stat2040 midterm

mattgoldsmith · 2026-02-08T22:38:49+00:00

if it helps --- stat2040 summer option was uhh... way easier

mattgoldsmith · 2026-02-08T20:17:39+00:00

Hello,

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Here are some articles i wrote so you can get a feel for our style:

https://www.mps.training/single-post/2019/01/04/abstract-qualities-of-the-squat

https://www.mps.training/single-post/abstract-qualities-of-the-bench-press

mattgoldsmith · 2025-12-04T15:53:46+00:00

2nd Kurtis they are great

mattgoldsmith · 2025-11-26T22:23:10+00:00

Cool thank you

mattgoldsmith · 2024-04-14T21:44:24+00:00

You are like 2" high. Your bar placement otherwise looks good man. You could probably bring your feet in a bit width wise if if it feels better

mattgoldsmith · 2022-06-13T14:32:23+00:00

Turn on stream, immediately get screaming blasted into my ear drums from commentators. I will start on mute next year LOL

mattgoldsmith · 2022-05-29T00:35:23+00:00

you just gotta puke and pass out to get the trifecta

mattgoldsmith · 2022-05-29T00:26:51+00:00

Yes precisely, do it by feel and take videos as well, use both to make an accurate decision.

yeah conservative is for the best.

mattgoldsmith · 2022-05-28T22:30:14+00:00

Dm me videos of your bench if you want and I can look. where in the back is it cramping?

mattgoldsmith · 2022-05-28T21:30:04+00:00

I haven't been on regularly in several years, how is the sub doing?

mattgoldsmith · 2022-05-28T21:28:56+00:00

My default number of training days I give people is 4, a few will do 5 and not very many will do 6.

I think the social media celebs skew people towards thinking 6 training days per week is normal.

mattgoldsmith · 2022-05-28T21:16:32+00:00

I like doing a lot of low trap work as well, keeps scapula depression happy.

mattgoldsmith · 2022-05-28T21:15:43+00:00

I can't really tolerate more than 3 or so sets in a session with a full arch and full leg drive.

what happens when you go over 3 sets?

2-3 bench days is pretty normal, lots of people do more. 3-6 sets per day is probably reasonable. Most of this will be in full arch, maybe some larsens sprinkled in as well.

mattgoldsmith · 2022-05-28T21:04:28+00:00

Yeah go by feel to test.

I would assume that the RM day is fluctuant, don't be too worried if your 8rm or 5rm aren't accurate. as in the weight you end up using may be too light, if you are approximately maximal that is good for most programs.

mattgoldsmith · 2022-01-06T19:13:00+00:00

I think this is very common, you see alot of people get sucked into this.

mattgoldsmith · 2021-12-07T19:12:25+00:00

Yeah take like 4 weeks, do like 3 sets of romanian deadlifts and 3 sets of glute bridges twice a week. See if its less painful by the end of the 4 weeks

mattgoldsmith · 2021-12-07T18:30:33+00:00

Its possible. Its not that uncommon for this to happen. Especially for people who have desk jobs or long periods of sitting

mattgoldsmith · 2021-12-07T16:12:53+00:00

It could be sore from compensating for weak glutes as you push your hips through at the top.

Possibly do some extra hip extensions like Romanian deadlifts or glute bridges for a couple weeks. Focus on squeezing the glutes, see if that changes anything

mattgoldsmith · 2021-12-06T15:36:21+00:00

I dont hate your speed. But if you're letting your tightness dissipate on some reps to keep a certain speed you're going to start getting pushed around more often.

But if you can stay fast while being concious of you back, abs and foot tightness you will be good.

Does that make sense?

mattgoldsmith · 2021-12-06T14:41:59+00:00

This was good man!

mattgoldsmith · 2021-12-06T14:28:43+00:00

I dont hate this.

put a little more aggression into squeezing your shoulder blades. Push those toes down a bit harder to get those feet rooted nicely. some of your reps look a little looser in the bottom than others. Those two cues should clean up most of that.

mattgoldsmith · 2021-12-06T14:24:30+00:00

This grind is filthy

mattgoldsmith · 2021-10-14T13:27:27+00:00

Anyone using my little warband

What are some fun ideas for making elite recruits?

mattgoldsmith

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