Tremendous display of strength by Arne. No expensive gadgets needed.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
A Word On Climbing Ropes
If you are looking for a strong climbing rope, for your garage gym, the golden STRENGTH standard seems to be U.S. Federal Specification TR-605B. The Big Kahuna's at the Cordage Institute set the rules. Be careful of obtuse rating systems.
Some interesting reading at Manila Cordage HERE and HERE.
Look for the Cordage Institute Emblem on their page.
Mcmaster.com carries TR-605B rated manila ropes, search for part number 3825T39 if you prefer 2 inch diameter, once there you should be able to nose around. The stuff is rated for 4,000 pounds, unless you are Rosie O'Donnell, you should not have a problem. ;)
Enjoy the quality and savings, we are having a ball here at grip-central with it.
Some interesting reading at Manila Cordage HERE and HERE.
Look for the Cordage Institute Emblem on their page.
Mcmaster.com carries TR-605B rated manila ropes, search for part number 3825T39 if you prefer 2 inch diameter, once there you should be able to nose around. The stuff is rated for 4,000 pounds, unless you are Rosie O'Donnell, you should not have a problem. ;)
Enjoy the quality and savings, we are having a ball here at grip-central with it.
Tuesday - 10/31
530AM
Lower back/ab warmup
Lower arms a bit sore going in.
Grip Training
Left - Blob50 - Index tap assists, right toe to left toe arcs - 5 singles. Pauses before placing on ground , all reps under control.
New Addition - I stacked 4 pieces of hard drive packing foam on floor, and placed Blob50 on top of it. Blob pressed through foam to the floor. Did 3 sets 3 reps, picking implement up until it cleared the foam by a few inches. NO index taps assists here. NO BOUNCING. Be careful of turning this into a ballistic movement, it's easy to get a boost of false confidence and even easier to get a thumb injury. Being that the implement pressed right to the floor, and did not tip over, I'd say it's just adding barely enough "oomph" to get it started. Left hand is coming back.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - 46.5lbs base weight. 10 full deadlift singles. Incrementing up each set with Platemates. Last 4 singles with +2.5lbs in Platemates. Quick pulls, emphasize form. If you have a Blobette, you probably have a good idea of what a ball buster this thing is to pick up. ;)
Did twist levering with big 3/4" ratchet handle and Platemates.
Lower back/ab warmup
Lower arms a bit sore going in.
Grip Training
Left - Blob50 - Index tap assists, right toe to left toe arcs - 5 singles. Pauses before placing on ground , all reps under control.
New Addition - I stacked 4 pieces of hard drive packing foam on floor, and placed Blob50 on top of it. Blob pressed through foam to the floor. Did 3 sets 3 reps, picking implement up until it cleared the foam by a few inches. NO index taps assists here. NO BOUNCING. Be careful of turning this into a ballistic movement, it's easy to get a boost of false confidence and even easier to get a thumb injury. Being that the implement pressed right to the floor, and did not tip over, I'd say it's just adding barely enough "oomph" to get it started. Left hand is coming back.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - 46.5lbs base weight. 10 full deadlift singles. Incrementing up each set with Platemates. Last 4 singles with +2.5lbs in Platemates. Quick pulls, emphasize form. If you have a Blobette, you probably have a good idea of what a ball buster this thing is to pick up. ;)
Did twist levering with big 3/4" ratchet handle and Platemates.
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Monday, October 30, 2006
Monday - 10/30
This friggin Daylight Savings Time is torture. Fuck the hour.
All joints sore today.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225x20 295-3x20
For some reason, NO left elbow irritation. But pain is there if I extend it hard or try the RT. :(
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 passes - no rest.
Rope Pullover - 4x15
Abs
I just read the alert for the $80.00 gripper. This is a sad commentary not only of grip but of the fitness industry in general. "Blow torch fat!", "Melt the lumps!", "Grip of Steel!", "Secret Grip Weapon Training!".
Look people, there are NO short cuts. SHUT YOUR FUCKING WALLETS, read, and learn from your own training.
All joints sore today.
530AM
Close Grip Bench - Index on Smooth - 135x40 225x20 295-3x20
For some reason, NO left elbow irritation. But pain is there if I extend it hard or try the RT. :(
Hammer Flat,Incline,Decline - 2 passes - no rest.
Rope Pullover - 4x15
Abs
I just read the alert for the $80.00 gripper. This is a sad commentary not only of grip but of the fitness industry in general. "Blow torch fat!", "Melt the lumps!", "Grip of Steel!", "Secret Grip Weapon Training!".
Look people, there are NO short cuts. SHUT YOUR FUCKING WALLETS, read, and learn from your own training.
$80 Grippers?
Pardon me, but did I just take crazy pills and see a link for $80.00 grippers with a skull decal? WHO the fuck is buying this stuff?
Gripsters are an insane lot. ;)
Gripsters are an insane lot. ;)
Sunday, October 29, 2006
The Dino Man Spews Forth
I just read the Dino Guy's latest nearly incoherent blog rant. But I noticed something interesting, he makes the claim that a certain grip guru may have the strongest hands on the planet. He surely got hit over the head with a Pterodactyl egg, to make such a lunatic claim. The inner-circle makes about as much sense as a William S. Burroughs novel.
If you want to see an impressive display, scroll down and take a gander at the Backyard Bastard Bash video. It showcases one of the BEST displays of Blob domination ever demonstrated, in COMPETITION, on tape, in front of peers. No Dinosaurs are visible. ;)
My prediction-You will NEVER see any "Inner Circle" member EVER put it on the line in competition. No more needs to be said.
The lesson? Be careful of what you read. Except if you want to read the premier YORK HAND BALANCING COURSE. Print it yourself. Why pay for freely available information?
Time to pour a Wild Turkey.
If you want to see an impressive display, scroll down and take a gander at the Backyard Bastard Bash video. It showcases one of the BEST displays of Blob domination ever demonstrated, in COMPETITION, on tape, in front of peers. No Dinosaurs are visible. ;)
My prediction-You will NEVER see any "Inner Circle" member EVER put it on the line in competition. No more needs to be said.
The lesson? Be careful of what you read. Except if you want to read the premier YORK HAND BALANCING COURSE. Print it yourself. Why pay for freely available information?
Time to pour a Wild Turkey.
Sunday - 10/29
7AM
Lower back ab warmup
Outside left elbow still sore. I am starting to think I slept on it, and hyperextended it. Frig. If I attempt Rolling Thunder work, the pain is there.
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x25, 123x25, 143x25, 153x25, 158x25. Fast pace. This does not irritate left elbow at all.
Lower arms pumped after this.
Grip Training
Left - BLOB50 - Index tap - Right Toe to Left Toe arcs - 12 singles. Much control, last few added a foot step and set it down. Again NO elbow irritation here.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46.5lbs base weight. 12 singles - full deadlifts. Incremented up on each set with Platemates. Finished with +4.375lbs.
Did a pile of side to side leverage work with big 3/4inch rachet handle and Platemates.
Blogger has been fucked up this weekend, so posting here has been light.
Lower back ab warmup
Outside left elbow still sore. I am starting to think I slept on it, and hyperextended it. Frig. If I attempt Rolling Thunder work, the pain is there.
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123x25, 123x25, 143x25, 153x25, 158x25. Fast pace. This does not irritate left elbow at all.
Lower arms pumped after this.
Grip Training
Left - BLOB50 - Index tap - Right Toe to Left Toe arcs - 12 singles. Much control, last few added a foot step and set it down. Again NO elbow irritation here.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46.5lbs base weight. 12 singles - full deadlifts. Incremented up on each set with Platemates. Finished with +4.375lbs.
Did a pile of side to side leverage work with big 3/4inch rachet handle and Platemates.
Blogger has been fucked up this weekend, so posting here has been light.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Saturday - Part 2
Hammer Lat Pulls - 4 setsx20, increase weight each set. Finished pretty good. Had to stay mindful of left elbow.
Hammer Row - 4x20
Rope pulls - 4x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer laterals - 3 passes, no rest.
Light arms
Abs
Hammer Row - 4x20
Rope pulls - 4x20
Smith Press, Hammer Press, Hammer laterals - 3 passes, no rest.
Light arms
Abs
Saturday - 10/28
Had to get in to work at 5AM for a bit.
630AM
Lowerback and ab warmup.
Lower arms sore. Left elbow pain has dulled a bit but still presents itself when I extend arm fully, with force.
Grip training - Deload day
Left Hand - BLOB50 - Right Big Toe to Left Big Toe Arcs, Index tap assist. 7 singles. All solid control. Last single, took a few steps with it and parked it in its spot.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - added a splash of lead - 46.5lbs base. 7 fast full deadlift singles.
Did much sledge leverage work all directions, to force as much blood as possible in elbows.
630AM
Lowerback and ab warmup.
Lower arms sore. Left elbow pain has dulled a bit but still presents itself when I extend arm fully, with force.
Grip training - Deload day
Left Hand - BLOB50 - Right Big Toe to Left Big Toe Arcs, Index tap assist. 7 singles. All solid control. Last single, took a few steps with it and parked it in its spot.
Right Hand - PDA Blobette - added a splash of lead - 46.5lbs base. 7 fast full deadlift singles.
Did much sledge leverage work all directions, to force as much blood as possible in elbows.
Log Bar Recommendation
The specs on the PDA Bunyon Log Bar are tremendous. If you are in the market for a quality stainless steel bar, that you can customize to your personal preferences, this looks like the bar.
Be careful of some of the bars out there, some are overpriced, undersized toys. Get a tool, not a dust collector.
I'm pondering the Olympic length one, it looks like it would take a lot of stress off the elbows when benching. Also a great change of pace for rows, etc.
If you have the need to get a free brochure with your purchase, just print a few pages from "The Pit" here, and staple them together. ;)
Be careful of some of the bars out there, some are overpriced, undersized toys. Get a tool, not a dust collector.
I'm pondering the Olympic length one, it looks like it would take a lot of stress off the elbows when benching. Also a great change of pace for rows, etc.
If you have the need to get a free brochure with your purchase, just print a few pages from "The Pit" here, and staple them together. ;)
Friday, October 27, 2006
Friday - 10/27
530AM
Close grip bench - index on smooth - 135x30 185x20 295x20
Dumbbell Bench - 3x50
Hammer Flat,Decline,Incline - 2 passes, no rest
Rope Pullovers
Abs
Pain still on top/outside of left elbow. Only when I extend arm fully with force. I'm hitting the Armory device through the day, doing a screwdriver motion. That seems to get the blood in there.
Close grip bench - index on smooth - 135x30 185x20 295x20
Dumbbell Bench - 3x50
Hammer Flat,Decline,Incline - 2 passes, no rest
Rope Pullovers
Abs
Pain still on top/outside of left elbow. Only when I extend arm fully with force. I'm hitting the Armory device through the day, doing a screwdriver motion. That seems to get the blood in there.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Idiots Giving Advice on the Net?
We do love some of the solicitations we get. ;) We are now promised that one of the gurus will have fun with some inter-nets advice givers. Excellent.
One of our favorite spammers has sent 18 e-mail ad-copies since October 20th, most of which take an insulting tone ;).
You can almost smell the desperation of some marginal strength equipment retailers. We here at grip-central are eagerly awaiting the promised "expose" of the truly strong.
A rule of thumb here at grip-central, when someone comes a quotin' Arthur Jones, the original snake oil strength salesman, you have most likely encountered someone with something dubious to sell.
Bob, get the popcorn. ;)
One of our favorite spammers has sent 18 e-mail ad-copies since October 20th, most of which take an insulting tone ;).
You can almost smell the desperation of some marginal strength equipment retailers. We here at grip-central are eagerly awaiting the promised "expose" of the truly strong.
A rule of thumb here at grip-central, when someone comes a quotin' Arthur Jones, the original snake oil strength salesman, you have most likely encountered someone with something dubious to sell.
Bob, get the popcorn. ;)
Thursday - 10/26
530AM
Lower back/ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123lbs 6x20 Shoort rests.
Aside from the pulling muscles, this hits the lower arms pretty hard.
Grip training
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap, toe to toe ARCs. Good control. Callous between thumb and index, split. Had it filled with new-skin.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight
1 full single with base.
6 single deadlifts with +3.75lbs in Platemates. Damp weather, surface on this fuking thing is brutal. If your PDA Blobette is like mine, you will know this is Pretty good weight. If you are just starting with it, it may seem like miles away, just knuckle under and get to work. The Platemates are invaluable.
Left elbow has a pain on the outside, right on the joint, when I extend the arm. I may have let the handles go too late on the Hammer Row machine the other day.
Skipped any Rolling Thunder work, it was too irritating on the left elbow.
Worked in a few high rep sets with the Armory forearm thing. This is a great device. Definitely not some $200.00 fad contraption that you will grow sick of.
Lower back/ab warmup
Upright Rows w/ Apollon's Axle - 123lbs 6x20 Shoort rests.
Aside from the pulling muscles, this hits the lower arms pretty hard.
Grip training
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap, toe to toe ARCs. Good control. Callous between thumb and index, split. Had it filled with new-skin.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight
1 full single with base.
6 single deadlifts with +3.75lbs in Platemates. Damp weather, surface on this fuking thing is brutal. If your PDA Blobette is like mine, you will know this is Pretty good weight. If you are just starting with it, it may seem like miles away, just knuckle under and get to work. The Platemates are invaluable.
Left elbow has a pain on the outside, right on the joint, when I extend the arm. I may have let the handles go too late on the Hammer Row machine the other day.
Skipped any Rolling Thunder work, it was too irritating on the left elbow.
Worked in a few high rep sets with the Armory forearm thing. This is a great device. Definitely not some $200.00 fad contraption that you will grow sick of.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Wed - 10/25
530AM
Chins - A Lot ;)
Hammer Low Rows (The machine where the weights are beneath the handles) - 4x12
Hammer Lat pull - 3x20
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Seated Press - 3 laps - no rest
Light arms
Entire workout was done at a fast clip.
Chins - A Lot ;)
Hammer Low Rows (The machine where the weights are beneath the handles) - 4x12
Hammer Lat pull - 3x20
Rope Pulls - 3x20
Smith Press, Hammer Lateral, Hammer Seated Press - 3 laps - no rest
Light arms
Entire workout was done at a fast clip.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
York Hand Balancing Course Reminder
Why pay for a Hand Balancing reprint, when you can get it HERE!
One of the most popular links at Grip-Central! A favorite of Paul Anderson.
We are getting flooded with emails thanking us for the above link as well as the Old Time Strongman Library links. Just look to the links at the right.
One of the most popular links at Grip-Central! A favorite of Paul Anderson.
We are getting flooded with emails thanking us for the above link as well as the Old Time Strongman Library links. Just look to the links at the right.
The Brzenk Vs. Samuelsson Debate
When the fuck is this GB thread going to die? Who cares about what imaginary gripper Brzenk can close, until he shows up in Milo squeezing one, let's drop it. I don't think he gives a fuk about grippers. Brzenk's at the top of the heap training the way he trains. ;)
As for Magnus, the guy made a career out of flinging heavy shit around, who knows, IF the time ever came, he may pull off a surprise.
As for Magnus, the guy made a career out of flinging heavy shit around, who knows, IF the time ever came, he may pull off a surprise.
Tuesday - 10/24
530AM
Lower back/ab warmup.
Tough to get hands warmed up.
Grip training
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap "ARCS" movement - 12 singles.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight - 3 fast single deadlifts with base weight, then 7 single deadlifts with +3.125 Platemates. Quick pulls.
Rolling Thunder - Deadlifts - 105x20, 115x20, 120x20 - Nothing maximum effort. Emphasizing keeping wrist "cocked". I'm going to continue waving the weights up and down for high reps to establish a base.
Fooled with the sledge hammer to cool down.
Lower back/ab warmup.
Tough to get hands warmed up.
Grip training
Left - BLOB50 - Index finger tap "ARCS" movement - 12 singles.
Right - PDA Blobette - 46lbs base weight - 3 fast single deadlifts with base weight, then 7 single deadlifts with +3.125 Platemates. Quick pulls.
Rolling Thunder - Deadlifts - 105x20, 115x20, 120x20 - Nothing maximum effort. Emphasizing keeping wrist "cocked". I'm going to continue waving the weights up and down for high reps to establish a base.
Fooled with the sledge hammer to cool down.
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