[quote]MattyXL wrote:
Man I really want to pop my cherry, I want to get the experience, a little nervous about totally making a fool of myself but from what I gather it seems that these things are generally pretty positive experiences. I really think im gonna do it. Leading up to it Im gonna be a spectator for a few to see it all first hand. [/quote]
Hell yes do it. Only advice I can give is find someone who has a few meets under there belt to go with you to help you out.
Strick - Thanks Strick, I think my next deload, Ill do 1 set of 135 AMAP.
Greg - Thanks bro, I pretty sure Im targeting the Dec 10, IPA meet. While we all train hard when you have that goal and something to specifically train for, it may transcend my way of training.
Fisch - LOL, Ill meet you half way and 225 Glute Bridges next time.
Cav - No shot, no novice for me all in or nothing. I dont care about “winning.” I guess its human nature to simply not want to make a fool of yourself.
Bulldog - Thanks man, I will definitely be picking brains of the guys who are newbs at meets.
Dday, DJ - Thanks guys.
props to you Matty, I do not have the courage to compete at this stuff…but respect the hell out of those who do…tips his hat in a proper respect!
Not quite sure what you mean Matty, but Novice should be available to anyone at their first meet, nothing embarrassing to it. You could also check if you qualify for Master.
^ Cav Im just saying that Im not worried about winning or losing, that probably will never be the point of me doing meet(s) if I find that I enjoy them it would be more of a competition with myself and the enjoyment of camaraderie with like minded individuals
Today Squats and Pullin
BACK SQUAT - 135/5 225/3 315/3,3,2 335/1 (HIGH)
FRONT SQUAT - 135/5 155/5 185/5 225/3
DL - 315/3 365/3 405/3
ISO LOW ROW 2PLTS/10 3PLTS/10 4PLTS/5 3PLTS/15
MEADOWS ROW 1PLT/12 2PLTS/12,12
TRI PD STACK/20 +25/12,12
SS
BAND PD 10,10,10
DAVE TATE TRI THINGIES 40/10 50/10,10
Notes: Just an ehh session, really trying to get decent depth, the first few reps I believe I got it, the last set of 315 was questionable…the 335 no shot at least 3 inches. Most of the volume was with the squatting, the Front Squats felt great, never did 225 before, but of course I just started doing’em. It seems easier to get down lower with the front squats than the back ones. I dunno I just struggle with these damn squats period. The DLs were quick as I concentrated on the squats this week, but ironically I felt as loose as ever with em I guess the squatting before warmed me up but just sapped my energy.
Nice work, Matty. Doing deads after squats must be interesting. Loose/warm but fatigued.
Looking good.
Exactly Strick, I always have a problem rushing my warmup or not warming up properly, squatting beforehand did that but was definitely tired.
Question Matty, on your front squats. Are you using wide or narrow stance? On back I use PL style lifting, wide stance sit back, but on front I use narrow stance with heels elevated (normally nike shoes). What are you doing?
Matty, 225 for front squats is very cool.
[quote]MattyXL wrote:
Greg - Thanks bro, I pretty sure Im targeting the Dec 10, IPA meet. While we all train hard when you have that goal and something to specifically train for, it may transcend my way of training.
Cav - No shot, no novice for me all in or nothing. I dont care about “winning.” I guess its human nature to simply not want to make a fool of yourself.
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I feel exactly the same way. After all these years, I want some kind of “official” validation. Sort of like if I don’t do something where me dignity and self-confidence are at risk, then it makes all my hard work less meaningful. So we gotta put it all on the line, and hopefully score some kind of OUTSIDE validation.
And I also relate to not needing to win, just needing to not embarass myself.
Matty, maybe you can’t see it, but you’re so freaking powerful it would be shocking to me if you didn’t make a solid reckoning of yourself. Certainly, there’s almost always some jacked up monster who can bench a Ford pickup who walks away with everything, but there’s pretty much no chance you’ll feel badly about your lifts.
It would be a ridiculous waste if you don’t give this a shot.
Whats up Matty?
Powerlifting Meet = DO IT! Didn’t we already talk about this?
Any local news on a Jets Player - Josh Magua (linebacker) backs up bart scott? He played at Nevada for his college career. Tough kid.
Hope all is well, brochacho.
Matty Sunday what is your plan?
Are we going to talk trash on here or G+?
[quote]DJHT wrote:
Matty Sunday what is your plan?
Are we going to talk trash on here or G+?[/quote]
Is there anyway BOTH teams could lose? That’d be ideal…at least for me.
[quote]ddot76 wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
Matty Sunday what is your plan?
Are we going to talk trash on here or G+?[/quote]
Is there anyway BOTH teams could lose? That’d be ideal…at least for me.[/quote]
Now why would it be bad for the Boys to win? We are NFC and it is not like Dallas is going to SB this year.
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]ddot76 wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
Matty Sunday what is your plan?
Are we going to talk trash on here or G+?[/quote]
Is there anyway BOTH teams could lose? That’d be ideal…at least for me.[/quote]
Now why would it be bad for the Boys to win? We are NFC and it is not like Dallas is going to SB this year. [/quote]
If I have to root for someone during THAT game, it will be the Boys but on my list of least liked teams, the Boys sit second to the J-E-T-S.
[quote]ddot76 wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]ddot76 wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
Matty Sunday what is your plan?
Are we going to talk trash on here or G+?[/quote]
Is there anyway BOTH teams could lose? That’d be ideal…at least for me.[/quote]
Now why would it be bad for the Boys to win? We are NFC and it is not like Dallas is going to SB this year. [/quote]
If I have to root for someone during THAT game, it will be the Boys but on my list of least liked teams, the Boys sit second to the J-E-T-S.[/quote]
Fair enough. The Pats are my second hated team after Philly.
DJ - with the front squats, I definitley use a narrower stance, Im getting used to them now and increasing the weight, but I use the “x” style of FS. Its so much easier to get depth on these for some reason. As far as football goes…I guess the tnation thread would be good because not everyone is on google+…what does suck is since I work nights now, the jets have 6 night games…FACK! Im gonna have to tivo’em and watch them the next day…now Ill have to avoid the score…which will be close to impossible.
Kent - Whats up man? This is exactly how I feel…I want to be official so to speak…but I am nervous, and embarrassing myself would be horrible. You guys are my lifting support group…as most of my other friends only lift beer and burgers…which is fine I love’em but they are noooo help in this area. I really really appreciate the words of encouragement. It is what I need at this time.
Austin - How was the Vacay! Yeah we did talk about it before but got my period and backed out lol! No news on Josh Magua, but I know for a fact he is on this years roster, and maybe will get more time with his rookie year under his belt.
Todd - Man I feel the same way…when the pats play the fish…I just hope for full on embarrasment for both teams…no injuries…well maybe a Tom Brady Concussion…nothing serious just enough to make him look stupid.
Okay so you do not get on T-Nation at work? And you work Sunday nights?
No I do, it just depends if Im mobile that night or not, If Im assigned to a building I can get online, but it might drive me crazy if I cant watch it in real time while you guys are watching it…though I probably wont be able to resist…
[quote]MattyXL wrote:
No I do, it just depends if Im mobile that night or not, If Im assigned to a building I can get online, but it might drive me crazy if I cant watch it in real time while you guys are watching it…though I probably wont be able to resist…[/quote]
No man would not do that to you, if you are working this Sunday night and plan on DVR the game I will not post anything.
I have had to miss games for work, I never wanted to know shit so I could watch it.