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| MattD90 |  | ... | 05-06-2011 @ 19:59 |
 Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | Ok mate thanks I'll bear that in mind. I think it has been slightly wide lately because I split my trackies recently squatting which I'd never done before | ||
| dan302 | | ... | 05-06-2011 @ 20:07 |
 i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | its all about finding a stance that allows you to hit depth while still letting you use big weights, i tend to have a pretty wide stance but am pretty flexible, your squat still looked damn good though | ||
| MattD90 | | ... | 05-06-2011 @ 22:54 |
Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | I see. I have been stretching alot these past few weeks, hamstrings, hip flexors, calves as I just felt it would be beneficial, but I suppose everyone will have that ideal stance that helps them most. I just remembered I've got another vid at a better angle from 120 5x5 a couple of weeks ago. I think depth isn't too bad on most reps but just a shame I didn't get a better angle with the 130. Nevermind. Anyway might aswell post this since i've got it: | ||
| Luuuuuukey | | ... | 06-06-2011 @ 10:37 |
 Hill sprints are fun! Member 731, 3253 posts SQ 200, BP 127.5, DL 232.5560.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | As Dan said, maybe a touch wide. Having that though, Macca squats 260kg raw and with a wide stance. From my experience though, I can shift more weight and hit depth much more comfortably with a pretty neutral stance. My stance only goes out when I'm in kit to try and get the most I can out of the suit. Lovely looking squat in general though. | ||
| MattD90 | | ... | 06-06-2011 @ 16:53 |
Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | Cool, thanks guys. I'll aim to get just a touch lower, and bring my feet slightly closer together. | ||
| dan302 | | ... | 06-06-2011 @ 17:29 |
i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | where do you train matt, if you are local you might find a trip over to where i train in scunny worthwhile, its easier to see in person rather than a video | ||
| MattD90 | | ... | 06-06-2011 @ 17:51 |
Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 06.06.2011 @ 20:40 PM by MattD90 Dan, At the minute I'm in bristol at uni but I'm home for summer in just under 3 weeks time. At home I train alone in a tiny quiet gym in a nearby town but it's cheap and has oly bar, plates and bar stands so I make do. I would like to meet more people for training though so I'll come through to scunny at some point at end of June, that would be great. Where do you train? | ||
| MattD90 | | ... | 07-06-2011 @ 17:19 |
Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 07.06.2011 @ 19:37 PM by MattD90 7/6/11 - UpperPush press 50 x 1 60 x 1 65 x 1 72.5 x 0 72.5 x 0 still not quite there 60 x 4 PB on reps Weighted chins +10 x 3 +15 x 1 +22.5 x 5 +22.5 x 5 +22.5 x 5 PB Seated DB press 30 x 5 Bit of light barbell rowing Skullcrushers 3x10 and some broceps | ||
| MattD90 | | ... | 08-06-2011 @ 19:19 |
Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 08.06.2011 @ 19:22 PM by MattD90 8/6/11 - LowerSquats: 100 x 1 115 x 1 127.5 x 5  127.5 x 3 127.5 x 3 Ok I didn't make the full 3 sets of 5 at 127.5 but still very pleased because firstly all squats today were about a half inch deeper than I've previously been going (as on the previous vids) and had someone watching to check so I'm now 100% depth was fine. I got alot more quad involvement and felt stronger by bringing my stance slightly closer as per Luke and Dan's advice big thanks there. I'm also happy because I should now hopefully nail that 127.5 for 3 sets of 5 next session. SO close to getting into the 130s for volume, and when I do, I'm hoping to hit the big 140 for a single within a matter of weeks, watch this space! Front squats 80 x 2 100 x 2 100 x 2 PB on reps SLDL 100 x 10 100 x 10 Weighted situps 25 plate x 12, x 12, x 12 Supersetted with DB side bends after every set Overall very pleased. | ||
| MattD90 | | ... | 10-06-2011 @ 16:40 |
Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 10.06.2011 @ 16:45 PM by MattD90 10/6/11 - UpperBarbell benched for the first time in months, been using DBs normally but gonna have to get used to a bar again for the comp. Was expecting to struggle with 80 for a single as I'm normally alot s**tter with a bar by comparison, but was pretty pleased actually. Slight pause on all the singles at the chest like in comp. Bench 50 x 5 60 x 1 70 x 1 85 x 1 PB 80 x 5 80 x 3 Looks like 90 in the comp is well within my grasp. Chin ups +10 x 3 +15 x 3 +25 x 4 PB +25 x 3 +0 x 12 (wide grip pull ups) Seated DB press 25 x 10 25 x 10 Static holds 120 x 30 secs double overhand 140 x 10 secs double overhand 160 x 15 secs mixed Only stopped at 15 secs on the 160 not because of fatigue, felt quite easy, but just because I only did it to get used to gripping heavier weight ready for when I start deadlifting again in a couple of weeks. I've had about 2 months off DLing due to being in a s**t gym with bars that don't have knurling and hex plates that move between DL reps, so just been sticking to frequent heavy squatting and light SLDLs assistance, but taking time off DL like this normally doesn't make it go down as long as I keep squatting. Skullcrushers something x 10, x 10 Broceps something x 10, x 8 | ||
| dan302 | | ... | 10-06-2011 @ 17:58 |
i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | force 10 gym in sc**thorpe, pm me when you are back if you fancy a session | ||
| MattD90 | | ... | 10-06-2011 @ 18:17 |
Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | dan302 said:force 10 gym in sc**thorpe, pm me when you are back if you fancy a session Will do mate for sure | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 11-06-2011 @ 13:11 |
 as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11335 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 11.06.2011 @ 13:14 PM by Wiegieboard Hey bud  Nice work on those chins with all of that extra weight added. also, Your squat looks quite similar to mine technique wise though you're stronger than I am with those reps by the looks of it. was quite freaky to see actually lol. | ||
| MattD90 | | ... | 11-06-2011 @ 16:47 |
Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | Wiegieboard said:Hey bud Nice work on those chins with all of that extra weight added. also, Your squat looks quite similar to mine technique wise though you're stronger than I am with those reps by the looks of it. was quite freaky to see actually lol. Thanks, I'm pleased with the chins. The squats aren't bad but I struggle to see anything positive in them myself lol, since I'm nearly up to 130 for volume but have never even squatted 3 plates for a single haha (hopefully not for much longer though). At least a positive is they're slightly deeper now then on the above vids. I've watched a few of your vids of singles and such and remember thinking that's how I squat/ideally would like to squat so I can only agree. Will be following your log | ||
| dan302 | | ... | 11-06-2011 @ 18:06 |
i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | weigies log is amazing for general mischief as well as top training vids! | ||
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