Friday 24 July

Lifting Session

Squat

had foot pain now! Have a foot issue that flares up every so often and it was triggered. Painful to stand on it or walk at all so no chance for squatting. Exercise does help it though so managed something!

Bench press

20kg x 5

40kg x 3

60kg x 2

68kg x 5

68gg x 5

68kg x 5

 

Assisted pullups

-32.5kg x 7

-32.5kg x 7

-32.5kg x 6

 

Captains of crush grippers (reps are per hand and did both hands)

Sport x 15

Trainer x 10

0.5 x 5

1 x 5

1 x 5

1 x 4

1 .5 x 1

1.5 x 1

1.5 x 1

Front lever (using olympic dumbell)

5kg x 5

5kg x 5

5kg x 5

Back lever

5kg x 5

5kg x 5

5kg x 5

Sunday 26 July

Lifting Session

Squat

still have foot issue

Bench press

20kg x 5

40kg x 3

60kg x 2

70kg x 1

78kg x 5

78gg x 5

78kg x 5

 

Assisted pullups

hurt too much to stand so skipped these

E-Z Bar curl

36kg x 8

36kg x 8

36kg x 7

 

Captains of crush grippers (reps are per hand and did both hands)

Sport x 15

Trainer x 10

0.5 x 5

1 x 5

1 x 5

1 x 5

1 .5 x 2

1.5 x 2

was really really pleased i managed two reps with this

Front lever (using olympic dumbell)

5kg x 5

5kg x 5

5kg x 5

Tuesday 28 July

Lifting Session

Squat

still got foot pain

Bench press

20kg x 5

40kg x 3

60kg x 2

70kg x 1

78kg x 5

78gg x 5

78kg x 5

 

Assisted pullups

-32.5kg x 7

-32.5kg x 7

-32.5kg x 7

 

Captains of crush grippers (reps are per hand and did both hands)

Sport x 15

Trainer x 10

0.5 x 5

1 x 4

1 x 4

1 x 4

1 x 4

1 .5 x 2

1.5 x 1

1.5 x 1

That foot pain is a bummer. Do you think its gout? Have you had it checked out? Good to see you working around it.

I was curious, in your BJJ sessions, do you work takedowns very much, or do you tend to start on the floor?

On 8/4/2026 at 6:55 AM, bushido_man96 said:

That foot pain is a bummer. Do you think its gout? Have you had it checked out? Good to see you working around it.

I was curious, in your BJJ sessions, do you work takedowns very much, or do you tend to start on the floor?

yeah it is gout - i broke my foot years ago sparring with my then instructor and i get gout in that joint. Usually manage to keep it controlled but the odd flare up happens unfortunately.

BJJ wise it varies tbh depending who i am training with and on the space. We do work in standing grip fighting as part of warm ups in most classes though. If i am unsure of the person or if i think the fact i am a decent amount bigger will make it unfair then i prefer to start on the floor and i will typically pick bottom closed guard. I make it a personal rule to do that as then if i get on top i have earned it and i don't need to feel bad about smashing someone smaller for a round!

On 8/5/2026 at 12:35 PM, DarthPenguin said:

BJJ wise it varies tbh depending who i am training with and on the space. We do work in standing grip fighting as part of warm ups in most classes though. If i am unsure of the person or if i think the fact i am a decent amount bigger will make it unfair then i prefer to start on the floor and i will typically pick bottom closed guard. I make it a personal rule to do that as then if i get on top i have earned it and i don't need to feel bad about smashing someone smaller for a round!

I hope to be able to get good enough that I can sacrifice positions knowing I can confidently work to improve them. A rule I made for myself in warmup rounds is to not try to submit my partner. I just try to work through positions, either maintaining a dominant position or improving position. If I find a sub opportunity, I'll try to get to it without setting it, and continue the roll.

What grips would you typically recommend for gi training? What grip positions do you find the most success with?