A mix of 5/3/1 and other programming: MatTheCur's stew

[pezking7p]

verrrry nice decline pressing and congrats on the PP PR.

I'm really surprised at the weight difference though. Why's the PP so low compared to your benching?

[MatTheCur]

verrrry nice decline pressing and congrats on the PP PR.

I'm really surprised at the weight difference though. Why's the PP so low compared to your benching?

Thanks pez!

I think there are a couple of reasons...

• I've had a history with my left shoulder, and that stopped me from ever going heavier on OHP.
• I've never trained push press until I got with Wade
• I'm pretty sure my triple PP could be higher, but I've been a bit inconsistent over the past while, affecting my press
• My bench has like, exploded, insanely. Up until earlier this year I'd never been able to get myself past 195x5. Now I'm sure I could t'n'g that for a couple of sets.

[pezking7p]

Eeek! Shoulder issues are not to be messed about with as I'm sure you know. But, in my opinion as long as there isn't any tear or impingement the best remedy is to strengthen the area. Slowly if necessary.

Keep it up and you'll be push pressing 165x3 n no time flat.

[MatTheCur]

Eeek! Shoulder issues are not to be messed about with as I'm sure you know. But, in my opinion as long as there isn't any tear or impingement the best remedy is to strengthen the area. Slowly if necessary.

Keep it up and you'll be push pressing 165x3 n no time flat.

That's been the goal, and what we've been working towards. Part of the reason why I work through strict OHP and push press during the weeks

[MatTheCur]

Was planning to hit squaterday last night, but had to Adult™ last night, and ended up not being able to go. Packed my gym bag this morning, with some extra food, and will be squatting before getting home.

Been quiet on the forums today...

[HARRYBEAST]

Been quiet on the forums today...

Everyone's too busy clogging my ******** feed with insightful political banter

[dbone1026]

Was planning to hit squaterday last night, but had to Adult™ last night,.

You are a stripper?

[MatTheCur]

Everyone's too busy clogging my ******** feed with insightful political banter

I haven't really been on FB today. Too much going on at work.

You are a stripper?

Only on Tuesda.... ah poop.

Meant along the lines of Parenting™

[bigwade800]

verrrry nice decline pressing and congrats on the PP PR.

I'm really surprised at the weight difference though. Why's the PP so low compared to your benching?

I'm curious. What is your strict over head press and push press single and then bench press single? Is it also with a pause?

[pezking7p]

I hate when Real Life gets in the way of Fun Life.

I'm curious. What is your strict over head press and push press single and then bench press single? Is it also with a pause?

Right now I have no idea. I guess I really didn't ever know singles.

Back in the day when I was lifting my bests were bench 210x5 and OHP 142x5 i believe. I've never push pressed for any amount of time.

Currently OHP at 112x3x5 and bench at 150x9 but I've only been back to lifting for about 2 months and only benched 5 times. Soooooo.....

I always thought my ratio from when I was lifting was fairly normal. I thought with a bench at 240x1 Mat would have a strict press around 155x1 so I was surprised to see a 140x3 push press PR. That's all, no judge.

[mstatefan91]

Very nice progress! Good to see you keeping up with your log. I've become chit at logging... Lulz

[MatTheCur]

I hate when Real Life gets in the way of Fun Life.



Right now I have no idea. I guess I really didn't ever know singles.

Back in the day when I was lifting my bests were bench 210x5 and OHP 142x5 i believe. I've never push pressed for any amount of time.

Currently OHP at 112x3x5 and bench at 150x9 but I've only been back to lifting for about 2 months and only benched 5 times. Soooooo.....

I always thought my ratio from when I was lifting was fairly normal. I thought with a bench at 240x1 Mat would have a strict press around 155x1 so I was surprised to see a 140x3 push press PR. That's all, no judge.

I've had issues, which we're working around But OHP isn't a Main Lift anyways, so I don't really give a poopy bottom if it's close to, or way behind, my bench. I'm just stupid happy that everything is progressing!!!

I know you're not judging

Very nice progress! Good to see you keeping up with your log. I've become chit at logging... Lulz

Hey man! Thanks

Been wondering where you got off to...

[mstatefan91]

Hey man! Thanks

Been wondering where you got off to...

I'm still lifting. I actually peaked to the numbers you see in my sig and then I decided to take a few weeks off from heavy lifting/volume to allow a hip flexor to heal up. Now, I'm just trying to get myself back in the mood to squat and bench 3 times a week with deads twice a week

[bigwade800]

I hate when Real Life gets in the way of Fun Life.



Right now I have no idea. I guess I really didn't ever know singles.

Back in the day when I was lifting my bests were bench 210x5 and OHP 142x5 i believe. I've never push pressed for any amount of time.

Currently OHP at 112x3x5 and bench at 150x9 but I've only been back to lifting for about 2 months and only benched 5 times. Soooooo.....

I always thought my ratio from when I was lifting was fairly normal. I thought with a bench at 240x1 Mat would have a strict press around 155x1 so I was surprised to see a 140x3 push press PR. That's all, no judge.

Not at all

Keep in ind, he is pre exhausted when we do this so, while he may set a pr single, for example, it's done after his sets on decline which the triceps are a primary mover. I would say with just warming up and prepared, he'd press more without the pre exhaustion from the declines.

[penny0527]

your spotter outbearded you

[penny0527]

Not at all

Keep in ind, he is pre exhausted when we do this so, while he may set a pr single, for example, it's done after his sets on decline which the triceps are a primary mover. I would say with just warming up and prepared, he'd press more without the pre exhaustion from the declines.

That heavy decline stuff is no joke

[MatTheCur]

your spotter outbearded you

Yeah there are a few nice beards in the gym. I blame it on my age

Squats
2016-09-28

Warm up:

Bike: 8 min @10
Standing Hypers: 2 x 12
BAR ONLY: 5 x medium, 5 x comp, 5 x wide

Comp. Squats: 135 x 3, 185 x 1, 215 x 1
PR: 355 x 1

240 x 6 x 2

275 x 1

Paused Squats: 185 x 2 x 3

Medium Squats: 225 x 3 x 6

Wide Squats: 115 x 10, 115 x 10

At this point, Wade asked me to put my oly shoes back on, take a wider stance (less wide than sumo), and vid singles at 135, 185, 225.

My comp stance has now changed to this wider stance with toes pointed well out.

Hammer curls: 15 x 3 x 12

Leg curls: 115 x 3 x 12

Toe raises: BW x 3 x 15

Abs: Chair: 105 x 4 x 25

VIDEO:



Notes!

• Long vid, sorry not sorry
• So my comp stance has changed, seeing as I've been having trouble keeping my chest up and leading with my head
• Wade realised it on the wide sets, had me change back into my oly shoes and coached me through the stance change
• Crazy how much it changes my balance and ability to keep my knees out...

[pezking7p]

It must be cool to have a coach to give instant feedback about how you're lifting. I just have my wife, who usually just wants a kiss.

Currently reading: Nothing. Suggest something for me to digest with my eyes

The Name of The Wind

[HARRYBEAST]

Hope the changes work out. I think I do better on front squats with a wider stance too

[MatTheCur]

It must be cool to have a coach to give instant feedback about how you're lifting. I just have my wife, who usually just wants a kiss.



The Name of The Wind

Well, instant is subjective, really... Wade lives in Tennessee, and I usually get to the gym late so we're not always connected while I'm lifting. So, the days when I can get in a bit earlier and Wade can take a few minutes to look at my vids is pretty awesome

Name of the Wind... that's part of a series, is it not? I think I'd started reading it a while back. I'm actually making my way through The God Engines, part of the Academy series, right now.

Hope the changes work out. I think I do better on front squats with a wider stance too

I have a feeling they're going to...




NOTA BENE: Where I say "drop into the or" I really mean "drop into the hole". Stupid autocorrect...

[penny0527]

That's awesome!

[MatTheCur]

That's awesome!

[bigwade800]

This is why I'd love to be able to have the technology to do a clinic in the gym while my group is training so we could answer questions and so forth.

Being able to watch video while Matt trained and be able to answer is big and I was able to talk him through it almost live.

I need a little more know how on what type of tech to get and how to use it.

[MatTheCur]

This is why I'd love to be able to have the technology to do a clinic in the gym while my group is training so we could answer questions and so forth.

Being able to watch video while Matt trained and be able to answer is big and I was able to talk him through it almost live.

I need a little more know how on what type of tech to get and how to use it.

This is why I can't wait to get down there and train with the group. It's going to be a great experience I'm sure

[penny0527]

This is why I can't wait to get down there and train with the group. It's going to be a great experience I'm sure

I'm a tad jealous

[MatTheCur]

I'm a tad jealous

Still a ways away...

[penny0527]

Still a ways away...

are you driving or flying? TN is a hell of a drive from me. you wouldn't think so but it is.

[MatTheCur]

are you driving or flying? TN is a hell of a drive from me. you wouldn't think so but it is.

Gonna drive. It's 16 hours, but I'm going to plan a stop-over in Toronto, stay with my sister for a night, then finish the drive the next day. Probably do the same on the way back.

Might see if Mr. The Beast wouldn't mind a fly-by from me for a bite to eat or something.

[MatTheCur]

Bench 6-6-8
2016-10-01

Warm up:

1 x 15 db side raises @ 5lbs
1 x 15 hammer curls @ 5lbs
1 x 8 db shoulder rotations @ 5lbs
1 x 15 pulldowns @ 60lbs

6-6-8 bench: 45 x 10, 95 x 5, 135 x 3
PR: 190lbs

185 x 6
190 x 6
170 x 8

Slinger singles:
PR: 280lbs

255 x 1
270 x 1
280 x 1

DB bench: 15lbs x 35, 25lbs x 25, 30lbs x 25

Wide grip pulldowns: 115 x 3 x 12

Reverse pec deck: 90 x 3 x 12

Hammer curls: 17.5 x 3 x 12

Reverse curls: 12.5 x 3 x 15

Shrugs w/ a pause at the top: 125 x 3 x 12

Ab chair: 110 x 4 x 25

VIDEO:



Notes!

• So much smoother this time around!

[LadyLore420]

Strong 190 PR!