The Chuck Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) Ben, Looks my first planned contest of the year is the TPS event up in Mass. Thanks to that, I figured I needed to work on 2hp again: 2HP: 95x3 115x3 135x3 155x3 165x2 185x0 it floated but wasnt coming up 175x1,1,1 Three solid singles Now that I know where I stand, I know where I need to go! Id love to do a BW(210 lbs) competition lift, but thats a long way to go in two months. Edited February 4, 2008 by The Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthcarl Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Ben, Looks my first planned contest of the year is the TPS event up in Mass. That should be my first contest ever. I look forward to meeting you...and I'm sure you'll kick my butt with those kind of numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Vice Gripper: 7,3x5 8,2x5 8,3x10,10 I like my steady progress here, although the weight is still kinda low 2" Vbar, both hands worked equally 155x5 185x5 180x5,5,5 I dropped 5 lbs cuz I didnt think my hands would make it through all 4 sets at 185 and I was right, I barely made it through the last 3 sets at 180. Gonna have to deal with the pain, all work sets at 185 next week. My hands felt so beat up I skipped the Formulator, gonna hit it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Deadlift, DO, Axle: 145x5,245x10 nice strong set, up to 255 next week Bench: 195x7 Pullups: BW+20x10 Another good set, up to 25 next week Axle C+P: 135x8 Curls: 75x10 up next week to 80lbs Ab wheel rollout x12 Ab wheel pikes x7 245x10 puts my max deadlift at 325, which seems about right for me. Im looking for 350 at TPS. Totally forgot the bench dips, but it wasnt happening tonight after I ate dinner..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Nice work, Chuck and I really like that 245 x 10 axle DL. V-bar and 2HP looking good as well. .. neilkaz .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Some grip work last night Vice Gripper: 8,2x5 8,3x5 7,5x10,10 2" Vbar, both hands worked equally 155x5 185x3,3,3,3 up to 190 next week Decided to drop to triples til competition time, the 5 reps sets were pummeling my hands for other grip work later in the week. Formulator: Ext: 5lbsx18 almost got my 20 Flex: 22.5lbsx20 up to 25lbs next week I played with some blobs in between sets last night too. I pulled the 42.5lber twice left and right and floated the 45lber with my right, nothing with the left. Very pleased with that since Ive pulled the 45 once with my right, ever. The strength is still there......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Had planned a workout for friday, but came down with a head cold/sinus thing thursday, fought it all weekend and still probably not over it. I still managed to get in the weight room today and lift some iron. Not a complete workout, but I hit the main stuff. Deadlift, DO, Axle: 165x5,255x10 this blew my mind, especially being laid up all weekend coughing and I barely got through 245x10 last week, on to 265!! Bench: 145x5, 185x10 I was getting stuck at 195 the last few weeks, so I dropped down, back to 195 next week Pullups: BW+25x9 Axle C+P: 150x1, 135x7 Im a dope who can't add weights properly, first rep felt kinda heavy and I was right! Cut the workout here, my body was fine but my head was pounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big nasty Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Nice work on the Blob's!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks man! Im glad that my blob strength hasn't completely gone away! Tonight grip work: VG: 8,3 x5 7,5 x5 At this point I decided to see where I was on the real grippers and pulled out my #3 borrowed from Eaton Right Hand: 5 solid singles!!! Left Hand: 1 iffy single then 4 singles with the #2.5 That is by far the strongest performance ever with my right hand, very pleased with the progress. Finished off gripping with the VG at 8,4x10,10 Both hands worked equally, except where the #3 was concerned...... 2" Vbar: 165x5, 195x3, 190x3,3,3 Formulator: Ext: 5lbsx20 FINALLY, moving up to 7.5lbs Flex: 25lbsx20 up to 27.5 next week Overall, pretty satisfied with tonights workout..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Got slammed at work last week, played with the kettlebells when I had the time, no real workouts to report. Last night: Before deadlifting, I cleaned the 175 and almost pressed it, couldnt lock it out. Deadlift, DO, Axle: 175x5,255x10 Bench: 185x8 Pullups: BW+25x8 Axle C+P: 135x7 Curls: 80x8 Bench Dips: BW+25x10 Dinner was ready, didnt get to any ab stuff, chowed down on some venison fajitas instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Holy Crap, my old workout log is still here...... Its been a while folks, last post was over 18 months ago and its time for a rebirth in strength training for me. Its good to be back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Good to see you back again Chuck! Stay a while this time man. I'm sure you still have quite a base to work with even after a year and a half gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thanks Ben, its good to be back. Ive spent the week cleaning out the weight room as it was full of junk from over the last year. It was good to dust off the old Axle and take a swing at it. Current Max on DO Axle deadlift: 145x1, 235x1, 285x1, 305x0, 295x1 Not bad considering my all time max was 325. Axle clean and press: 145x1 Grippers: I closed my IM2.5 with both hands in between deadlifts. Gonna test bench and pullups later on today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Did my first real grip workout in over a year last night...with weights that wouldnt even have been a warmup for me in the past. Vice Gripper: Springs at 7,2 L:12,12 R:12,12 Rolling Thunder: 60lbs L:12,12 R:12,12 2" Vbar: 120lbs L:5,5,5 R:5,5,5 Formulator: Ext: 7.5lbs x 12,12 Flex: 20lbs x 12,12 Also, on saturday afternoon, tested my pulls and bench, 13reps and 215lbs for both maxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 45min of HIT cardio last night. Grippers in the truck on way home from work today. #1.5 X 11,11,11,11,11, both hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 5am squats this morning 55x20, 105x5,5,5,5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Deadlift, DO, Axle: 145x5,235x10 very tough, on to 245 next week Bench: 145x5, 175x6 Pullups: BWx9 Axle C+P: 105x10 Curls: 55x10 OHMP: 36lb KB x12L, x12R Incline situps: BWx10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Not far off your top performance on the Axle from your peak! Wonder what your max DO pull on the Axle would be right now... Edit: duh, I saw that you lifted 295lbs the other day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yeah, its seem my lower body has faired better than my upper body during my layoff from lifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Squats before church this morning. 65x20, 115x5,5,5,5 In other news, I had my wife Michelle deadlifting and military pressing with my Axle yesterday afternoon....shes finally interested in strength training!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 IM1.5x15 L,R Vice Gripper: Springs at 7,3 L:12,12 R:12,12 2HP: 95x3, 105x3, 115x3, 125x3, 135x3 Rolling Thunder: 70lbs L:12,12 R:12,12 Formulator: Ext: 10lbs x 10,9 Flex: 25lbs x 12,12 Switched to 2HP instead of Vbar to get ready for Gripmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Squats before heading to work this morning. 75x20, 125x5,5,5,5 I think Im just gonna keep pecking away at this for a few weeks...first goal is 215 for the work sets, 2nd goal is 215x20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 45 min of cardio/circuit training last night Weighed in at 218 before the class started...10lbs to lose before gripmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Some grippers last night: #1.5x16 B/H #2.5x1,1 B/H Followed up with some weak #3 attempts, the #2.5 singles were pretty strong though. Followed up with some sledge work for my wrists. Tried squats this morning, but my legs are still torched from Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chuck Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Deadlift, DO, Axle: Didnt happen last night...legs need one more day Bench: 145x5, 175x7 Pullups: BWx10 Axle C+P: 110x10 Curls: 60x10 OHMP: 36lb KB x14L, x14R Incline situps: BW+10lbsx10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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