Have you done any reverse curls or plate curls? They can be good for variety.
HA, I haven’t done reverse curls for a long time. I did try plate curls today after reading your suggestion. Works the grip as much as the biceps. Cool.
I tried the Mark RIpptoe squatting method today. Face and chest kinda pointed down not held high. Not sure I did it 100% correct but my back and knees felt good. And I didn’t use a box which was weird. I may use these for an assist exercise until I feel comfortable.
10/27
- Squats barx10 135x3x5 185x3x5 225x2x5
- A bunch of stone lifts with natural stone and atlas stone
- Plate curls: 45 and 100 lb plates, 1 arm with 25 lb plate
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Maybe try some rope climbing? Really strengthens grip/forearms.
You have the trees for it.
Hmmmm. I do have a lot of trees.
10/29
- axle clean and press: barx20 65x10 85x10 115x10 135x10 155x10 165x10,10 165x3-every rep cleaned
- banded push ups x5 sets
- cambered bar rows 185x20,10,10,10,10
Still not very good at axle. But they are fun.
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Cleaning every rep is a pretty healthy workout, it really hammers your conditioning.
You’re right about that HA!! The cleans are the toughest part.
My loadable Husafell stone arrived today. A cool piece of equipment. I measured where we carry in the basement. 27’ each way. I imagine when we carry the farmers handles it’s only 25’ each way.
10/31
- Husafell stone carry: 110x2x54’ 155x2x54’ 200x2x54’ 245x2x54’ 200x54’
- Powertec squats: white bandsx10, white+orange bandsx10, white+orange bands+2 45s x10, white+orange bands+4 45s x10, white+orange bands +6 45s x 10
More new toys!
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you can never move…you have so many cool toys that it would cost a fortune!!!
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I like new toys!
If I ever move it’s going to take a week to move all my workout equipment.
11/1
1a. bench barx25 95x10 135x10 185x10 225x5 245x6 265x6 285x6 305x6 325x4
1b. neutral grip chins BWx3,14,5,9,5,5 face pulls x 4 sets
2. curls x 3 sets
My second set of chins may have been 13 1/2 reps but I weigh 285 lbs so I gave myself a 1/2 rep. I didn’t have a spot for bench or I would have tried a fifth rep with 325. I think I had it in me.
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Nov 3
- Husafell carry: 110x2x54’ 135x54’ 155x54’ 200x54’ 250x54’ 200x108’
- 17’’ box front squat: 135x5 185x5 225x5 275x5 315x5 365x5
- Zercher timed holds: 135,225,315,405
My son hadn’t carried the new toy yet so we did it together.
Funny thing my son liked the sound of 250 better than 245 so we stuck a 5 lb plate between the 45s.
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Ought to paint a superman S on that thing.
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And if you DID move, the only friends that would offer to help?..are your T-Nation pals.
Airfare not included.
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Mac, I should paint ‘get out of the way’.
Thanks Eric!! You’ll be the first I’ll contact if I move.
11/5
- Hang clean+press: barx10 95x5 115x5 125x6 145x6 165x6 185x6 205x3
- Hang clean+press every rep cleaned: 165x5,5,6
3a. Banded push ups 3 sets
3b. bb rows 135x20 185x15 205x10
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11/8
- Trapbar with green band: 135x5 185x5 225x6 275x6 315x6 365x6 405x6 455x6
- Bench barx20 95x6 135x6 185x6 225x6 275x6 315x6 225x15
I’m not sure how much weight the band added.
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I may have to try this
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CL, I was surprised how well this worked. I’ll definitely try it again
11/9
- Neutral grip chins BWx6x6
- Cambered bar rows 135x10 185x10 205x10 185x10 135x15
- db pullovers
- db curls 40s x3x10
I used to really like the pullover machine but found the db pullover lacking at the top end. So I attached bands to a db and tried some pullovers. It kind of worked but it I think it’s a two person job. The db needs to be handed to you. It’s hard to get in position while holding the banded db.
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11/11
- MP barx15 95x6 115x6 135x6 155x6 175x6x6
- Semi-sumo deads 135x2 225x2 315x2 405x2 495x2
Kept it simple.
My oldest did farmers carries with 590 for 20 feet tonight. Almost made it the 25 feet we have set up in the basement. His left hand grip gave out.
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Per hand? That’s nuts dude. I strained a trap with I think 380 at a training session with Hugo Gerard and a few other guys. 590 is insane.
Sorry. 590 total. 295 per hand. 380 per hand is nuts.