Awesome work you all great damn work
Phill
Event/conditioning May 19th
Needed to change things up a bit work on some slightly different stuff more conditioning based I suppose as legs got that killer workout Tuesday and want to do that again something like it
1)DB snatch and Squat jumps
Snatch equal sets of 35, 60, 80, 110 slow, 80 x 3 x 3sets
Squat Jumps worked to bar, 95 , 135 x 3 x 6sets
I was about as explosive as a tee sloth today LOL dropped back to the 80 on snatches and worked on form and stayed at the 135 on the jumps these were ok been a while still slow today for some reason
- One arm 400lb tire flippin, 25 reps
Fuckin smoking!!! Total time 2:27 that?s over 2 minutes off my last timed time of 4:30+ just keep rolling I think I can cut it even more the old one arms is getting good.
1 arm Medely
Suit case carry 150, second 190
5 tire flips
OH carry 80 for both
Backward tire sled drag 105, second 140 both these loads are without the weight of the tire and wheel.
First medley 1min 51 secs.
Second 2 mins flat
Man these kicked my butt but were good that one arm and side was about SHOT after this the worst Id have to say is dragging that damn tire sled backward with 1 arm the rubber just grips and sticks on the concrete but this was good.
cable abs and burpies
Abs 2 sets
Burpies 2sets x 10
Good w/o some great strides in conditioning very happy with the tire.
Got one motor cycle about done the other one a street bike I think ill be riding for a bit in the works, built/welded my suitcase carry it?s a tri bar. Welded a fat bar DB, and some collars now making a chain yokecheers
Phill
Again damn fine work Matt and Modi
[quote]Phill wrote:
KO421 wrote:
thanks Phil, the main problem is when the weights get around 300 I am not very stable. I dunno I used to be, maybe my traps are to big to hold the bar up high j/k. I need to learn how to hold the bar lower, I will research the proper setup today, any tips? If I was more comfortable and stable 350 wouldn’t be a problem I got the strength for it IMO.
Traps to big fuck wish I had that prob. Um tips yes do those walk outs and short partials. then if its a comfort thing. Just get used to the BIG ass loads well over your squat weight it will really help you get comfortable
Also find your bar placement it should really fall right on that shelf
Phill
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haha I was joking about the traps, I meant more they are alot bigger than before so the bar feels diffrent…
what is low bar squating I always hear about? I’ve read some stuff but still a little confused.
I think I will do some heavy walk outs/knee bends once I get comfortable the weights will fly up.
Thanks
Modi, I definetly appreciate the kind words. It was truly a pleasure competeing with you and I look forward to doing it again.
And to everyone else, I really appreciate the help you’ve given me at various times whether it be about training, meet prep, or just giving me the motivation to dig deep and rip it up.
Having this thread essentially makes you all my lifting partners. Whether it’s seeing people lift and push through tough situations or just making me feel weak, you guys are on my mind most days when I before, during, and when I finish lifting. Even when I train in a chickenshit gym, I have you guys to compete with because I know that you’ll be giving your best even when I’m feeling my worst.
And I have to give props to Eric Cressey and Andy (username “Raw Power”) as well, especially in regards to meet prep.
This is where the music would start playing me off the stage if this were the oscars. 
My final deadlift attempt, 523.5lbs.
And my youtube links to all of my other attempts.http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Matgic1
Any critique on form or anything else is of course, welcome, and appreciated.
Stay strong, boys.
-Matt
great job Matt and Modi
Hopefully, it works this time.
[quote]KO421 wrote:
haha I was joking about the traps, I meant more they are alot bigger than before so the bar feels diffrent…
what is low bar squating I always hear about? I’ve read some stuff but still a little confused.
I think I will do some heavy walk outs/knee bends once I get comfortable the weights will fly up.
Thanks
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welkl the bar is just Not all the way up on top of your traps its down a bit really sits onm top of lats and shoulder there is a nice shelf there its just down an inch or two check out some of the PL articles and well just get a bar and start looking feeling for it.
High bar can still be good to train with but once you get the low bar nailed youll love it uses more of the whole body really in balance shifts the bar just that far to the center less starin on low back more ass and hams in the move
but still use the High bar or safety squat bar really forces you to get that upper back tight not fold over
Phill
[quote]c. wrote:
NICE JOB Meat and Modi! and some nice PR’s.
You got me all excited now for my next one.
c.[/quote]
you guys did such a great job that I’m reaping some of the congratulations!!
Awesome job guys!!
I came in first place today in the sled drag at my local park. My trophy was a ticket from a not so impressed park ranger.
meat
2007-5-19
Topside training
Bench
115x5
165x2
185x2
205x2
225x2
245x2
265x1,1,1,1,1,1 (30s-120s rest)
OH Press
115x2
130x2
160x2
170x1,1,1,1,1,1 (30s-120s rest)
1-arm DB Bent Row
145x3,3,3,3,3
CG Bench
215x5
225x3,3,3,1
Chins (close neutral grip)
BW and 85X3,3,3,3,3
Rt. shoulder’s getting more stable. Right tricep is getting stronger. Shoulder blade is staying retracted during bench. Still a little shimmy but getting better…
Looking forward to SQ n DL tomorrow…Gonna try 6 singles at 415 in DL. May go higher if it feels easy. Food - the only anabolic substance recommended by doctors and available at a store near you…
Off topic:
My son won 1st place overall gymnast in his meet, recently. Little guy’s getting strong. One day he will be too tall for gymnastics…
…and then I will introduce him to the dark side…mwahaha.
And not least:
Congrats to Matt and Modi!
[quote]maraudermeat wrote:
you guys did such a great job that I’m reaping some of the congratulations!!
Awesome job guys!!
I came in first place today in the sled drag at my local park. My trophy was a ticket from a not so impressed park ranger.
meat
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NICE sounds like me now getting in trouble my worst was living right by the pentagon in Arlington and Id hike with my x-vest near the cemetery naval annex one night in particular had about seven humvees all with m-60s pointed at me to Hit the ground etc and why the hell am I wearing a bullet proof vest LOL
Good on you for the conditioning what were the grounds of the ticket? Let me guess you were damaging the landscape or some shit.
Phill
[quote]skidmark wrote:
2007-5-19
Topside training
Bench
115x5
165x2
185x2
205x2
225x2
245x2
265x1,1,1,1,1,1 (30s-120s rest)
OH Press
115x2
130x2
160x2
170x1,1,1,1,1,1 (30s-120s rest)
1-arm DB Bent Row
145x3,3,3,3,3
CG Bench
215x5
225x3,3,3,1
Chins (close neutral grip)
BW and 85X3,3,3,3,3
Rt. shoulder’s getting more stable. Right tricep is getting stronger. Shoulder blade is staying retracted during bench. Still a little shimmy but getting better…
Looking forward to SQ n DL tomorrow…Gonna try 6 singles at 415 in DL. May go higher if it feels easy. Food - the only anabolic substance recommended by doctors and available at a store near you…
Off topic:
My son won 1st place overall gymnast in his meet, recently. Little guy’s getting strong. One day he will be too tall for gymnastics…
…and then I will introduce him to the dark side…mwahaha.
And not least:
Congrats to Matt and Modi![/quote]
Nice work and congrats to your son. Dont wait to long to introduce him though the gymnastics will be much more FUNCTIONAL . LOL!!! No really should build him a good base of strength weights would prob even aid the process
Phill
[quote]Matt McGorry wrote:
Hopefully, it works this time.[/quote]
I cut and paste the one you posted and it was a bench attempt in the gym but I did find that pull this should be it
Damn fine work Matt
Phill
Matt, Modi, great work!
5/18/07 ME Lower
A)ME Dead
Worked up to a funky 465 x 1
530 x NOT EVEN CLOSE (trying 5 lb. pr)
500 x A DISHONOR TO MY FAMILY
B)ME Rack Pull from mid-knee
495 x 1 barely
C)Pistol Squats on Box=BW x 10 x 3
D)45 Degree Back Raise=45 x 12 x 2
E)Hanging Pike=8 x 3
NOTES: I woke up this morning not really feeling like training and didn’t feel much more like it when I started. Everything felt slow and heavy. Not every day can be great.
[quote]Matt McGorry wrote:
Any critique on form or anything else is of course, welcome, and appreciated.
-Matt
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Matt, just looked at your final deadlift attempt. My only comment…
“No cursing!” lol
Thank you to everyone for the great support leading up to this meet. I’m taking the whole day off before I go back to the grind again! Here is my attempt at a video compilation:
I dont know man, I think you had something left on that failed bench attempt. They did seem to grab that bar very quickly IMO. Nice work man.
A
[quote]Modi wrote:
Thank you to everyone for the great support leading up to this meet. I’m taking the whole day off before I go back to the grind again! Here is my attempt at a video compilation:
[quote]Modi wrote:
Thank you to everyone for the great support leading up to this meet. I’m taking the whole day off before I go back to the grind again! Here is my attempt at a video compilation:
2007 AAU Bay State Push/Pull World Qualifier - YouTube [/quote]
Yea, I definetly think that you got your bench taken away too early on that last attempt.
And damn you for your superior video editing skills!
-Matt
[quote]Phill wrote:
NICE sounds like me now getting in trouble my worst was living right by the pentagon in Arlington and Id hike with my x-vest near the cemetery naval annex one night in particular had about seven humvees all with m-60s pointed at me to Hit the ground etc and why the hell am I wearing a bullet proof vest LOL
Good on you for the conditioning what were the grounds of the ticket? Let me guess you were damaging the landscape or some shit.
Phill[/quote]
I have an Iranian friend who is an airplane buff and used to work in network security for FedEX. So one night he and his cousin drive out to the airport to watch some sort fo dual runway simultaneous landings. He had a transponder in his car and got that out to listen to the tower convos. Then he started photographing the jets landing…
Yeah… he was detained for a bit.
[quote]Norweige wrote:
Matt, Modi, great work!
5/18/07 ME Lower
A)ME Dead
Worked up to a funky 465 x 1
530 x NOT EVEN CLOSE (trying 5 lb. pr)
500 x A DISHONOR TO MY FAMILY
B)ME Rack Pull from mid-knee
495 x 1 barely
C)Pistol Squats on Box=BW x 10 x 3
D)45 Degree Back Raise=45 x 12 x 2
E)Hanging Pike=8 x 3
NOTES: I woke up this morning not really feeling like training and didn’t feel much more like it when I started. Everything felt slow and heavy. Not every day can be great.[/quote]
Bro you worked hard but Id ay start listening to your body more. You werent feeling the heavy loads no reason you couldnt have backed off went for some type of PR a rep PR etc like that 465 hit that bitch for 5 or something.
Hell even go nutty and do uber friggin rep do a 20 rep set just for shits and giggles. try not to fail or if horrid walk the hell away or make this a DE come back strong another day
Best to get SOME type of PR a positive etc we cant pull load PR’s every week
Keep it up
Phill
[quote]4est wrote:
Phill wrote:
NICE sounds like me now getting in trouble my worst was living right by the pentagon in Arlington and Id hike with my x-vest near the cemetery naval annex one night in particular had about seven humvees all with m-60s pointed at me to Hit the ground etc and why the hell am I wearing a bullet proof vest LOL
Good on you for the conditioning what were the grounds of the ticket? Let me guess you were damaging the landscape or some shit.
Phill
I have an Iranian friend who is an airplane buff and used to work in network security for FedEX. So one night he and his cousin drive out to the airport to watch some sort fo dual runway simultaneous landings. He had a transponder in his car and got that out to listen to the tower convos. Then he started photographing the jets landing…
Yeah… he was detained for a bit.
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Ha nice
I understood what they were doing it wasnt long after 911 with me and after all got explain and they settled down we all had a good laugh they got used to me hikinh around there
Phill