GainzZz For Valhalla

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 207.4 lbs (3050 cals)

Deadlift: Beltless

375 DOH
405 DOH
435 @7?

405x1 x4 sets (EMOM/Straps)

Slingshot: Paused/Beltless

260
280
300 @7?

285x3 x2 sets (2 min rest)

Oly SFP: EMOM

107.5 x4 x3 sets

Oly Arm Curls: EMOM/Top Pauses

107.5 x4 x3 sets


***50 mins
-question marked RPEs because I’m having trouble gauging but I know they’re not super difficult nor are they super easy. I’d guess anywhere 6-7.
-Just when I think my weight will go up it seems to be stabilizing around 207. Hopefully I can maintain that within 2 lbs before cutting again end of July. I’d wager 190 would feel and look pretty decent both from a health and aesthetic point. Hopefully that will be sub 18% BF.

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 206.5 lbs (3050 cals)

Squat: Beltless/2 min rests

295x5 x5

Bench: Beltless/Control TnG/2 min rests

195x5 x6 sets

EZ SFP: EMOM

65x15 x3 sets

EZ Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,drag

65x15 x3 sets


***48 mins total
-main lifts felt easier today compared to lighter weights last cycle, and no lactic acid burn, so I’m adapting again yay.
-kept accessory light but increased reps. Crazy pump from it. I’m hoping it’ll give my elbow joints a bit of a break. They’ve been cranky for awhile now but they’re getting better.
-I may have to increase my cals again. I’m shocked I’ve lost a bit of weight.

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 207.2 lbs (3050 cals)

Press: Beltless/2 min rests

120x5 x6 sets

Chins: BW+25 lbs/60s rest/SG

232x5 x3 sets
232x4
BW x6

Seated DB Laterals: 60s rest

13.2’s x32 x2 sets

Seated DB Hammer Curls: 60s rest/TP

13.2’s x32 x2 sets


***38 mins total

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 205.9 lbs New 7 year low PR!! (3100 cals)

Deadlift: Beltless/DOH/2 min rests

315x5 x4 sets

Slingshot Bench: Paused/Beltless/2 min rests

250x5 x3 sets

Oly SFP: EMOM

67.5 x15 x3 sets

Oly Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,drag

67.5 x15 x3 sets


***42 mins total
-Shocked at such a low weigh-in despite reversing cals. I haven’t been this light since late 2014/early 2015! I am seeing much more definition all over, especially in my arms/shoulders.
-I doubled checked the weigh-in and a third time on the BF% scale to confirm 205.9. The bio impedance says 24.3% but not sure how accurate that is. Started dieting last year around 246 lbs and 33% BF I believe.
-Felt like I was going to throw up after 15’s accessory work.

[cole]

you dont seem like 25% bf although you dont post vids anymore lol

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 205.5 lbs New low PR! (3100 cals)


Squat: Beltless/2 min rests

345x3 x5 sets

Bench: Beltless/Control TnG/2 min rests

225x3 x6 sets

EZ SFP: 60s Rest

85x10 x3 sets

EZ Arm Curls: 60s rest/tp,reg,drag

85x10 x3 sets


***50 mins total
-Triples definitely feel heavier then they should. I’m guessing it’s all the weight loss that finally caught up to me. Nothing feels the same (levers changed) and all my knee/elbow sleeves and slingshot aren’t as tight either. It’s the only explanation I can come up with.
-I though maybe it was due to dropping Creatine (because it’s so expensive now) but I had phased that out over months before my 500 lbs squat. It has to be the weight loss. I’m officially down 40 lbs today. That’s a lot of weight!

@cole Idk if I believe 24% either but I’m definitely around 20. I think there’s a plus/minus for error of 4%. If I were to guess I’d say 21-22% for me right now. I don’t post much because training is quite boring and no PRs lately. Lol

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 205.8 lbs (3100 cals)

Press: Beltless/2 min rests

140x3 x6 sets

Chins: BW+45 lbs/Supine Grip/60s rests

251 x3 x4 sets
BW x8

Seated DB Laterals: 60s rest

18.2’s x25,18,12

Seated DB Hammer Curls: 60s rest/Top Pauses

18.2’s x18 x3 sets


***44 mins total
-seemed to have a bit better stamina/work capacity today. All accessory I was able to eek out quite a few more overall reps than last time.
-I really think my body crashed and burned hard after that 500 lbs squat… and I keep forgetting I performed 495 lbs minutes before it, which was a huge increase in strength, so I was super greedy that day. It was totally worth it though. Lol

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 205.8 lbs (3150 cals)

Deadlift: Beltless/DOH/2 min rests

365x3 x4 sets

Slingshot Bench: Beltless/Paused/2 min rests

270x4 x3 sets

Oly SFP: 60s test

87.5 x10 x3 sets

Oly Arm Curls: 60s test/TP, reg, drag

87.5 x10 x3 sets


***45 mins total
-Only realized today that when I did that 500 squat I actually weighed 12 lbs heavier than now so it makes me feel a little better lol.

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 203.7 lbs 8 year low PR! (3150 cals)

Squat:

365 Beltless
395 @7?
425 @8

385x1 x5 sets (60s rest)

Bench: Comp Pauses/Beltless

245
265
285 @8.5

255x1 x6 sets

EZ SFP: 60s Rest

105x6 x3 sets

EZ Arm Curls: 60s rest/TP,reg,drag

105x6 x3 sets


***59 mins total
-I think I can officially admit I’ve lost strength and I’m going to blame the weight loss (now down 42 lbs) and less sleep due to family’s schedule drastically changing the past 2 months.
-42 lbs is a LOT of weight so it was bound to have some kind of effect on my strength. I thought increasing cals would give me my gains back quickly. Alas, that’s not what’s happening. Technically I’m still reverse dieting because I continue to lose weight slowly. I’m down 6 lbs in the last 7 weeks.

[cole]

when is it gonna stop??? lol. I myself would like to be 205, but not until after my meet (signed up as a 100kg)

[MattimusMaximus]

@cole lol and I was only planning to eat maintenance until the end of July before cutting again. I’m sure my weight will stabilize soon though. I doubt I’ll lose more now.

I’m doing it for health. I’m no longer snoring and hoping it fixes some of the hormone issues I was having being so over weight. I’m only 5’9.5” so 246 lbs was definitely unhealthy lol. Not worth it even for a 500 lbs squat.

Long reply I know but to answer your question I don’t really have a number goal I think 18% ish BF would be a nice balance between aesthetics, health, and still enjoying eating food. I’d guess for me that’s around 185-190.

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 204.9 lbs (3150 cals)

Press: Beltless

145
160
175 @10 Wtf

160x1 x4 sets (60s rests)

Chins: BW+75 lbs/45s rests/Supine grip

280x1 x10 sets

Seated DB Laterals: 60s rest

22’s x23,12,11

Seated DB Hammer Curls: 60s rest/Top Pauses

22’s x17 x3 sets


***49 mins total
-yeah I’m pretty mad about losing so much strength. Like I almost failed 175 today. To try and spin it I realized the strength to BW ratio is the exact same as when I pressed 210 at 246. I’m just really confused why such a dramatic drop off in strength. It’s worrisome and confusing.

[JohnHelton]

You can absolutely build up again at a lower weight. It will just take time. Try not to worry about it. Fat doesn't make you stronger.

[cole]

You just have different goals right now and are in a different phase of your training career. I myself have had to adjust my own expectations lately

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 205.2 lbs (3150 cals)

Deadlift:

395 Beltless/DOH
425 Beltless
455 @8

415x1 x4 sets (60s rest/Beltless/Straps)

Bench: Combine TnG

225x8 @10 (Previous best was 13)

Oly SFP:

107.5 x10

Oly Arm Curls: one set of 6 TP, 6 reg, 6 drag curls

107.5 x18


***40 mins
-got my new lower training maxes. Just messed around a bit at the end. Bench strength down a lot clearly. Next week is a deload but I may skip entirely to heal up. We’ll see.

@cole @JohnHelton Thanks fellas. It’s rough and I’m feeling bitchy lol. I’m sure it’ll come back eventually but as you said, different goals.

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 204.1 lbs (3200 cals still reversing albeit slowly)

Paused Squats: Beltless/2 min rest

205x8 x2 sets

Spoto Press: Beltless/Paused 1” above/2 min rest

135x10 x2 sets

Bent Over BB Spider Curls: Top Pauses

45x15


***23 mins total
-I figured this was better than nothing for a deload week. Starting light because I’m not really a variations-type lifter. Saw some stuff about these hypertrophy variations over at Juggernaught so thought I’d try them.

-Despite not being able to tolerate higher reps very well these were set around 45% of my new Training Maxes from last week. I might do these instead of reloading every 5 weeks. We’ll see. Was surprised how good my knees felt during pause squats.

[MattimusMaximus]

Deload

BW: 204.7 lbs (3200 cals)

Seated Low Rack Press: 2 min rest

80x10 x2 sets

Chins: Supine Grip

BW x10 max

Seated DB Laterals:

13.2’s x40

Seated DB Hammer Curls: Top Pauses

13.2’s x40


***22 mins total
-Really pushed the speed off the rack for those presses. Seated really removed all hip and leg drive. This was a good weight to start with despite it being so light.
-I really thought my chins would improve by now with all the weight lost but oh well.
-Dumbbell work burned.

[MattimusMaximus]

*Final deload day

BW: 203.7 lbs (3200 cals still reversing apparently)


Deficit Deadlifts: Beltless/DOH/2 min rest

225x8 x2 sets

Spoto Press: Beltless/2 min rest

135x10 x2 sets

Oly Spider Curls: Strict w Top Pauses

45x20


***20 mins total
-I think this was much more productive and refreshing than a reload or doing nothing at all (which is what I had planned).
-Honestly it’s kind of nice just changing up some stale movements and going lighter.

[JohnHelton]

Your maintenance calorie level is so much higher than mine. Jealous.

[MattimusMaximus]

BW: 204.7 lbs (3250 cals)

Squat: Beltless/2 min rests

325x3 x5 sets

Bench: Beltless/TnG/2 min rests

215x3 x6 sets

EZ SFP: 60s rests

90x8 x3 sets

EZ Arm Curls: 60s rests/TP,reg,drag

90x8 x3 sets


***49 mins total
-Squats we’re meh but no knee pain which is nice. Still feeling lower back/hip fatigue which is slowing my reps coming up the mid range each rep. It’s humbling when I was doing 385 for triples a few months ago.
-Bench weight was good but also humbling. Not too heavy and not too light.
@JohnHelton Yeah but you’re leaner than me (look better than me) lol.