matt
@mattrambles.bsky.social
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okay a couple of guidelines and rules for this:
treating this less like a socmed site, and more like a journal where i'm just gonna pen down what's on my mind on a daily basis. some days, i may be a little down in the dumps. other days, i may experience some anger. it's all natural and good
treating this less like a socmed site, and more like a journal where i'm just gonna pen down what's on my mind on a daily basis. some days, i may be a little down in the dumps. other days, i may experience some anger. it's all natural and good
well, i think that workout went -very- well.
felt energized, ready to go. i've been eating better and more clean lately, and it showed in the results today. PRed on all sets for horizontal leg press/squat and single leg press so we'll move up in weight for the next leg day and set new numbers!
felt energized, ready to go. i've been eating better and more clean lately, and it showed in the results today. PRed on all sets for horizontal leg press/squat and single leg press so we'll move up in weight for the next leg day and set new numbers!
February 11, 2026 at 3:51 AM
well, i think that workout went -very- well.
felt energized, ready to go. i've been eating better and more clean lately, and it showed in the results today. PRed on all sets for horizontal leg press/squat and single leg press so we'll move up in weight for the next leg day and set new numbers!
felt energized, ready to go. i've been eating better and more clean lately, and it showed in the results today. PRed on all sets for horizontal leg press/squat and single leg press so we'll move up in weight for the next leg day and set new numbers!
to continue:
the bigger the muscle, the more you're taxing your central nervous system more than when you work out smaller muscles (think biceps, triceps, etc).
it's an interesting balancing act, and it's why i may put my rest day tomorrow if i'm feeling too wiped (and then do pull the day after)
the bigger the muscle, the more you're taxing your central nervous system more than when you work out smaller muscles (think biceps, triceps, etc).
it's an interesting balancing act, and it's why i may put my rest day tomorrow if i'm feeling too wiped (and then do pull the day after)
February 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
to continue:
the bigger the muscle, the more you're taxing your central nervous system more than when you work out smaller muscles (think biceps, triceps, etc).
it's an interesting balancing act, and it's why i may put my rest day tomorrow if i'm feeling too wiped (and then do pull the day after)
the bigger the muscle, the more you're taxing your central nervous system more than when you work out smaller muscles (think biceps, triceps, etc).
it's an interesting balancing act, and it's why i may put my rest day tomorrow if i'm feeling too wiped (and then do pull the day after)
leg day | 2/10
posting this one BEFORE the workout because holy shit it's gonna be a hellish one. i may put triceps earlier on in the program if only because i'm going to be wiped after the first two sets.
for folks who don't know, legs often are the HARDEST because they're the biggest muscles
posting this one BEFORE the workout because holy shit it's gonna be a hellish one. i may put triceps earlier on in the program if only because i'm going to be wiped after the first two sets.
for folks who don't know, legs often are the HARDEST because they're the biggest muscles
February 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM
leg day | 2/10
posting this one BEFORE the workout because holy shit it's gonna be a hellish one. i may put triceps earlier on in the program if only because i'm going to be wiped after the first two sets.
for folks who don't know, legs often are the HARDEST because they're the biggest muscles
posting this one BEFORE the workout because holy shit it's gonna be a hellish one. i may put triceps earlier on in the program if only because i'm going to be wiped after the first two sets.
for folks who don't know, legs often are the HARDEST because they're the biggest muscles
genuinely thought madlib just sped up the original recording, but nah it's the same key, same tempo.
here's "raid" for comparison:
youtu.be/Y8eopWPE0Vg?...
if you haven't listened to madvillainy, please do. it's an ESSENTIAL hip hop record imo
here's "raid" for comparison:
youtu.be/Y8eopWPE0Vg?...
if you haven't listened to madvillainy, please do. it's an ESSENTIAL hip hop record imo
Raid (feat. MED)
YouTube video by Madvillain - Topic
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
genuinely thought madlib just sped up the original recording, but nah it's the same key, same tempo.
here's "raid" for comparison:
youtu.be/Y8eopWPE0Vg?...
if you haven't listened to madvillainy, please do. it's an ESSENTIAL hip hop record imo
here's "raid" for comparison:
youtu.be/Y8eopWPE0Vg?...
if you haven't listened to madvillainy, please do. it's an ESSENTIAL hip hop record imo
youtu.be/mrpsUKzDdIw?...
had always wondered what recording of nardis they pulled the sample from for madvillain's "raid". thanks youtube for the random recommendation outta nowhere.
also this version slaps. ugh. eddie gomez's bass solo is just SO GOOD
had always wondered what recording of nardis they pulled the sample from for madvillain's "raid". thanks youtube for the random recommendation outta nowhere.
also this version slaps. ugh. eddie gomez's bass solo is just SO GOOD
Nardis (Live At The Montreux Jazz Festival, 1968)
YouTube video by Bill Evans - Topic
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
youtu.be/mrpsUKzDdIw?...
had always wondered what recording of nardis they pulled the sample from for madvillain's "raid". thanks youtube for the random recommendation outta nowhere.
also this version slaps. ugh. eddie gomez's bass solo is just SO GOOD
had always wondered what recording of nardis they pulled the sample from for madvillain's "raid". thanks youtube for the random recommendation outta nowhere.
also this version slaps. ugh. eddie gomez's bass solo is just SO GOOD
i would add them to my pull day, but frankly that would put me at the following muscle groups to hit...
- back
- biceps
- shoulders
- triceps
i think trying to hit four in one session is just a lot, and i'll be wiped at the end, so i'll put them in for tomorrow's program
- back
- biceps
- shoulders
- triceps
i think trying to hit four in one session is just a lot, and i'll be wiped at the end, so i'll put them in for tomorrow's program
February 10, 2026 at 4:40 AM
i would add them to my pull day, but frankly that would put me at the following muscle groups to hit...
- back
- biceps
- shoulders
- triceps
i think trying to hit four in one session is just a lot, and i'll be wiped at the end, so i'll put them in for tomorrow's program
- back
- biceps
- shoulders
- triceps
i think trying to hit four in one session is just a lot, and i'll be wiped at the end, so i'll put them in for tomorrow's program
i did not get to tricep extensions or skullcrushers today due to those machines and the dumbbells being busy as shit today, so i got a few chest exercises in and called it.
i'll add triceps to my leg day tomorrow. that's going to be hellish, but i'll swap out adductors/abductors for them
i'll add triceps to my leg day tomorrow. that's going to be hellish, but i'll swap out adductors/abductors for them
February 10, 2026 at 4:39 AM
i did not get to tricep extensions or skullcrushers today due to those machines and the dumbbells being busy as shit today, so i got a few chest exercises in and called it.
i'll add triceps to my leg day tomorrow. that's going to be hellish, but i'll swap out adductors/abductors for them
i'll add triceps to my leg day tomorrow. that's going to be hellish, but i'll swap out adductors/abductors for them
push day | 2/9
let's do some math on incline bench press, shall we?
40s - 3 rep improvement over 2/5 (12 > 15)
35s - 2 rep improvement over 2/5 (8 > 10)
30s - 2 rep improvement over 2/5 (12 > 14)
seeing this kind of notable improvement four days later has me excited
let's do some math on incline bench press, shall we?
40s - 3 rep improvement over 2/5 (12 > 15)
35s - 2 rep improvement over 2/5 (8 > 10)
30s - 2 rep improvement over 2/5 (12 > 14)
seeing this kind of notable improvement four days later has me excited
February 10, 2026 at 4:37 AM
push day | 2/9
let's do some math on incline bench press, shall we?
40s - 3 rep improvement over 2/5 (12 > 15)
35s - 2 rep improvement over 2/5 (8 > 10)
30s - 2 rep improvement over 2/5 (12 > 14)
seeing this kind of notable improvement four days later has me excited
let's do some math on incline bench press, shall we?
40s - 3 rep improvement over 2/5 (12 > 15)
35s - 2 rep improvement over 2/5 (8 > 10)
30s - 2 rep improvement over 2/5 (12 > 14)
seeing this kind of notable improvement four days later has me excited
bad bunny show was perfect. fantastic. incredible. top 3 super bowl halftime show of all time; it's him, prince in '06, and kendrick last year.
it is so awesome to see latin music on such a large stage
it is so awesome to see latin music on such a large stage
February 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
bad bunny show was perfect. fantastic. incredible. top 3 super bowl halftime show of all time; it's him, prince in '06, and kendrick last year.
it is so awesome to see latin music on such a large stage
it is so awesome to see latin music on such a large stage
canceled nitro. voting on this age verification thing with my wallet, and hey, i think you should too.
February 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
canceled nitro. voting on this age verification thing with my wallet, and hey, i think you should too.
got a pair of 15-20 minute walks in today (one after breakfast with sev, and the other before i went to pick her up from work), and it felt great. there's this really really nice beachside park a few minutes away by car.
i love getting outside for cardio, whether that's just a walk or a hike
i love getting outside for cardio, whether that's just a walk or a hike
February 9, 2026 at 12:12 AM
got a pair of 15-20 minute walks in today (one after breakfast with sev, and the other before i went to pick her up from work), and it felt great. there's this really really nice beachside park a few minutes away by car.
i love getting outside for cardio, whether that's just a walk or a hike
i love getting outside for cardio, whether that's just a walk or a hike
rest day | 2/8
been a high anxiety day (nothing BAD happened, just been thinking about recent events at work), so i'm taking a breather and not watching the sb live.
i'm a pats fan (family is from new england) and my expectations for the team were low to begin with, so it's great to see them back
been a high anxiety day (nothing BAD happened, just been thinking about recent events at work), so i'm taking a breather and not watching the sb live.
i'm a pats fan (family is from new england) and my expectations for the team were low to begin with, so it's great to see them back
February 9, 2026 at 12:08 AM
rest day | 2/8
been a high anxiety day (nothing BAD happened, just been thinking about recent events at work), so i'm taking a breather and not watching the sb live.
i'm a pats fan (family is from new england) and my expectations for the team were low to begin with, so it's great to see them back
been a high anxiety day (nothing BAD happened, just been thinking about recent events at work), so i'm taking a breather and not watching the sb live.
i'm a pats fan (family is from new england) and my expectations for the team were low to begin with, so it's great to see them back
Reposted by matt
60 years ago today, mild-mannered jim bowl was bitten by a radioactive spider
February 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
60 years ago today, mild-mannered jim bowl was bitten by a radioactive spider
3.0+1.0 really fucked me up. that's my favorite ending of all the ones they've ever put out next to how the original series ended.
great stuff, khara, well done
great stuff, khara, well done
February 8, 2026 at 6:25 AM
3.0+1.0 really fucked me up. that's my favorite ending of all the ones they've ever put out next to how the original series ended.
great stuff, khara, well done
great stuff, khara, well done
the rebuild of evangelion movies are something else (in the best of ways).
thank you @vvelveteen.bsky.social for recommending them, i haven't binge-watched anything like this in a while
thank you @vvelveteen.bsky.social for recommending them, i haven't binge-watched anything like this in a while
February 8, 2026 at 4:52 AM
the rebuild of evangelion movies are something else (in the best of ways).
thank you @vvelveteen.bsky.social for recommending them, i haven't binge-watched anything like this in a while
thank you @vvelveteen.bsky.social for recommending them, i haven't binge-watched anything like this in a while
made four eggs + a slice of sourdough toast + honey as a post-workout meal for this, and god i have never felt like i earned a meal more than right now.
did y'all know a single egg only has 70 calories and 6 g of protein? nature's multivitamin!
did y'all know a single egg only has 70 calories and 6 g of protein? nature's multivitamin!
February 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM
made four eggs + a slice of sourdough toast + honey as a post-workout meal for this, and god i have never felt like i earned a meal more than right now.
did y'all know a single egg only has 70 calories and 6 g of protein? nature's multivitamin!
did y'all know a single egg only has 70 calories and 6 g of protein? nature's multivitamin!
pull day is probably the MOST exercises i do in a single sitting; we cover back, shoulders, and biceps. that'll change when i move to a six day split later this year (might do it, might not).
saw meaningful progress on machine row (upper back), shoulder press, and both bicep exercises today too.
saw meaningful progress on machine row (upper back), shoulder press, and both bicep exercises today too.
February 7, 2026 at 6:48 PM
pull day is probably the MOST exercises i do in a single sitting; we cover back, shoulders, and biceps. that'll change when i move to a six day split later this year (might do it, might not).
saw meaningful progress on machine row (upper back), shoulder press, and both bicep exercises today too.
saw meaningful progress on machine row (upper back), shoulder press, and both bicep exercises today too.
pull day | 2/7
cue me dancing around the empty gym this morning at 8 AM to dvorak after at least a rep or more improvement on each of my cable row sets.
i ask myself 3 questions after every PR.
do i feel stronger? yes
was my form solid? yes
is the 10 mg of creatine probably helping? ... yes.
cue me dancing around the empty gym this morning at 8 AM to dvorak after at least a rep or more improvement on each of my cable row sets.
i ask myself 3 questions after every PR.
do i feel stronger? yes
was my form solid? yes
is the 10 mg of creatine probably helping? ... yes.
February 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
pull day | 2/7
cue me dancing around the empty gym this morning at 8 AM to dvorak after at least a rep or more improvement on each of my cable row sets.
i ask myself 3 questions after every PR.
do i feel stronger? yes
was my form solid? yes
is the 10 mg of creatine probably helping? ... yes.
cue me dancing around the empty gym this morning at 8 AM to dvorak after at least a rep or more improvement on each of my cable row sets.
i ask myself 3 questions after every PR.
do i feel stronger? yes
was my form solid? yes
is the 10 mg of creatine probably helping? ... yes.
youtu.be/Xr032EhUDPw?...
king gnu nails it again, fuck. they're just shredding on the guitars in the chorus, and the slower sections still have a sense of urgency. you want a song that gives off what the vibe of the culling game arc is going to be?
this is the one!
king gnu nails it again, fuck. they're just shredding on the guitars in the chorus, and the slower sections still have a sense of urgency. you want a song that gives off what the vibe of the culling game arc is going to be?
this is the one!
TVアニメ『呪術廻戦』第3期「死滅回游 前編」ノンクレジットOPムービー／OPテーマ：King Gnu「AIZO」｜毎週木曜深夜0時26分（24時26分）～MBS/TBS系28局にて放送中!!
YouTube video by TOHO animation チャンネル
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 4:31 AM
youtu.be/Xr032EhUDPw?...
king gnu nails it again, fuck. they're just shredding on the guitars in the chorus, and the slower sections still have a sense of urgency. you want a song that gives off what the vibe of the culling game arc is going to be?
this is the one!
king gnu nails it again, fuck. they're just shredding on the guitars in the chorus, and the slower sections still have a sense of urgency. you want a song that gives off what the vibe of the culling game arc is going to be?
this is the one!
youtu.be/sI3BET6CbBU?...
i think either a friend of mine put me onto ando-san OR i just got him recommended in my youtube feed (i cannot remember), but i'm SURE GLAD IT HAPPENED.
a mix of hip hop and djent i didn't know i needed/wanted. "big belt" and "dash out" are two others you should go check
i think either a friend of mine put me onto ando-san OR i just got him recommended in my youtube feed (i cannot remember), but i'm SURE GLAD IT HAPPENED.
a mix of hip hop and djent i didn't know i needed/wanted. "big belt" and "dash out" are two others you should go check
Ando San - Big Dawg (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Ando San
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 4:23 AM
youtu.be/sI3BET6CbBU?...
i think either a friend of mine put me onto ando-san OR i just got him recommended in my youtube feed (i cannot remember), but i'm SURE GLAD IT HAPPENED.
a mix of hip hop and djent i didn't know i needed/wanted. "big belt" and "dash out" are two others you should go check
i think either a friend of mine put me onto ando-san OR i just got him recommended in my youtube feed (i cannot remember), but i'm SURE GLAD IT HAPPENED.
a mix of hip hop and djent i didn't know i needed/wanted. "big belt" and "dash out" are two others you should go check
youtu.be/SQ0GoqGpc_o?...
i will be seeking out more pixel grip in the future. this track fucks. it's unapologetic, it's brash, and on top of that?
the lyric "what's the point of givin' less than hundred percent?" feels timely to stuff in my life right now. thanks to my friend who sent it my way
i will be seeking out more pixel grip in the future. this track fucks. it's unapologetic, it's brash, and on top of that?
the lyric "what's the point of givin' less than hundred percent?" feels timely to stuff in my life right now. thanks to my friend who sent it my way
Reason to Stay
YouTube video by Pixel Grip - Topic
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 4:16 AM
youtu.be/SQ0GoqGpc_o?...
i will be seeking out more pixel grip in the future. this track fucks. it's unapologetic, it's brash, and on top of that?
the lyric "what's the point of givin' less than hundred percent?" feels timely to stuff in my life right now. thanks to my friend who sent it my way
i will be seeking out more pixel grip in the future. this track fucks. it's unapologetic, it's brash, and on top of that?
the lyric "what's the point of givin' less than hundred percent?" feels timely to stuff in my life right now. thanks to my friend who sent it my way
youtu.be/ufcDIOS1HRo?...
speaking of introspective tracks, this one fucking HITS. what an excellent choice for JJK s3 pt 1's ED. love the build in this, the layering of instruments, how joOji's voice fits in so well with everything going on
that breakdown at 1:55 with vocals and organ? UGH
speaking of introspective tracks, this one fucking HITS. what an excellent choice for JJK s3 pt 1's ED. love the build in this, the layering of instruments, how joOji's voice fits in so well with everything going on
that breakdown at 1:55 with vocals and organ? UGH
jo0ji「よあけのうた」Official Music Video | TVアニメ『呪術廻戦』「死滅回游 前編」エンディングテーマ
YouTube video by jo0ji
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 4:11 AM
youtu.be/ufcDIOS1HRo?...
speaking of introspective tracks, this one fucking HITS. what an excellent choice for JJK s3 pt 1's ED. love the build in this, the layering of instruments, how joOji's voice fits in so well with everything going on
that breakdown at 1:55 with vocals and organ? UGH
speaking of introspective tracks, this one fucking HITS. what an excellent choice for JJK s3 pt 1's ED. love the build in this, the layering of instruments, how joOji's voice fits in so well with everything going on
that breakdown at 1:55 with vocals and organ? UGH
a couple of bops and beats that have been in rotation lately.
let's start with...
youtu.be/EBzQ5U3mIXs?...
j.cole isn't a rapper i often seek out, but goddamn he has great on this. perfect snare sampling too. love his introspective lyrics and flow here. my fave off this record so far
let's start with...
youtu.be/EBzQ5U3mIXs?...
j.cole isn't a rapper i often seek out, but goddamn he has great on this. perfect snare sampling too. love his introspective lyrics and flow here. my fave off this record so far
J. Cole - Safety (Official Audio)
YouTube video by J. Cole
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 4:07 AM
a couple of bops and beats that have been in rotation lately.
let's start with...
youtu.be/EBzQ5U3mIXs?...
j.cole isn't a rapper i often seek out, but goddamn he has great on this. perfect snare sampling too. love his introspective lyrics and flow here. my fave off this record so far
let's start with...
youtu.be/EBzQ5U3mIXs?...
j.cole isn't a rapper i often seek out, but goddamn he has great on this. perfect snare sampling too. love his introspective lyrics and flow here. my fave off this record so far
dropped kettlebell swings to focus on the "classics" as i jokingly call them. leg extensions felt really good (16-17/set @ 105/110).
my legs have never been a weak point, but i did lose a little mass in them after a break in november/december so i'm getting it back bit by bit. feels great!
my legs have never been a weak point, but i did lose a little mass in them after a break in november/december so i'm getting it back bit by bit. feels great!
February 7, 2026 at 1:58 AM
dropped kettlebell swings to focus on the "classics" as i jokingly call them. leg extensions felt really good (16-17/set @ 105/110).
my legs have never been a weak point, but i did lose a little mass in them after a break in november/december so i'm getting it back bit by bit. feels great!
my legs have never been a weak point, but i did lose a little mass in them after a break in november/december so i'm getting it back bit by bit. feels great!
leg day | 2/6
well, i'm pleased as punch with these results. ALL PR on my progressive overload sets!
had a really good day going in (except for sleep). things felt really good, stable, and strong today. horizontal leg press was a highlight; crushed all 3 sets.
well, i'm pleased as punch with these results. ALL PR on my progressive overload sets!
had a really good day going in (except for sleep). things felt really good, stable, and strong today. horizontal leg press was a highlight; crushed all 3 sets.
February 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM
leg day | 2/6
well, i'm pleased as punch with these results. ALL PR on my progressive overload sets!
had a really good day going in (except for sleep). things felt really good, stable, and strong today. horizontal leg press was a highlight; crushed all 3 sets.
well, i'm pleased as punch with these results. ALL PR on my progressive overload sets!
had a really good day going in (except for sleep). things felt really good, stable, and strong today. horizontal leg press was a highlight; crushed all 3 sets.