CoC #2 close

It took much longer than I expected and I could list reasons for the delay but why bother. Got my shit together and had my first CoC #2 close with my right hand this afternoon. A deep close but whatever. Pretty pumped about this. Still have more training until it's consistent. Video or picture to follow. Overcrushing the CoC #1.5 is becoming easier.

Close but not yet...soon

I've had some decent attempts at the CoC #2 this month but still need to strengthen up my hands some more before I get it. Thankfully the calluses are starting to kick in. Noticing a bit of pain on the front part of my middle finger near the knuckle. Still cautious training my left.

Strength Imbalance

Grip Dynamometer Test revealed the following

64 kgs left
71 kgs right

Both of these values were from just one attempt, suppose they could be slightly higher. Minor tear in my left shoulder from last weekend’s workout and it continues to protest whenever I try to exercise it. Ho hum. Still hoping to get the #2 closed by the end of the month.

This is a problem

Usually (but not always) when I see a video online of a fellow completing a one arm chin he looks like he weights about 140-160 pounds. After this KTA cycle I should be able to close the #2 CoC gripper ideally by the end of March. Given my weight I'll probably have to try to slim down to 185-190 pounds and mash the #2.5 CoC before my grip strength isn't a limiting factor.

Time to make a meal plan and start doing some mad cardio I suppose - this would be easier if I wasn't subjected to cafeteria food and Transport Canada exams but such is life.

KTA Program

I've been doing a slightly modified (less hardcore version) of the KTA program. Been able to close the 1.5 CoC with my right hand for a month now but not consistantly. But my close and hold are getting steadier as is evident by the clear picture. I'll post a video when I close the #2.

Get a Grip

Been working slowly on my grip strength while my left shoulder heals up. Mostly working on my right hand and it's coming along. When I first started my grip training months ago I couldn't even close the CoC #1. Now I can close it easily without even setting the gripper with either hand. Nice to see some progress even if it's small.

The Cold Shoulder

So my left shoulder's been out of commission since August 2010. Supraspinatus partial tear and my intraspinatus is getting pretty sore from my grip training. Been to massage therapy, laser therapy, chiropractor, physiotherapy, doctors etc but it’s still not 100%. Can't train much until it's healed up so pretty frustrated and definitely have some pounds to shed.