Matty Boy's Gaining Strength Log

[MattyBoy]

Steve, it wasn't that close. I'm done going "Johnny guns a blaz'n into PR's". I tried it again today on the Bench Press and failed. I'll step into them in 5 to 10 lb increments, unless the planets align and the day is a dang good day.

I decided to go for PR's in all my lifts today so I can see where I truly am as I get ready for next years comp.

Squat: 45 lbs 5 x\ 135 2x\ 225 1x\ 275 1x\ 285 1x PR I knew I had a lot left in my squat, that was a 40 lb jump

Bench 45 10x\ 135 2x\ 245 missed\ 235 missed

Deadlift: 135 3x\ 225 1x\ 315 1x\ 325 1x\ 330 1 x PR

I didn't want to leave without a bench PR. I knew it was there if I went at it smart this time. I went for it again

Bench: 230 1x PR

So now as I get ready for the competition my lifts are:
Bench: 230 Goal: 310
Squat: 285 Goal: 365
Deadlift: 330 Goal: 410

I want these by the last week of February

[big_swede]

Good strong squats and deads! And good progress, congrats on the pr's!

[BendtheBar]

Quality jumps. PM me at any time if you need help. We may need to tweak your programming based on how it feels.

[MattyBoy]

Thanks Steve, I will

[MattyBoy]

Today I started the routine Steve suggested to get me ready for the competition. It went well.

Dynamic warmup

Bench press: 185 lbs 8x/ 6x/ 6x

Squat: 250 lbs 5x/ 5x/ 4x

I love to squat. I really like it when I'm fatiguing and I fill my legs drop a gear and finish driving the bar up. I'm glad he programmed two squat days a week. I'm thinking of adding another set or two to both lifts.

[BendtheBar]

Good work MB. Charge hard and get those PRs.

[MattyBoy]

Good fricking day

Deadlifts: 135 2x/ 225 2x/ 315 1x/ 340 1x/ 345 1x/ 350 1x/ 360 1x 30 lb PR
290 3x, 1x, 1 x

Over Head Press:
135 lb 4x, 3x, 1x

Bent Over Row:
135 lb 5x, 5x, 3x

[Ramrod]

It's good to have goals. Nice PR's too.. Shows good progression.

[BendtheBar]

Smashed that PR! Well done.

[MattyBoy]

Thanks fellas, I was wrecked afterwords. Can't wait till Saturday.