That Grip Guys Training Log

[ThatGripGuy]

Sunday
You know the rules by now lol
Hatfield Squat
to 415kg/913lbs x 2 x 4. Kinda 'easy' (so not really but it could have been a LOT harder)

Lying Leg Curls
to stack x 8 r/p

Leg Extensions
to stack x 12 (slower)

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Monday
Forgot to put both elbow sleeves in bag
Seated BB Press
to 120kg/264lbs x 4

1-arm MA cable Tricep Pressdown
to 9 x 12

Dumbbell Wrist Curls - Extensors
to 35kg/77lbs x 8

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Wednesday
Stronger, doing reps and set PBs yet tough as f**k
Hatfield Squat
bar x 12, 110kg x 8, 200kg x 8, 300kg x 12 and then 420kg/926lbs x 2 x 4
The last two sets involve sitting there a LOT questioning life choices or, after, laying on the floor

Leg Press
240kg x 8, 440kg x 8 and 640kg/1410lbs x 8

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Thursday
Possibly hottest day of 2026 to date
Dumbbell / Iso Bench Press
25kg 12, 35kg x 10 / 60kg@ x 8, 82.5kg x 7 (all Iso BP reps from 'in the hole' / off stops)

Chest Supported Rows
to 192.5kg x 5 r/p + an attempt at 222.5kg/489.5lbs x (not quite) 1

Hammer Dumbbell Curls
10kg x 20, 25kg x 10, 50kg x 10 and 80kg/176lbs x 9

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Sunday
It doesn't get any easier (high level performance doesn't feel nice) but it DOES get done
Hatfield Squats
to 425kg/935lbs x 2 x 4 (all PBs)
I've noticed, as hard as this is, I AM getting a little quicker time wise

Lying Leg Curls
8p x 8, 18p 9 (3 reps at a time)

s/s

Leg Extensions
1/2 stack x 12, stack x 12 (all done from dead stop for 'in the hole' strength)

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Monday
Aching rib annoyed me for a bit
Seated Press
to 130kg/286lbs x 4 hardish reps.
I'm almost throwing up 60 and 90kg

One arm tricep pressdowns on MA machine
to 12p x 12 reps @

Dumbbell Wrist Curls - flexors
Felt strong on these. Left arm was PUMPED!
to 45kg/99lb x 12 @

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Wednesday
With family yesterday and defeated by the biggest mixed grill I've ever attempted lol. Absolutely smashed at gym today. Rib aches, let arm aches etc. The only way forward is to NOT squat aty this level 2x a week. I need to recover
Hatfield Squat
to 430kg/946lbs x 4 (PB etc but no 2nd set. I was cooked)

Leg Press
to 630kg/1386lbs x 12

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Sunday
Needed the time off as squatting 900+lbs 2x a week was just too much. Who knew lol
Hatfield Squat
w/up bar x 12, 110kg x 8, 200kg x 8, 300kg x 1 (so 'light' I thought I'd mis-loaded), 435kg/959lbs x 4 (rep weight PB). Vid by me and also by a buddy. No need to lay on the floor this time. One to two more weeks and I'll try 480-500kg/1100lbs x 1

Lying Leg Curls
9p x 8, stack x 6 r/p

Leg Extensions
1/2 stack x 12, stack x 12, 3/4 (150lbs) stack x 8 reps each leg

 

[ThatGripGuy]

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Tuesday
Seated Press
to 130kg/286lbs x 5

Tricep Pressdowns on MA Cable Machine
to 13p x 8 r/arm only. L/arm said no mas lol

Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curls - Ext
to 35kg/77lbs x 9 @

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Wednesday
Possibly the rep day. Rest then max day
Hatfield Squat
to 440kg/970lbs x 3

Leg Press
No wraps
to 650kg/1430lbs x 8

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Friday
Iso Bench Press
to 85kg/187lbs x 6 reps (from the bottom position)

Chest Supported BB Rows
to 195kg/430lbs x 1, 1, and 3 r/p reps

Dumbbell Curls
to 40kg/88lbs x 11

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Sunday
Plan, what plan lol. So another squat session then
Hatfield Squats
to 445kg/981lbs x 3.

Dropped the rest. Might do them tomorrow

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Tuesday
Seated Press
to 140kg/308lbs 2 (rep x weight PB)

One Arm Tricep Pressdown on MA Cable Mch
to 11p x 8 L and 13p x 9 R

Dumbbell Wrist Curls - Flexors
to 47.5kg/104.5lbs x 8 @

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Wednesday
Kinda cr*p. See comments. The comp I'm sponsoring a class in is this weekend so I HAVE to take time off. Might be needed
Hatfield Squat
to 450kg/992.7lbs x 1. Wanted 3. Wobbled and didn't hit depth either.

Leg Press
to 640kg/1411lbs x 9 . No wraps

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Friday
Stomach off and I wasn't feeling it at all. Trained in my home gym.
Close Grip Barbell Bench Press
I own a proper flat bench with 'sticky' ''fat pad'' by Mira Fit. Took a minute to adjust.
to 140kg/308lbs x 3 x 4

Chest Supported Rows
My bench is actually better than the usual set up. But went a tad lighter
to 180kg/396lbs x 6

Dumbbell Hammer Curls
Went light
to 50kg/110lbs x 8

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Sunday
With the GF at the IBFA Mrs & Mrs UK where I sponsored a class. It's the first time a decent level of competition has been held locally in 30 years. The local gym owner was one of the promoters.

Pics of me presenting the Class 1 winner with his trophy

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Monday
Yesterday sponsoring a class at a BB comp. Today at the gym. Never stop

Seated Press
Might be time to back off here. Wanted 6
to 130kg/286lbs x 3

1-arm Tricep pushdown on m/a mach
to 13p x 12 R, 11p x 12 L. Solid

Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curls
to 35kg/77lbs x 10@

 

[ThatGripGuy]

Wednesday
Easing off cycle (been on long enough) and f**k the 500 plan. Come and rep with me. Went late, for me, and spent a LOT of time chatting with an Asian buddy about his prep for a amateur boxing fight. Pushed him on a couple of lifts
Hatfield Squats
110kg x 8, 230kg x 8, 310kg/682lbs (no wraps just belt) x 6 and 410kg/903lbs x 3 ( wraps and belt. want more - gonna stick with around 400-410 for a bit)

Lying Leg Curls
10p x 8 and stack x 8 r/p

Leg Extensions
1/2 stack x 8 and stack x 8