Friday, February 02, 2007
This Is The Hell That is My City
This is an excerpt form a Real Scranton City Council Meeting. Enjoy the most raucous 5 minutes of your life. ;)
Friday - 2/2
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 134x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Incline,Flat,Decline - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs.
Rope Pullover - 3x15
Over Cable Crossover Kelso Shrugs - 3x12
Q. What's in the fuking bag?
A. The mythical "King of all Bastards Video". ;)
A. "Soiled" Camo Pants.
A. Rubicks Cruuks platform dress shoes.
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 134x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Incline,Flat,Decline - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs.
Rope Pullover - 3x15
Over Cable Crossover Kelso Shrugs - 3x12
Q. What's in the fuking bag?
A. The mythical "King of all Bastards Video". ;)
A. "Soiled" Camo Pants.
A. Rubicks Cruuks platform dress shoes.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Thursday - 2/1
19degrees F out.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20+
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 65% day - 213x10, 283-8sets of 3
Rested 15-30 seconds between sets. "Speed day"
Grip Training
Blob50
Left - 7 double attempts - a couple of close calls here. ;) I hate this fucking thing.
Right - 7 doubles - full deadlifts.
Too hungry to continue.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20+
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 65% day - 213x10, 283-8sets of 3
Rested 15-30 seconds between sets. "Speed day"
Grip Training
Blob50
Left - 7 double attempts - a couple of close calls here. ;) I hate this fucking thing.
Right - 7 doubles - full deadlifts.
Too hungry to continue.
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. ;)
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Sunday - 12/31
8AM
Lower back cramped. Last night rainy and cold, today sunny and dry.
Reverse Hyper/ Ab warmup
Elbow traction with purple Jumpstretch band
Romanian Deadlifts - w/ trap bar - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x10, 263x2, 313x2, 373-4x2
Re-wave using Prilepin's Table. Solid reps.
These toast the hands.
Grip training
Blob50
Left - 10 sets of 2 attempts. Good burps of air on some. Need to pull head out of ass.
Right - 10 sets of 2 deadlifts.
Observation: If you announce to the grip world that you are not going to post any grip training results until you close the #4, then post training results with a grip-machine. What does that mean? Is the hissy fit over?
Lower back cramped. Last night rainy and cold, today sunny and dry.
Reverse Hyper/ Ab warmup
Elbow traction with purple Jumpstretch band
Romanian Deadlifts - w/ trap bar - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x10, 263x2, 313x2, 373-4x2
Re-wave using Prilepin's Table. Solid reps.
These toast the hands.
Grip training
Blob50
Left - 10 sets of 2 attempts. Good burps of air on some. Need to pull head out of ass.
Right - 10 sets of 2 deadlifts.
Observation: If you announce to the grip world that you are not going to post any grip training results until you close the #4, then post training results with a grip-machine. What does that mean? Is the hissy fit over?
Saturday, December 30, 2006
We have been
following the introductory GB thread some poor unsuspecting griptster started, announcing the Hunan Vice's entrance into the web-o-sphere. Over 130 views and no warm shower welcome's ;)
The inner circle is a lonely place. ;)
Update - 12/31 - 09:37 - Over 230 views. Still no testis clasping. We won't count the guy from up north. ;)
Update - 1/4/2007 - Over 600 views and still no mass anal rubbings. Well done people!
The inner circle is a lonely place. ;)
Update - 12/31 - 09:37 - Over 230 views. Still no testis clasping. We won't count the guy from up north. ;)
Update - 1/4/2007 - Over 600 views and still no mass anal rubbings. Well done people!
Saturday - Part 2
Joints are killing me today. Weather is raw.
Hammer Lat Pulls - Started with 1 pair of 45's worked up to 5 pair. Sets of 20. Quick pace.
Rope Pulls - 4x20
Smith Presses - Hammer Presses - Hammer Laterals - 3 laps. No rest
Light Arms.
Abs.
Hammer Lat Pulls - Started with 1 pair of 45's worked up to 5 pair. Sets of 20. Quick pace.
Rope Pulls - 4x20
Smith Presses - Hammer Presses - Hammer Laterals - 3 laps. No rest
Light Arms.
Abs.
Saturday - 12/30
I wonder if Saddam's rope noose came from McMaster?
6AM
Lower arms still sore from thickbar Thursday.
Reverse-Hyper Ab Warmup
Elbow traction w/ Purple Jumpstretch band
Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trapbar - 5x20
Seated and Lying levering with big ratchet and magnets.
In between levering worked in 10 sets of 2 - Blob50 pulls. Left getting air. Right most full deadlifts, some squirted away.
Finished with ring/pink claw curls.
Time for Jacks Blue Heat.
Diet secret - add 1/2 scoop of MuscleMilk to coffee. Positive nitrogen balance here I come. ;)
6AM
Lower arms still sore from thickbar Thursday.
Reverse-Hyper Ab Warmup
Elbow traction w/ Purple Jumpstretch band
Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trapbar - 5x20
Seated and Lying levering with big ratchet and magnets.
In between levering worked in 10 sets of 2 - Blob50 pulls. Left getting air. Right most full deadlifts, some squirted away.
Finished with ring/pink claw curls.
Time for Jacks Blue Heat.
Diet secret - add 1/2 scoop of MuscleMilk to coffee. Positive nitrogen balance here I come. ;)
Friday, December 29, 2006
WARNING - York Barbell Legacy Dumbbells - First Sighting
The YMCA got new dumbbells to replace a few old broken Yorks. They are the new "Legacy" Yorks. When placed next to an old York there is a BIG FUCKING DIFFERENCE.
My advice is to AVOID these dumbbells for pinch work. You are just pissing your money away on a second rate item. The inside/handle side of the blob is almost FLAT. The outside of the blob is comparable to the old Yorks.
The bells are coated with a gritty/rough finish.
My advice is to seek out an original York 50 or a GordonV Blob50 replica. These new "legacy" bells get an extreme thumbs down.
Due to the shape, I would recommend that they be prohibited for certification purposes.
Do not delude yourself if you are working with one of these pieces of shit.
My advice is to AVOID these dumbbells for pinch work. You are just pissing your money away on a second rate item. The inside/handle side of the blob is almost FLAT. The outside of the blob is comparable to the old Yorks.
The bells are coated with a gritty/rough finish.
My advice is to seek out an original York 50 or a GordonV Blob50 replica. These new "legacy" bells get an extreme thumbs down.
Due to the shape, I would recommend that they be prohibited for certification purposes.
Do not delude yourself if you are working with one of these pieces of shit.
Friday - 12/29
Did some visiting last night was forced to put away a few snifters of "Maker's Mark".
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x20, 225x20,315x20,275x20,225x20
Hammer Flat, Decline Incline - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs
Overhead Crossover Cable shrugs - 3x20
Rope Pullovers - 4x12
I only use the Hammer Machines because they are there. I think they are garbage.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Thursday - 12/28
6AM
ReverHyper Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trap Bar - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x3, 263x3, 313x3, 363x3, 403x3, 363x5
Lower Arms completely destroyed after this. Felt "on", so went with the 403. Time to re-wave. Trap strength coming back.
Piddled with the Blob50, could not shake the ache from the axle.
Picked up broom and swept for active recovery.
If you are just joining in - I am using the Apollon's Axle from Ironmind. It is a smooth, 2" diameter, 7 foot bar. It weights 33 pounds. Keep in mind if you use pipe or solid stock, there is a BIG circumference difference between 1.875" and 2". Start light with any pulling stuff when working with the thick bar. It adds a whole new dimension of stress to the arms. Don't be stupid, build a wide base.
My hands are not quite 7.5".
ReverHyper Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts w/ Trap Bar - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x3, 263x3, 313x3, 363x3, 403x3, 363x5
Lower Arms completely destroyed after this. Felt "on", so went with the 403. Time to re-wave. Trap strength coming back.
Piddled with the Blob50, could not shake the ache from the axle.
Picked up broom and swept for active recovery.
If you are just joining in - I am using the Apollon's Axle from Ironmind. It is a smooth, 2" diameter, 7 foot bar. It weights 33 pounds. Keep in mind if you use pipe or solid stock, there is a BIG circumference difference between 1.875" and 2". Start light with any pulling stuff when working with the thick bar. It adds a whole new dimension of stress to the arms. Don't be stupid, build a wide base.
My hands are not quite 7.5".
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Let's Hold Hands and Get this Thing Done!
We have just received an official, urgent, communique' from the Fictional Hand Bullpen! We are told that the Post Office is handling over 20 BILLION packages this glorious holiday season. Show some fucking compassion people! DOWNLOAD the FREELY AVAILABLE, PUBLIC DOMAIN Famous York Hand Balancing Course and save a mailman from going friggin Postal. ;)
God Bless Us, Everyone!
God Bless Us, Everyone!
Wed - 12/27
5AM
Was up late screwing with my IBM T43.
Lats and shoulder girdle beat up from past week or so. Circuit trained around, worked in some Kelso Shrugs, shot the shit, and called it a morning.
Time to study motherboards.
Was up late screwing with my IBM T43.
Lats and shoulder girdle beat up from past week or so. Circuit trained around, worked in some Kelso Shrugs, shot the shit, and called it a morning.
Time to study motherboards.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Tuesday - 12/26
It is with a heavy heart that I announce I will no longer be posting workouts or training results. This will remain in effect until I can consistently crush a #4 with a Handgripper Helper attached and clean and press the Inch Dumbbell at the same time.
Just kidding, you will find no whiny pouty stuff here ;)
8AM
Reverse Hyper Ab Warmup
Shrugs W/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x20, 263x20, 313x25 WooHoo
Romanian Deadlifts with Trap Bar - 6x20. Still a bit of a Charley horse.
Grip Training
Worked in levering with ratchet and Platemates in between all Blob50 work. It has been raining since yesterday. The humidity is unforgiving with pinch. But it will all work out in the end.
Left - 8 sets of 2 - deadlift attempts. Some pops, some good air.
Right - 8 sets of 2 - Full deadlifts. Some slipped out towards the top.
Ironmind Claw Curl - 1 high rep set.
Just kidding, you will find no whiny pouty stuff here ;)
8AM
Reverse Hyper Ab Warmup
Shrugs W/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x20, 263x20, 313x25 WooHoo
Romanian Deadlifts with Trap Bar - 6x20. Still a bit of a Charley horse.
Grip Training
Worked in levering with ratchet and Platemates in between all Blob50 work. It has been raining since yesterday. The humidity is unforgiving with pinch. But it will all work out in the end.
Left - 8 sets of 2 - deadlift attempts. Some pops, some good air.
Right - 8 sets of 2 - Full deadlifts. Some slipped out towards the top.
Ironmind Claw Curl - 1 high rep set.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Monday - 12/25
Hit the cellar.
830AM
Reverse Hyper/Ab Warmup
Close Grip Bench w/ Apollons Axle - 123x20, 213x20, 233-8x20
In between all sets worked in Romanian Deadlifts, sets of 20, pair of 50lb dumbbells.
Still a bit of a charley horse.
Never bench without a spotter, or some sort of reliable spotting setup to catch the bar. I use a pair of steel stands similar to the Ironmind Pillars of Power. I got them locally at the "Fitness Headquarters". Only MORONS think they can roll the bar off themselves. Make sure 2007 is a safe one, avoid the Darwin Awards. ;)
FAST pace.
Called it a day.
830AM
Reverse Hyper/Ab Warmup
Close Grip Bench w/ Apollons Axle - 123x20, 213x20, 233-8x20
In between all sets worked in Romanian Deadlifts, sets of 20, pair of 50lb dumbbells.
Still a bit of a charley horse.
Never bench without a spotter, or some sort of reliable spotting setup to catch the bar. I use a pair of steel stands similar to the Ironmind Pillars of Power. I got them locally at the "Fitness Headquarters". Only MORONS think they can roll the bar off themselves. Make sure 2007 is a safe one, avoid the Darwin Awards. ;)
FAST pace.
Called it a day.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Sunday - 12/24
8AM
Reverse Hyper/ Ab Warmup
Romanian DL's with dumbbells - 6x20. Left thigh still has a charley horse.
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x10, 243x3, 263x3, 318x3, 338x3, 368x5, 323x12. Lower arms were beat to death after these.
Seated levering twists w/ big ratchet - 3 sets
Grip training
BLOB50 work
Left - 6x2reps - Deadlift attempts - Solid gulps of air.
Right - 6x2Full Deadlifts
Ironmind Claw Curls - Ring and Pinky - 2x40reps. DO NOT fuck around with these. It is all too easy to screw a knuckle up with those fingers.
Reverse Hyper/ Ab Warmup
Romanian DL's with dumbbells - 6x20. Left thigh still has a charley horse.
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x10, 243x3, 263x3, 318x3, 338x3, 368x5, 323x12. Lower arms were beat to death after these.
Seated levering twists w/ big ratchet - 3 sets
Grip training
BLOB50 work
Left - 6x2reps - Deadlift attempts - Solid gulps of air.
Right - 6x2Full Deadlifts
Ironmind Claw Curls - Ring and Pinky - 2x40reps. DO NOT fuck around with these. It is all too easy to screw a knuckle up with those fingers.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Saturday - Part 2
Hammer Lat Pull - Started with 2 pair of 45s, added 1 Pair per set. Sets of 20. Topped out at 5 pair (25reps)
Hammer Row - 2 sets. Already a mixture of plates. Life is too short to add. ;)
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral - 3 laps
Hammer press - 4 sets
Light Arms
Hammer Row - 2 sets. Already a mixture of plates. Life is too short to add. ;)
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral - 3 laps
Hammer press - 4 sets
Light Arms
Saturday - 12/23
Went into work at 430AM to wrap a few things up.
7AM
Reverse hyper ab warmup
Worked in some Romanian deadlifts with trap bar. Got a charley horse. I hate this fucking weather.
Levering with ratchet and Platemates etc.
In between levering worked in some Blob50 stuf - right hand - 10 full deadlifts. Left, air here and there. Hand is still sore from the Claw curls. Wow.
7AM
Reverse hyper ab warmup
Worked in some Romanian deadlifts with trap bar. Got a charley horse. I hate this fucking weather.
Levering with ratchet and Platemates etc.
In between levering worked in some Blob50 stuf - right hand - 10 full deadlifts. Left, air here and there. Hand is still sore from the Claw curls. Wow.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Well
it did not take long. We received the first ad-copy from the Hunan Vice Coterie. Who coincidentally have the same PO BOX at the Fictional Grip Gang, surprise, surprise. ;)
We have been asked to help spread the word of the new website by posting a banner and a link.
We submit to this request, with Honor, Respect and Reverence, especially during this time that we rejoice in the birth of the Christ Child.
Here is the link, please bow your head in homage to the Old-Timers that practiced their special brand of snake-oil, as you click it - The Real Old Time Strongman Library.
Then use the money you saved, from essentially buying the same thing, in an overpriced form, and donate it HERE, where it will do some true good.
Tis' The Fucking Season. ;)
We have been asked to help spread the word of the new website by posting a banner and a link.
We submit to this request, with Honor, Respect and Reverence, especially during this time that we rejoice in the birth of the Christ Child.
Here is the link, please bow your head in homage to the Old-Timers that practiced their special brand of snake-oil, as you click it - The Real Old Time Strongman Library.
Then use the money you saved, from essentially buying the same thing, in an overpriced form, and donate it HERE, where it will do some true good.
Tis' The Fucking Season. ;)
Friday - 12/22
Had a waterglass of Jack Daniels last night.
500AM - Had to start early.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x20, 225x20, 315x20
DB Bench Press - 3x20 - whatever dumbbells were on the floor.
Hammer Flat, Decline, Incline - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs.
Kelso Over Head Cable Shrugs with crossover cables.
Abs
500AM - Had to start early.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x20, 225x20, 315x20
DB Bench Press - 3x20 - whatever dumbbells were on the floor.
Hammer Flat, Decline, Incline - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs.
Kelso Over Head Cable Shrugs with crossover cables.
Abs
Thursday, December 21, 2006
The Circle Expands
We see the Hunan Vice just became a part of the innercirclemarketing ring. We are waiting with baited breath for the first volley of poorly composed and spelled email ad-copy.
Welcome to the web!
Welcome to the web!
Thursday - 12/21
530AM
Reverse Hyperextension /Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar - Sets of 10, in between shrugs.
Shrugs w/Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x10, 243x3, 263x3, 313x5, 333x5, 353x5, 318x12. Volume increase over Sunday. No sets to failure.
Fooled with Blob50. Hands wiped out from shrugs
Ironmind Claw Curl - Ring and Pinky - 2 setsx30 - My hands have been sore every day from these.
Take garbage out for active recovery.
Reverse Hyperextension /Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar - Sets of 10, in between shrugs.
Shrugs w/Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 193x10, 243x3, 263x3, 313x5, 333x5, 353x5, 318x12. Volume increase over Sunday. No sets to failure.
Fooled with Blob50. Hands wiped out from shrugs
Ironmind Claw Curl - Ring and Pinky - 2 setsx30 - My hands have been sore every day from these.
Take garbage out for active recovery.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Old Time Strongman Library
Be sure to check out the Old Time Strongman Libraries at
Sandowplus
and
Maxalding
You will find a treasure trove of strength info along with some
cool grip stuff and the famous, highly sought after
York Hand Balancing course!
Best of all, it is FREE!
It seems a day does not go by that someone drops us a line to tell us how thrilled they are to save some cash by downloading these fine materials.
Save your wallet from a getting a needless Dirty Sanchez. ;)
Merry New Year!
Sandowplus
and
Maxalding
You will find a treasure trove of strength info along with some
cool grip stuff and the famous, highly sought after
York Hand Balancing course!
Best of all, it is FREE!
It seems a day does not go by that someone drops us a line to tell us how thrilled they are to save some cash by downloading these fine materials.
Save your wallet from a getting a needless Dirty Sanchez. ;)
Merry New Year!
Wed - 12/20
530AM
Hammer Lat pull - 5 sets ascent - added 1 pair of 45 each set. Last set 5 pair and some change. Sets of 20. Strip sets, down to 2 pair of 45s. Finished each strip set with Kelso Lat shrugs
Hammer Low Row - 4x20 medium weight - finished each set with Kelso Row shrugs.
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Press - 3 laps. No rest
Light arms
Abs
Lower arms sore. DOMS
Isn't is amazing within a few hours of "critiquing" the so called extreme limited availability of the $80.00 rare, prized, skull grippers, we are treated to a last chance email to acquire these gems? ;) I'm sure some have them occupying a place of honor in between their invaluable Franklin Mint Faberge' Egg Collection and Elvis dinner plates.
Hammer Lat pull - 5 sets ascent - added 1 pair of 45 each set. Last set 5 pair and some change. Sets of 20. Strip sets, down to 2 pair of 45s. Finished each strip set with Kelso Lat shrugs
Hammer Low Row - 4x20 medium weight - finished each set with Kelso Row shrugs.
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Press - 3 laps. No rest
Light arms
Abs
Lower arms sore. DOMS
Isn't is amazing within a few hours of "critiquing" the so called extreme limited availability of the $80.00 rare, prized, skull grippers, we are treated to a last chance email to acquire these gems? ;) I'm sure some have them occupying a place of honor in between their invaluable Franklin Mint Faberge' Egg Collection and Elvis dinner plates.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Tuesday Post-Mortem
Shot Rotations - 12 minutes
I need to keep these in the regular routine. Hands always feel much better afterwards.
The 2 finger (ring/pinky) Ironmind Claw Curls have had me sore for the past few days. It is amazing how a slight change can kick start something. If you get them, control your ego. Too much weight and sloppy form will shut you down with a nasty finger injury. These are best done with higher reps and medium weight.
Remember - don't get duped into paying a fortune for "special short climbing rope". Head on over to McMaster.com Enter - manila rope - in the search box. 1" rope will run you about 65 cents per foot. Get your loading pin and carbiner, double the rope through the carbiner and you have a solid 2inch implement. 2" thick rope will run you $2.75 a foot. They ship FAST.
I just wandered over to the Dino Krubiks Blog. How much mileage can you get out of the fucking stupid catch phrase - "Chrome and Fern"?
I need to keep these in the regular routine. Hands always feel much better afterwards.
The 2 finger (ring/pinky) Ironmind Claw Curls have had me sore for the past few days. It is amazing how a slight change can kick start something. If you get them, control your ego. Too much weight and sloppy form will shut you down with a nasty finger injury. These are best done with higher reps and medium weight.
Remember - don't get duped into paying a fortune for "special short climbing rope". Head on over to McMaster.com Enter - manila rope - in the search box. 1" rope will run you about 65 cents per foot. Get your loading pin and carbiner, double the rope through the carbiner and you have a solid 2inch implement. 2" thick rope will run you $2.75 a foot. They ship FAST.
I just wandered over to the Dino Krubiks Blog. How much mileage can you get out of the fucking stupid catch phrase - "Chrome and Fern"?
Tuesday - 12/19
530AM
Reverse Hyper, Ab warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar - 4x10 combined with
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - 193-5x10
Grip training
Levering with ratchet.
Left Hand - Blob50 - 8 sets of doubles - deadlift attempts. Got solid gulps of air.
Right - Blob50 - 8 full deadlift singles.
Rained yesterday, everything had that "slickness"
Ironmind Claw Curl - Ring and Pinky 2x20
I just noticed the Limited Edition Collectible Halloween, for the truly serious, only 40 available, $80.00 "Skull" grippers are still on sale at the Fictional Hand site - since Halloween. Maybe sanity is starting to take hold, and people are using their cash to buy things of real value? ;)
Reverse Hyper, Ab warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar - 4x10 combined with
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - 193-5x10
Grip training
Levering with ratchet.
Left Hand - Blob50 - 8 sets of doubles - deadlift attempts. Got solid gulps of air.
Right - Blob50 - 8 full deadlift singles.
Rained yesterday, everything had that "slickness"
Ironmind Claw Curl - Ring and Pinky 2x20
I just noticed the Limited Edition Collectible Halloween, for the truly serious, only 40 available, $80.00 "Skull" grippers are still on sale at the Fictional Hand site - since Halloween. Maybe sanity is starting to take hold, and people are using their cash to buy things of real value? ;)
Monday, December 18, 2006
Monday - 12/18
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x30, 225x20, 305-3x20
Hammer Decline,Incline,Flat - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso Bench shrugs.
Rope pullovers - 4x15
Abs
Too hungry to continue anything else.
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x30, 225x20, 305-3x20
Hammer Decline,Incline,Flat - 2 laps. Finished each set with Kelso Bench shrugs.
Rope pullovers - 4x15
Abs
Too hungry to continue anything else.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Sunday - 12/17
8AM
Lower Back/Ab Warmup - Reverse Hypers, leg raises etc
Romanian Deadlifts with Trap Bar - 5x10 - Still moderate weight. My back is a mess. No sense in being stupid.
Shrugs - w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 243x3, 263x3, 313x3, 333x3, 353x3, 313x12 - Change of pace from high reps.
Grip Training
Levering in between Blob50 work. Also started Ironmind Claw Curls. Using Ring/Pinky only. These may be the missing link.
Left - Blob50 - 10 doubles - deadlift attempts - some skidded, some got good swallows of daylight.
Right - Blob50 - 10 full deadlift singles. Some farmers walked a few/4/5 steps etc.
MUSIC:
Lower Back/Ab Warmup - Reverse Hypers, leg raises etc
Romanian Deadlifts with Trap Bar - 5x10 - Still moderate weight. My back is a mess. No sense in being stupid.
Shrugs - w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand Grip - 243x3, 263x3, 313x3, 333x3, 353x3, 313x12 - Change of pace from high reps.
Grip Training
Levering in between Blob50 work. Also started Ironmind Claw Curls. Using Ring/Pinky only. These may be the missing link.
Left - Blob50 - 10 doubles - deadlift attempts - some skidded, some got good swallows of daylight.
Right - Blob50 - 10 full deadlift singles. Some farmers walked a few/4/5 steps etc.
MUSIC:
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Shopping
I just got back from the local mall. Look people, learn to FUCKING shower. Ass-Stench was the word of the day down there. It brought back sentimental memories, of being a young boy and visiting the monkey cages at Scranton's old Nay Aug Zoo. What in the name of Christ happened to personal hygiene? I hate the fucking holidays. ;)
Saturday - 12/16
I headed into work at 5AMish to take care of some crap.
Slipped into my new GripBoard T-Shirt. A strange aura of power seemed to flow from my lower arms.
Lower Back.Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar 3x10
Grip Training - 730AM
I decided to deload the pinching, and use only the Blob50 for both hands. No Platemates this week. I'm off Christmas week, so I want to go into it somewhat fresh.
Left Hand Blob50 - 8 sets of double attempts. All got some air. I am going to throw this fucking piece of shit into the goddamn street.
Right Hand Blob50 - 8 sets of doubles - Full Deadlifts - Avoided trying to set up perfectly. "Worked out of the groove".
In between the pinch work I hit levering fairly hard with the ratchet and Brookfield stick. My goal was to be a bit pre-exhausted on the Blob work.
YMCA
Hammer Lat Pulls - Again, someone left a goose shit assortment of plates on it. Did two fairly hard hi-rep sets.
Hammer Row - Same as above
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals - 3 cycles.
Hammer Press - 3 sets. Too lazy to count plates again.
Light Arms
We have updated the links to the side. Be sure to check them out. George from Grippermania is up as well as Shaf from Power and Bulk. Shaf's videos are great resources, especially if you are a cellar gym guy.
Slipped into my new GripBoard T-Shirt. A strange aura of power seemed to flow from my lower arms.
Lower Back.Ab Warmup
Romanian Deadlifts with trap bar 3x10
Grip Training - 730AM
I decided to deload the pinching, and use only the Blob50 for both hands. No Platemates this week. I'm off Christmas week, so I want to go into it somewhat fresh.
Left Hand Blob50 - 8 sets of double attempts. All got some air. I am going to throw this fucking piece of shit into the goddamn street.
Right Hand Blob50 - 8 sets of doubles - Full Deadlifts - Avoided trying to set up perfectly. "Worked out of the groove".
In between the pinch work I hit levering fairly hard with the ratchet and Brookfield stick. My goal was to be a bit pre-exhausted on the Blob work.
YMCA
Hammer Lat Pulls - Again, someone left a goose shit assortment of plates on it. Did two fairly hard hi-rep sets.
Hammer Row - Same as above
Smith Press, Hammer Laterals - 3 cycles.
Hammer Press - 3 sets. Too lazy to count plates again.
Light Arms
We have updated the links to the side. Be sure to check them out. George from Grippermania is up as well as Shaf from Power and Bulk. Shaf's videos are great resources, especially if you are a cellar gym guy.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Friday - 12/15
530AM
Decided on hitting the cellar instead of the gym
Lower back/Ab warmup
Close Grips - w/ Apollons Axle - 123x30, 223-5x30
Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts in between each set of benches. sets of 10
Light Levering.
Time to fry some eggs.
Decided on hitting the cellar instead of the gym
Lower back/Ab warmup
Close Grips - w/ Apollons Axle - 123x30, 223-5x30
Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts in between each set of benches. sets of 10
Light Levering.
Time to fry some eggs.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Free Computer Books Online
A tremendous resource for you byteheads out there.
FREE COMPUTER BOOKS
Lear about using a real operating system, and tell Satan's Handmaids at Microsoft to take Vista and stick it up their anus. ;)
FREE COMPUTER BOOKS
Lear about using a real operating system, and tell Satan's Handmaids at Microsoft to take Vista and stick it up their anus. ;)
Thursday - 12/14
530AM
Lower Back/Ab Warmup
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x20, 243x20, 303x20, 253x20
Did Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts in between shrugs.
The shrugs blow up the hands.
Did a bunch of leverage stuff with the ratchet to get the "pump" out of the thumbs.
Fooled with Blobette and Blob50 for a little while and called it a day.
I just looked at the analytics for the site. It is amazing all the outclicks the York Hand Balancing Course is getting. Get yourself some heavy paper, laser print it and you are set.
Looks like people are smartenin' up.
Lower Back/Ab Warmup
Shrugs w/ Apollons Axle - Overhand grip - 193x20, 243x20, 303x20, 253x20
Did Romanian Trap Bar Deadlifts in between shrugs.
The shrugs blow up the hands.
Did a bunch of leverage stuff with the ratchet to get the "pump" out of the thumbs.
Fooled with Blobette and Blob50 for a little while and called it a day.
I just looked at the analytics for the site. It is amazing all the outclicks the York Hand Balancing Course is getting. Get yourself some heavy paper, laser print it and you are set.
Looks like people are smartenin' up.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Whatta Day
The mailguy just dropped off the new Milo, and minutes later the UPS peep handed me my new Grippermania T-Shirt. You cheap grip fucks should order a T-Shirt from each forum.;) Every bit helps keep them online. Click HERE.
Merry New Year!
Merry New Year!
A Joyous Tear Filled Morning
We just received the latest inspiration filled missive from the Fictional Hand crew. Thank you, Thank you. We are told the sob drenched story of someone who overcame a crippling back injury, because of the guidance of Matted Fur and the team at Fictional Grip guru land. Our champion is now able to viscously pop phonebooks and attempt handstands.
Our faith in the power of prayer and positive thought has been restored. We at Grip Central are going to "Pay it forward".
Download the York Hand Balancing Course, and then watch Mr. Edgin's Phone Book Destruction video.
Please send your emotionally charged tales of success to imapatheticselfloathingeasilydupedfool@fantasyland.org
Bob, I need a Kleenex.
God Bless.
;)
Our faith in the power of prayer and positive thought has been restored. We at Grip Central are going to "Pay it forward".
Download the York Hand Balancing Course, and then watch Mr. Edgin's Phone Book Destruction video.
Please send your emotionally charged tales of success to imapatheticselfloathingeasilydupedfool@fantasyland.org
Bob, I need a Kleenex.
God Bless.
;)
Wed - 12/13
530AM
Cable Rows - 3x20
Hammer Lat Pulls 3x20 - finished with Kelso Lat Shrugs
Hammer Row - 3x20 - finished with Kelso Row Shrugs
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer laterals - 3 laps
Arms
Abs
Moved at a quick pace, used what ever weight was on the units.
Thumb muscle bellies sore. :O
Cable Rows - 3x20
Hammer Lat Pulls 3x20 - finished with Kelso Lat Shrugs
Hammer Row - 3x20 - finished with Kelso Row Shrugs
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer laterals - 3 laps
Arms
Abs
Moved at a quick pace, used what ever weight was on the units.
Thumb muscle bellies sore. :O
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Tuesday - 12/12
520AM
Reverse Hyper/Ab Warmup
Combine - Romanian Deadlifts with Overhand Apollon's Axle Shrugs (193lbs) - 5 sets - 10 reps. About 1 minute between cycles.
Grip Training
Worked in leverage work in between block weight work. Ratchet, ax and Brookfield stick
Left Blob50 +1.875lbs Platemates - 8 single deadlift attempts. First 6 just skidded around. Last 2 attempts got inches of air and managed 8 inch lateral moves.
Right - PDA Blobette - 48.5lbs base weight - 8 singles - full deadlifts - concentrated on speed off floor. Smooth lifts. Deload day.
Reverse Hyper/Ab Warmup
Combine - Romanian Deadlifts with Overhand Apollon's Axle Shrugs (193lbs) - 5 sets - 10 reps. About 1 minute between cycles.
Grip Training
Worked in leverage work in between block weight work. Ratchet, ax and Brookfield stick
Left Blob50 +1.875lbs Platemates - 8 single deadlift attempts. First 6 just skidded around. Last 2 attempts got inches of air and managed 8 inch lateral moves.
Right - PDA Blobette - 48.5lbs base weight - 8 singles - full deadlifts - concentrated on speed off floor. Smooth lifts. Deload day.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Number One on Google Again
homemade grip training
foot stomp gripper
Let's celebrate by avoiding Christmas wait times and DOWNLOADING, FOR FOR FREE the famous York Hand Balancing Course. Use the money you save from having someone else print it and order yourself a couple T-Shirts to support your favorite Grip Forums.
I love the inter-net. ;)
foot stomp gripper
Let's celebrate by avoiding Christmas wait times and DOWNLOADING, FOR FOR FREE the famous York Hand Balancing Course. Use the money you save from having someone else print it and order yourself a couple T-Shirts to support your favorite Grip Forums.
I love the inter-net. ;)
More On The Cable TV Situation
So I call the the 800 number that is on the new programming pricing letter. The first pinhead I get has no idea what fucking letter I am talking about. After being transferred 4 goddamn times, someone knows of the letter and the new rate plans BUT he can't help me since Adelphia is still running my zip code. I then explain all the Direct-TV vans in my neighborhood, and it's tempting to flag one down. He then tells me to sit on my hands. They will be making some great 3 month free loaded package offers soon. It's time to take it to the fucking man!
Anyway, something is going on because the Speakeasy download test has me at 16MB downloads. I have been taking advantage of the bandwidth by surfing the "Torrent". ;)
Anyway, something is going on because the Speakeasy download test has me at 16MB downloads. I have been taking advantage of the bandwidth by surfing the "Torrent". ;)
Gripper Calibrations
Gripperhell has been hard at work with the calibration project. Frankly I am not happy by some of the "easy", "defective" grippers that are showing up on the charts. One has to wonder if the Easy 2.68/138lb #3 (foot stomped?) was responsible for part of the 2003-2004 IronMind Certification explosion. Disgraceful.
It is good to see the MashMonster Replicas hit where they were supposed to, and the new Ironmind #3's show up under the bell.
It is good to see the MashMonster Replicas hit where they were supposed to, and the new Ironmind #3's show up under the bell.
Monday - 12/11
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225x20, 305-3x20
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 circuits. Fast pace. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs
Rope Pullovers - 4x12
Rope Face Pulls - 4x12
Abs
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225x20, 305-3x20
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 circuits. Fast pace. Finished each set with Kelso bench shrugs
Rope Pullovers - 4x12
Rope Face Pulls - 4x12
Abs
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Cable TV Bill
I just got the letter from Comcast, who just took over Adelphia. They informed me that the price is going up 20% because of the improvements and maintenance they are doing. Maintenance?! That is like going to the grocery store and being informed that prices are going up because they mopped the fucking aisles. These cocksuckers should be force fed Rosie O'Donnell's smegma.
After picking myself up off the floor from the initial shock, I called the 800 number. I promptly got a moron who could not add. I decided against changing my plans with her. I will call again tomorrow.
They should burn in hell with Joe Stalin, after being force fed the smegma of course.
After picking myself up off the floor from the initial shock, I called the 800 number. I promptly got a moron who could not add. I decided against changing my plans with her. I will call again tomorrow.
They should burn in hell with Joe Stalin, after being force fed the smegma of course.
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