Topic: Matt's Last Stand

[Matt Edwards]

Monday  3/2/09

Snatch
89x 4, 4
99x 3
111x 2
121x 1
133x 1, 1, 1, 1

Snatch Pulls
155x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3

Push Press (behind neck)
95x 5
105x 3
115x 2
125x 1
135x 2, 2, 2

Back Squat
135x 3
165x 2
185x 1
195x 1
205x 1
215x 2, 2

Weighted Back Extensions
Weighted Ab Work


Notes: Almost lost it with one of the workers at the gym, but I kept my cool. I was warming up on Snatch and she came over and this conversation took place:

Her- "You can't be dropping weights from over your head."
Me- "Uhh, ok."
Her- "I will kick you out!"
Me- "Ok..."
Her- "You follow our rules!!"
Me- "... ok."

Mind you, I'm using bumper plates and on a platform that's like 10x10 and 5-6 inches thick. By the time I was done, it was a new shift so I went over to the new workers and asked them about the situation. They started laughing and said dropping from overhead is the reason bumpers/platforms are there. So they're going to talk with the girl, probably make fun of her a little. Other than that, no misses today and solid workout!!

[Matt Rupiper]

I feel your fury,

I was a member at a YMCA that renovated, got a platform and the personal trainers called it a deadlift platform . They wouldn't get bumpers because 'they were too loud' Then the 'Master Strength Trainer' (the title given to the head trainer, ACE certified i believe ) ask me if my shoes were made special for squatting!!!  
Needless to say, i'm no longer a member .  And one more for good measure

[Matt Edwards]

I know how ya feel Rupiper. I only lifted at a YMCA for a couple months. This was when I first began weight training with my highschool hockey team freshman year. Even back then I remember how rediculous commercial gyms can be. Now since I started up o-lifting back in August, I don't see how I ever trained anywhere other than o-lifter friendly gyms. Might have helped that I was an ignorant lifter to my needs and thought powerlifting was the "hip thing." No ragging on powerlifting, just that it didn't help me get explosive and that's what I was aiming for.

[Matt Edwards]

Tueday  3/3/09

Gym Fitness Testing (friend dragged me into it)
wall-sit for time
strict pull-ups for reps
max sit-ups in a minute
standing broad jump
vertical jump (for fun. people said i got high, must be the o-lifting :) )
-ehh, now i'm tired, not cool

Clean & Jerk
111x 3
133x 2
143x 1
155x 1
165x 1
175x 1
185x 1
195x F-jerk

Cleans
195x 1
199x 1
209x F, F (AHH, still can't get under)

Front Squat
185x 2
195x 1
205x 1, 1

RDL
95x 5, 5, 5


Notes: Started back up RDLs. Right now the weight doesn't matter to me, I'm really emphasizing form by keeping my scapulae retracted throughout the entire range of motion. Definately taking an extremely light week next week, or maybe week n' half starting this Thursday, we'll see how I feel.

[Matt Edwards]

Wednesday  3/4/09

Power Snatch
89x 3, 3
99x 2, 2
111x 1
121x 1
133x F, 1, F

Snatch High Pulls
133x 3, 3, 3

Power Clean
111x 3, 3
133x 2
155x 1
175x 1
185x 1 (ugly)

Clean High Pulls
175x 3, 3, 3


Notes: First time ever Power Snatching 60kg and it felt so smooth, easiest rep of the day. So I tried again and just couldn't catch it in a good position. My straps started to rip on the Snatch High Pulls so gotta go get some new ones before these completely tear in half.

[Matt Edwards]

Thursday  3/5/09

Snatch
89x 3, 3
99x 2, 2
111x 2
121x 1
133x 1
143x 1
155x 1 (about time I got back to this level)
165x F

Overhead Squats
135x 2
145x 1
155x 1, 1, 1, 1

Weighted Back Extensions


Notes: The 155 flew up nice and easy so I decided to try for a new PR (165). Not yet... but soon. Tomorrow is last heavy day for the week. Then next week is going to be very-low intensity and low volume and probably lots of swimming.

[Matt Edwards]

Friday  3/6/09

Cleans
111x 5, 5
133x 3, 3
155x 1, 1
165x 1
175x 1
185x 1
195x 1

Rack Jerks
115x 2, 2
135x 2, 2
145x 2, 2
155x 2, 2


Notes: Cut it short today, spring break begins today so I have to finish packing. Mentally I'm going to hate this next week of supercompensating, but physically I'm going to thank myself.

[Matt Edwards]

Snatch
89x 3, 3
99x 2, 2
111x 1
116x 1, 1, 1

Snatch Pulls
133x 3
155x 3, 3

Drop Snatch
75x 3, 3, 3

Push Press (behind-neck)
95x 3, 3, 3

Back Extensions
Ab Work


Notes: Kinda ticked at the college. They told me the pool would be open everyday over spring break from 11am-1pm. So, I went today after lifting and the entire building with the pool in it was locked up.