matek Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 13 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Big numbers on the dyno, Thanks! 13 hours ago, Londonjoseph said: No, never take a break from DU Well, if it doesn't go away from taking a break, I will just find another way to hold the wrap/bar with my left. I will probably do more reverse though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 Quick one Hopefully, in two weeks, I will have more time again to train Grippers RH 20mm block set - 3x3 Standard Adjustable W, RGC 130, 2-sec hold on each close 10mm (bottom) choked - 2x1 Stainless Adjustable, RGC 168 Barbell reverse curls - 5x12 58.9kg/129.9lb with my Inch trainer (using it as a barbell), that's why the weird weight 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 LH - Inch trainer - 5x1 68.9kg/152.9lb level lift, 2-sec hold on top - 2x1 68.9kg/152.9lb level lift + 1x fail at knees same weight (kept it level) RH - Grippers 20mm block set - 5x3 Standard Adjustable Ti, RGC 137, 2-sec hold on each close I made sure to rest enough between the sets, because with the holds, this got hard for me at set 3. I didn't do choked closes this time, because I have one more gripper session this week, and this was more than enough crushing. 20mm set practice - 3x1 Standard Cobalt, RGC 165 Just the set + swipe the block without crush 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted July 19 Author Share Posted July 19 Weighted pause pushups with pushup stands - 6x15 20kg/44lb Neck extensions - 4x20, 2x18 25kg/55lb Chest crush armbar - 6x20 max resistance with small pause at close 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted July 21 Author Share Posted July 21 RH - Grippers 20mm block set - 3x3 Standard Adjustable Ti, RGC 137, 2-sec hold on each close 30mm (bottom) choked - 1x1 Stainless Adjustable, RGC 156 20mm set practice with block (no crush) - 2x1 Standard Cobalt, RGC 165 LH - Inch trainer - 6x1 68.9kg/152.9lb level lift, 2-sec hold on top Dumbbell biceps concentration curls - 6x10 27.5kg/60.6lb both hands 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted July 24 Author Share Posted July 24 Deload week for grip LH - Inch trainer - 6x1 58.9kg/129.9lb level lift, 3-sec hold on the top RH - grippers 20mm block set - 6x1 Filed Standard Adjustable Ti, RGC 120, 3-sec hold on the closes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 (edited) Measuring gripper max with 20mm block set - Standard Ni, RGC 156 This was the main goal, so I asked my wife to record this one. Unfortunately, she turned the video off before showing the tag, but oh well. I'm happy about this, I could hold the close for a few seconds. - Standard Co, RGC 165 Nope. Was close though. - Standard Adjustable W, RGC 160 I think this is about my 20mm block max at this point, I didn't attempt anything harder. This was a successful 8-week cycle. Btw besides that deload workout last week, I didn't do anything else. I don't mind though, I had time to focus on my other hobbies a little bit more . But I'm back, this week will be as usual. Edited July 29 by matek 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Nice work 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 23 hours ago, John Knowlton said: Nice work Thanks John, I was satisfied with the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 (edited) Incline bench dumbbell rows - 6x14 37.5kg/82.7lb Dumbbell biceps concentration curls - 6x10 27.5kg/60.6lb Chest crush armbar - 6x18 max resistance, small pause at each close + rubber band finger extensions Edited August 1 by matek 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 Grippers - RH New cycle 20mm block set - 5x4 Stainless Adjustable, RGC 126, 2-sec hold on each close I can't find the hex key needed to adjust my Standard Adjustables... So annoying because I have a billion hex keys but none of them is imperial/in inches. Inch trainer - LH - 73.9kg/162.9lb fail Lifted it to maybe ~10" (level), but no luck. - 1x1 71.4kg/157.4lb level lift - 3x1 68.9kg/151.9lb level lift with 3-sec hold on top 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Strong workout and good idea for the gripper hold for each rep! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 48 minutes ago, Kluv#0 said: Strong workout and good idea for the gripper hold for each rep! Thank you! I'm having success with this style. Of course the RGC I can use goes down a lot (especially with reps of 3-5), but gets me a lot of time under tension 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 Weighted pause pushups with pushup stands - 6x15 20kg/44lb Triceps pushdown - 6x18 purple band looped Dumbbell wrist curls plate rotation stopped - 6x16 22.5kg/49.6lb It's been a long time since I did any of these "traditional" wrist curls, so I didn't go heavy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 5 Author Share Posted August 5 (edited) Not really training, but I tried out plate pinching. I could one-handed deadlift 2x 15kg/33lb pinched together fairly easily (thicker than Rouge calibrated plates, but same flat backside). I just did this a few times with some 5-6sec holds. Unfortunately I don't have the plates to try 2x20kg. Edited August 5 by matek 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 WAY COOL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 Grippers - RH 20mm block set, 3-sec hold on each close - 5x2 Standard Adjustable W, RGC 130 20mm (bottom) choked - 2x3 Stainless Adjustable, RGC 156 Inch trainer - LH 3-sec hold on top - 5x1 68.9kg/151.9lb level lifts My max didn't really increase in the past 2 months, but my muscle endurance definitely got better. Reps (all from dead start) - 2x5 58.9kg/129.9lb level lifts 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 Incline bench dumbbell rows - 8x16 30kg/66lb dumbbells Neck curls - 6x14 20kg/44lb Dumbbell biceps concentration curls - 6x12 25kg/55lb Chest crush armbar - 6x18 full resistance, pause reps 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 NICE ONE your consistency is very impressive 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 45 minutes ago, John Knowlton said: NICE ONE your consistency is very impressive Thanks John! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Weighted pause pushups with pushup stands - 8x16 20kg/44lb 7th set was 14+2, still ok. But I hit muscle fatigue at the 8th set and the last 4 reps were torturing singles. The pauses makes pushups hard quickly. Triceps pushdown - 8x16 purple band looped Decent triceps pump 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knowlton Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Looking good 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 (edited) One set gripper -> one reverse bend :|| RH - grippers 20mm block set - 5x3 Standard Adjustable, RGC 137, 2-sec hold on each rep I oiled the spring after the first set, and after that the closes got smoother. Or just placebo. 10mm (bottom) choked - 2x2 Stainless Adjustable, RGC 168 LH (front) reverse bending Haven't bent anything for a month. Leather singles - CRS 9/32" x 6" - CRS 5/16" x 7" 55 degrees in 4 hits. Wasn't easy, but wasn't too bad. I just almost passed out after the first hit because I held it so long haha. - 3 pieces of 5.2mm (13/64") x 6" nails taped together - CRS HEX 7mm x 7" - CRS HEX 7mm x 6" One IMP - CRS HEX 6mm x 6" - Stainless 304H 1/4" x 7" Btw I've sold my GHP #10, because it will never be a functional gripper for me and I'm not a collector. And who knows how long the GHP fever lasts, and now I could make a good money out of it (so I can buy grip toys I actually use or spend it on other hobbies). My GHP #7 and #8 are still on their way to Cannon for rating. I sent them 2-3 months ago by ship mail (so the shipping fee was really cheap). I don't think I will sell those because I like to use them. Edited August 14 by matek 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith513 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 good call on selling that. #10 will always have a value I feel but it was smart to sell it now while GHP fever is still in effect. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matek Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 Incline bench dumbbell rows - 10x16 32.5kg/71.7lb Neck extension - 6x18, 1x16, 1x12 25kg/55.1lb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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