11-21-11 Workout

Deadlifts, OHP, and Grippers. I suck at all of them, but I have dedicated myself to fix that problem. I have cheated at OHP by doing push presses all this last year. No more. Gonna be strict with these and build some real muscle so I can press even more strict.

My deadlift numbers haven't moved in months due to the fact I have stopped training them. Again, no more. Numbers are low, but will come up with diligence and proper training. Here is what today looked like.

Sumo Deadlifts
145x10
215x5
237x5
265x5

Strict OHP
105x7
125x5
125x5
125x2

I tried something new on the grippers today. I choked my 2.5 and closed once, marked it, repeat. I made every close count to the point of grinding them when I wasn't sure if it was closed. I did this till fail on both hands. I found it remarkably easy to close this gripper while closed. Shows me maybe my weak point is my set? You dinosaurs of grip lemmie know if my thinking is correct on that cool? Anywho, here is how it went:

2.5 Choked to 1 1/2"
RHx 1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1.. rest while I do left hand.. 1,1,1,1,1,1

2.5 Choked to 1"
LHx 1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1.. rest while I do right hand.. 1,1,1,1,1

Never closed my 2.5 that many time before, choked or not. Felt too easy. Almost thought I was doing something wrong.

Z