Dunkster

[dunkster]

It's not too bad just when the sweat was getting in it at work it stung and the pressure of the hard grippers wasn't the nicest, but I heal quick so fuck it. ;D

[Steve Gardener]

Use some of hand cream in the unit. Keep them moisturized - just a tint dab will do. When such wounds are on the fingers (as opposed to the palm) the same applies but I then keep em clean with zinc oxide tape. I take the tape off only for max weight sets and then only if need be. Everyones hand (palm side more so) and skin on the hand heal quickly as it is, for want of a better pharse, a high use area. Ditto skin on the base of your foot. As in a week. Elsewhere might take two. Eleswhere will scar but the hand stuff becomes nigh on invisible.

[theob]

THat must have hurt! Nice job with the #3!

[dunkster]

Still waiting to hear back from Wannagrip to see if it has passed the judges or not, fingers crossed. I have noticed since the 1 hand lift on Monday that my left lat has been hurting again, same place as the injury. I felt it a bit in the last set but just put it down to fatigue. Will have to keep an eye on it. I also had 'Over The Top' delivered today. After seeing it mentioned on the grip board the other day I thought I have to watch this again, it's a classic! So if anyone wants a copy let me know. It's good watching the old cheesy ones! ;D

[Steve Gardener]

If, as I advised the other day and knowing only too well how hard it can be, you can keep that part of the body still during one hand lifts then it should be ok.

[theob]

Haha! YEah, over the top. I have it, and the most cheesy part is when he wins after seeing his kind.. My child, give me strength!

[dunkster]

Thursday

As my back is still sore, I have learnt what comes from not resting it, and my hands are still a bit shagged I decided to do biceps and forearms tonight.

Preacher hammer curl

B/H 20kg 4x8reps

Isometric Hammer Hold on Preacher Bench

B/H 30kg 4x15 second holds

EZ Bar Curls

20kg+bar 4x20reps

Wrist Roller Wrist Curls

55kg+pin 3x20reps each way

[dunkster]

Been busy with my day off and made a class arm wrestling table for less than £20! Followed all the world federation specs, just need to make the legs as it is just table top at the mo. Noticed a few things I would do differently next time and a couple of bits I want to alter on this one regarding fixing but other than that well chuffed. And it's upholstered in nice fake leather. I fluked the handles when getting my timber from B&Q by finding some small table legs just the right size.

[shawn]

nice work

[dunkster]

Saturday

What with experiencing life as a house husband I have been unable to get a proper session in tonight. Had to wait until 11pm when both the kids had dropped off to sleep to get the grippers out. Feeling pretty knackered but that's no excuse not to do something.

Grippers

HG300
B/H 1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1 overcrushes for between 6 to 10 seconds.

I would of liked to have done my negatives on the #4 but I think me yelling and cursing, state of emergency stylee, in the garage at this time of night would have guaranteed the kids not staying asleep for long.

[dunkster]

Monday

Got a cold coming on today, didn't want to think about too much but I think it took something away from me tonight as things felt a lot harder than they should of.

Bench Press

60x6
80x6
105x5
105x5
105x5

Definitely felt tough this one, but I'm sure that's just the cold as it felt more like a energy transference issue than strength issue.

2 Hand Pinch

24x6
36.5x2
46.5x2
59x5
59x5
74x1 PB
75.25x1 PB
76.5x1 PB
77.75x1 PB
79x1 PB ;D
80.25xf,f

Had to attempt some high singles as for some reason the voices in my head were telling me 'the program's not gonna work', and I had to satisfy myself that it was, and that I was improving.

Dips

Bodyweight 3x6

Shoulder Press

20x10
50x6
70x5
70x4
70x4
70x3

By this time my cold was winning and I had lost my fire and time was in short supply. I needed 3x5 but couldn't muster it so added an extra 3 reps just to keep the percentages about right.
Back still sore but I think the fact I have rested it for a week has to be helping it.

[dunkster]

Thursday

Had to train at home tonight as my wife was visiting in hospital.

Grippers

HG100 10 reps B/H

HG200 5 reps B/H

#2.5 Over crushes Choked 20mm 3 reps B/H

#3 Choked parallel R/H 3 reps Over crushes
L/H 5mm, 5mm, 4mm

LKB HG400 R/H 3 reps

#4 EZ Bench severe negatives 5 reps B/H resisted all the way

HG100 R/H 100 reps
L/H 72 reps

Sledge Levers

front and rear 2x8 (left forearm a bit sore so left it).

I know I'm not supposed to, but cus my energy levels were good and I haven't done much grip this week being ill an' all I attempted a G8 DO, and got the f**ker!!

HG400 close

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4DzCIsFvd8

G8 Bend

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm6hjKvoP9k

[cougarman]

That's just not good enough Dunk you should have just left the kids with a mars bars and told them you would be back in 3 hours.

on another note mate if the van is still off the road on the weekend can we use your to go up to Brum and collect the weight tree's.

[dunkster]

I'll have to wait and see if Cat's mum is out by then cus if she was still in I was supposed to be having the kids, but I'll keep you posted

[cougarman]

If it's a problem don't worry about it i'll think of something.