29 October 2009 - Grippers

Warm-Up (L/R)
-Stress Ball Squeezes
-Overhead Triceps Extensions - 25lbs
-Biceps Curls - 25lbs
-Wrist Flexion/Extension/Adduction/Abduction - 25lbs
-Wrist/Forearm/Bi/Tri Stretches

Grippers
RH
-174lb BBE X 3 FRN (~1/8" out, ~10 sec. hold)
-174lb BBE X 3 FRN (~1/8" out, ~10 sec. hold)
-174lb BBE X 3 FRN (~1/8" out, ~10 sec. hold)
-Old BBE X 1 FRN (~1/4" out)
-170lb CoC #3.5 X 1 FRN (~1/4" out)
-CoC #3 X 1
-CoC #3 X 1 FRN (~1/8" out)
-RB330 X 5 Deep Set Attempts
-CoC #2.5 - 5lb Strap Hold X ~25 sec.
-CoC #2.5 - 5lb Strap Hold X ~20 sec.
-CoC #2.5 - 5lb Strap Hold X ~10 sec.
-CoC #2.5 - 5lb Strap Hold X ~3-5 sec.
LH
-CoC #3 X 3 FRN (~1/4" out, ~10 sec. hold)
-CoC #3 X 3 FRN (~1/4" out, ~10 sec. hold)
-CoC #3 X 3 FRN (~1/4" out, ~10 sec. hold)
-Old BBE X 5 Deep Set Attempts
-CoC #2.5 X 1 OC (~30 sec.)
-CoC #2.5 X 1 OC (~10 sec.)
-CoC #2.5 X 1 OC (~3-5 sec.)

I left my pad yesterday for work at 0700. I went from work straight to the hospital in VA for infant care class with my wife. We didn't get home until 2230. I ended up dragging myself to do this workout at 2300. Not fun. I was tired and hungry and I think it showed a bit in my performance. My hands felt really good yesterday. I was looking forward to getting that 174lb BBE closed in this workout, but it wasn't meant to be. My hands are still feeling good today. No major aches or pains - a few minor splits on my pinky finger (RH). All-in-all it wasn't bad considering the circumstances.

I'll hit extensors and some active rest today/tonight and see if I can get back at the grippers heavy tomorrow or Sunday. Mike and I are up for the MM2 Gripper cert. I'm not sure when we'll get the gripper, but I'm hoping we get our schedules lined up to meet next weekend. That said, I have 7-8 days before I meet the MM2. I hoping I can squeeze in 2 ME gripper workouts and 2 DE gripper workouts in that time frame. It's going to be close.

Goody