It’s all a matter of scale. He can squat 345 and take it easy, I can sit in a jacuzzi and take it easy…it’s the same relative effort. 275 high pulls are pretty impressive too.
Number 1 priority should be focused on rehabbing your neck and discovering what works for you in relieving the pressure of the compressed nerves.
Email me ( since Pm’s don’t work) for phone# I can go through what myself and Mike ( HT) do to alleviate the symptoms somewhat if you want.
Rick
I like the training through you’re doing. It will be interesting to see the new lifting plan you journey on.
Good luck my friend. I would take advantage of Rick’s knowledge on this topic and get yourself right as soon as you can.
[quote]FISCHER613 wrote:
Number 1 priority should be focused on rehabbing your neck and discovering what works for you in relieving the pressure of the compressed nerves.
Email me ( since Pm’s don’t work) for phone# I can go through what myself and Mike ( HT) do to alleviate the symptoms somewhat if you want.
Rick[/quote]
Will do Rick I appreciate it.
Today -
Squats - 265x3 305x3 340x3 365x1 385x1
GM - 90x8 135x8 185x8 225x8
Cable Flys - 6 sets
Lever Rows - 1plt x 20 2plt x 20 3plt x 15 4plt x 7 3plt x 12
Off set DB Curls - 30x20 40x20 50x15 60x10 30x12
Concept 2 - 300 meters 4 rounds
Looks like for the time being I will be bastardizing 531 for a bit, with the main lifts being Squat, Dead, Squat with a 4th day that I have yet to decide
531 is always better when bastardized.
Solid work Matty! How are you liking the rowing?
Looks like you’re bitch slapping that injury around with all that good lifting. Nice work.
Looking good in here.
I love the concept 2 rower a lot!
Your “deload injury” squatting and good mornings are more than my maxes!
Matty, hope the recovery goes quickly. Great job work through/with it.
As always, your numbers are impressive.
Just checking in on you brotha. Hope all is well.
Thanks guys…Im doing ok…been very busy with work but still getting it in…
Wiex I love the rowing machine, and plan on doing it three times a week. Sometimes I squish my balls which isnt fun!
Harry - I am coming out with my own e-book…“bastardizing 531 beyond recognition!”
Dave - Thanks Bro, I like the GMs, and plan on doing them weekly,
GV - Im doing what I can do…we all know it comes with the territory, so I decided to stop bitching about it.
Rick - I plan on calling you tomorrow!
Strick - Thanks for the kind words…how the hell have you been! Im very happy to see some of my favorties pop in my log! I hope all is well.
The past 2 days went like soooooo:
Wed
Deads - 335x3 365x3 435x3 455x1 - Felt like shit, the lack of strength in my left arm is making the pull come up unevenly…considering dropping it until healthier
Pendlays - 135x20 185x15 225x10,8
Flys - lots x lots
Band Pushdowns - tons
Concept 2ski - 300 meters 4 rounds
Today
Pause Squats - 225x3 275x3 315x3 365x1 315x3
Snatch Grip High Pull - 135x5 185x5 225x3 245x3 265x2
Cable Fly - 6 sets at different angles
Meadows 6 way - 10x2x10 15x10
Band Pushdowns - alot
Hammer Curls - 35x20 40x20 50x20 60x10 (GUN FUCKING SHOW)
back to the neurologist tomorrow, also made an appointment with a pain management doc for next wed who comes highly recommended by a lot of lifters in my gym (lifters that I respect)
[quote]MattyXL wrote:
Sometimes I squish my balls which isnt fun![/quote]
I laughed harder than I probably should have. Honestly man, I can’t believe you’re still able to move that much weight. You’re seriously a bad ass. Regarding the deads. Do you think maybe just bringing them down to a significantly lighter poundage and getting a few extra reps in would be acceptable for the pain? It’d be better than dropping them entirely, unless you feel you like you need to.
Thanks brother I appreciate it. You are probably right, I always thought of deads as an exercise that I do not like going high rep in as I tend to hurt myself when form starts to go. usually 2-5 reps is it, however in a situation like this pulling heavier weight may exasberate the current situation so it is definitely something to consider. At the very least it will keep my groove greased and add more conditioning.
Matty, things are going fine. And I have to echo what Wiex said. You are moving some serious weight…especially given what is going on.
Matty-The OHP with the FB bar works great. I like the neutral grip position for a change up to the conventional bar and yes I think the triceps get more work. I think the neutral grip is a little more comfortable for any pressing and my shoulders feel slightly better pressing this way but the football bar takes getting used to as it’s a little awkward to OHP with.
[quote]MattyXL wrote:
Thanks brother I appreciate it. You are probably right, I always thought of deads as an exercise that I do not like going high rep in as I tend to hurt myself when form starts to go. usually 2-5 reps is it, however in a situation like this pulling heavier weight may exasberate the current situation so it is definitely something to consider. At the very least it will keep my groove greased and add more conditioning.[/quote]
I’m thinking like 40%ish x 8 or there abouts. So, like sets of 225 x 8. Hopefully that wouldn’t aggravate your injury and would allow you to keep the groove greased, as you said. It probably won’t feel like much for you, but it’s a good opportunity to work on form, like getting your legs more involved or something.
[quote]MattyXL wrote:
Thanks brother I appreciate it. You are probably right, I always thought of deads as an exercise that I do not like going high rep in as I tend to hurt myself when form starts to go. usually 2-5 reps is it, however in a situation like this pulling heavier weight may exasberate the current situation so it is definitely something to consider. At the very least it will keep my groove greased and add more conditioning.[/quote]
Matty take a look in CT’s forum for a post he made titled Deadlift:friend or foe. some great training advice for deads that might fit this situation well.
Im sure you’ll come through this stronger in the end