Standing strict overhead press
135 x 5 x 4 (bump up weight next time)
Last time I did these I did 115x7 for a PR, so 135 x 5 is a PR sort of.
Conventional DL
355 x 5 x 3 sets (only going 3x5 on these,bump up weight next time)
Olympic Squats (~20% less than Monday)
185 x 5 x 5 (bump up weight next time)
Neutral Grip Pullups
BW x 5,5,4,4,4
Accessory- Straight bar reverse curls and weighted decline situps
Still getting all my reps except for the pullups, so I know I am starting conservatively. Sore as hell from Monday, but the squats felt better technique wise even with th lighter weight. Friday will work up to a 5RM on the squats.
Everyone else, I see you guys are putting up some good numbers. Keep up all the hard work guys and stay healthy
Squats felt good and explosive. I’m finding it difficult to get a full belly of air on the front squats after the speed squats, even with adequate rest, not sure why.
Chinups felt a little off today, didn’t feel strong at the top, and form suffered a little. Adding 25lbs feels too easy, 35 felt too hard, may drop to 30 next week if form is still off.
Dropped Cable Lat Pushdowns in favor of Hammer Strength High Pull. Just needed a little variety for the next few weeks.
ME Deadlift tomorrow. I’m thinking about warmup then 405x3,455x1,495x1, 525-550x1 (depending on how 495 felt), wish me luck. 550 would be a PR.
I really don’t know how you put up this kind of weight with only one arm. You are the McGyver of the lifting world. I would love to see some video of the squat or good morning.
Give you a gum wrapper and a toothpick and you would make a weight room full of equipment.
meat
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Thx bro just doing what I can while im 1 toothpick short
Phill
well…I tried out the Inzer briefs i bought like 3 months ago…pain to get on but pretty cool…ended up hitting 455 for a single with a lot in the tank…and after snatch grip deads.
I like the dont know how often ill use them, but was cool to try them out…def think i could have broken 500, but mini contest this weekend and then actual contest in 2 weeks so i didnt want to go balls out…good training fellas
[quote]gags wrote:
well…I tried out the Inzer briefs i bought like 3 months ago…pain to get on but pretty cool…ended up hitting 455 for a single with a lot in the tank…and after snatch grip deads.
I like the dont know how often ill use them, but was cool to try them out…def think i could have broken 500, but mini contest this weekend and then actual contest in 2 weeks so i didnt want to go balls out…good training fellas[/quote]
I have two pairs of different Inzer briefs and I use them quite a bit. I feel they really save the hips. I do most of my deads and squats pretty wide. I’ve also found that they don’t affect my raw pulling much. they will keep your hips healthy…
meat
Assistance Day April 26th
Bit sore still good ME /Lower I suppose
1)Leg Press
5 sets worked up to 13 plates 3 sets of 10, 5, 5 paused
Added 2 plates from last week just didn?t have 3x10 in me ast 60secs rest this week cut last two sets at 5 progress from there
1 arm Incline Smith bench 125lbs / 1 Arm Row 90lbs
Upped loads
4 sets 8 for press, 12 + for rows
B)Front Squats (touch and go parallel box w/straps)
(135x3 185x2) 225x3 x3 235x3 x3
C)Natural GHR (using hands)
BWx8 x6 x6 x6
Notes: Jacked up my shoulder last night while flailing about in an acting performance. Same should I hurt a couple weeks ago and had surgery on last year. Decided to make it to the gym anyway, a VERY good decision on my part.
Deadlifts were flying up today. I really found a good groove with my feet and hand spacing and being able to get my ass really low. Ended the day with 5 plates, a 40lb PR and more in the tank. I don’t think my back really rounded at all on this.
I’ll post videos either tonight or tomorrow. 500 will be a fucking breeze in the meet. I’ll have to wait and see how my shoulder is feeling in terms of benching.
B)Front Squats (touch and go parallel box w/straps)
(135x3 185x2) 225x3 x3 235x3 x3
C)Natural GHR (using hands)
BWx8 x6 x6 x6
Notes: Jacked up my shoulder last night while flailing about in an acting performance. Same should I hurt a couple weeks ago and had surgery on last year. Decided to make it to the gym anyway, a VERY good decision on my part.
Deadlifts were flying up today. I really found a good groove with my feet and hand spacing and being able to get my ass really low. Ended the day with 5 plates, a 40lb PR and more in the tank. I don’t think my back really rounded at all on this.
I’ll post videos either tonight or tomorrow. 500 will be a fucking breeze in the meet. I’ll have to wait and see how my shoulder is feeling in terms of benching.
I’ll post videos either tonight or tomorrow. 500 will be a fucking breeze in the meet. I’ll have to wait and see how my shoulder is feeling in terms of benching.
-Matt[/quote]
Awesome job Matt. Can’t wait to see you pull 500 in a couple of weeks. Take it easy on the shoulder, the last thing you need is to be nursing an injury during the competition.
Wait a second…how did you already do your Friday workout, you posted at 9pm on Thursday? I call BS! I want a video (just kidding bro)…But I am looking forward to the video.
[quote]Modi wrote:
Matt McGorry wrote:
4/27/07- Friday- ME DL
-Matt
Wait a second…how did you already do your Friday workout, you posted at 9pm on Thursday? I call BS! I want a video (just kidding bro)…But I am looking forward to the video.[/quote]
Hahaha, good call, man. I almost regret not taking more weight as it felt so easy in retrospect. I’m not even sore today either. I’ll see what you guys think.
Thanks for the kind words and positive feedback guys.
A) Deadlift
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x3
455x1
495x1 550x1 (PR)
B) Seated Hamstring Curl
130x8
160x6
175x6
180x6
C) Seated Row
100x10
170x8
180x6
190x6
190x6
D) Rear Delt Raise
25x10
35x8
40x8
E) Weighted Decline Abdominals
25lbsxtons
Another mediocre night of sleep. My head was stuffed up all morning, and my eyes felt tired. Can’t decide if I’m coming down with a cold, or if it’s just allergies. I’m probably going to lay pretty low this weekend just incase it’s a cold.
I wasn’t sure what my top lift would be today, somewhere between 525 and 550, but 495 absolutely flew off the floor. 550 is a new PR by 5lbs, and I feel pretty confident that I could have gone a bit heavier, but wasn’t going to push it after the PR. Should be able to push it up again next week.
[quote]Phill wrote:
Matt McGorry wrote:
Modi wrote:
A) Deadlift
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x3
455x1
495x1 550x1 (PR)
Nice work man keep it up 6 plate right round the corner.
I need to get back to DLing or everyone here will be passing me leaving me in the dust. Thx though just reading Big #'s falling gets the fire burnin
Phill
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Thanks Phill. 6 plates would certainly look good on the bar. In retrospect, I think my grip was a bit wide today. I was using a wide grip on all my warmups, and never switched back for my PR attempt. I’m going to move it in a little next week and see if I can pull 560.
Can’t wait to see some 2 arm workouts coming from you as soon as you’re healthy.
