Proof that the Nutmisc Lifts! (kinda)

[lee__d]

Yea I agree with the sentiment of saving your maxes for meets, or occasional mock meets (ironic since I got pissed I pulled and unplanned PR yesterday - lol).

[illiniStrive]

Finally got 1 plate klokovs today, and I gave my best attempt at pause benching.

185 was quite the grinder.

Videos (hoping that I paused long enough)
Paused Bench first set (165)
[youtube]qXp0jAecu-0[/ youtube]
Paused Bench - 185 (grinder)
[youtube]XoLK2E_FOfg[/ youtube]

Depending on the fed you choose to compete in, you miiiight need to keep your feet flat on the floor for bench. Makes arching harder, but the extra power for leg drive is worth it to me.

Strength is a skill. To improve a skill, you need to practice. Don't neglect reps and volume. 99% of the time you should be building strength, the other 1% is the testing.

[lee__d]

^I like Oly shoes for benching.


Erik, is that a competition pause or a long pause? The pause at a meet is likely to be shorter than that.

[illiniStrive]

^I like Oly shoes for benching.

Same.

[ErickStevens]

There's nothing wrong with hitting rep PRs but if you're training methodology revolves around working up to a max every single time you train, you're doing it wrong.

[ErikTheElectric]

@ Illini

I'll start practicing with my feet on the floor. Thanks.


@lee


Not really sure. Was just trying to pause for ~ 2 seconds before I went up.

[WMLifting]

@ErickS: So your saying that working up to 5 or 3 rep maxes during training is fine (within certain context, of course)? If so, then I'm fine and just need to quit being a little bitch. If no, then Wendler has a very dumb set up and I need to rethink the way I program it. Probably a combination of both though, lol.

[ErickStevens]

@ErickS: So your saying that working up to 5 or 3 rep maxes during training is fine (within certain context, of course)? If so, then I'm fine and just need to quit being a little bitch. If no, then Wendler has a very dumb set up and I need to rethink the way I program it. Probably a combination of both though, lol.

Periodizing your training is going to be important no matter what your goal is. There's nothing wrong with 5/3/1, that was the first powerlifting program I ever used. It employs a very basic linear periodization and while that works, I have a saying - Everything works, nothing works forever. Eventually you're going to have to take a step back and figure out a way to set up your training in a way that allows you to both accumulate training volume while pushing the intensity at the same time, all without running yourself into the ground.

[jammyo40]

I like it better for some reason. It feels more natural. I was talking about the bar placement over my toes though. I have it farther back than what he said, but it's trial and error.

That's because the angle between your feet and tibia will be slightly more obtuse, which is especially nice if you have stiff calves. You also get more stability due to the hard, flat sole.

[StephSkywalker]

Just read thru all the posts I've missed.. Some good info, I've still been lifting, but havent been actively posting.

[ErikTheElectric]

Decided to do some rep work today, all time PR @ 365 x 12. Pretty much my second round of cardio for the day lmao

315 x 12 (front)

315 x 12 (side)

365 x 12 (all time PR)

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[WMLifting]

Periodizing your training is going to be important no matter what your goal is. There's nothing wrong with 5/3/1, that was the first powerlifting program I ever used. It employs a very basic linear periodization and while that works, I have a saying - Everything works, nothing works forever. Eventually you're going to have to take a step back and figure out a way to set up your training in a way that allows you to both accumulate training volume while pushing the intensity at the same time, all without running yourself into the ground.

I am still a novie to early intermediate IMO so I will have some growing room on 5/3/1 for some time. Iv'e been noticing things becoming increasingly difficult the further my lifts increase and I'd rather accumulate knowledge about the next steps in my training now than to be in need of advice but not really have any experience with the different approaches. I have figured out some things already but I am by no means experienced, lol.

[TypeNirvash]

Anyone want to see some terrible lifts? New stance, felt weird.

315x2
http://vid187.photobucket.com/albums...pse0969d4e.mp4

315x2 (2nd attempt)
http://vid187.photobucket.com/albums...psa8244549.mp4

^Legs shaky AF.

225x7
http://vid187.photobucket.com/albums...psb98abeeb.mp4

[Siobahn]

Squatting, I had to stretch day n night just to be able to squat properly since I have long femurs. Now what you guys think? Can I increase my weights?
Please skip to 0:46.

[themonkay]

Really interesting discussion on the last few pages. Pretty much reinforces my beleif that training for hypertrophy and strength is more or less the same thing.

Anyone want to see some terrible lifts? New stance, felt weird.

315x2
http://vid187.photobucket.com/albums...pse0969d4e.mp4

315x2 (2nd attempt)
http://vid187.photobucket.com/albums...psa8244549.mp4

^Legs shaky AF.

225x7
http://vid187.photobucket.com/albums...psb98abeeb.mp4

Nothing I can really see to criticize, just be careful turning your head with the bar on your back lol.

Squatting, I had to stretch day n night just to be able to squat properly since I have long femurs. Now what you guys think? Can I increase my weights?
Please skip to 0:46.

Seemed easy, although I'm not sure if you are feeling pain on those lol

[Siobahn]

Really interesting discussion on the last few pages. Pretty much reinforces my beleif that training for hypertrophy and strength is more or less the same thing.




Nothing I can really see to criticize, just be careful turning your head with the bar on your back lol.


Seemed easy, although I'm not sure if you are feeling pain on those lol

I didn't really feel pain, I just fell back easily when I tried to go deep if you know what I...

[illiniStrive]

Half-marathon completed! Nike says the course was 13.6mi instead of 13.1 . Finished in 2:34:17.

RIP gains.

[ErikTheElectric]

^ Nice job.

[WMLifting]

I keep telling myself I'm going to start doing cardio but it still hasn't been done yet, lol.

[DAaaMan64]

Squatting, I had to stretch day n night just to be able to squat properly since I have long femurs. Now what you guys think? Can I increase my weights?
Please skip to 0:46.

That looked pretty easy. Your knees and presumably your toes look pretty straight in that video, I'm surprised.

Half-marathon completed! Nike says the course was 13.6mi instead of 13.1 . Finished in 2:34:17.

RIP gains.

great job, mirin patience.

[TypeNirvash]

Really interesting discussion on the last few pages. Pretty much reinforces my beleif that training for hypertrophy and strength is more or less the same thing.




Nothing I can really see to criticize, just be careful turning your head with the bar on your back lol.

Thanks, Monks, appreciate it

[WMLifting]

@Siobahn: Good job man. It's time to increase the weights though.

[ErikTheElectric]

Ride from today, feels good to be back on the bike. Hit an all time PR..max speed @ 51 mph! Damn, felt like I was going to fly off!

[Siobahn]

@Siobahn: Good job man. It's time to increase the weights though.

That looked pretty easy. Your knees and presumably your toes look pretty straight in that video, I'm surprised.

I appreciate your input guys, thanks!

[jammyo40]

Squatting, I had to stretch day n night just to be able to squat properly since I have long femurs. Now what you guys think? Can I increase my weights?
Please skip to 0:46.

As you squat heavier weights, you may want to utilize the stretch reflex in your hamstrings at the bottom.

[lee__d]

Long femur guy, have you seen this: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=160995431

[DAaaMan64]

I appreciate your input guys, thanks!

It would be of help to me if you would continue posting videos. I am of the long femur variety also. Where my femur is about 29% of my height.

Squatting right and progressing has been the hardest thing I've dealt with in the gym by miles. So I'd like to see how you deal with it and how you progress, I'll omit my suggestions just because I wouldn't say what I do is working for me.

[Siobahn]

It would be of help to me if you would continue posting videos. I am of the long femur variety also. Where my femur is about 29% of my height.

Squatting right and progressing has been the hardest thing I've dealt with in the gym by miles. So I'd like to see how you deal with it and how you progress, I'll omit my suggestions just because I wouldn't say what I do is working for me.

Will do!

Long femur guy, have you seen this: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=160995431

I have seen that a few months ago, gonna check it again, thanks!

[unstrong]

Long femur crew checking in, 23.5" femur and 78.75" height = 29.8% of my height in my femurs. I personally find it to be more problematic in the deadlift as it forces hips to be higher in the conventional deadlift, which means less quad involvement, and I can't take full advantage of sumo because of my height and the length of my legs.

External rotation really is your friend.

[DAaaMan64]

Long femur crew checking in, 23.5" femur and 78.75" height = 29.8% of my height in my femurs. I personally find it to be more problematic in the deadlift as it forces hips to be higher in the conventional deadlift, which means less quad involvement, and I can't take full advantage of sumo because of my height and the length of my legs.

External rotation really is your friend.

I have no idea how the fuk you squat. Squatting hates me sooo much.