MattM Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Tuesday 2/23/16 -40 min ruck walk with 70lbs of weighted vest Wednesday 2/24/16 AM WORKOUT Farmers Walk (weight per hand, with straps today, as I did heavy holds on Monday) 140 x 30ft 230 x 30ft 320 x 60ft 230 x 60ft Carry Medley Training (after some warming up with the biceps) 240 Keg x faux load 240 Keg x 60ft x 2 280 Sandbag x faux load 280 Sandbag x 60ft -trying to work on the start and the finish of this event Sled Drag 280 x 50ft x 5 Plank BW+45 x 60 seconds x 2 PM WORKOUT Neutral Grip Pullups BW x 30 Band Assisted Pause Pullups (trying to get the bar below the chest and full hang for extra ROM) BW-Blue Band x 15 Snatch Grip Pendlay Row (straps, belt) 135 x 1 225 x 1 315 x 1 350 x 8 -happy with this Dumbbell Row (straps) 160 x 20 R, 21L -did the extra rep for lefty Seated Dumbbell External Rotation 20 x 15R, 20L Edited February 25, 2016 by MattM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thursday 2/25/16 -40 min ruck walk with 70lb vest Saturday 2/27/16 Log Clean & Press 90 x 1 140 x 1 190 x 1 240 x 1 240 x 6 (clean each rep, one min time limit) -did some extra cleans with 240 for technique Dumbbell Bench Press 60 x 8 90 x 5 115 x 10,9 Unilateral Cable Triceps Pushdown (neutral grip) (plate weight used) 30 x 10 35 x 10 Unilateral Reverse Grip Cable Triceps Pushdown (plate weight used) 20 x failure x 2 Dumbbell Unilateral Front Raise (all the way overhead, one arm at a time) 30 x 12 x 2 Dumbbell Lateral Raise 30 x 15 x 2 Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise 30 x 12 x 2 Dumbbell Concentration Curl 30 x failure x 1 Dumbbell Hammerhead Curl 30 x failure x 1 Atlas Stones 150 x 1 @ 42.5", 47.5", 52.5", 57.5", 62.5" platform 230 x 1 @ 42.5", 47.5", 52.5" platform 265 x 1 @ 42.5", 47.5", 52.5" platform 310 x 1 @ 42.5" platform 310 x 1 @ 47.5" platform 310 x 1 @ 52.5" platform (single motion) 340 x 2 @ 52.5" platform (Rep PR for this height) 310 x 1 @ 62.5" platform (Weight PR for this height) -both stone pr's were fairly easy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrs Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Yo dude I'm gonna sign you up for Steve Austin's Broken Skull Ranch show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 4 hours ago, Durrs said: Yo dude I'm gonna sign you up for Steve Austin's Broken Skull Ranch show. Hahaha well it looked fun when I checked it out on youtube! I would need to work on endurance and get some ninja training in too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grind Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Good lifting on the stones, nice to see them here to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 9 hours ago, Grind said: Good lifting on the stones, nice to see them here to. Thanks, I appreciate it! Stones are one of my favorite things to train since getting into strongman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Monday 2/29/16 Sandbag Carry Medley 5 sandbags weighing ~70lbs x 60 ft each (sprint back for each bag) x 3 170 frame x 40ft x 5 (working on moving as fast as I can at the start) 200 meters on the concept 2 rower - 1st round got it in 35 seconds, 2nd round got it in 34 seconds foam rolling, really light high rep external rotations with a small plate This will probably be the last bit of training I do before competing at the Arnold. I will do some jump rope today (Tuesday) maybe Thursday and more foam rolling/ stretching/ walking to keep loose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Good luck at the Arnold's! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 3 hours ago, Shoggoth said: Good luck at the Arnold's! Thanks Jason I'll post the results when I'm back! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I'm sure you'll do yourself and everyone else proud. Tear it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Arnold Classic World Amateur Championships: Overall Placing 14th out of 26 Event 1: Log Clean & Press 300lbs for reps in 60 seconds -managed to get a rep which I was happy with seeing that is my 2nd best press with a log ever. Got close to a second rep but not close enough. This put me in 18th Event 2: Beast Metals Frame Carry 650lbs for 60ft -dropped at 22ft, weight was light for the back and legs but those handles are unforgiving and slid right out. This put me in 19th. Event 3: Axle 5"Deficit Deadlift 600lbs for reps in 60 seconds (they added another inch mat below the two x 2" mats) -got 3 reps, first rep forgot to tighten my lever belt. this is a normal deadlift PR for me. This put me in a 3 way tie for 5th. Event 4: Carry Medley 240,260 Keg & 275 Sandbag all taken 60ft -my left quad was hit by the log in warmups and locked up, but still got through this pretty good. Was placed 6th this event Edited March 10, 2016 by MattM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 I've got 3 workouts in since then to break the post contest blues Workout 1: Dumbbell Pullover 40 x 20 x 2 Dumbbell Bench Press 70 x 3 x 8 (speed) Weighted Neutral Grip Pullup (dead hang) BW+25 x 8,6 Incline Dumbbell Bench (paused) 80 x 15,12 Wide Grip Pullup (dead hang) BW x 6,5 Dumbbell Chest Flye 30 x 15 x 2 Rear Delt Cross Cable 25 x 15,12 Seated DB External Rotation 20 x 20 x 2 Workout 2 Single Leg Deadlift 135 x 8 x 2 Deadlift 315 x 2 x 8 (speed) Inverted Wide Grip Row BW x 15,12 Single Leg Hamstring Curl Band x 20 x 2 Dumbbell Shrug (slow & strict) 50 x 100 total in 2 sets Incline Dumbbell Shrug (slow & strict) 50 x 30 x 2 Seated Rowing 1000 meters in 4:45 (steady pace) Workout 3 Barbell Overhead Strict Press (standing) 135 x 2 x 8 Dumbbell Overhead Strict Press (weight per hand) 70 x 21 x 2 Cable Lateral Raises 1 min of reps per arm non stop Cable Unilateral Triceps Extensions 1 min or reps per arm non stop Band Pullapart one set of 25 reps, shoulders were a bit tender so took it easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpc Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Congrats on the Arnold Matt. I tried to find a live feed of it but I could only find one that was paid. And the Arnold website does not do a good job of posting results and such. Finally found some random guy in a message board taking pictures of the scorecards. Really happy for you. Whether you are happy or not, realize that thousands of people tried to qualify for this event and you were one of the select few to get to go. That wasn't based on anything except your hardwirk and you proving you could hang with anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 That's great dude! Ahem, your "grip" gave out on the frame.... Kidding man! Awesome getting anywhere with those lifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Very impressive performance, Matt! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just now, dpc said: Congrats on the Arnold Matt. I tried to find a live feed of it but I could only find one that was paid. And the Arnold website does not do a good job of posting results and such. Finally found some random guy in a message board taking pictures of the scorecards. Really happy for you. Whether you are happy or not, realize that thousands of people tried to qualify for this event and you were one of the select few to get to go. That wasn't based on anything except your hardwirk and you proving you could hang with anyone. Thanks Dylan, I was counting on that frame carry going better but looks like I'll have to do some specific training for those handles since this is the second time they've given me trouble! I appreciate the support man, you would have loved it there just so many famous people in the fitness community... I met people ranging from triple H to dexter jackson, and I also got to shake hands with Bill Kazmaier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 On March 10, 2016 at 8:30 PM, Shoggoth said: That's great dude! Ahem, your "grip" gave out on the frame.... Kidding man! Awesome getting anywhere with those lifts. Haha I know I know... I have to do a little more in that area! Are there any grip events which carryover well to most grip feats? Or do you have to train specifically for that event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 19 hours ago, EricMilfeld said: Very impressive performance, Matt! Congrats! Thanks Eric! It was pretty awesome to be competing with those guys, it was quite the shark tank! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 29 minutes ago, MattM said: Haha I know I know... I have to do a little more in that area! Are there any grip events which carryover well to most grip feats? Or do you have to train specifically for that event? I think just getting really strong with an axle and barbell has huge general carryover to most "grip" events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 It's great to see amateur strongman that insanely competitive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Matt, if I could perform only one grip exercise it would be thick bar. One handed revolving apparatus. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Watched that log press again. The whole thing looked really easy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grind Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Great to see you where at the arnolds, you displayed some strong feats congrats. That log was a thick one, maybe even more than 12 1/5". After seeing this I really want to pick up strongman again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 On March 11, 2016 at 4:46 PM, EricMilfeld said: Matt, if I could perform only one grip exercise it would be thick bar. One handed revolving apparatus. I'm thinking Axle for the thickbar training, just because I may need the grip in strongman anyway! Today I put the axle on high pins in the rack and did a two handed hang for time followed by single arm hangs with a normal powder coated rogue chin-up bar. 20 hours ago, Shoggoth said: Watched that log press again. The whole thing looked really easy for you. Thanks man, it felt good on that first rep so I was going to try again at 40 seconds left. My original plan was to wait until 15 seconds remaining and go for that double, with my 20/20 hindsight I should have stuck with the original plan haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 16 hours ago, Grind said: Great to see you where at the arnolds, you displayed some strong feats congrats. That log was a thick one, maybe even more than 12 1/5". After seeing this I really want to pick up strongman again. Thank you, I gave it all I had! I'm pretty confidant that log was at least 12" too, it was an easier clean but a harder press since it puts you off center more. Strongman keeps things interesting and I enjoy such a wide variety of events, I hope you decide to give it another shot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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