carusom1 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Thanks all. Good to know I have at least three men who love me... Hopefully have some Vid posted by Sunday. Now I'm glad I didn't post saying I read the log too, although I do. Ha! 3-29-2007 - bodyweight 250 in the A.M. Power Clean and Jerk 45x10, 135x5, 165x1, 185x1, 205x1, 225x1, 245x1, 275x1, 295x1, 305x1 That last jerk might have been a barbell PR, not sure... thats great man! Going in STRONG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 3-30-07 In Iowa. Weighed in tonight at 256lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 (edited) 3-31-07 - Iowa's Strongest Man - 265lb. Class - 3rd Competition Log Press - 230lbs. Goal: >10 Actual: 9 Farmers Walk - 250lbs, 80 feet Goal: <10 seconds Actual: 8.71 seconds - First Place, my first first place finish!!! Deadlift - 500lbs. Goal: >6 reps Actual: 9 Keg Load - 200-300 Goal: <30 seconds Actual: 25.05 Overall Goal: Place higher than 5th Actual: 2nd Place, Going to Vegas Not sure on the placings in the events right now, will update as it comes in...Maybe a more detail later. Edited April 1, 2007 by Matt Brouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Congrats Matt! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Nice job ya big pansy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixlitre Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Ata boy Matt! Strong placing man. Did you happen to get any of it on video? You'll have to fill us in on the details soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 Week after Iowa: Day one Snatch Push Press Behind Neck Plate Rows Some other stuff Day Two Bench Press Bench Press Rack Lockout - 385x1, 405x1 Push Press Plate Rows Some Pinching ...get back on track this weekend with events/grip stuff, then head right back into next cycle. I HAVE TO POST MORE OF MY GRIP STUFF, AND GET IT BACK ON TRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!ELEVEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 My vid from Iowa Strongest Man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2xaIoT180M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2xaIoT180M"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2xaIoT180M"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2xaIoT180M" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 That video was awesome, VERY well made, neat soundtrack, and of course, amazing feats of strength. Strong!! How tall are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 I'm 5' 11" or a hair under 6'. Thanks dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Happy Birthday buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Thanks Theo! On my way to Nationals... Grand, Waseca, MN State and one or two others on the way. Week 1 Day 1 Deadlift 385x2, 315x3x8sets - 90 seconds rest Assistance Circuit: (light) SLDL - 155 Rows - 155 Lat pull - hole 9 GMs - 155 Day 2 Push Press Triples CGBP 2x5@65%BP, 205lb., 1x5@60%BP, 190 Others... Day 3 Squat - No lifting, back hurting Day 4 Press 135x6, 160x5, 180x2x2sets, 190x2 Assistance stuff Day 5 - EVENTS Log Press (light) a few sets, whatever... Log Clean (heavy) Triples up to 300, 330x1 - matches PR Husefel, 340x80, 370x80, 390x100, 410x100 - PRs Atlas Stones 270x5 singles to 48 and 55ish boxes 2" Vbar pulls - worked to 265 right, 240ish left, not a good day Week 2 Day 1 Deadlift 420x2, 340x3x4 - 90 seconds rest Circuit: 3x8 Bent Rows - 185 Lat Pull - pin 9 GMs - 185 Day 2 Press 145x6, 170x5, 190x4x2sets, 200x2 PJBN 185x2, 225x2, 250x2, 275x2 Lat pull downs, 1 pull up, Hammer Curls Peterson Step-ups 1x10 each @ BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Inluded in that last Day 2 should be OHP Lockouts up to 300x1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Also supposed to be some Axle Clean and Press DO grip up to 265x5 (3 power clean, 2 cont. clean) DO Axle Dead singles to 385x.25 a rep, 305x6 Man, I suck at this workout posting now apparently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixlitre Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Are you sure its just the posting that you suck at? Ok low blow. Looks like things are coming along nicely. Anyways, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATT!!! I'll have to take you out for a root beer float or something. You going to Canada next weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Are you sure its just the posting that you suck at? Ok low blow. Looks like things are coming along nicely. Anyways, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATT!!! I'll have to take you out for a root beer float or something. You going to Canada next weekend? I don't drink soda either...Mr. Fun right? I also don't do Canada. Ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Brouse, get your own goofy picture and stop using sixlitre's, it's confusing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 It confuses the HELL out of me too... 4-19-2007 Bodyweight - 258lbs. First real squat workout in a while, felt good, will be stuggle with the reps however but I have to start training like a stongman and not a powerlifter in the squat. Good day overall. Hip was hurting a bit, which is why I don't like reps in the squat... Week 2, Day 3 Eagle Loop Pull ups - 2 Reps - Some kind of PR Front Squat 45x10, 135x5, 185x5, 225x3, 255x5x2sets Squat 225x5, 315x3, 355x5x5 - Probably a PR, reps? Really? Rack Pull - 18" or so 225x5, 315x5x2sets - light Multi-hip Flexion/Add x 10, 100lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 4-20-2007 What? Rotator Cuff Stuff Push Press 45x10, 95x5, 135x5, 185x3, 205x2, 225x2, 265x2x2, 275x2 DB Press (OH) 60x8, 70x8, 80x8 Close Tbar Rows - 90x10, 115x10, 115x10 Lat Pulls, Curls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfeemiman Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 4-20-2007What? I didn't say anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 4-21-07 Tired. Always slow to get acclimmatized. Snatch Tenchnique work - almost manned up enough to get under one for real...worked to a few singlea t 185. Harness sled+1 guy x80 feetx2...Gaaawd Stone Carry 120x1x100feet Bleh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 4-22-07 - Grip Trying to get back to actually training my grip. You know working on it. Instead of just being awesome. Light Stuff Today Grippers - Tx10, 1x10, 2x3, each HH2 - 5lbs. Lateralsx5s, 7.5lbs. x 5s Wrist Roles - 10x2xExt, Flex Alright... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Brouse Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 4-23-07 - 258lbs. Power Clean and Jerk 135x5, 225x1, x1, x1, 275x1, 300x1 Deadlift 275x3, 315x1, 405x1, 440x2 370x3x6sets Circuit 2x8 Bent Over Rows, Undergrip Lat Pull, GMs, 185, pin 9, 185 Shrugs, bleh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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