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Post by Steve Gardener on Jul 29, 2006 11:05:03 GMT
That's using an old stiff handle. I am training both Friday's and Sunday's. On Friday it's an old handle and on Sunday's a newer freer spinning handle. Both times using a thumbless grip. It's the grip we're using in the up coming (if I haven't left it too late to pay my fee) European Grip Championships on August 26th (not as I thought 25th - which means too close to the Fire engine pull for me to have a go unless I'm fucked ha ha).
Plus that session was a few kilos light from where I wanted it to be.
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Post by Steve Gardener on Jul 30, 2006 21:33:13 GMT
Pinch on Saturday was nutsty as was RT today. I worked hard at both but my head wasn't on straight.
Saturday
Pinch
Crap
Sunday
Grippers
ok
RT
so so.
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Post by Steve Gardener on Jul 31, 2006 11:06:51 GMT
MondayNice session. One hand deadliftsB/H: bar x 6 reps, 20-kilos a side x 3 reps L/H: 50-kilos a side (120 total) x 2 x 3 reps R/H: 60-kilos a side (140 total) x 2 x 3 reps Will stay at the weight so as to be able to lock and hold at the top for competition Pullover12p x 8 reps, 18p x 8 reps, stack plus 20-kilos x 8 reps  Did this second as bench etc I wanted was being used. CG Bench Press20-kilos a side x 8 reps, 40-kilos a side x 8 reps, 72.25-kilos a side (162.5kg or 357.5lbs total) x 1 PB and then 160 x 1 better rep. Straight arm pulldownstack (105lbs) x 8 reps, stack plus 17.5-kilos x 8 reps Bodyweight way down but this will be due to weekend with brother and his wife. I ate but only 4 meals in total.
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Post by Steve Gardener on Aug 2, 2006 12:00:58 GMT
Bodyweight still down. That said I had a hell of a stomach yesterday (more time than I care to mention in the WC).  WednesdaySquat (yes!)tried the cambered bar and also squat so wide I had to go outside the power rack. I ended up using the straight bar. 20-kilos a side x 12 reps, 30-kilos a side x 12 reps (v light I know but the back pumped more than the legs. It was the first time in 2 years I squatted). Two hand pinch @ 70mmequ (43) x 6 reps, plus 20-kilos x 3 reps, plus 30-kilos x 3 reps, plus 32.5-kilos x 1, plus 36.75-kilos x 2 x 1 x 2 V-barworked up to 120-kilos when the end came off. Also used the towel from 60-kilos to 100-kilos. Worked ok. |
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Post by Steve Gardener on Aug 3, 2006 16:02:21 GMT
Wednesday pm
Grippers
L/H: RB 240 x 12 x 1 followed by HG 300 15 x 1
R/H: BBE x 27 x 1
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Post by torbaymuscle on Aug 3, 2006 23:15:05 GMT
training is looking good man.
nice volume work on the grippers.
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Post by Steve Gardener on Aug 4, 2006 11:31:07 GMT
Takes bloody ages and the hands are fried once it's done. WednesdayR/Thunder (o/h)B/H: 60-kilos x 3 reps, 80-kilos x 3 reps L/H: 113.75-kilos x 3 x 1 reps R/H: 128.75 x 2 x 1 + 1 (hard) rep Seated Press20-kilos x 8 reps, 30-kilos x 6 reps, 40-kilos x 4 x 1 (hard) rep Cable Curls10p x 8 reps, stack x 8 reps, stack plus 16.25-kilos x 8 frigging hard reps Tricep Pressdownstack x 8 reps, stack plus 15-kilos x 8 reps, stack plus 47.5-kilos x 8 reps (hard) Bodyweight still down but arms same size as before |
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Post by torbaymuscle on Aug 4, 2006 12:06:04 GMT
Nice session.
Steve what is your best on a new handle?
How old would you consider an 'old handle' to be? I have been using RT for a few months now, is this still classed a new one?
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Post by Steve Gardener on Aug 5, 2006 11:51:17 GMT
right handed 95 kilos I think. In the GGC 2004 I did 210-lbs to win the event. A 'new' handle is one which spins as freely as new and an 'old' one is stiff.
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Post by Steve Gardener on Aug 6, 2006 11:33:57 GMT
Sunday
Grippers
L/H: to BBGM with first attempt a close and then 5 x 1 more attempts (last two assisted)
R/H: to BBSE x 6 x 1 attempts (first best and last two assisted)
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Post by Steve Gardener on Aug 7, 2006 11:23:59 GMT
Monday
Back stiff. I may have been over doing what I did this weekend (he he). But I have an appointment prebooked with the osteo for tomorrow (me birthday).
3" W/Roller
Flexors: 40-kilos x 3 x 1 reps, 60-kilos x 3 x 1 reps, 75-kilos x 3 x 1 reps (took skin off left thumb in usual spot on 3rd rep)
Extensors: 40-kilos x 2 x 1 reps and 50-kilos x 1 rep
CG Bench Press (different bench)
20-kilos a side x 8 reps, 40-kilos a side x 6 reps, 67.5-kilos (155-kilos) x 3 x 1 reps
Pullover
12p x 8 reps, 18p x 8 reps, stack plus 21.5-kilos x 6 reps
S/A Pulldown (little too heavy for good form on last set)
stack x 8 reps, stack plus 17.5-kilos x 6-7 reps
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Post by Steve Gardener on Aug 9, 2006 11:28:21 GMT
Wednesday
Amazing how quick days go by so I must get stuff done. We're having a practise at the Fire Engine tomorrow (take camara!) at 1.45pm. Took harness to gym to test putting it on etc. Alf and Scooter coming tomorrow.
Squat
20-kilos a side x 8 reps, 35-kilos a side x 2 x 8 reps.
Leg strength not an issue as it was no strain at all. But my lower back is as weak as piss and I had to flex and control it. Next time 37.5-kilos a side.
V-Bar
B/H: 40-kilos x 3 reps, 60-kilos x 1 reps, 80-kilos x 1 rep, 100-kilos x 1 rep (all with towel), 115-kilos x 1 rep, 120-kilos x 1 rep, 130-kilos x 1 rep.
NB: I used my power rack pin, all were done at top of pin (50mm grip as per rules) and I used a 5lb 1" spec plate at the bottom. Pin weighs about 7-8lbs. So for example 40-kilos is actually 45.9-kilos total.
Two hand pinch @ 70mm
equ x 6 x 1 rep, plus 20-kilos x 3 reps, plus 25-kilos x 1 rep, plus 27.5-kilos x 1 rep, plus 30-kilos x 1 rep, plus 31.25-kilos x 1 rep, plus 32.5-kilos x 1 rep, plus 35-kilos x 1 rep, plus 36.25-kilos x 1 rep, plus 37.5-kilos x 1 rep, plus 38.75-kilos x 1 rep, plus 40-kilos x 1 rep, plus 41.25-kilos x 2 attempts, plus 40-kilos x 1 rep (40-kilos over set weight is new PB on this set up and is 83.6-kilos or 183.92lbs not including spring collars)
Bwt 19st 9lbs 8oz
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Post by Steve Gardener on Aug 11, 2006 11:08:42 GMT
Friday
I don't recommend pulling a fire engine one day and then the next day working out. It was hard, me joints ache and my RT lifts were down.
R/Thunder
B/H: 60-kilos x 3 reps, 80-kilos x 3 reps, 100-kilos x 3 reps
L/H: 115-kilos x 3 x 1 reps
R/H: 130-kilos x 0 reps, 126.25-kilos x 0, 125-kilos x 2 x 1 and 1 missed rep
Seated press
20-kilos e/s x 8 reps, 30-kilos e/s x 6 reps, 40-kilos e/s x 4 x 1 reps. First 2 were better than before. 3rd one I held my breath a little too long and suddenly the bar was coming down much quicker than it ought to. 4th was ok.
Cable Curls
10p x 8 reps, stack x 8 reps, plus 17.5-kilos x 7 bloody hard reps
Tricep Pressdown
stack x 8 reps, plus 15-kilos x 8 reps, plus 50-kilos x 6 reps (shit form). I must use a dipping belt and d/bell to hold myself in position.
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Post by Steve Gardener on Aug 12, 2006 20:03:43 GMT
Saturday
Bigpete (Pete Reynolds) came over to play for event training with MT member Leanmachine (Oscar) and during his visit he spotted the adjustable 2HP set up which I had left loaded with 50-kilos (so 73-kilos altogether). I picked it up easily showing off so...
So I came back later after some more food, icecream and a coffee and did the following
Two Hand Pinch
73-kilos x 3 x 1 reps, 75.5-kilos x 3 x 1 reps, 76.75-kilos x 1 rep, 78-kilos x 1 rep, 79.75-kilos x 1 rep, 81-kilos x 1, x 1, x 1, x 0*, x 0* reps
* I noticed that the weights were sliding forward and the previous rep seemed easier cos of it. So I moved the weights back and forward to see if this helped but I think I had 'shot my bolt' as the forearms became fatigued.
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Post by Steve Gardener on Aug 13, 2006 12:33:31 GMT
SundayGrippersNot that great  - could have been better. After the fire engine pull I may have a week off and then restrusture my training (lighter weights, more reps to begin with, change some movements) with a long term view and targets for next years British.
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