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by Matthew L
Fri Aug 24, 2012 1:32 am
Forum: The BLUEPRINT ARMY
Topic: Matthew L's First BP run
Replies: 10
Views: 2363

OK so two more workouts in the bag. Did a deadlift workout 2 days ago and Bridge workout #2 today. For my Dealift workout I did it in the same manner and rep ranges that I have been working with in the bridge workouts. August 21 Deadlift 405x8 15min EDT OH Press 120x 6,6,5,5,5,4,4 Total 35 Pendlay R...
by Matthew L
Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: The BLUEPRINT ARMY
Topic: Matthew L's First BP run
Replies: 10
Views: 2363

It was EDT so over a 15 minute period. Don't think that is too impressive.
by Matthew L
Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: The BLUEPRINT ARMY
Topic: Matthew L's First BP run
Replies: 10
Views: 2363

OK so yesterday was the one week mark weighed myself and did skin fold again. I was down as low as 178 during famine so I am glad most of the weight came back. Water loss mostly I guess. Weight 183 BF% 10.4 Did my first bridge workout. Bench 209x9 (paused) Pullovers cambered bar 88x10 Squat 330x10 S...
by Matthew L
Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: The BLUEPRINT ARMY
Topic: Just bought the BP and looking forward to it
Replies: 17
Views: 4133

https://youtu.be/EHx1gYTA-Rw

If you don't bench like this you should.

I used to have chronic shoulder pain.

Fixed my bench technique and haven't had any shoulder issues since.

Plus much went up by about 30 lbs in a few weeks from the change in technique.
by Matthew L
Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: The BLUEPRINT ARMY
Topic: Matthew L's First BP run
Replies: 10
Views: 2363

Thanks for the help Rob, Jay and drdta. Actually was listening to the most recent blueprint power hour and Rob answered my question about the bridge workouts. I am going to do them but I think I might throw a deadlift workout in there somewhere. I am eating up right now. Will post some more updates ...
by Matthew L
Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: The BLUEPRINT ARMY
Topic: Matthew L's First BP run
Replies: 10
Views: 2363

A few points. Get in touch with Rob on 3.0 material. 3 times per week should be doable with your schedule, just take an extra day here and there if needed. EDT Blocks need to be a superset. You can literally pick any two that you want, just stick with basic, heavy movements. A good example might be...
by Matthew L
Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:03 am
Forum: The BLUEPRINT ARMY
Topic: Matthew L's First BP run
Replies: 10
Views: 2363

Some things have been annoying me. Where do I get the missing information from BP 3.0? I have spent a few hours total on the forum looking around and am still confused as to where or how I get it. I am running 2.0 first but would still like the info because at some point I am going to try and lean o...
by Matthew L
Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:27 am
Forum: The BLUEPRINT ARMY
Topic: Matthew L's First BP run
Replies: 10
Views: 2363

Matthew L's First BP run

Hi everyone! I am a national level powerlifter here in Canada. Heard about the blueprint on superhuman radio and decided to give it a try since my progress was slowing with what I had been doing before. Here's some stats: Age 30 Height 5' 8" Competition Weight 182.5 Squat 429 Bench 280 Deadlift...
by Matthew L
Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: The BLUEPRINT ARMY
Topic: Sample Famine Dietary Template
Replies: 5
Views: 6172

You WANT carbs during Famine. They should make up the majority of your diet, in fact. Not sure where I went wrong but many have interpreted Famine = "low carb". Not true. Not by a longshot... Hope that helps. If you need more guidance, I've PM'd you my cell phone #. Happy to answer any an...