Mobster trains Grip HARD! And other stuff too...

**Mobster** · 02-18-2009, 07:28 AM

Wednesday
Plate wrist curls
B/H: 5-kilos @ x 3 reps, 7.5-kilos @ x 3 reps, 10-kilos @ x 3 reps,
L/H: 13.75-kilos+set up x 3 reps, 15-kilo+set up 3 x 3 reps
R/H: 15-kilos+set up x 3 reps, 15-kilo plate x 3 reps, 15-kilo plate+pin x 3 x 3 reps

Formulator work
equ x 10 reps, +2.75-kilos x 8 reps, plus 5.5-kilos x 8 reps, plus 8.25-kilos x 8 reps, plus 9.25-kilos x 6, 4, 4, reps (hard)

I was going to do some one hand deadlifts but my back is still sore from last nights workout so maybe tomorrow. I might so torsion grippers later.

**robert da strongman** · 02-18-2009, 11:52 AM

good session!!

**Mobster** · 02-18-2009, 12:28 PM

A good week.

Wednesday pm
Torsion grippers
B/H: usual warm ups

L/H: CoC 3 x 1 rep, BBGM x 1 rep, CoC 3 x 1 rep, BBE x VN, VVN, VVN, VVN, N (poor set), VN (7 attempts in all)

R/H: CoC 3 x 1 rep, BBE x 1 rep, HG350 x 1 rep, BBSE x 1 rep, CoC 3.5 x 2 x 1 (first one was a weird off set but still closed rep), 4.01 rated 4 x VVVN (nice), VVN, VVN, VN, VVN (good work and will be back on 4 for a few singles again soon).

2HP of 90-kilo for reps as per www.titlebash.com challenge
I started with what looks like an identical set up to Rob Framptons (see website video) and both were a little over 90-kilos and bashed out 5 reps in 3 or so seconds and then could not even move it.

Baring in mind I did pinch yesterday I wanted to see if I could do more using one of our 90-kilo disc and caned 4 reps which were all touch-n-go but again could do no more. Robs record is 10 in 60-seconds. I KNOW I can beat this but need to be fresh and ready to rock and roll. Rob looked worn out after his attempt so I know it's not easy.

**robert da strongman** · 02-18-2009, 01:03 PM

sweet work!

evening there already...

**Mobster** · 02-18-2009, 01:39 PM

I usually train around 10am and then any time I feel ready later. Today that was around 3pm. It is evening now as I post (a little before 7pm). Yesterday's PM session was around 5-7pm.

**Mobster** · 02-19-2009, 07:28 AM

Thursday am
Probably wont train this afternoon cos my thumbs are sore from the workout (I also could not find my tape) but the skin needs to toughen up some.
One hand deadlifts hook grip
B/H: 60-kilos x 3 reps @, 100-kilos x 2 reps @, 140-kilos x 1 rep @, 160-kilos x 1 rep @
L/H: 185-kilos x 1 rep @ (equals Paul Savage's 185 r/h)
R/H: 187.5-kilos x 1 rep

I think I can do more soon but held off for another day.

**robert da strongman** · 02-19-2009, 12:15 PM

nice!

i hate hook grip..

**Mobster** · 02-20-2009, 05:59 AM

The left thumb pad still hates it this morning... tis sore he he

Friday am
Did legs today... was b-r-u-t-a-l.
Leg Press
0-kilos x 10-12 reps per leg warm up, 40-kilos x 10 reps, 80-kilos x 20 reps, 120-kilos x 30 reps, 240-kilos x 50 reps... my god this was HARD. 60 next time then up to 7 plates.

Leg Curls
25-kilos x 8 reps, 35-kilos x 8 reps, 45-kilos x 8 reps, 60-kilos x 2 x 6 reps

On the flip side I had some very helpful good news last night. I'll do what I can with the opportunity.

**Mobster** · 02-21-2009, 11:52 AM

Saturday am/pm
Vulcan Gripper
B/H: L1 x 6 reps @, L7 x 3 reps @
L/H: L10 x 1 rep, L11 x 1 rep, L12 + band x VVN, 1, 1, 1, 1, VVN, VVVN (7)
R/H: L12 x 1 rep, L14 x 1 rep, L15 + band x 7 x 1 reps

2HP
Equ x 6 reps, plus 30-kilos x 3 reps, plus 50-kilos x 1 rep, plus 60-kilos x 1 rep, plus 70-kilos x 1 rep, plus 80-kilos x 1 rep, plus 82.5-kilos x 1 rep, plus 85-kilos x 0, 1/2 up, 0 Grrr Cos I wanna beat Rob F's 10 reps with 90 kilos I did 6 reps with a 90-kilo disc in about 30-seconds.

2" V-bar
added a 90-kilo disc x 1 rep @, jumped to 130-kilos (286lbs) x 0 reps, dropped back to 110-kilos x 1 rep @, 120-kilos x 0L and 1 rep R, then L/H: 115-kilos x 4 x 1 reps and R/H: 125-kilos x 3 x 1 reps (down from last week grrr).

Later back to (with Loz)
2HP again
set-up + 30-kilos x 3 reps, plus 50-kilos x 1 rep, plus 70-kilos x 1 rep, plus 80-kilos x 1,1,1,1,1+fail (Loz having done 2 reps).
I was on the verge of the skin going so stopped here but was made up by the simple fact of training it 2x in a day and still being coolio

**Mobster** · 02-21-2009, 05:05 PM

Photo 'wot' I took from today.

**Viking** · 02-21-2009, 05:15 PM

Subbed, looks like a great ride to the comp.

**Mobster** · 02-21-2009, 05:21 PM

I hope so. The photo is of one of our visitors Richard Scott.

**Mobster** · 02-22-2009, 06:56 AM

Sunday
Just back from chest n' back. As per everything bar low rows at Gymnation.
Pec Dec
16-kilos x 8 reps, 35-kilos x 8 reps, stack x 2 x 8 reps

s/set with

Pullover machine
12p x 8 reps, 18p x 8 reps, stack plus 25-kilos x 6 reps

Ass Dips / Dips
-60lbs x 8 reps / bwt x 9 reps (will do more in time and then add weight if shoulder gives me no issues to worry about)

At Whey Gym
Low row
70-kilos x 8 reps, 90-kilos x 8 reps, 112.5-kilos x 2 x 6 reps

**Mobster** · 02-23-2009, 08:00 AM

Monday
Grr paypal are really annoying me today. I tried to move some money out on the 11th of an paypal account I have held for years only to be told today (baring in mind it was meant to be put INTO my bank account) that I have 'insufficient funds in the bank'. What?? I don't have enough in the bank to accept a deposit?? Are they morons?? I have more than enough but even if I did not I WANNA PUT MONEY IN NOT TAKE IT OUT!! MORONS!!

I should go train again cos I'm pissed off with them. Anyway I did this prior to calling my bank and paypal (getting a human operator is fun too... not).

One hand pinch
The left hand was hard work but I eventually got 'my hand in' ahem.
B/H: warm up with 2 x 15-kilo 'Alex' plates x 3 reps @
L/H: 2 15-kilo plates + light pin + 1.25-kilos x 4 x 1 reps
R/H: same set up + 5-kilos x 1, 1, 1, half, 1 (total weight about 36 or so kilos)

Blobs
On Saturday, having pinched, Jim Wylie asked me if I could do the blobs and I failed miserably before having another crack at it. Today, having pinched, I had no such problems. Tsk.

Anyway
L/H: 20-kilo blob x 1, 1, 0, 0,
R/H: 20-kilo blob x 3 x 1 reps, upped to 25-kilo blob (23.80kg on scale) x 3 x 1 reps with a hold on the last one.
I then had a crack at the beast... 30-kilos... no go. I was able to do the 20 and 25 back to back again then that was me lot.

Another quick go at the 90-kilo for reps... not after blobs and pinching

**Mobster** · 02-23-2009, 01:12 PM

Monday pm
Torsion Grippers
usual warm ups etc
L/H: VVN, VVN, VVN, VVN, VVN, VVN, VVN reps
R/H: CoC 3 x 1 rep, BBE x 1 rep, HG350 x 1 rep, CoC 3.5 x 1 rep, BBSE x 3 x 1 reps, CoC 4 (4.01 rated) x VVN, VVN, VVN, VVN reps

Old handled RT work (weight is plates only)
B/H: straight in at 90-kilos x 1 rep @, 110-kilos x 1 rep @, 120-kilos x 1 rep @
L/H: 125-kilos x 1, 0, 1, 1 rep
R/H: 136.25-kilos x 1, 1, 0, 0, reps