Proof that the Nutmisc Lifts! (kinda)

[necon76]

I loathe him.

[tbarabash]

12 weeks (was my original goal), I'm contemplating how much longer I want to do it for.

Until you have a rippling 6 pack with visible obliques and serratus, duh.

[ErikTheElectric]

Until you have a rippling 6 pack with visible obliques and serratus, duh.

With my body comp/genetics. That'll never happen. lmao

[gymjunki3]

They say those who are argue often end up marrying. Or maybe that's the school yard taunt. You guys have an awesome bromance. Admit it, your life wouldn't be as complete as it is without Necon.

yen and yan


man Natalie Portman will be my 2nd wife.

[tbarabash]

With my body comp/genetics. That'll never happen. lmao

Never say never brah. You're still young I'm sure your body could adapt, cut another 2 months I guarantee you'd be there

[ErikTheElectric]

Never say never brah. You're still young I'm sure your body could adapt, cut another 2 months I guarantee you'd be there

Being legitimately serious, even at 115lbs I couldn't see abs.

My abs are actually more visable NOW then they were then. Just had to accept it..

[ErikTheElectric]

Just what I needed.. all time pause bench PR (190 x 5) after two of the most disappointing sessions in recent memory.

Leg drive works wonders... was so hyped up before this set.
I wanted it so badly..


Motivated as hell right now to keep grinding..

[ErickStevens]

415 x 5 squat and 500 x 5 deadlift in the past 7 days. I'm regaining my strength slowly but surely...

[Gxp23]

Being legitimately serious, even at 115lbs I couldn't see abs.

My abs are actually more visable NOW then they were then. Just had to accept it..

Thats cos you have been building them up! Just think about your next bulk and cut cycle and how visible they will be.

415 x 5 squat and 500 x 5 deadlift in the past 7 days. I'm regaining my strength slowly but surely...

Mirin.

[InItForFitness]

7 weeks until the final national qualifier of the season....and I think I'm going to go ahead and take a shot at it!

If nothing else, ready to get my first stage experience under my belt and I feel like it'll really benefit me in my preperation for next season as far as what to expect and how I can develop my physique & stage presence to be truly competitive.





Prep starts today.
Wish me luck everyone.

[unstrong]

7 weeks until the final national qualifier of the season....and I think I'm going to go ahead and take a shot at it!

If nothing else, ready to get my first stage experience under my belt and I feel like it'll really benefit me in my preperation for next season as far as what to expect and how I can develop my physique & stage presence to be truly competitive.





Prep starts today.
Wish me luck everyone.

Good luck Casey! You're gonna kill it, physique is looking on point and it will be a ton of fun.

[lee__d]

Better depth on the 450, I think it was passable.

[Gxp23]

Looked good to me, dem hammies though fuuuu, mirin.

[lee__d]

Thanks man, If I just open my hips a tiny bit more at the bottom it would probably let me sink it enough to make it no doubt. But it's good enough for training to at least know the strength is there.

[Gxp23]

Thanks man, If I just open my hips a tiny bit more at the bottom it would probably let me sink it enough to make it no doubt. But it's good enough for training to at least know the strength is there.

Yea, 450 is no joke!

[illiniStrive]

Dude, you've got some thick ass legs. Also mirin.

[Siobahn]

Wow Lee those hammies..nice job!

[lee__d]

Thanks guys. All about squatting. I do feel paused squats in the hammies as well, as long as there tension at the bottom. I'll be adding back in conventional deads so I may be getting in slightly more hammy work, too.

[themonkay]

Is there anything particular to look for in a belt for weighted pull ups, or would any random belt from my local sports store do fine?

[unstrong]

Friggin Inzer. 4 weeks and I still don't have my belt. Hurry the fk up.

You'd think if a company were facing sustained increased demand that it would be a good idea to increase production capacity.

It would be a little better if they at least gave tracking information or something so I would know if I should suspect that it's been lost. But they don't even do that.

[themonkay]

Friggin Inzer. 4 weeks and I still don't have my belt. Hurry the fk up.

You'd think if a company were facing sustained increased demand that it would be a good idea to increase production capacity.

It would be a little better if they at least gave tracking information or something so I would know if I should suspect that it's been lost. But they don't even do that.

i've been using a 10mm toro. Took like a week to come in. Not sure if there's much of a difference between toro and inzer

[DAaaMan64]

I've been instructed to do a deload week. So I'm just curious what you guys think I should do.

Here are my lifts:
5x5 Squat 190
5x5 Bench 165
1x5 Deadlift 330

I could:
> Do lower rep ranges at closer to max, say 70%.
> I could do same rep ranges at 50% of max. But honestly, that's some REALLY light benching and squatting...

Suggestions? ICF 5x5 has no set rules for deload weeks.

TYVM guys.

[StrikingMoose]

Is there anything particular to look for in a belt for weighted pull ups, or would any random belt from my local sports store do fine?

As long as it looks like it won't rip apart from having 100lbs hanging off of it then I wouldn't worry much.

[cls91]

As long as it looks like it won't rip apart from having 100lbs hanging off of it then I wouldn't worry much.

in4vids of 100lbs weighted pullups




@Daa, I've always used deload weeks as time away from the gym completely; others will obviously have opposing views, and probably with good reason, but I personally don't see a benefit from intentionally having half-assed workouts. I like to take 3-4 days off, let my body completely rest (I'll still walk and do very low intensity things like that), and then get back to it afterwards.


edit: my gym is actually closed for the next 3 days so I'll be taking a half-week deload. Comes at a good time as well, I've been pushing myself hard with squats and deads recently and can use a few days off

[themonkay]

I've been instructed to do a deload week. So I'm just curious what you guys think I should do.

Here are my lifts:
5x5 Squat 190
5x5 Bench 165
1x5 Deadlift 330

I could:
> Do lower rep ranges at closer to max, say 70%.
> I could do same rep ranges at 50% of max. But honestly, that's some REALLY light benching and squatting...

Suggestions? ICF 5x5 has no set rules for deload weeks.

TYVM guys.

Exact same workout with 45-60% of the weight you posted. Maybe even less.

As long as it looks like it won't rip apart from having 100lbs hanging off of it then I wouldn't worry much.

right on

[themonkay]

@Daa, I've always used deload weeks as time away from the gym completely; others will obviously have opposing views, and probably with good reason, but I personally don't see a benefit from intentionally having half-assed workouts. I like to take 3-4 days off, let my body completely rest (I'll still walk and do very low intensity things like that), and then get back to it afterwards.

Can be good for technique work. It just really depends on the individual though

[psychodiver9]

3x5 at 50% if that. The point is to put minimal stress on the body. I often just take a week off

[ZMan45]

3x5 at 50% if that. The point is to put minimal stress on the body. I often just take a week off

I agree. Taking a week off relaxes me mentally, and makes me more excited to come back when it's over. Going at 50% just doesn't feel right.

[DAaaMan64]

Thank you for your input everyone. I'm gonna go with 50% and 5x3 since the general consensus seems to be as little as possible.

[cls91]

Thank you for your input everyone. I'm gonna go with 50% and 5x3 since the general consensus seems to be as little as possible.

Again, not trying to say that it's the only/right way to do it, but the 'general consensus' was to take the week off (preference from 3 of 4 people giving input)... which would really be 'as little as possible'


Do whatever you prefer though obviously.