Grippers
#1 x some
#2 x some
SM x some
Attempt at Vulcan L13, miss
>>> Lame. Even my 5-year-old knew it. Bailed and ate some Kashi and tuned into the Good Wife. Quick, someone slap me.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
2HP
Two Hands Pinch @48mm
115 x5
135 x1, x1, x1
145 x1
165 attempts x4, hopped a couple of them.
@58mm
135 x1, x1, x1
@52mm
135 x1, x1, x1
>>> Still trying to learn from different widths and hand placement. Thumbs never tore, but got real tender on the edge of the plate. That's the only reason I stopped. I think I like 52mm. I will pick up there fresh for the next workout.
I hate this lift because I feel like I should be better at it than I am. But I should be slapped for feeling that way because I've barely begun training the lift.
115 x5
135 x1, x1, x1
145 x1
165 attempts x4, hopped a couple of them.
@58mm
135 x1, x1, x1
@52mm
135 x1, x1, x1
>>> Still trying to learn from different widths and hand placement. Thumbs never tore, but got real tender on the edge of the plate. That's the only reason I stopped. I think I like 52mm. I will pick up there fresh for the next workout.
I hate this lift because I feel like I should be better at it than I am. But I should be slapped for feeling that way because I've barely begun training the lift.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
First 5K Done!
25:40 is the unofficial time. That is by my watch because the race results are not posted yet.
I burned it at the end and passed a LOT of people who had been just ahead of me much of the race.
The couple hills on the course killed me. I trainined on a flat course. Whoops! Learned my lesson there.
Weather was ideal - a little cool and overcast. I'll update the official time once it's published!
I burned it at the end and passed a LOT of people who had been just ahead of me much of the race.
The couple hills on the course killed me. I trainined on a flat course. Whoops! Learned my lesson there.
Weather was ideal - a little cool and overcast. I'll update the official time once it's published!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Gripper again
Got a smooth triple band in a batch of grippers from Adam Glass to rate, so I took a shot at reps.
Got 12!
Got 12!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Gripper
No workout really, but on a whim tried to up my reps on the #2 for the World of Grip challenge. I blasted my old total! Got 18 and almost 19. If I could keep the pace up better overall, I think over 20 is possible for me right now. HUGE gain. The work I'm doing with the Vulcan is translating into some gains!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Axle Deadlift
RUN
2 miles in 17:18
>>> Just trying to rip the band-aid off after vacation. My first 5K is coming up on Saturday. I plan to run 2 miles again on Wednesday and then rest until the race. Goal for the race is to finish under 25mins!
AXLE DEADS
180 x2, 1, 1, 1
250 x1, 1
280 x1, x0
180 x3, x3, x3
>>> HUGE PR for Axle Deads! Previous best was 250# so this is a 30# PR! I will definitely go over 300# at my next comp, I predict. Here is a video of the lift! (I know my hands need to be farther apart among other things to work on my form!)
2 miles in 17:18
>>> Just trying to rip the band-aid off after vacation. My first 5K is coming up on Saturday. I plan to run 2 miles again on Wednesday and then rest until the race. Goal for the race is to finish under 25mins!
AXLE DEADS
180 x2, 1, 1, 1
250 x1, 1
280 x1, x0
180 x3, x3, x3
>>> HUGE PR for Axle Deads! Previous best was 250# so this is a 30# PR! I will definitely go over 300# at my next comp, I predict. Here is a video of the lift! (I know my hands need to be farther apart among other things to work on my form!)
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Grippers
Back from a week vacation in the Black Hills!
Grippers
BBSM x1
BBGM x1
#3 x1, x1
Vulcan
RH Level 8: 15, 10, 10, 10, 8, 6, 9, 10, 4, 8, 2
Total: 92 reps
LH Level 7: 15, 15, 10, 15, 10, 8, 10, 8, 9, 3, 0
Total: 93 reps
>>> A few good things about this workout! I've taken about 9 days off from training while on vacation. But something with grippers is working (in combination with rest) because I blasted through the SM, GM and #3 pretty easily with no warm up at all.
L8 was perfect for the right and L7 for the left. The balanced reps show this I think. Good workout.
I still have trouble setting the Vulcan and am constantly worried about hurting my thumbs. Setting the Vulcan really torques my thumbs.
Grippers
BBSM x1
BBGM x1
#3 x1, x1
Vulcan
RH Level 8: 15, 10, 10, 10, 8, 6, 9, 10, 4, 8, 2
Total: 92 reps
LH Level 7: 15, 15, 10, 15, 10, 8, 10, 8, 9, 3, 0
Total: 93 reps
>>> A few good things about this workout! I've taken about 9 days off from training while on vacation. But something with grippers is working (in combination with rest) because I blasted through the SM, GM and #3 pretty easily with no warm up at all.
L8 was perfect for the right and L7 for the left. The balanced reps show this I think. Good workout.
I still have trouble setting the Vulcan and am constantly worried about hurting my thumbs. Setting the Vulcan really torques my thumbs.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
chest/back
Pushups, various
40, 21, 20, 20
Total: 101
Pullups, various grip
20, 20, 15
Total: 55
>>> Sets were alternating. Good workout.
40, 21, 20, 20
Total: 101
Pullups, various grip
20, 20, 15
Total: 55
>>> Sets were alternating. Good workout.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
2HP upkeep and workout
2HP @ 49mm
115 x 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1
Total: 19
Pony Thumbs
3 sets
>>> Well, I cleaned my plates last night. Took them all the way back down to original factory-fresh smooth shiny finish.
It was immediately apparent to me that the build-up and rust and whatever else stuck on there is not good. The fresh finish held just a touch of chalk and I clapped excess off my hands. This felt great. Really grippy.
I think the only difference between when they first arrived and the setup last night is that any oil on the plates was gone. When they arrived there was an oily residue on them from the manufacturing process and that is definitely stripped off now. Which would have happened anyway if I just would have been patient.
>>> I went wider again on the 2HP. I feel like my fingers kind of lock on better at 48-49mm and will probably stick with this for the next couple of workouts. Cut the workout short because it was late and I spent so much time re-finishing the plates.
115 x 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1
Total: 19
Pony Thumbs
3 sets
>>> Well, I cleaned my plates last night. Took them all the way back down to original factory-fresh smooth shiny finish.
It was immediately apparent to me that the build-up and rust and whatever else stuck on there is not good. The fresh finish held just a touch of chalk and I clapped excess off my hands. This felt great. Really grippy.
I think the only difference between when they first arrived and the setup last night is that any oil on the plates was gone. When they arrived there was an oily residue on them from the manufacturing process and that is definitely stripped off now. Which would have happened anyway if I just would have been patient.
>>> I went wider again on the 2HP. I feel like my fingers kind of lock on better at 48-49mm and will probably stick with this for the next couple of workouts. Cut the workout short because it was late and I spent so much time re-finishing the plates.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Rep-o-matic
GRIPPERS
Right hand:
BBSM x2
#3.5 negs x3
Vulcan L7 x20, 17, 17, 20, 10, 14, 15,
10, 10, 12, 10, 7, 7, 4
Total: 173
Left hand:
BBSM x1
Vulcan L7 x17, 10, 10, 10, 6, 8, 8, 2, 3,
9, 5, 3, 0
Total: 91
>>> Almost double the reps from the previous workout. Booyah. I'm going up to L8 on the right and will probably do L7 again on the left. Rest between sets was minimal, often just the time it toook to do the other hand.
Right hand:
BBSM x2
#3.5 negs x3
Vulcan L7 x20, 17, 17, 20, 10, 14, 15,
10, 10, 12, 10, 7, 7, 4
Total: 173
Left hand:
BBSM x1
Vulcan L7 x17, 10, 10, 10, 6, 8, 8, 2, 3,
9, 5, 3, 0
Total: 91
>>> Almost double the reps from the previous workout. Booyah. I'm going up to L8 on the right and will probably do L7 again on the left. Rest between sets was minimal, often just the time it toook to do the other hand.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Running!
RUN/WALK 5K, 29:20.
>>> I ran with my daughter who was riding her awesome birthday bike. It was hottish and humid and I'm not used to that yet. I need to get better conditioned, because I can probably plan on hot and humid for race day in a few weeks.
I had to walk because I felt like I was going to drop a kidney. 100% because of my diet today, I'm sure. Still good exercise!
>>> I ran with my daughter who was riding her awesome birthday bike. It was hottish and humid and I'm not used to that yet. I need to get better conditioned, because I can probably plan on hot and humid for race day in a few weeks.
I had to walk because I felt like I was going to drop a kidney. 100% because of my diet today, I'm sure. Still good exercise!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Pinch
2HP @46mm
115 x 5
135 x 1
150 x 1
160 x 0, x0
115 x 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 2
Total: 43 reps
IM Hub @ 35lbs
Reps: 5, 5
V-BAR
131 x 5
166 x 3
191 x 1
216 x 1
226 x partial lift (This was damn close to having enough height.)
>>> I'm not totally happy with how pinch feels. I might try going wider again like 48 or 50mm. The 135 and 150 lifts flew off the ground, but then I couldn't even budge 160. Pfft. I tore my right thumb a little on the 160 attempts; nothing too bad. I think next time I am going to up the working sets from 115 to 125 and see how that feels. I have to remember I'm still pretty green at actually training this lift.
115 x 5
135 x 1
150 x 1
160 x 0, x0
115 x 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 2
Total: 43 reps
IM Hub @ 35lbs
Reps: 5, 5
V-BAR
131 x 5
166 x 3
191 x 1
216 x 1
226 x partial lift (This was damn close to having enough height.)
>>> I'm not totally happy with how pinch feels. I might try going wider again like 48 or 50mm. The 135 and 150 lifts flew off the ground, but then I couldn't even budge 160. Pfft. I tore my right thumb a little on the 160 attempts; nothing too bad. I think next time I am going to up the working sets from 115 to 125 and see how that feels. I have to remember I'm still pretty green at actually training this lift.
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