus multi (neutral grip) - 6 sets of 20
Circuited on Hammer units hitting shoulders, lats, arms etc.
It is certainly refreshing to see that the words "season" and gripper have not appeared on the GB in a loong time. ;)
Would you rather "hand balance" or deadlift 700lbs?
Friday, September 28, 2007
Friday - 9/28
530AM - Humid, rainy
YMCA
Close Grip BP - 5 sets of 12, last 3 w/ 315
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passes - Fast pace.
Rope Pullovers
Kelso Overhead x-over shrugs
Abs
Grip Training
2 inch shot rotation while frying pan was heating up.
YMCA
Close Grip BP - 5 sets of 12, last 3 w/ 315
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passes - Fast pace.
Rope Pullovers
Kelso Overhead x-over shrugs
Abs
Grip Training
2 inch shot rotation while frying pan was heating up.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thursday - Sep 27
Fucking Humid all week, today looks to be the worst.
Wed 9/26 530AM - YMCA
Circuit/Fuck Around - Chins, Hammer Lat Pulls, Hammer Seated Press, light arms. Got some good reps on chins but cooked me, so backed off and moved fast. I'm too old and fat to be doing this shit this early.
Thursday - 9/27
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinching
Left - PDA Blobette pinching
Light day.
Wed 9/26 530AM - YMCA
Circuit/Fuck Around - Chins, Hammer Lat Pulls, Hammer Seated Press, light arms. Got some good reps on chins but cooked me, so backed off and moved fast. I'm too old and fat to be doing this shit this early.
Thursday - 9/27
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinching
Left - PDA Blobette pinching
Light day.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tuesday - 9/25
530AM
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers. Lower back is a mess, but feeling pretty good.
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinch
Left - PDA Blobette pinching
Titan's Telegraph
Worked at 90% of Sunday's workout.
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers. Lower back is a mess, but feeling pretty good.
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinch
Left - PDA Blobette pinching
Titan's Telegraph
Worked at 90% of Sunday's workout.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Monday - 9/24
530AM - Back to the YMCA, have to get up earlier. :(
Close Grip Bench - warmups then, 3x12 w/ 315
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 3x12ish
Rope/Cable pullover - 4x12
Kelso Overhead Crossover shrugs - 4x12
Abs
Age is tempting me to re-think these early mornings. ;)
Close Grip Bench - warmups then, 3x12 w/ 315
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 3x12ish
Rope/Cable pullover - 4x12
Kelso Overhead Crossover shrugs - 4x12
Abs
Age is tempting me to re-think these early mornings. ;)
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Sunday - 9/23
HUMID
9AM
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers.
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinch - slowly reclaiming peak early summer period. The 2xYork45's were aloft a few times.
Left - PDA Blobette Pinch - 51-7/8lbs saw some air. If you are new here, I have found the PDA Blobette is tougher than the Blob50. It's a bit slipperier, and 1/8+-" bigger all around. Your mileage may vary.
Titan's Telegraph - bunch of reps
Reverse Curls w/ EZ Curl - 3x12
The humidity in the cellar is a negative factor.
9AM
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers.
Grip Training
Right - Plate Pinch - slowly reclaiming peak early summer period. The 2xYork45's were aloft a few times.
Left - PDA Blobette Pinch - 51-7/8lbs saw some air. If you are new here, I have found the PDA Blobette is tougher than the Blob50. It's a bit slipperier, and 1/8+-" bigger all around. Your mileage may vary.
Titan's Telegraph - bunch of reps
Reverse Curls w/ EZ Curl - 3x12
The humidity in the cellar is a negative factor.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Saturday - 9/22
Hit work at 430AM
HUMID
8AM
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers.
Grip Training
Right - Light Plate Pinching - concentrate on form and speed
Left - PDA Blobette Pinching - again light and quick.
YMCA
Chins/Pullups - Nautilus Multimachine - 3x40
Hammer Laterals - 3x12
Hammer Seated Press - 3x10 - fairly heavy
Hammer Preachers, rope pushdowns
Abs
HUMID
8AM
Reverse Hypers, 45 degree hypers.
Grip Training
Right - Light Plate Pinching - concentrate on form and speed
Left - PDA Blobette Pinching - again light and quick.
YMCA
Chins/Pullups - Nautilus Multimachine - 3x40
Hammer Laterals - 3x12
Hammer Seated Press - 3x10 - fairly heavy
Hammer Preachers, rope pushdowns
Abs
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