matty_mcfly Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I usually only pop up round these here parts when I'm going to compete (and likely fail) in something. And this time is no different. March 6th I will be (finally) competing in my first powerlifting meet.This is just a placeholder for when I actually think of goals and all the bullshit, which will likely beon Wednesday, but for now... ======================================================================================================================================So despite bringing a strange, crying, needy alien being into my house I've decided to do my first...long awaited powerlifting meet. So in efforts to not completely embarrass myself I need to focus on the three things that lead to gains...three things that I do not get enough. Lift the weights...consistently. Since the end of December I've been in the gym less then 5 times, previous to that I was in the gym 4-5 times a week. There's no way I'll come anywhere close to hitting the numbers I want without consistent workouts, The missus has been supportive of me finding ways to get training in which has been very helpful in letting me feel considerably less guilty.I'm running Candito's 6 Week Strength Program in preparation for the meet. This calls for me to be in the gym 5 times the first 2 weeks and then 4 the next 2. Find time to recover...any time. Babies are the killers of sleep (as shown by the fact that I'm typing this up at 5am). Lack of sleep is the killer of gains, Between work, a newborn, a toddler, and the gym I've been pulling 1-3 hours a day. I need to get back to consistently hitting at least 5 hours. In addition to sleep, BCAAs and creatine (SUPP LIFE BITCHES) need to be consumed consistently. Lastly, contrast showers after EVERY squat/deads session. I've found that these almost completely reduce my DOMS. Eat ALL the foods...ALL. THE. FOODS. Lack of sleep and just generally being preoccupied, I forget to eat. I've generally been eating one meal a day...da fuq!? I need to start getting back to eating like a normal person and eating at least 3 meals a day with 2-3 protein shakes (SUPP LIFE BITCHES) mixed in there. Level Up Yo Life, Fool. I need to declutter my life and mind, but we'll just start with my life. Each week I will try to do something to declutter my office, apartment, inbox, et cetera.****Hopefully I'll come back to this and add the appropriate GIFs, memes and pictures. 2 Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
miss_marissa Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 OH MY GAWD! We've spotted the rare and endangered Matty challenge in the wild!Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Current Challenge # 39 | #38 | #37 | #36 | #35 |#34 | #33 | #32 | #31 | #30 | #29 | #28 | #27 | #26 | #25 | # 24 | #23 | #22 | #21 | #20 | #19 | #18 | #17 | #16 | #15 | #14 | #13 | #12 | #11 | #10 | #9| #8 | #7 | #6 | #5 | #4 | #3 | #2 | #1 | Battle Log Instagram | Goodreads Link to comment
msuroo Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hi I'm here!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Challenge thread Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Here for pics. 2 Quote Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
Rookiebeotch Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 What the shit is this? 1 Quote Current Challenge March 2016 Second Challenge First challenge, Battle Log Link to comment
Stronkey Kong Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 OH MY GAWD!We've spotted the rare and endangered Matty challenge in the wild!Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk The Mattisimus boyus often makes its first showing on the challenge forums in the spring, does an impromptu rather unorganized challenge with goals that get ignored, then he'll double post workouts and vids of himself doing sumo deadlifts before finally returning to his battle log at the beginning of summer. But this year we might spot him in a singlet, a sight never seen before. 9 Quote Level 3, Rebel Currtent Challenge Previously known as: Curl Brogo, Darwins_Demon, Vincent Van Bro 2020 Respawn Battle Log || Tarly's Ten Level Nutrition Plan My Fitness Pal Profile || NF Epic Quest Character Page || Instagram Weight Loss Quest: Start 270 lbs., Goal 199 lbs., Current 270 lbs., Waist: ,45.0 in., Bodyfat%: 33% Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 What the shit is this? Speaking of shit... The Mattisimus boyus often makes its first showing on the challenge forums in the spring, does an impromptu rather unorganized challenge with goals that get ignored, then he'll double post workouts and vids of himself doing sumo deadlifts before finally returning to his battle log at the beginning of summer. But this year we might spot him in a singlet, a sight never seen before.You don't know me, bitch! (In reality - you know me all to well because that's EXACTLY what's going to happen here) Never seen in public, but in private that's a whole different story. How you think that baby was made??? 1 Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Do work! 1 Quote Link to comment
Jaymul Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 In for sharing the pain of wearing an unflattering singlet! 1 Quote Battle Log Current Challenge - Jaymul competes and keeps things ticking over Instagram Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 In for sharing the pain of wearing an unflattering singlet!Speak for yourself. I'm always damn sexy!Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
lwow Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Good luck with your contest! When I started lifting, I was tempted to go the power lifting route....and then I learned that there was a sport where you could run and throw the weights around. Oh and also that I pretty much suck at static strength. And that I don't want to wear a singlet. 1 Quote Link to comment
Flex Luthor Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Apparently you don't do challenges? What do I know I'm practically brand new around here. Subbed. 2 Quote "I like you just the way you are" - Mr. Rogers In Br0din's name we gain. Link to comment
Drazen Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Speak for yourself. I'm always damn sexy!Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Unfortunately this came to mind when I read that post... 1 Quote Link to comment
Br0din Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Apparently you don't do challenges? What do I know I'm practically brand new around here. Subbed. Yeah, allegedly he has great calves, but like Unicorns and Bigfoot, pics have been lacking. 2 Quote May Br0din bless you with mighty gains, and may your shaker bottle always be full. Wheymen ...and, if you die... Walk it off - Captain America Level 13: 1/4 Giant Warrior STR - 50 | DEX - 19 | STA - 19 | CON - 14 | WIS - 28 | CHA - 24 My food logging is here*: MFP: tyrsnbdr Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Unfortunately this came to mind when I read that post... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wmqq3TfV5wUnfortunately? ?? That's exactly what I was going for! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Never seen in public, but in private that's a whole different story. How you think that baby was made??? DUDE! Singlets do not make good condoms!Their contraceptive ability is generally only in how bad they make almost everyone look! 2 Quote Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 DUDE! Singlets do not make good condoms!Their contraceptive ability is generally only in how bad they make almost everyone look!Lmao, you read that as I used a singlet in the bedroom as a condom? The intent was that I put on 90s smooth baby making R&B, got some candles, oiled myself up and put the singlet on!Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 3 Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
Flex Luthor Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm convinced that that Chinese weightlifter is the only one who can make a singlet look good. Quote "I like you just the way you are" - Mr. Rogers In Br0din's name we gain. Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Lmao, you read that as I used a singlet in the bedroom as a condom? The intent was that I put on 90s smooth baby making R&B, got some candles, oiled myself up and put the singlet on!Sent from my SCH-I545 using TapatalkWillfully misread... And everyone knows R Kelly is for heavy squats! 1 Quote Link to comment
.TIFF Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Subbing because this just seems like a challenge I need to see... Good luck with the competition prep, my first one is in May 1 Quote Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yeah, allegedly he has great calves, but like Unicorns and Bigfoot, pics have been lacking.I treat my calves the same way I treated dick size. I make absurd, bragadocious claims with the intent of never ever having to prove or disprove said statements.Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 3 Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Double post. Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Good luck with your contest! When I started lifting, I was tempted to go the power lifting route....and then I learned that there was a sport where you could run and throw the weights around. Oh and also that I pretty much suck at static strength. And that I don't want to wear a singlet.Haha I'm like a ranger as in I have fitness ADD. Mostly I'm a competitor of convenience. 3 years ago the Chicago triathlon was a bike ride away. Last year my strongman competition was the closest meet/comp. This year the PL meet is a 3 minute walk.Also, to be clear, I suck at both static and dynamic strength. But the singlet is a plus! The tighty whiteys underneath less so. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Subbing because this just seems like a challenge I need to see... Good luck with the competition prep, my first one is in May I'll try to make sure you only mildly regret that choice! How is your prep going?Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 1 Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
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