Went into work at 430AM to kickstart some shit.
Combine - Trap Bar DL's -> Trap Bar Romanian DL's - > Overhand Grip Shrug w/ Apollon's axle (213lbs) - 20 reps each movement. 2 passes.
Grip Training
No tape on left thumb.
2 Hand 2x45York Plate pinch with weight - 6 sets of 2. Concentrate on form and speed off floor. Remember if your pinkys are touching the plates, they should be squeezing as hard as your forefingers. The plates should not "slip" at the start of the pull.
Right - 2x45 Deadlift +left index finger tap + hold at top (couple of seconds) - singles. +1.25lbs, +2.5lbs, +2.5lbs. Good control. Set down without a big thud.
Left Dynamic Thumb with Ironmind Tug #5 - 3 sets
2 Hand 2x45 Plate Pinch Overcrush + weight - Squeeze until tremors start, then some.
Cooldown with towel rollups, light levering, reverse wrist curls.
I noticed "something" when moving the 2 plates around with both hands. ;) The light maybe punching through the tunnel.
I have been sanding and using medicated hand creme on the thumb callouses. I'm too close to let a rip stall things.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
Friday - 3/23
530AM - Warm weather finally.
Circuit Trained whole body, with a concentration on torso. Moved quick.
Biceps and pinky pads sore from yesterday.
Circuit Trained whole body, with a concentration on torso. Moved quick.
Biceps and pinky pads sore from yesterday.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Thursday Post Mortem
Popped in the 300 DVD, then hit some dynamic thumb with #4 Ironmind tug. I have also been working in separate finger work with the Tug. It is invigorating to have some soreness on the pinky pads.
The Cowards of the Scranton City Council
cancel tonight's meeting, rather than face the honorable one, known as Ray Lyman.
Scranton City Council Meeting Canceled
The goddamn Kennedy's have more honor. ;)
Scranton City Council Meeting Canceled
The goddamn Kennedy's have more honor. ;)
Ray Lyman - The Scranton Crusader
This gentleman needs to go to the US Congress and clean it the fuck up.
The Death Knell For Freedom of Speech In Scranton PA
A feeble attempt to silence Mr Ray Lyman, a true patriot.
Gatelli vowing to restore order
I will be tuning in tonight.
Gatelli vowing to restore order
I will be tuning in tonight.
Thursday - 3/22
530AM
Bit shagged today. Difficult to concentrate.
Combine - Trap Bar DL -> Trap Bar Romanian -> Overhand Grip Shrug w/ Apollon's Axle (213lbs) - 20 reps each movement. No rest between movements. 2 passes.
Grip Training
2 Hand Pinch - 2x45Yorks - 6x2 + weight.
Right - Deadlifts with Left Index Finger Tap - singles - +2.5lbs, +3.75lbs, +5lbs
Left - Dynamic Thumb w/ #5 Tug
2 Hand Pinch Overcrush 2x45+weight - Squeeze until tremors, then a bit more.
Cooled down with light levering, reverse wrist curls.
45's seemed "light" when moving them around.
Bit shagged today. Difficult to concentrate.
Combine - Trap Bar DL -> Trap Bar Romanian -> Overhand Grip Shrug w/ Apollon's Axle (213lbs) - 20 reps each movement. No rest between movements. 2 passes.
Grip Training
2 Hand Pinch - 2x45Yorks - 6x2 + weight.
Right - Deadlifts with Left Index Finger Tap - singles - +2.5lbs, +3.75lbs, +5lbs
Left - Dynamic Thumb w/ #5 Tug
2 Hand Pinch Overcrush 2x45+weight - Squeeze until tremors, then a bit more.
Cooled down with light levering, reverse wrist curls.
45's seemed "light" when moving them around.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
More From The Hallowed Halls of Scranton Government
Mr. Ray Lyman - Concerned Scranton Resident, keepin' 'em honest.
Wednesday - 3/21
530AM
Circuit trained, whole body. Concentrated a bit more on lats. Winter kinks starting to come out.
Filed callouses down on thumb webbing. Will hit some dynamic thumb and Armory Forearm stuff later for recovery.
Circuit trained, whole body. Concentrated a bit more on lats. Winter kinks starting to come out.
Filed callouses down on thumb webbing. Will hit some dynamic thumb and Armory Forearm stuff later for recovery.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Tuesday - 3/20
530AM
Combine - Trap Bar Deadlifts -> Trap Bar Romanian DL's -> Overhand Grip Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle (213lbs) - 2 passes - 20 reps per
Grip Training
2 Hand 2x45York Pinch + weight - warmup, then 5 sets of 2, 1 set of 4
Left thumb still taped, callous is filling up. Left forearm extensor is improving.
Improvement over last week.
Right - 2x45York Pinch + Index finger tap - 2 singles with +5lbs, one with +7.5lbs
Left - Dynamic Thumb w/ #5 Ironmind Tug
2 Hand Pinch Overcrush + weight - 1 single. Squeeze until tremors start.
Cool down with reverse wrist curls.
Combine - Trap Bar Deadlifts -> Trap Bar Romanian DL's -> Overhand Grip Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle (213lbs) - 2 passes - 20 reps per
Grip Training
2 Hand 2x45York Pinch + weight - warmup, then 5 sets of 2, 1 set of 4
Left thumb still taped, callous is filling up. Left forearm extensor is improving.
Improvement over last week.
Right - 2x45York Pinch + Index finger tap - 2 singles with +5lbs, one with +7.5lbs
Left - Dynamic Thumb w/ #5 Ironmind Tug
2 Hand Pinch Overcrush + weight - 1 single. Squeeze until tremors start.
Cool down with reverse wrist curls.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Monday - 3/19
530AM
Hit quick circuit - upper body, bit of legs, abs and lower back. Barbells, Hammer Machines and Cybex.
Armory Forearm Blaster for forearm extensors.
Hit quick circuit - upper body, bit of legs, abs and lower back. Barbells, Hammer Machines and Cybex.
Armory Forearm Blaster for forearm extensors.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Sunday - 3/18
7AM
Left Forearm Extensor is sore. Have been hitting lots of reverse wrist curls, Armory Forearm and aspirin.
Combine - Trapbar Deadlifts, Trap Bar Romanians, Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle (Overhand Grip 213lbs) - 20 reps each movement. 2 laps.
Grip Training
2 Hand Plate Pinch - 2x45Yorks + weight - 5 sets of 2, 1 set of 4. Left thumb taped. These irritate the top of the left forearm.
Right - 2x45Pinch + Left index finger tap assist - 1 single w/ +5-5/8lbs, 2 singles w/ +6.25lbs. Good control but fucking heavy. We are getting close. If you are just joining in, As we are starting the one hand deadlift with the plates, you just give the plates a "twap" with the left index finger. Don't turn this into a sloppy negative/2 hand assist movement. The TAP is just to get by inertia. Fuck Issac Newton. ;)
Left - Dynamic thumb w/ Ironmind #5 Tug
2 Hand Plate Pinch - Overcrush - 2x45 + weight - Single.
Cooled down with levering, reverse wrist curls, towel rollups.
Left Forearm Extensor is sore. Have been hitting lots of reverse wrist curls, Armory Forearm and aspirin.
Combine - Trapbar Deadlifts, Trap Bar Romanians, Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle (Overhand Grip 213lbs) - 20 reps each movement. 2 laps.
Grip Training
2 Hand Plate Pinch - 2x45Yorks + weight - 5 sets of 2, 1 set of 4. Left thumb taped. These irritate the top of the left forearm.
Right - 2x45Pinch + Left index finger tap assist - 1 single w/ +5-5/8lbs, 2 singles w/ +6.25lbs. Good control but fucking heavy. We are getting close. If you are just joining in, As we are starting the one hand deadlift with the plates, you just give the plates a "twap" with the left index finger. Don't turn this into a sloppy negative/2 hand assist movement. The TAP is just to get by inertia. Fuck Issac Newton. ;)
Left - Dynamic thumb w/ Ironmind #5 Tug
2 Hand Plate Pinch - Overcrush - 2x45 + weight - Single.
Cooled down with levering, reverse wrist curls, towel rollups.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Saturday - 3/17
Woke up to 12+ fucking inches of snow. Cleaned it up then went to the YMCA.
Cleaning that crap up knocked my dick off.
YMCA
Circuit Trained Torso, threw in some lower back and abs. Fast pace.
Grip Training
Hands were murdered from cleaning the snow. Had to concentrate.
Two Hand Plate Pinch w/ 2x45Yorks + weight. - Left thumb taped.
5 sets of 2, then 1 set of 4 - again I'm keeping it in the 80-90% range. Solid reps. Big improvement over the past 3 weeks.
Right - 2x45 Pinch + Left index finger "tap assists" - +5lbs Platemates - 3 singles. Good control, but this was about the limit today.
Left- Dynamic Thumb with Ironmind #5 Tug
Cool down - reverse wrist curls light levering.
I've been using medicated hand cream regularly to keep the thumb webbing "stretchy".
Left wrist is still "tweaky". The 2 hand pinch is sort of awkward.
Cleaning that crap up knocked my dick off.
YMCA
Circuit Trained Torso, threw in some lower back and abs. Fast pace.
Grip Training
Hands were murdered from cleaning the snow. Had to concentrate.
Two Hand Plate Pinch w/ 2x45Yorks + weight. - Left thumb taped.
5 sets of 2, then 1 set of 4 - again I'm keeping it in the 80-90% range. Solid reps. Big improvement over the past 3 weeks.
Right - 2x45 Pinch + Left index finger "tap assists" - +5lbs Platemates - 3 singles. Good control, but this was about the limit today.
Left- Dynamic Thumb with Ironmind #5 Tug
Cool down - reverse wrist curls light levering.
I've been using medicated hand cream regularly to keep the thumb webbing "stretchy".
Left wrist is still "tweaky". The 2 hand pinch is sort of awkward.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Howabout
Lurch over at Fictional Hand Strength? 3 e-Floaters in our mailbox in 5 hours?!?! We smell desperation. ;) We particularly enjoyed the solicitation for STREET MAILING ADDRESSES. Looks like someone is in the mailing list/harvesting/selling business. Sales of the insanely overpriced three foot gripping ropes must be lagging. ;)
Time to shovel some snow. Stay tuned I'll be offering my $1,495 Combat Training Snow Removal Course Soon.
Time to shovel some snow. Stay tuned I'll be offering my $1,495 Combat Training Snow Removal Course Soon.
Friday - 3/16
530AM
Circuit Trained - Hit Most of upper body. Free weights, Hammer Machines, Cybex, cables and dumbbells.
Lower arms a bit sore.
Will hit some work with the #4 Tug later.
How in the frig did a simple forum question about Joe Kinney's squatting turn into a sausage-fest? ;)
Circuit Trained - Hit Most of upper body. Free weights, Hammer Machines, Cybex, cables and dumbbells.
Lower arms a bit sore.
Will hit some work with the #4 Tug later.
How in the frig did a simple forum question about Joe Kinney's squatting turn into a sausage-fest? ;)
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Thursday - 3/15
530AM
Combine - Trap Bar Deadlift - Trap Bar Romanian - Overhand Grip Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle (213lbs) - 20 reps per movement. 2 laps. Increase weight second time around.
Grip Training
2 Hand Plate Pinch - 2x45Yorks + Weight - Left Thumb taped.
5 sets of 2, 1 set of 4. Steady progress. Sticking in 80% range. Concentrate on form and speed off floor. These are hard on my wrists, but are building excellent base strength.
Right - 2x45Yorks - Left Index Finger Tap attempts - +3.75lbs Platemates - 4 deadlifts. Good control. Setting down with control.
Left - Dynamic Thumb Ironmind Tug #5
2 Hand 2x45York Overcrush
Cooldown - light high rep levering, reverse wrist curls, towel rollups.
Combine - Trap Bar Deadlift - Trap Bar Romanian - Overhand Grip Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle (213lbs) - 20 reps per movement. 2 laps. Increase weight second time around.
Grip Training
2 Hand Plate Pinch - 2x45Yorks + Weight - Left Thumb taped.
5 sets of 2, 1 set of 4. Steady progress. Sticking in 80% range. Concentrate on form and speed off floor. These are hard on my wrists, but are building excellent base strength.
Right - 2x45Yorks - Left Index Finger Tap attempts - +3.75lbs Platemates - 4 deadlifts. Good control. Setting down with control.
Left - Dynamic Thumb Ironmind Tug #5
2 Hand 2x45York Overcrush
Cooldown - light high rep levering, reverse wrist curls, towel rollups.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Wednesday - 3/14
530AM
Circuit trained - Lats, Shoulders, Arms, abs & lower back. Used Hammer machines, Cybex, free weights, bodyweight. Quick pace. Need to get the hibernation layer off.
Dynamic Thumb - Ironmind #4 Tug - Through day.
Circuit trained - Lats, Shoulders, Arms, abs & lower back. Used Hammer machines, Cybex, free weights, bodyweight. Quick pace. Need to get the hibernation layer off.
Dynamic Thumb - Ironmind #4 Tug - Through day.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Tuesday - 3/13
530AM
Combine - Trap Bar Deadlifts, Trap Bar Romanian DL's and Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle (Overhand grip, 213lbs) - Sets of 20 each movement. 3 laps, Quick pace
Grip Training
This is the start of Week 3 of plate pinch assault. Groove is finally getting established. Must avoid tearing thumbs to shreds, and concentrate on active recovery.
When this over I'm buying a bottle of Jack Daniels, eating an enormous steak, and retiring from grip. ;)
Left thumb is healed but there is a divot where the callous was. So taped it up. No sense in de-gloving and halting progress.
2 Hand Pinch with 2x45Yorks + weight - 5 sets of 2. 1 set of 3. Concentrate on form and speed off floor. Heavy enough to "feed" not balls to the wall. Left forearm "tweak" makes itself known here.
RIGHT - 2x45 Plate pinch deadlifts - Left Index Finger Tap Assist - 3 singles with +2.5lbs Platemates, 1 single with 3-1/8lbs Platemates. Good control.
LEFT - 4 sets of dynamic thumb with #5 Tug
2 Hand 2x45 Plate Pinch Overcrush - 2 singles. Plates refuse to dent.
Wrist curl extensions - lotta reps.
Time to eat.
Combine - Trap Bar Deadlifts, Trap Bar Romanian DL's and Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle (Overhand grip, 213lbs) - Sets of 20 each movement. 3 laps, Quick pace
Grip Training
This is the start of Week 3 of plate pinch assault. Groove is finally getting established. Must avoid tearing thumbs to shreds, and concentrate on active recovery.
When this over I'm buying a bottle of Jack Daniels, eating an enormous steak, and retiring from grip. ;)
Left thumb is healed but there is a divot where the callous was. So taped it up. No sense in de-gloving and halting progress.
2 Hand Pinch with 2x45Yorks + weight - 5 sets of 2. 1 set of 3. Concentrate on form and speed off floor. Heavy enough to "feed" not balls to the wall. Left forearm "tweak" makes itself known here.
RIGHT - 2x45 Plate pinch deadlifts - Left Index Finger Tap Assist - 3 singles with +2.5lbs Platemates, 1 single with 3-1/8lbs Platemates. Good control.
LEFT - 4 sets of dynamic thumb with #5 Tug
2 Hand 2x45 Plate Pinch Overcrush - 2 singles. Plates refuse to dent.
Wrist curl extensions - lotta reps.
Time to eat.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Monday - 3/12
530AM
Circuit trained - hit chest, lats, shoulders, legs and abs. High reps.
Armory Forearm blaster for extensors - lotta reps.
Dynamic thumb w/ IM Tug #4
Circuit trained - hit chest, lats, shoulders, legs and abs. High reps.
Armory Forearm blaster for extensors - lotta reps.
Dynamic thumb w/ IM Tug #4
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Sunday Afternoon
Dynamic Thumb w/ Ironmind #4 Tug
A pile of reps for forearm extensors with Armory Forearm Blaster.
3 fingers of Jack Daniels, 2 ice cubes.
A pile of reps for forearm extensors with Armory Forearm Blaster.
3 fingers of Jack Daniels, 2 ice cubes.
Sunday - 3/11
Fuck Daylight Savings Time.
730AM
Combine
Trap Bar Deadlifts -> Trap Bar Romanian DL's -> Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle Overhand Grip (213lbs). All movements 20 reps, no rest between movements. 3 laps. Short rests between laps.
Grip Training
2 Hand Pinch - 2x45York 45's + Weight - 5 sets of 2, 1 set of 3. Concentrate on form and speed off floor. Left thumb still taped. A tad more healing to go. Big improvement over 2 weeks ago.
Right Hand - 2x45 Pinch - Index finger tap from left hand - 3 singles with 1.25 lbs attached, 1 single with 1.875lbs attached (Platemates). Set down with control.
The index finger tap: As I start to pull with the right hand, I tap the plate (thumb side) with my left index finger. The plates sort of "float" off the ground. This is a good technique, BUT too heavy is too heavy. The word is control.
Left - Dynamic thumb with Ironmind Tug #5.
2 Hand Pinch 2x45Yorks OVERCRUSH - 2 singles. 8 to 10 seconds. Tried my hardest to dent the plates. Great stuff.
Have a "tweak" in left forearm extensor. So:
Reverse wrist curls and towel rollups. A lotta reps. More later.
It is becoming apparent, that form and hand placement are critical, along with strength, for the 45 pinch. Thumbs have gotten "tougher" over the past 2 weeks.
730AM
Combine
Trap Bar Deadlifts -> Trap Bar Romanian DL's -> Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle Overhand Grip (213lbs). All movements 20 reps, no rest between movements. 3 laps. Short rests between laps.
Grip Training
2 Hand Pinch - 2x45York 45's + Weight - 5 sets of 2, 1 set of 3. Concentrate on form and speed off floor. Left thumb still taped. A tad more healing to go. Big improvement over 2 weeks ago.
Right Hand - 2x45 Pinch - Index finger tap from left hand - 3 singles with 1.25 lbs attached, 1 single with 1.875lbs attached (Platemates). Set down with control.
The index finger tap: As I start to pull with the right hand, I tap the plate (thumb side) with my left index finger. The plates sort of "float" off the ground. This is a good technique, BUT too heavy is too heavy. The word is control.
Left - Dynamic thumb with Ironmind Tug #5.
2 Hand Pinch 2x45Yorks OVERCRUSH - 2 singles. 8 to 10 seconds. Tried my hardest to dent the plates. Great stuff.
Have a "tweak" in left forearm extensor. So:
Reverse wrist curls and towel rollups. A lotta reps. More later.
It is becoming apparent, that form and hand placement are critical, along with strength, for the 45 pinch. Thumbs have gotten "tougher" over the past 2 weeks.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Saturday - 3/10
Had to get into work at 4AM. Weather is warming up!
730AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - Trap Bar Romanian Deadlifts - combine. 20 reps per movement. 3 Sets
Grip Training
2 Hand Plate Pinch - 2x45Yorks + added weight
6 sets of 3. Concentrate on form and speed off floor. Left thumb still taped. Healing well.
Right Hand - Plate pinch - index finger tap assist - 2x45 Yorks - 3 singles. Last 2 singles with 5/8lb PlateMate Attached. Good deliberate control. A day without toe amputation is progress. ;)
Left - Dynamic Thumb
Light levering
YMCA
Circuit trained - lats, shoulders, arms. Hammer Machines, smith machine, some dumbbells. Quick pace.
730AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - Trap Bar Romanian Deadlifts - combine. 20 reps per movement. 3 Sets
Grip Training
2 Hand Plate Pinch - 2x45Yorks + added weight
6 sets of 3. Concentrate on form and speed off floor. Left thumb still taped. Healing well.
Right Hand - Plate pinch - index finger tap assist - 2x45 Yorks - 3 singles. Last 2 singles with 5/8lb PlateMate Attached. Good deliberate control. A day without toe amputation is progress. ;)
Left - Dynamic Thumb
Light levering
YMCA
Circuit trained - lats, shoulders, arms. Hammer Machines, smith machine, some dumbbells. Quick pace.
Friday, March 09, 2007
Friday - 3/9
4F fucking degrees.
530AM
Circuit trained - close grips with barbell, all the Hammer Chest units, a smattering of Cybex, leg curls, lower back and abs. 30 minutes. Quick pace.
Lower arms feel "heavy".
530AM
Circuit trained - close grips with barbell, all the Hammer Chest units, a smattering of Cybex, leg curls, lower back and abs. 30 minutes. Quick pace.
Lower arms feel "heavy".
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Post Mortem
Brutal at work. Power outage, flaky equipment failure and a pile of phone calls.
Hit dynamic thumb with Ironmind Tug #4 after work.
Lower arms feel pretty good. First time in a week without soreness.
Continuing recovery with a glass of Wild Turkey.
Hit dynamic thumb with Ironmind Tug #4 after work.
Lower arms feel pretty good. First time in a week without soreness.
Continuing recovery with a glass of Wild Turkey.
Thursday - 3/8
4F Degrees out. Lower back was cramped. It has been far too cold to hit the reverse hyper in the garage.
Combine
Trap Bar Deadlifts -> Trap Bar Romanian DL -> Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle (Overhand Grip 213lbs) - 20 reps each movement, no rest between movements. 3 laps.
Grip Training
2 Hand Plate Pinch - 2x45Yorks + weight
5 sets of 3, 1 set of 4. Concentrating on form and speed off floor. Tape on left thumb makes things a bit awkward. It's almost healed.
Right Hand 2x45 deadlift - Index finger tap with left hand - 2 sets of 2. The fact that the plates did not pop out of my hand and cut off a toe, shows great improvement over the past 12 days. Deliberate control. Set down smoothly.
Dynamic thumb with left hand. Not worth it with tape and skin split to piddle with 45's.
2 hand towel rollups. +10lbs - did not count.
More dynamic thumb later.
Combine
Trap Bar Deadlifts -> Trap Bar Romanian DL -> Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle (Overhand Grip 213lbs) - 20 reps each movement, no rest between movements. 3 laps.
Grip Training
2 Hand Plate Pinch - 2x45Yorks + weight
5 sets of 3, 1 set of 4. Concentrating on form and speed off floor. Tape on left thumb makes things a bit awkward. It's almost healed.
Right Hand 2x45 deadlift - Index finger tap with left hand - 2 sets of 2. The fact that the plates did not pop out of my hand and cut off a toe, shows great improvement over the past 12 days. Deliberate control. Set down smoothly.
Dynamic thumb with left hand. Not worth it with tape and skin split to piddle with 45's.
2 hand towel rollups. +10lbs - did not count.
More dynamic thumb later.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Wednesday - 3/7
3F degrees and snowing
530AM
Weightroom was packed. Circuit trained around the crowd for 30 minutes. 20-30 reps on everything. Hit lats, shoulders, arms, abs and some other shit.
Lower arms sore. No grip work today except for Jack's Blue Heat.
We just got the latest steaming fecal e-sample from Beldar at Fictional Hand Strength. Somehow he has managed to work in Britney Spears subject matter in combination with years old Chuck Norrisisms into barely coherent ad-copy.
I also just scratched Reg Park off my list of "old-time" greats. ;)
530AM
Weightroom was packed. Circuit trained around the crowd for 30 minutes. 20-30 reps on everything. Hit lats, shoulders, arms, abs and some other shit.
Lower arms sore. No grip work today except for Jack's Blue Heat.
We just got the latest steaming fecal e-sample from Beldar at Fictional Hand Strength. Somehow he has managed to work in Britney Spears subject matter in combination with years old Chuck Norrisisms into barely coherent ad-copy.
I also just scratched Reg Park off my list of "old-time" greats. ;)
Bad News Brown - RIP
Judo great and wrestling legend.
"Allen Coage, best known for his WWF stint as Bad News Brown, passed away today at the age of 63. He was rushed to Rockyview Hospital in Calgary this morning for chest pains and died shortly after.
Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Allen Coage."
From 411Wrestling
Most importantly he was a Bronze Medalist at the 1976 Montreal Olympics in Judo.
"Allen Coage, best known for his WWF stint as Bad News Brown, passed away today at the age of 63. He was rushed to Rockyview Hospital in Calgary this morning for chest pains and died shortly after.
Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Allen Coage."
From 411Wrestling
Most importantly he was a Bronze Medalist at the 1976 Montreal Olympics in Judo.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
We Are Growing Weary
of the recent guerrilla shilling of the Brookfield grippers on ONE of our favorite forums.
We suggest:
1. Ship the fucking grippers to the people who ordered them a LOONG time ago.
2. If you have anything to do with the sales end of the grippers - SHUT THE FUCK UP!
If the product is good the patrons will let the grip world know about it.
2. Stop registering on one of our favorite forums and shilling the grippers immediately afterwards. A certain thread has taken on the bile bubbling tone of a fucking "Kirby Vacuum Cleaner" sales session.
3. We do not want to taunt you a second time.
We suggest:
1. Ship the fucking grippers to the people who ordered them a LOONG time ago.
2. If you have anything to do with the sales end of the grippers - SHUT THE FUCK UP!
If the product is good the patrons will let the grip world know about it.
2. Stop registering on one of our favorite forums and shilling the grippers immediately afterwards. A certain thread has taken on the bile bubbling tone of a fucking "Kirby Vacuum Cleaner" sales session.
3. We do not want to taunt you a second time.
Tuesday - 3/6
6F degrees out. Lower back went on strike.
530AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts(sets of 20) combining with Romanian DL's (sets of 20) - 3 laps. Short rests.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 70% - 213x10, 303-3x10
Grip Training
This is 4 days in a row. Left thumb is packed with New-Skin and taped. Tape has a negative effect on pinching.
2 Hand Deadlift - 2x45Yorks +weight - Concentrate on speed - 5x2,1x3
2 Hand Overcrush - 1 rep just the plates (finisher) - 8-10 seconds. Let go with left, put down with right.
Will increase volume (reps or sets) each workout.
Light levering
2 hand towel rollups - concentrate on using all fingers and thumb.
Rest tomorrow. Arms ache.
530AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts(sets of 20) combining with Romanian DL's (sets of 20) - 3 laps. Short rests.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 70% - 213x10, 303-3x10
Grip Training
This is 4 days in a row. Left thumb is packed with New-Skin and taped. Tape has a negative effect on pinching.
2 Hand Deadlift - 2x45Yorks +weight - Concentrate on speed - 5x2,1x3
2 Hand Overcrush - 1 rep just the plates (finisher) - 8-10 seconds. Let go with left, put down with right.
Will increase volume (reps or sets) each workout.
Light levering
2 hand towel rollups - concentrate on using all fingers and thumb.
Rest tomorrow. Arms ache.
Monday, March 05, 2007
March Milo is Here
I just got Ironmind's March Milo - Color Photos!
It should aid my convalescing. ;)
More later.
It should aid my convalescing. ;)
More later.
Monday - 3/5
530AM
Got up under the weather. Confined myself to the cellar.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 1x50
Close Grip Bench w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x40, 233-3x30
Worked in Romanian Deadlifts (sets of 20) in between bench sets.
Grip Training
Fucking sore, left thumb is full of "New Skin" and tape. It still friggin
stings during the lifts.
2 Hand Overcrushes with 2x45Yorks
6 singles. Added weight each set.
1 Hand attempts with 2x45s - plates on 1.5" foam block (deload) 2x3reps. Hold/squeeze at top. Can get them to spin pulling with right.
Moved the PDA Blobette around as a cooldown.
Two hand towel rollups with +10 lbs - forgot to count.
Sore as can be today. Tomorrow will start integrating 2 hand deadlifts (I was just reminded of my negligence ;) ) with added weight on the Yorks. Will use the overcrushes as a one or two set finisher. I'm going to wave doubles for the next few weeks.
Time to boil some eggs.
Got up under the weather. Confined myself to the cellar.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 1x50
Close Grip Bench w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x40, 233-3x30
Worked in Romanian Deadlifts (sets of 20) in between bench sets.
Grip Training
Fucking sore, left thumb is full of "New Skin" and tape. It still friggin
stings during the lifts.
2 Hand Overcrushes with 2x45Yorks
6 singles. Added weight each set.
1 Hand attempts with 2x45s - plates on 1.5" foam block (deload) 2x3reps. Hold/squeeze at top. Can get them to spin pulling with right.
Moved the PDA Blobette around as a cooldown.
Two hand towel rollups with +10 lbs - forgot to count.
Sore as can be today. Tomorrow will start integrating 2 hand deadlifts (I was just reminded of my negligence ;) ) with added weight on the Yorks. Will use the overcrushes as a one or two set finisher. I'm going to wave doubles for the next few weeks.
Time to boil some eggs.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Sunday - 3/4
9AM
Taped up left thumb tear. It fucking stings.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 2x30
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 70% - 213x10, 303-3x8 - Short rests. As stated earlier, I will stay in this range to maintain 2x45 pinch focus.
2 Hand Plate Pinch Overcrushes - 2x45Yorks
4 singles - added weight each set. Squeezed the crap out of them.
1 Hand attempts with plates on 1.5" foam block. 3 sets of doubles. Overcrush again at top. Added 5/8 and 1.25 platemates each set. Slivers of air.
Light levering
2 Hand Towel Rollups - switched towels. Original one tore. Selected an old one from the JC Penney collection. Slippery as all hell. Towels vary. ;)
Good progress this week. This may be the sorest my lower arms have ever been.
Will do Dynamic thumb with Tug #4, later on in the day.
Taped up left thumb tear. It fucking stings.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 2x30
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 70% - 213x10, 303-3x8 - Short rests. As stated earlier, I will stay in this range to maintain 2x45 pinch focus.
2 Hand Plate Pinch Overcrushes - 2x45Yorks
4 singles - added weight each set. Squeezed the crap out of them.
1 Hand attempts with plates on 1.5" foam block. 3 sets of doubles. Overcrush again at top. Added 5/8 and 1.25 platemates each set. Slivers of air.
Light levering
2 Hand Towel Rollups - switched towels. Original one tore. Selected an old one from the JC Penney collection. Slippery as all hell. Towels vary. ;)
Good progress this week. This may be the sorest my lower arms have ever been.
Will do Dynamic thumb with Tug #4, later on in the day.
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Congratulations On the Blob Lift
John E. just entered Blob Nirvana. Congratulations on the deadlift.
Part 2
YMCA
Hammer Lat Pull - 3x30
Hammer Row - 3x20
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Press - 2x20
Hammer Laterals - 2x20
Light arms
Moved fast. Weights were heavy enough to just about hit the reps.
Need to knock off a few pounds, will be high rep, fast pace until
the weather breaks.
Hit dynamic thumb with Ironmind Tug #4.
Laying New-Skin over tear on left thumb.
Time for a cigar.
Hammer Lat Pull - 3x30
Hammer Row - 3x20
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Hammer Press - 2x20
Hammer Laterals - 2x20
Light arms
Moved fast. Weights were heavy enough to just about hit the reps.
Need to knock off a few pounds, will be high rep, fast pace until
the weather breaks.
Hit dynamic thumb with Ironmind Tug #4.
Laying New-Skin over tear on left thumb.
Time for a cigar.
Saturday - 3/3
Went into work at 430AM to take care of some shit.
7AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 2x30
2 Hand Pinch/Overcrushes with 2x45 Yorks
Added weight each set. 4 singles. Tore first knuckle of thumb - DEEP - on left hand.
I taped it up, but the fire was out. I'm filling it with New-Skin now - it fucking stings. Excellent improvement this week.
1 Hand attempts with plates on 1.5" foam block. 4 sets of triples. Worked in overcrush here also. Right hand got some air here and there. Plates were doing the marionette dance. There is a tiny bit of light at the end of the tunnel. ;)
Levering - 2 sets of sledge on knee. One set lying with ratchet (extension away from body). Moderate/medium resistance - hi-reps. Sorry, no allegories of monster sledge work. ;)
Towel Rollups - fat towel doubled over lengthwise- 2 laps. +20lbs. Hands are useless after these. Also squeezed/held at top.
Will get dynamic thumb after the YMCA.
7AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 2x30
2 Hand Pinch/Overcrushes with 2x45 Yorks
Added weight each set. 4 singles. Tore first knuckle of thumb - DEEP - on left hand.
I taped it up, but the fire was out. I'm filling it with New-Skin now - it fucking stings. Excellent improvement this week.
1 Hand attempts with plates on 1.5" foam block. 4 sets of triples. Worked in overcrush here also. Right hand got some air here and there. Plates were doing the marionette dance. There is a tiny bit of light at the end of the tunnel. ;)
Levering - 2 sets of sledge on knee. One set lying with ratchet (extension away from body). Moderate/medium resistance - hi-reps. Sorry, no allegories of monster sledge work. ;)
Towel Rollups - fat towel doubled over lengthwise- 2 laps. +20lbs. Hands are useless after these. Also squeezed/held at top.
Will get dynamic thumb after the YMCA.
Friday, March 02, 2007
Friday - 3/2
It has been raining since last night. Sore all over. I made the mistake, again, of checking on the Weather Channel's pain index. It's 10. :|
530AM
Dynamic thumb with #4 Tug. The entire pinch chain is fatigued today.
YMCA
Circuit Trained most of upper body using Cybex Machines, Hammer Machines and some free weights. A good dose of Kelso shrugs also tossed in.
530AM
Dynamic thumb with #4 Tug. The entire pinch chain is fatigued today.
YMCA
Circuit Trained most of upper body using Cybex Machines, Hammer Machines and some free weights. A good dose of Kelso shrugs also tossed in.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
They Still Have These?
The latest "steaming deuce" from Fictional Hand Strength just dropped into our e-commode. We have just learned that 8 of the $55.00 blue grippers remain on their shelves. Oh the fucking horror!
Buying this garbage only further convinces some that this sport has a higher share of participants that belong on the flight deck of their local mental health facility than other niche "sports" fanatics. We will never make it to ESPN 8 - The Ocho. ;)
Support the sponsors of your favorite forums.
EDIT - 3/2/2007 - Evidently there are 5 left. Really? Which of the Raincoat Peep Show Grip Crowd bought the three? Hang your heads in fucking shame, douche rockets. ;)
Buying this garbage only further convinces some that this sport has a higher share of participants that belong on the flight deck of their local mental health facility than other niche "sports" fanatics. We will never make it to ESPN 8 - The Ocho. ;)
Support the sponsors of your favorite forums.
EDIT - 3/2/2007 - Evidently there are 5 left. Really? Which of the Raincoat Peep Show Grip Crowd bought the three? Hang your heads in fucking shame, douche rockets. ;)
Thursday - 3/1
530AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 2x30
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 70% - 213x10, 303-4x6. Sub minute rests.
Grip Training
Lower arms sore going into this.
2 Hand Pinch Overcrush - 2x45 (Yorks) - 6 singles. At this width I need to focus on the pinky. Added some weight each set, still feeling around.
Placed 45's on 1.5" foam rubber block to get some "deload" in. - 1 hand attempts + squeeze - 3 sets of 3. I had the plates "freely spinning" with right hand on a few of the attempts. I may be seeing a tad of improvement.
2 hand "thick" towel rollup +12.5lbs - 4 reps. If you start doing these, emphasize manipulating the towel with ALL the fingers and thumb. These will hit narrow to wide as the towel rolls up. Superb.
Will do dynamic thumb later on. I am digging the #4 Ironmind Tug for the dynamic thumb work, the range of motion, and handle width/shape seem perfect. I give it a thumbs up.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 2x30
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 70% - 213x10, 303-4x6. Sub minute rests.
Grip Training
Lower arms sore going into this.
2 Hand Pinch Overcrush - 2x45 (Yorks) - 6 singles. At this width I need to focus on the pinky. Added some weight each set, still feeling around.
Placed 45's on 1.5" foam rubber block to get some "deload" in. - 1 hand attempts + squeeze - 3 sets of 3. I had the plates "freely spinning" with right hand on a few of the attempts. I may be seeing a tad of improvement.
2 hand "thick" towel rollup +12.5lbs - 4 reps. If you start doing these, emphasize manipulating the towel with ALL the fingers and thumb. These will hit narrow to wide as the towel rolls up. Superb.
Will do dynamic thumb later on. I am digging the #4 Ironmind Tug for the dynamic thumb work, the range of motion, and handle width/shape seem perfect. I give it a thumbs up.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Wednesday - 2/28
530AM
Joints sore.
Rope Pulls, Hammer Rows, Hammer Lat pulls - combine - 3 laps.
Smith Press - Hammer Lateral - Hammer Press - 3 laps
Light arms
Abs
Hit dynamic thumb with Tug #4. More tonight.
Joints sore.
Rope Pulls, Hammer Rows, Hammer Lat pulls - combine - 3 laps.
Smith Press - Hammer Lateral - Hammer Press - 3 laps
Light arms
Abs
Hit dynamic thumb with Tug #4. More tonight.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Tuesday - 2/27
5AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x25 - Short rests
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand grip - 65% - 213x10, 283 - 4x6 - 30-45second rests.
Grip Training
2 Hand Overcrush 2x45's (Yorks)
4 singles - 8-10seconds. Wow.
This width has my fucking number. ;)
Some moderate seated sledge levering on knee.
2 Hand Towel Rollups with thick towel + 10lb plate - 2 sets of 3 laps
Thumb and pinky pads were a bit sore going into this.
I've been working in dynamic thumb through the day with an Ironmind Tug #4
Rest day tomorrow.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x25 - Short rests
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand grip - 65% - 213x10, 283 - 4x6 - 30-45second rests.
Grip Training
2 Hand Overcrush 2x45's (Yorks)
4 singles - 8-10seconds. Wow.
This width has my fucking number. ;)
Some moderate seated sledge levering on knee.
2 Hand Towel Rollups with thick towel + 10lb plate - 2 sets of 3 laps
Thumb and pinky pads were a bit sore going into this.
I've been working in dynamic thumb through the day with an Ironmind Tug #4
Rest day tomorrow.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Monday - 2/26
Woke up to 3 inches of snow, then made the mistake of flipping to the Weather Channel where I was informed the Pain Index was 7. I immediately felt like shit. ;)
Shoveled snow, then went to the Y.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passes
Dumbbell Pullovers (User Legacy York Dumbbell) - 2x15
Abs
Hit the cellar afterwards and did 3 two-hand overcrushes with the 2x45 Yorks - no extra weight. Thumb and pinky pads were sore. Good recovery workout.
Shoveled snow, then went to the Y.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passes
Dumbbell Pullovers (User Legacy York Dumbbell) - 2x15
Abs
Hit the cellar afterwards and did 3 two-hand overcrushes with the 2x45 Yorks - no extra weight. Thumb and pinky pads were sore. Good recovery workout.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Sunday - 2/25
Another snow storm coming. I felt it the minute I got up.
9AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x25 - I never go higher than a pair of 45's on each end. I have no idea what the bar weighs. It seems much heavier than my York Olympic bar.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 65% - 213x10, 283 - 8sets of 3 - shorts rests - "speed day". I am going to keep these in this range until I find my way with the 45's pinch.
Grip Training
2x45's - will always refer to 2 York 45lb plates.
Plate Pass hand to hand - 3 each hand
2 hand deadlift with 2x45's, overcrushes for 8-10 seconds or so. 8 singles. Added weight each set to find "the zone".
I used a combination of an Ironmind Loading pin, a 25lb York, Platemates and one of those chromed collars from a curl bar. I am not counting the weight of the Loading Pin or collar.
Thumb webbing took a beating, but no "rips". It will be New-Skin and hand lotion for the duration.
I started dynamic thumb work using an Ironmind #4 Tug. This is right in the width range/sweet spot of the 2 plates.
I definitely found the "weak" zone in my pinch. ;)
Music - The Incomparable Glen Benton and Deicide
DEICIDE - LEGION
9AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x25 - I never go higher than a pair of 45's on each end. I have no idea what the bar weighs. It seems much heavier than my York Olympic bar.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 65% - 213x10, 283 - 8sets of 3 - shorts rests - "speed day". I am going to keep these in this range until I find my way with the 45's pinch.
Grip Training
2x45's - will always refer to 2 York 45lb plates.
Plate Pass hand to hand - 3 each hand
2 hand deadlift with 2x45's, overcrushes for 8-10 seconds or so. 8 singles. Added weight each set to find "the zone".
I used a combination of an Ironmind Loading pin, a 25lb York, Platemates and one of those chromed collars from a curl bar. I am not counting the weight of the Loading Pin or collar.
Thumb webbing took a beating, but no "rips". It will be New-Skin and hand lotion for the duration.
I started dynamic thumb work using an Ironmind #4 Tug. This is right in the width range/sweet spot of the 2 plates.
I definitely found the "weak" zone in my pinch. ;)
Music - The Incomparable Glen Benton and Deicide
DEICIDE - LEGION
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Plate Pinching
I just got some great advice,from an esteemed gripster for getting these 45's out of the way. Get your notepads out, the ride is about to start, it may take awhile.
The biggest immediate issue, maybe keeping my thumb webbing in one piece. The Blob50 work has built it up fairly well, but the plates attack it a bit differently due to the width.
I have other 45's, but I'm going to proceed with the Yorks to maintain some sort of standardization.
The biggest immediate issue, maybe keeping my thumb webbing in one piece. The Blob50 work has built it up fairly well, but the plates attack it a bit differently due to the width.
I have other 45's, but I'm going to proceed with the Yorks to maintain some sort of standardization.
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Saturday - 2/24
830AM
YMCA
The fucking heat is finally working!
Alternated between Hammer Lat Pulls and Hammer Rows for 4 sets. Medium weights.
Hammer Laterals - Smith Press - 3 combines
Hammer Shoulder Press - 1 set to failure
Dumbbell Pullovers - 2x20
Light Arms
HOME
Grip Training
Levering - seated - forearm on thigh 4 sets
Lying - Extending wrist 4 sets
I keep the reps from 12 to 20 on these. I am not aiming to bend steel.
BLOB50
Left - 5 sets of 2 attempts - great air but no cigar
Right - 5 sets of 2 full deadlifts
Grabbed the 2 York 45's. It is time to commence training.
Picked them up and passed them back and forth for 5 sets of 3 to 4.
This is fucking murder on the thumb webbing. But what must be done must be done.
I got these Yorks in the early 80's. They have the rough swirl pattern on the smooth side.
The New-Skin is drying now. ;)
YMCA
The fucking heat is finally working!
Alternated between Hammer Lat Pulls and Hammer Rows for 4 sets. Medium weights.
Hammer Laterals - Smith Press - 3 combines
Hammer Shoulder Press - 1 set to failure
Dumbbell Pullovers - 2x20
Light Arms
HOME
Grip Training
Levering - seated - forearm on thigh 4 sets
Lying - Extending wrist 4 sets
I keep the reps from 12 to 20 on these. I am not aiming to bend steel.
BLOB50
Left - 5 sets of 2 attempts - great air but no cigar
Right - 5 sets of 2 full deadlifts
Grabbed the 2 York 45's. It is time to commence training.
Picked them up and passed them back and forth for 5 sets of 3 to 4.
This is fucking murder on the thumb webbing. But what must be done must be done.
I got these Yorks in the early 80's. They have the rough swirl pattern on the smooth side.
The New-Skin is drying now. ;)
Friday, February 23, 2007
Friday - 2/23
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-3x30,1x40
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passes
Cybex Abs, Pec, Latpull/Kelso Shrugs
Tossed heavily laden garbage bags out to the curb.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-3x30,1x40
Hammer Flat, Incline, Decline - 2 passes
Cybex Abs, Pec, Latpull/Kelso Shrugs
Tossed heavily laden garbage bags out to the curb.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Thursday - 2/22
530AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20+
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 213x10, 303x3, 353x3, 423x5 limit, 373x6 - Good bump over last month. Will redo percentages again. Do not use a mixed grip on these if you are interested in developing hand strength. It will be rough at first with a 2" diameter SMOOTH bar, but persistence will payoff.
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left Hand - 10 sets of 2 deadlift attempts - air on most.
Right Hand - 10 sets of 2 - struggle at beginning, last half of sets finally full deadlifts.
At first this fuking thing did not want to leave the floor.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20+
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 213x10, 303x3, 353x3, 423x5 limit, 373x6 - Good bump over last month. Will redo percentages again. Do not use a mixed grip on these if you are interested in developing hand strength. It will be rough at first with a 2" diameter SMOOTH bar, but persistence will payoff.
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left Hand - 10 sets of 2 deadlift attempts - air on most.
Right Hand - 10 sets of 2 - struggle at beginning, last half of sets finally full deadlifts.
At first this fuking thing did not want to leave the floor.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Wednesday - 2/21
530AM
Tooth extraction site feels pretty good. But decided against any mouth gritting work.
Circuit trained on all available machines, tossed in some dumbbell work also.
If I were a "legend", I'd have my own "Circus DumbBell" ;)
Time to make some oatmeal.
Tooth extraction site feels pretty good. But decided against any mouth gritting work.
Circuit trained on all available machines, tossed in some dumbbell work also.
If I were a "legend", I'd have my own "Circus DumbBell" ;)
Time to make some oatmeal.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
All Kinds of Hammers
I grabbed all of my hammers at Harbor Freight or Home Depot, but the place below seems to have an extensive selection for the obsessive compulsive hammer collector:
Hammersource
Hammersource
Monday, February 19, 2007
Post Tooth Pull
The wisdom tooth was massive, but came out clean. It is weird when I close my mouth now. So far no pain. The Doc said no exertions for the next 24 hours, except for taking a dump, so I'm skipping tomorrow's workout. I need a break anyway.
Monday - 2/19
5F degrees. These temp swings are killing me.
Lower arms, and "shrug chain" sore.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 passes - no rest
Kelso Overhead Crossover shrugs
Need to get a wisdom tooth yanked. Hopefully this involves some sort of
post procedure narcotics.
Lower arms, and "shrug chain" sore.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 passes - no rest
Kelso Overhead Crossover shrugs
Need to get a wisdom tooth yanked. Hopefully this involves some sort of
post procedure narcotics.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Sunday - 2/18
23F - Warming up! BUT Cellar is "slippery" moist from snow.
Sore all over this morning.
9AM
Trap Bar deadlifts - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 90+% day - 213x10, 283x3, 353x2, 403 - 7 sets of 2. 2 set volume bump over 1/28/2007. Used the new York Plates. I could have sworn I saw the ghost of Bob Hoffman standing along side my furnace beckoning me to "high pull heaven".
Grip Training
Blob50 - fucked around. It felt "cold" today. Wire brushed the chalk off.
Time better spent with Jack's Blue Heat.
Sore all over this morning.
9AM
Trap Bar deadlifts - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 90+% day - 213x10, 283x3, 353x2, 403 - 7 sets of 2. 2 set volume bump over 1/28/2007. Used the new York Plates. I could have sworn I saw the ghost of Bob Hoffman standing along side my furnace beckoning me to "high pull heaven".
Grip Training
Blob50 - fucked around. It felt "cold" today. Wire brushed the chalk off.
Time better spent with Jack's Blue Heat.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
York Olympic Plates
I stopped by Big Al's MuscleMag to nose around, and I see 2 York 25's and 2 York 35's. The staff were baffled about the price. Someone called Big Al, he said 50 cents per pound. I said throw 'em in my trunk. The 35's have the USA imprint. The week ends in a victory! ;) These are a perfect match for my York 310lb set that I bought in 1982-83ish.
Saturday - 2/17
9F
Woke up sore. Had to chop up chunks of ice at the end of my driveway that the fuckhead in the plow left. I might be getting in the best workouts of the month. ;)
Went into work at 5AM to get some shit together.
8AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20+
Levering - Seated with forearm on thigh and lying with arm straight up. Thumbpads were worn out after this.
Grip training
BLOB50 - Fucked around again. Hands still worn out from the shoveling. But at least it came off the ground today. ;)
Woke up sore. Had to chop up chunks of ice at the end of my driveway that the fuckhead in the plow left. I might be getting in the best workouts of the month. ;)
Went into work at 5AM to get some shit together.
8AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20+
Levering - Seated with forearm on thigh and lying with arm straight up. Thumbpads were worn out after this.
Grip training
BLOB50 - Fucked around again. Hands still worn out from the shoveling. But at least it came off the ground today. ;)
Friday, February 16, 2007
GripFAQ Focus
We have said this before, but it needs to be stated again, the cat who runs GripFAQ.com, has done a great job in explaining all the ins and outs of the our nutty obsession.
Check it out here: GRIPFAQ
If you are a noob, read it a few times before you post a stupid question on our favorite forums.
Check it out here: GRIPFAQ
If you are a noob, read it a few times before you post a stupid question on our favorite forums.
Back To The Log Bar
We have noticed the Fictional Grip Group has listened to us and are now offering a full length "log bar". But before you toss away your hard earned cash on a bar with "cookie cutter" generic specs, check out the solution from PDA. They have been putting together bullet proof bars for years. The customization options are more than worth it. They are a GB sponsor, AND they will not spam you with 4 fucking emails per day. ;) While your are there, check out the Blobette.
Friday - 2/16
2F Out. Roads still a mess, but I had to get out of the house. I think I knew how Saddam felt. ;)
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x50, 225-4x30
Hammer Machines - Flat,incline,decline benches, Hammer Lat and row. 3 Laps. Worked in Kelso shrugs here and there.
Now:
If you buy a fucking enormous SUV, be sure to put money aside for FUCKING TIRES. My route to the Y was littered with abandoned SUVS. Most had sub-par tires. I also believe women should be barred from driving them. But that's for another day. ;)
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x50, 225-4x30
Hammer Machines - Flat,incline,decline benches, Hammer Lat and row. 3 Laps. Worked in Kelso shrugs here and there.
Now:
If you buy a fucking enormous SUV, be sure to put money aside for FUCKING TIRES. My route to the Y was littered with abandoned SUVS. Most had sub-par tires. I also believe women should be barred from driving them. But that's for another day. ;)
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Thursday - 2/15
2F degrees. Got a few more inches of snow last night.
Sore all over from pushing the white shit around. Also helped dig a few cars out at the intersection. Had to concentrate to get through things.
Trap Bar deadlifts - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand grip - 65% day - 213x10,283- 7 sets of 6. Volume bump. Short rest intervals.
Grip training
Blob50
Fucked around a bit. Thumbs rebelled after yesterday's shoveling. ;)
Sore all over from pushing the white shit around. Also helped dig a few cars out at the intersection. Had to concentrate to get through things.
Trap Bar deadlifts - 5x20
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand grip - 65% day - 213x10,283- 7 sets of 6. Volume bump. Short rest intervals.
Grip training
Blob50
Fucked around a bit. Thumbs rebelled after yesterday's shoveling. ;)
Phenomenal Short Steel Bend - 4.5 Inch FBBC Shiny Bastard
The BEST just got better. Congratulations Gazza!
Part One
Part Two
Part One
Part Two
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Snow - Workout Post Mortem
I just finished up round 2 on the cleanup. If anything it was a good GPP workout.
The snow is well above my knees, and I'm 6 foot.
Lats and bi's sore. Fucking with the shovel and snow blower helped work some of the kinks out.
I was expecting to get my Westside Barbell sweatshirts today, but UPS is shutdown also. Oh well.
Tonight will be dedicated to scotch and cigars.
The snow is well above my knees, and I'm 6 foot.
Lats and bi's sore. Fucking with the shovel and snow blower helped work some of the kinks out.
I was expecting to get my Westside Barbell sweatshirts today, but UPS is shutdown also. Oh well.
Tonight will be dedicated to scotch and cigars.
One of My Best Investments
is my Sears snow blower. ;) I bought it, when I turned 40. If I did not have it today, I'm convinced the paramedics would be here zipping me into a bag. ;)
Wednesday - 2/14
630AM
16F and we are getting hammered with snow. Skipped going to the Y. I'm not driving in that shit.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x25 - I never weighed the bar, but it's heavier than a 7 foot Olympic bar. Due to my back, I keep the weights to no more then a pair of 45's per side.
Dumbbell Rows - I have not done these in MONTHS - Olympic dumbbell - no straps/no hook grip. 50x20, 100x20, 150x10, 180x6, 200x5. Had one more increment up in weight in me, but no sense in being stupid with my back. I used 6 25lb plates to make up the bulk of the weight and a pair of collars on each end. Once a plate falls on your foot your training IQ goes up. ;) If you are new here I had back surgery about 10 years ago (2 ruptured discs). It helped, but I have to be careful with everything I do, heavy lower body stuff is a no go. I loved Judo, but 10+ years of it took its toll.
JM Presses with Apollon's Axle - 6 sets of 10-12, 123lbs, 15-30second rests between sets.
Time to work up the courage to go out and fire up the snow blower.
16F and we are getting hammered with snow. Skipped going to the Y. I'm not driving in that shit.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x25 - I never weighed the bar, but it's heavier than a 7 foot Olympic bar. Due to my back, I keep the weights to no more then a pair of 45's per side.
Dumbbell Rows - I have not done these in MONTHS - Olympic dumbbell - no straps/no hook grip. 50x20, 100x20, 150x10, 180x6, 200x5. Had one more increment up in weight in me, but no sense in being stupid with my back. I used 6 25lb plates to make up the bulk of the weight and a pair of collars on each end. Once a plate falls on your foot your training IQ goes up. ;) If you are new here I had back surgery about 10 years ago (2 ruptured discs). It helped, but I have to be careful with everything I do, heavy lower body stuff is a no go. I loved Judo, but 10+ years of it took its toll.
JM Presses with Apollon's Axle - 6 sets of 10-12, 123lbs, 15-30second rests between sets.
Time to work up the courage to go out and fire up the snow blower.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Is Nothing Sacred?
Call me sentimental, but I voted for Ron Jeremy.
WHO SHOULD GET CUSTODY OF ANNA NICOLE"S CHILD?
;)
We are fucked as a society.
WHO SHOULD GET CUSTODY OF ANNA NICOLE"S CHILD?
;)
We are fucked as a society.
Sad News
It is with deep regret that we must cancel our plans to ship, FILLED Sofia Province, Eastern European Excrement Filled Combat Conditioning bags. We have come to the realization that only a complete moron would pay outrageous freight charges to have filled sacks shipped to them. We will leave it to the Inner-Circle to give your wallet the "Pink Glove".
For those with any intelligence, we are sure you will be able to rig something up. ;)
For those with any intelligence, we are sure you will be able to rig something up. ;)
Tuesday - 2/13
16F out - Big fucking snowstorm on the way. The "slipperiness" quotient was already up in the cellar.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 2x20-25
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - OVERHAND Grip - 75% day - 213x10, 323-5sets of 6 - volume bump. Sunday may be a good day to hit a max double or triple and re-calculate. Quick pace. Lower arms pretty worn after this. Still a bit fatigued from the weekend.
Levering, medium weights, lotta reps.
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left - 6 sets of 2 attempts - good air but after the good peak this weekend, did not push too hard.
Right - 6 sets of 2 full deadlifts.
I could have sworn I saw Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband peaking in on my dog this morning.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 2x20-25
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - OVERHAND Grip - 75% day - 213x10, 323-5sets of 6 - volume bump. Sunday may be a good day to hit a max double or triple and re-calculate. Quick pace. Lower arms pretty worn after this. Still a bit fatigued from the weekend.
Levering, medium weights, lotta reps.
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left - 6 sets of 2 attempts - good air but after the good peak this weekend, did not push too hard.
Right - 6 sets of 2 full deadlifts.
I could have sworn I saw Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband peaking in on my dog this morning.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Monday - 2/12
23F Degrees. Snow is coming.
530AM
Weight Room still without heat.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Circuit trained through hammer press machines and hammer lat machines.
530AM
Weight Room still without heat.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Circuit trained through hammer press machines and hammer lat machines.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Strongman Ranks
Who or what determines who is a:
Grandmaster Strongman
Master Strongman
or
Old Time Strongman?
Grandmaster Strongman
Master Strongman
or
Old Time Strongman?
Sunday - 2/11
7F Degrees. So much for the warming.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x25.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 85+% day - volume bump - 213x10, 283x3, 373-4 sets of 5. Solid. Remember if you start these, you are supposed to be working your traps along with your grip. DO NOT turn this into some sort of sloppy partial deadlift.
Lower arms fairly fatigued after this.
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left- 10 sets of 2 attempts. Got good air on most, managed to sneak in another full deadlift.
Right - 10 sets of 2 - full deadlifts.
In preparation to carry a fully loaded sack of garbage down my back steps, I cranked up an MP3 of
"Mila Rodino". This moving national anthem of our favorite Eastern European Country, positively electrified our pantry and worked us into a conditioning frenzy. Things just got nuts! I truly believe that the current brand of garbage bags we are utilizing at the grip clubhouse, have a unique shape that lends it self to extreme forms of combat conditioning training. If you are interested in trying out our revolutionary refuse bag training program, we will be glad to send you a heavily laden bag of garbage, some may even contain our dog's excrement. We at Grip Central are currently working out the logistics of shipping leachate laden sacks. Stay tuned.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x25.
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 85+% day - volume bump - 213x10, 283x3, 373-4 sets of 5. Solid. Remember if you start these, you are supposed to be working your traps along with your grip. DO NOT turn this into some sort of sloppy partial deadlift.
Lower arms fairly fatigued after this.
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left- 10 sets of 2 attempts. Got good air on most, managed to sneak in another full deadlift.
Right - 10 sets of 2 - full deadlifts.
In preparation to carry a fully loaded sack of garbage down my back steps, I cranked up an MP3 of
"Mila Rodino". This moving national anthem of our favorite Eastern European Country, positively electrified our pantry and worked us into a conditioning frenzy. Things just got nuts! I truly believe that the current brand of garbage bags we are utilizing at the grip clubhouse, have a unique shape that lends it self to extreme forms of combat conditioning training. If you are interested in trying out our revolutionary refuse bag training program, we will be glad to send you a heavily laden bag of garbage, some may even contain our dog's excrement. We at Grip Central are currently working out the logistics of shipping leachate laden sacks. Stay tuned.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Saturday - 2/10 - A New Milestone
Click Photo to enlarge.
8AM
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20+
Levering - Different angles - worked in sledge with big ratchet. I have been focusing on doing Saturday's levering seated and lying down. Seated, I rest forearm on thigh, and let the implement go forward and pull it back. Wade Gillingham covers this stuff on his DVD.
Lying; you just start with the your arm straight in the air, with the implement resting on your chest, and using your wrist get it parallel with the floor. I have seen some solid improvement over the past couple of months. Remember to start slow and controlled. A second of stupidity will result in months of rehab.
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left - 7 sets of 2 attempts. Good air. GOT IN ONE FULL DEADLIFT. It is about fucking time. I'm buying a bottle of single malt scotch today. Woo Hoo!
Right - 7 sets of 2 full deadlifts.
MUSIC:
The air has just been a little sweeter this week, since the bending throne has been greeted with a new set of buttocks. ;)
Friday, February 09, 2007
What is It with
when some are questioned or asked for a video to prove some big gripper claims, some chose to act like big fucking newborns, and post that they are not going to post workouts? Who gives a fuck? Grow up, move on and give up the SPHINCTER FIXATION.
Fucking foot stompers. ;)
This behavior is almost as silly as paying to have SAND FILLED Eastern European turd sacks delivered to your house. ;)
Fucking foot stompers. ;)
This behavior is almost as silly as paying to have SAND FILLED Eastern European turd sacks delivered to your house. ;)
Friday 2/9
530AM
10F Degrees
Heat was non-existent in the Y's weight room. Not much of a difference from my garage.
Close Grip Bench - index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Whole body circuit, some in frozen weight room, finished with Cybex machines in Health club area.
We congratulate Gazza for setting the bending standard, as well as the the record keepers for their meticulous devotion to their duties. We have entered a new era.
10F Degrees
Heat was non-existent in the Y's weight room. Not much of a difference from my garage.
Close Grip Bench - index on smooth - 135x40, 225-4x30
Whole body circuit, some in frozen weight room, finished with Cybex machines in Health club area.
We congratulate Gazza for setting the bending standard, as well as the the record keepers for their meticulous devotion to their duties. We have entered a new era.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Bulgarian Turds
Who on God's fucking green earth is paying for oddly shaped, filled sandbags to be shipped to them, at outrageous prices? With the prices the Fictional Inner Circle are charging for the surprising "response" to this crap, why not get a fucking server that does not crash?
Look, go to your local Army/Navy store, get a heavy pair of small/short statured Camo pants, tie the legs off, fill'em up with dirt from your back yard, then tie/duct tape the waist off. Guess what? You made yourself a Eastern European strength training implement. Now toss it around you neck and fucking squat or run. You just saved yourself a painful anal wallet reaming.
Carry on!
Look, go to your local Army/Navy store, get a heavy pair of small/short statured Camo pants, tie the legs off, fill'em up with dirt from your back yard, then tie/duct tape the waist off. Guess what? You made yourself a Eastern European strength training implement. Now toss it around you neck and fucking squat or run. You just saved yourself a painful anal wallet reaming.
Carry on!
Thursday - 2/8
6F degrees out. This cold snap has settled right into my fuking lower back.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x50 (These sets in combination with first 3 sets of shrugs)
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 65% day - 213x10, 283-6 sets of 6
Volume bump. If you are just joining in this is an Ironmind Apollon's Axle. There is NO KNURLING. Also click the link on the right for my hand photo, before you start a bellyaching thread about your hand being too small.
Grip Training
Blob50 Deadlifts
Left - 7 sets of 2 attempts. If I was a few inches shorter these would be full deadlifts. Today is garbage day, I'm tempted to toss this fuking thing. ;)
Right - 7 sets of 2 - full deadlifts. Good speed from floor.
Thoughts for the day:
There has always been the debate that "grip" is in its infancy, and "world class" is a moving target. There is constant speculation of "freaks" coming out and destroying what we thought was world class. Now someone comes out and destroys world class in bending, and we are told that world class is defined by what some so called "king" has defined. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are seeing the beginnings of how the ersatz "lore" of Paul Anderson started. Did Paul own cammy pants? ;)
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x50 (These sets in combination with first 3 sets of shrugs)
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 65% day - 213x10, 283-6 sets of 6
Volume bump. If you are just joining in this is an Ironmind Apollon's Axle. There is NO KNURLING. Also click the link on the right for my hand photo, before you start a bellyaching thread about your hand being too small.
Grip Training
Blob50 Deadlifts
Left - 7 sets of 2 attempts. If I was a few inches shorter these would be full deadlifts. Today is garbage day, I'm tempted to toss this fuking thing. ;)
Right - 7 sets of 2 - full deadlifts. Good speed from floor.
Thoughts for the day:
There has always been the debate that "grip" is in its infancy, and "world class" is a moving target. There is constant speculation of "freaks" coming out and destroying what we thought was world class. Now someone comes out and destroys world class in bending, and we are told that world class is defined by what some so called "king" has defined. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are seeing the beginnings of how the ersatz "lore" of Paul Anderson started. Did Paul own cammy pants? ;)
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
The Inner "Oval" Gurus Lay an Egg
The Fictional Group has "Dumped" the steaming contents of the mystery sack out to reveal another oddly shaped, stuffed Eastern European sack. Tell Me were we not dead on with our "Soviet Era" description this morning? This is so true to form.
Okay you Fictional Apologists, pull your wallets out and let them get the ass raping they deserve. ;)
Okay you Fictional Apologists, pull your wallets out and let them get the ass raping they deserve. ;)
Wednesday - 2/7
7F degrees out. Things are looking up!
The heat has been non-existent in the weight room this winter.
Circuit trained around the room. No sense in risking injury.
Moved quick.
We eagerly await the revelations as to what is in the Soviet Era Colostomy Satchel being brandied about by our Fictional guru. All will be revealed today. Control yourselves. ;)
The heat has been non-existent in the weight room this winter.
Circuit trained around the room. No sense in risking injury.
Moved quick.
We eagerly await the revelations as to what is in the Soviet Era Colostomy Satchel being brandied about by our Fictional guru. All will be revealed today. Control yourselves. ;)
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Tuesday - 2/6
Another 0F degree morning.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 5x20 - combined with the first 5 sets of shrugs.
Shrug's w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 75% day - 215x5, 323-6 sets of 4 - volume bump.
Brookfield stick - 1 long bout.
Levering to rear - bunch of reps.
Lower arms were fairly hosed.
Screwed around with Blob50. Opted for recovery, so cut it short.
Aside from giving us a good laugh, is there anything of training value in those thrice daily "e-turds" that erupt from the Fictional Group that make any sense?
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 5x20 - combined with the first 5 sets of shrugs.
Shrug's w/ Apollon's Axle - Overhand Grip - 75% day - 215x5, 323-6 sets of 4 - volume bump.
Brookfield stick - 1 long bout.
Levering to rear - bunch of reps.
Lower arms were fairly hosed.
Screwed around with Blob50. Opted for recovery, so cut it short.
Aside from giving us a good laugh, is there anything of training value in those thrice daily "e-turds" that erupt from the Fictional Group that make any sense?
Monday, February 05, 2007
Monday - 2/5
O degrees F out, plenty of wind.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x30, 225-4x30
Room was COLD. Circuit trained, upper and lower body.
Worked in some super slow sets as well as Kelso Shrugs with the movements.
Time to fucking eat.
Close Grip Bench - Index on smooth - 135x30, 225-4x30
Room was COLD. Circuit trained, upper and lower body.
Worked in some super slow sets as well as Kelso Shrugs with the movements.
Time to fucking eat.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Tattoo Magazines
I just got back from Borders. I looked down and I see 8 fucking tattoo magazines. What the fuck? Does the world really need this many magazines dedicated to self mutilation? ;)
Sunday - 2/4
Fucking 5 degrees F out. This weather change has settled in and taken residence in my lower back.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x40
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - OVERHAND GRIP - 85% day - 215x3, 283x5, 363-4sets of 5. Rested 2-3 minutes between sets. Traps feel pretty good. Hands were cramping after this.
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left - 9 sets of 2 - attempts. Close but no fucking cigar. I may roll the PDA Blobette out and do a circa max cycle to refine the groove.
Right - 9 doubles - full deadlifts.
A Thought:
We strongly endorse Gazza taking the offer to bend some official Fat B. Steel. Let's light this fucking candle and end this fucking blogging/forum scrimmage. Good luck my friend and hit them in the fucking yarbles.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x40
Shrugs w/ Apollon's Axle - OVERHAND GRIP - 85% day - 215x3, 283x5, 363-4sets of 5. Rested 2-3 minutes between sets. Traps feel pretty good. Hands were cramping after this.
Grip Training
BLOB50
Left - 9 sets of 2 - attempts. Close but no fucking cigar. I may roll the PDA Blobette out and do a circa max cycle to refine the groove.
Right - 9 doubles - full deadlifts.
A Thought:
We strongly endorse Gazza taking the offer to bend some official Fat B. Steel. Let's light this fucking candle and end this fucking blogging/forum scrimmage. Good luck my friend and hit them in the fucking yarbles.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Lazy Scranton - The Office
The back drops are the real thing from my town. Take a break from arguing about what is stronger; Brute Strength or Camo Pants, and enjoy.
Part II
Hit the YMCA, the place was jammed for some reason. Circuit trained all around the available units.
Time to eat.
Time to eat.
Saturday - 2/3
11 degrees F, this may be the high for today.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20
Levering with big ratchet and magnets. Hit these pretty intensely. Forearms were not much good afterwards.
Grip Training
Blob50 - needed to rest about 10 minutes after the lever work.
Left - 5 sets of 2 attempts. Good air. It starts moving good, then something shuts my wrist off.
Right - 5 sets of 2 - full deadlifts
I click on my beloved forum gallery this morning, and instead of being greeted with a grip or bending feat of strength clip, I have some young man's half naked bodybuilder posing image thrust at me. What the fuck? Aren't there other forums for this sort of "material"? My wife is convinced I was on some friggin fantasy lifeguard site. ;) Post a fucking warning next time. ;)
Let's get back to gripping and bending people.
Trap Bar Deadlifts - 3x20
Levering with big ratchet and magnets. Hit these pretty intensely. Forearms were not much good afterwards.
Grip Training
Blob50 - needed to rest about 10 minutes after the lever work.
Left - 5 sets of 2 attempts. Good air. It starts moving good, then something shuts my wrist off.
Right - 5 sets of 2 - full deadlifts
I click on my beloved forum gallery this morning, and instead of being greeted with a grip or bending feat of strength clip, I have some young man's half naked bodybuilder posing image thrust at me. What the fuck? Aren't there other forums for this sort of "material"? My wife is convinced I was on some friggin fantasy lifeguard site. ;) Post a fucking warning next time. ;)
Let's get back to gripping and bending people.
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.
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