Masch Needs a New Log

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Maschy PL?! ROAR!!!

Personally I found that constantly working on my big 3 and trying to pull prs every week rather draining. 3 times a week allowed for proper recuperation. Also I had kept my list of accessory short, 2-3 per lift max. I would suggest simply that if you are not seeing any progress on your big 3 you need to cut back on the training. set it up what ever way you like but pay attention to your body.

Sheiko is def rough stuff. The idea of working on all 3 lifts in 1 workout constantly sounds too draining for me. My strongest lift is the first one and then a putter out. I can’t imagine being strong on my bench after giving it out on my squat…

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[quote]nlmain wrote:
Sheiko is def rough stuff. The idea of working on all 3 lifts in 1 workout constantly sounds too draining for me. My strongest lift is the first one and then a putter out. I can’t imagine being strong on my bench after giving it out on my squat…[/quote]
It’s not all 3 lifts in 1 workout, but it is squatting fairly heavy twice a week while benching those days as well, and benching on a DL specific day. What’s hard about that? :wink:

Seriously though, Sheiko is all about doing the reps. Several sets of 2-3 reps, @ around 80% 1RM. Hard work, tough, but profitable if you stick with it for more than a few weeks.

Good luck with this Masch, I know you’ll hit some big PR’s and be addicted to PL in NO TIME!

Oh, and nice avatar. Much easier to look at a good squat than that gross pic you had before.

LOLOLOLOLOL

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Also, stop looking in the mirror when you squat. Feel the depth and vid/have someone check you from the side, don’t look for it in the mirror :wink:

kthx

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I’ve been thinking of switching up my training program so i’ll be interested to see where you land with it. I’m super excited about the training program though, you’re going to absolutely kill it.

I was reading an old Men’s Health this morning, and there was an article about Blake Griffin. Basically, he had a bum knee, was ready to start playing again, when they found it wasn’t rehabbed right and he had to re-do it all for another 3 months. A slightly different scenario, but take away point is this I think, “There were days when I didn’t feel like going through the same routine,” he says. “But I learned that if you’re positive, any situation can be a chance to improve yourself.”

I love the approach you’re taking to this, lots of people would sit back and mope…I like that you choose to shine.

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[quote]Mascherano wrote:
Put on some clothes, Masch!
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AwwwHellsNaw - say it ain’t so, Maschy!

say it ain’t soooooooooooooooo…

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I might be fucked in the head, but I think a pic of a girl squatting a real weight to parallel is every bit as awesome as a semi-nude.

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[quote]scj119 wrote:
I might be fucked in the head, but I think a pic of a girl squatting a real weight to parallel is every bit as awesome as a semi-nude.
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x2, but I might be more fucked in the head to go as far as saying it’s more awesome.

Yes. I said it.

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YAY powerlifting!! You’re gonna fall in love, I’m sayin’ it now!! By the end of your program cycle you’re gonna be addicted and want to find another one.

Maybe you’ll even become a westside babe, Lol.
Do you find your wrists get hurt/bent to shit when you low bar back squat?? I always had to wear them wrappy things cause it was uncomfortable.

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Ooo new goals, sounds good to me. And of course with new goals, you’ll have to log a lot more, right? So it’ll mean we get to have you around more, right? Not begging or anything.

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Got 215 on conv and 225 for sumo! Two plates, baby!

I’m amazed, I was shooting for 190-200, so I exceeded my expectations :slight_smile:

My prior max on sumo was 225 and I never trained conv enough to find a max. Last time I tested it was May 2010. I can’t believe I maintained strength through everything! They always say you come back stronger after an injury, maybe they’re right!

Anways, the new cues helped a ton on the conv. sumo I’m still unsure about…

Be back with more later!!

Enjoy the weekend!

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awesome news and awesome pulling :slight_smile:
4 plates baby!

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[quote]nlmain wrote:
awesome news and awesome pulling :slight_smile:
4 plates baby![/quote]

Oh! I meant 4 plates, not 2 plates. HAHA! Bragging fail…

Thanks, Frenchie :slight_smile: Gonna make you proud, mama!

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[quote]theBird wrote:
12 months?? Bullshit. I say give it another 6 months and you should be good to twist and turn. Maybe check for a second opinion, but I suppose this was the guy that did the work on your pretty knee.

I feel your frustration Maschy, my own groin injury is taking about an extra 8 weeks more than what I expected for a full recovery. I would still reccommend keeping in touch with your skills. Working on your ball skills by yourself wont be as stressful on the knee as playing a competitive game.

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Hey Bird!!

I never got a chance to answer you, sorry. You’re posts have some sort of Aussie lag on them, lol. So I see them after the fact!

Anyways, its 12months post-surgery! Not 12 months from today. So I have to wait until July to play live (fall season starts August), but I can still do some of light touch work - juggling, passing, dribbling, etc. Basically nothing that will put me in a compromising position :confused:

So with that, YES! I’m totally still planning on working on touch and condo, and all of that. But instead of doing it as intensely as I would’ve of if I were starting pre-season, I’m scaling it back. In other words, my soccer training now is in preparation to start soccer practice in March.

This will include 1 day a week of jump training, long sprints, agility and ball work and then hopefully I can get in another day of jump training, a timed mile and ball work.

What’s up with your groin? 8 more weeks sucks :frowning: But I’m with you, its better to let things heal, then to get reinjured or injure something else. So I’m glad you’re being so smart about everything!

When’s your season start? What’s your training going to look like. I know you’re doing a bit of biking and body balance, no? I think that’s smart and will really benefit you in the long run!

chirp

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Anywho…

Thanks everyone for supporting my new PLing dreams. You guys are such PL whores! Grip and rip! (said in a cheery Mascherano voice)

Spock - Actually, no wrist pain yet. I used to have wrist pain though and I brought my grip in and that seemed to help. But we’ll see. I seriously only JUST started squatting, so who knows what will happen once I start in with a bit of volume.

And on that note…

So I think I’m settling on a linear progression for this first cycle. Sheiko looked good (and the kool aid was tasty, ahem Ink and Frenchie…jk!). But I think I need to keep things simple for now. I’m not sure how my knee is going to fare, plus dude, I haven’t done the big 3 with consistency in over a year…so I think I need a little intro cycle where I can capitalize on my noob gains a bit.

This is what the cycle will probably look like:

4 weeks 8 reps (77%)
4 weeks 5 reps (84%)
4 weeks 3 reps (94%)

Lifting 4 days a week: Still trying to figure out a good schedule. I’m afraid I won’t be able to do everything I want to do, so this makes me sad…but we’ll see. I’m fucking addicted to cardio and conditioning. Its sickening.

S - alt cardio, jump training, ball work, pilates
M - Squat
T - Bench. Will also try to hit a lunchtime yoga class
W - condo, agility, jump training, ball work
Th - upper
F - DL
S - off < see? good Maschy :slight_smile:

UGH! I don’t know, I’m still working on this.

Ok, and now… video blast!! Feel free to peruse at your leisure.

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1RM on big 3

Bench:
My bench is lol-able!

Squat:
a) I breathe like a total tool b) why so much forward lean?

Deadlift
2 conv dl - should’ve stayed over the bar more, grrr…

Let’s do this!!

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just an idea but could you give yourself a rest day between squat and bench? maybe do some light cardio? A day’s rest in lifting should yeild better results.

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I thought your DLs looked great. No negative talk warranted.
Remember that DLs are not Oly lifts. If you are “over the bar” too much you will use more low back.

Barefoot liftig + flippy hair + athlete hamstrings = light headed Git

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The only comment I’d have (aside from your lifts are looking outstanding!), is that I would combine your jump training into your squat or DL day, so your legs are fresh for the big lifts…then the other days you can do lower intensity cardio stuff. That’s what I’ve been doing and it’s been working out ok…and I think doing the explosive stuff before the lifts helps to get them ready to respond when I want them to, you know?

I’m a cardio and conditioning addict as well, it’s ok. We can make a club and get matching t-shirts or something.

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Lifts look good, Maschy.

I like doing the squats/deads in socks. It feels more stable then in my shoes.

Glad to hear you’ll still be doing soccer this year.

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Mashcy vids make my morning err afternoon.

Awesome stuff, I could use your help on the Sumo DLing. Im happy to see you flat benching again, I know you hated it. I never liked it much either but now that Im benching correctly I effing love it.

The first bench press it seems as if you pushed out towards your feet a bit which may have caused some instability? The second press was awesome and really good, your bar path IMO was perfect! How can I be your spotter? I could say things like “its all you.” and “push it” unfortunately you would have to put a burka on me to stop me from accidentally sweating on your forehead!

Awesome determination on the squat, I see what you mean on the lean forward! possibly overcompensate on creating an arch on your back and chest out…I guess what I mean is over do those cues because of the lean.

Im psyched about your delving into PLing and am really looking forward to seeing your progress!

LMK if you ever want a PLing partner!