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Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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    CoC grippers
    Filed #1.5 (similar to a #2) x 5 full range each hand
    #2.5 x 3 med rom left hand PR
    #2.5 x 1 right hand, tired from all the work yesterday
    Filed #1.5 x 5 full range each hand

    Rows-
    135 x 5
    185 x 5
    225 x 5
    275 x 5
    275 x 5
    275 x 8

    Seated hammer rows-
    5 sets of 8

    DB shrugs-
    100s x 30

    Hammers curls-
    40s x 8
    50s x 8
    60s x 6
    70s x 6

    Facepulls-
    5 sets of 12

    The filed gripper helped me big time from one fucking session........file some grippers and watch your grippers move up.

    The 2.5 felt fine on my left hand and only couple days ago I really had to strain my ass off.

    If you file 5mm off it will move that gripper up about 0.5 ie 1.5 to 2 and 2 up to 2.5.
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    haha bring on the photo's bro!!

    Still going strong on that grip work! Nice man
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    Great lifting as usual!

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    Thanks Hayden and Coke!!!!!


    Grippers.

    #T x 1
    #1 x 1
    #1.5 filed x 1
    Right
    #2.5 x 1 full range, #3 x 1.5mm off, #3 x 1.5mm off, Elite x shit attempt, #2.5 x 9.
    Left
    #2.5 x 2, #2.5 x 2, GHP-5 (a little harder than a 2) x 5, GHP-5 x 5, #2.5 x 1.
    Both hands
    Weak plastic gripper- ring and pinkie fingers x 20
    Strong plastic gripper- ring and pinkie fingers x 5, 10, 7.
    Filed #1.5 x 5 x 5 full range
    Strong plastic gripper- inverted rep work x 10

    Pretty good day, no PRs but I feel stronger and have better control of the 3.
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    Hands like scrapyard claws!
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    Thanks Gaz!!


    Grip.

    Pinch grip work-
    5 sets

    #1 x 1
    Filed #1.5 x 1
    #2 x 1
    Right
    #2.5 x 13 PR (not full range reps btw), #3 x 1.5mm off, #2 x 2, Filed #1.5 x 15 singles
    Left
    #2.5 x 2, #3 x 7mm off, #2 x 2, #2 x 2, Filed #1.5 x 15 singles

    Pinch grip-
    10 sets working up

    Loving the filed gripper.

    Getting married in 7 days boys!
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    Quote Originally Posted by NickAus View Post
    Getting married in 7 days boys!
    That time flew by fast, didn't it? What a special time for you mate. Wish you all the best!!

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    Thanks Coke!!

    Hey guys i closed the #3!!!!!

    Will write it up tomorrow.
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    Gratz on closing the big gripper.

    And seven days? Blimey! It'll be here and the day'll be over before you know it!
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    Just want to echo Terry's sentiments. Nice work with that CoC number 3.
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    Thank you guys!!!!!

    PR update

    Right-
    #3 closed
    #2.5 x 15 small reps
    #2 x 30 small reps

    Left-
    #2.5 x 4 small reps
    #2 x 18 small reps

    Gotta go but Im still training hard boys!
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    Awesome! That's a HUGE accomplishment man. Congrats!
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    Thank you bro i appreciate it!!

    I am real happy, i think the filed gripper and pinch grips have helped a lot.

    I have had a #3 and #3.5 rated which arrive in the mail this week.

    My main goal is MMS 3.5.

    Thanks again!!
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    Just wanted to tell you the day I closed the 3 for first time my best man closed the 2.5........were went crazy and were jumping around the room smashing each other and laughing! Great day!


    Grip today.

    #T x 1
    #1 x 1
    #1.5 filed x 1
    #2 x 1
    Right hand
    #2.5 x 1, #3 x 1 (almost 2), #3 x 1, #3 x 1.5mm off, #2 x 20 small reps with 5 sec overcrush, #1.5 filed x 9 full range.
    Left hand
    #2.5 x 1, #2.5 x 5 small reps PR, #2 x20 small reps PR, #2 x 11, #2 x 8 with 5 sec overcrush, #1.5 filed x 6 full range.

    Pinch grip work-
    4 sets of 10 sec holds


    Good times!
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    New prs

    #2 x 24 left 32 right.....small reps

    #2.5 x 6 left

    #2.5 x 1 inverted left

    We did 2 hours grip work. Closed the 3 again on film.
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    Good job on the grip PR's!!!
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    Dude best wishes to you and your girl. Hope you guys have a special day.
    Grip work is just plain sick, great work!
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    Very nice with those new PRs!!

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    Thanks a lot Gentleman!! Wedding was the beat day of my life by a mile! Got the BW down to 207 for the big day.



    Grip work.

    Set some pinch grip PRs....

    I now have 2 CoC #3s and have closed both.

    I got 5mm from closing the 3 left hand for a PR.

    Closed the filed down (harder) #1.5 for 2 reps using pinky, ring and middle fingers PR both hands.

    2.5 3 x 3 left for a volume PR.

    Filed 1.5 x 8 full rom left PR.

    Trainer x 3 with pinky and ring fingers both hands PR.

    And some other stuff as well, taking a new approach which should see the 3 become easier and easier in time......pretty much need to build the small fingers up to help that last 2mm of gripper work. Pinch work is helping the full movement.
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    Awesome bro, that's good to hear!!!
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    Glad to hear, man.
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    Awesome about the wedding day, congratz!!

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    Thanks guys!!

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    The kiss.

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    Camping with a view.
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    Working the grippers.........Can almost close the 2.5 with pinky ring and middle.

    Lost heaps of skin a couple days ago so I can only do inverted work on my right hand plus work pinky and ring......should pay off.
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    Building Mighty Mitts...

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    Nice photo, mate. Honeymoon plans?
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