Proof that the Nutmisc Lifts! (kinda)

[AFXC1]

We're at the gym like

[InItForFitness]

I feel like I'm missing out not using fancy training gear.

No belts. No straps. No wraps. Crew *


Should this be something I'm looking into?

[psychodiver9]

I feel like I'm missing out not using fancy training gear.

No belts. No straps. No wraps. Crew *


Should this be something I'm looking into?

Belt-yes if you want to go heavy. For someone with more bb oriented goals really not necessary.

Straps-most will disagree but I stopped using them years ago. If you can't hold the weight then you need to lower it. Some prefer them for high rep work which is fine but some on here use them for heavy weight low rep which is dumb

Wraps-again only for PL type lifting. Sleeves are major buneo IMO if you have any kind of knee issues

[illiniStrive]

I feel like I'm missing out not using fancy training gear.

No belts. No straps. No wraps. Crew *


Should this be something I'm looking into?

knee sleeves & wraps are diff things btw lol

it's just about your goals and what you're doing.

my goal is to move weight raw, which in the case of my chosen fed includes the allowance of a belt and knee sleeves (no wraps and ofc no straps)

if i had diff goals that would probably change what gear i do/don't or would like to incorporate in training. if anything just because this stuff isn't cheap lol.

[ZMan45]

Belt-yes if you want to go heavy. For someone with more bb oriented goals really not necessary.

Straps-most will disagree but I stopped using them years ago. If you can't hold the weight then you need to lower it. Some prefer them for high rep work which is fine but some on here use them for heavy weight low rep which is dumb

Wraps-again only for PL type lifting. Sleeves are major buneo IMO if you have any kind of knee issues

IMO I wouldn't let bad grip limit potential strength gains for back and posterior chain. But different strokes.

[psychodiver9]

IMO I wouldn't let bad grip limit potential strength gains for back and posterior chain. But different strokes.

I see that for bb style training. I'm training PL and for strength so there isn't much point in doing weights I can't grip. It annoys me when people give 1rm numbers with straps. You didn't pull the weight then. Makes 0 sense

[DAaaMan64]

I see that for bb style training. I'm training PL and for strength so there isn't much point in doing weights I can't grip. It annoys me when people give 1rm numbers with straps. You didn't pull the weight then. Makes 0 sense

Isn't the other reason to have straps because people rip their biceps or something like that?

pardon my nub question

[Lvisaa2]

horror stories?

Since I've started pushing cardio really hard. I've basically seen/felt some weird things happening. Hands go purplish, hurt, even had it move up into my biceps. Terrible cold sweats. More than a couple times, I've literally had my head down on the machine as I continue to go, because I literally don't have the strength to hold myself up. I just keep pounding until I can't take it anymore, then rest 30 minutes or and hour and get back to more cardio. 2 hours daily is not fun, especially because I generally do it all fasted and after already doing my lifting session. Coupled with my calories at the level they are at, I'm pretty sure it is just my blood sugar/blood pressure tanking. Essentially with the cardio + lifting, I'm getting close to burning all my daily calories in exercise activities alone. Not to mention BMR and NEAT. Although my NEAT isn't particularly high right now. Basically just go to class, do my work, and relax/play with the pup. Certainly isn't a great way to diet, but I can literally see the fat being pulled away daily. I'm determined to truly bring a high level of conditioning. It does suck, because some of the results are certainly covered by the overall flatness/disgustingness of what dieting like this does to your body, but I just hold to the fact that when I carb-up and put it all together for the stage then the hard work will show up.

[Domicron]

what's a good angle for a SLDL video? i haven't gotten one up for critique and wanna makes sure i'm doing it right. about 4-5 o'clock? or 3 o'clock but further back?

[Lvisaa2]

Some prefer them for high rep work which is fine but some on here use them for heavy weight low rep which is dumb

It is only dumb if you run on the assumption that heavy weight, low rep work can't be also utilized for hypertrophy. If your goal is hypertrophy and one of the means to reach it is through power work, then I think straps are fine. If you're looking to do a meet or solely strength training, then I would advise against straps. Like you said in your latter post, it is a goal distinction, but I don't think it is necessarily dumb to use them for heavy weight, low rep work.

[psychodiver9]

Isn't the other reason to have straps because people rip their biceps or something like that?

pardon my nub question

Not that I'm aware of. And let's be honest Bicep tears aren't happening at the weight most people itt pull

[DAaaMan64]

Not that I'm aware of. And let's be honest Bicep tears aren't happening at the weight most people itt pull

Yes, that is why I haven't gotten straps yet. (and I'm lazy)

I'm also a douche cause I bought 200 dollar shoes. I can't even squat 200 lolololol

[Lvisaa2]

Not that I'm aware of. And let's be honest Bicep tears aren't happening at the weight most people itt pull

Agreed, if you're able to pull the weight then likelihood of you tearing your bicep is minuscule. It's not like you just wake up and are suddenly able to pull 800 lbs. You work into it and part of working into it is development of the auxiliary muscles/stabilizers that are used when pulling. Frankly, a bicep tear isn't too likely unless you have a previous injury/are being stupid/cause microtraumas from other things.

[tbarabash]

Agreed, if you're able to pull the weight then likelihood of you tearing your bicep is minuscule. It's not like you just wake up and are suddenly able to pull 800 lbs. You work into it and part of working into it is development of the auxiliary muscles/stabilizers that are used when pulling. Frankly, a bicep tear isn't too likely unless you have a previous injury/are being stupid/cause microtraumas from other things.

I wanna touch your pecs and shoulders so bad.

/sort of homo
/im not gay though

[ZMan45]

I see that for bb style training. I'm training PL and for strength so there isn't much point in doing weights I can't grip. It annoys me when people give 1rm numbers with straps. You didn't pull the weight then. Makes 0 sense

I agree with that. I generally use mix grip for my heavy DL work anyway and haven't used straps in over a year. I like them for rows and pulldowns too, for a nice MMC.

[psychodiver9]

Agreed, if you're able to pull the weight then likelihood of you tearing your bicep is minuscule. It's not like you just wake up and are suddenly able to pull 800 lbs. You work into it and part of working into it is development of the auxiliary muscles/stabilizers that are used when pulling. Frankly, a bicep tear isn't too likely unless you have a previous injury/are being stupid/cause microtraumas from other things.

100% agree. I've never felt any twinge etc in bi while pulling.

I'm more open to straps for accessory work. I've considered it for shrugs.

Yeah if you aren't squatting 200 then oly shoes are a waste of money

[DAaaMan64]

Yeah if you aren't squatting 200 then oly shoes are a waste of money

They are free to return, but I probably won't. I like the stability vs my normal shoes.

I bought them because I had a bunch of gift cards for my birthday and other oly shoes had no return policy or supposedly don't hold up long.

I really just wanted to figure out why for the life of my I can't low bar squat properly. I'll figure out some day.

[CycoCyclone]

All criticism is welcome! Never had anyone look at my squat form. Thanks!

http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/...23305.mp4.html

http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/...22937.mp4.html

Edit: Can't get it to embed. Not sure why

[DAaaMan64]

All criticism is welcome! Never had anyone look at my squat form. Thanks!

http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/...23305.mp4.html

http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/...22937.mp4.html

Edit: Can't get it to embed. Not sure why

Okay, here goes.

How is your depth when you body weight squat? It's hard to tell with those baggy shorts but that doesn't look like your natural lowest position.

Your bar position might not be quiet right if you're have to load up your wrists like that. Your wrists should be straight, hand over the bar.

[themonkay]

@cyco
second vid looks like your possibly a bit shallow on depth. Agreed that you could probably dig in to your traps more. Weight looks stable though. good stuff

On straps - yeah I guess its just goal oriented but I've personally never had problems pulling a 1rm despite using straps a lot. Also, this is probably a minor issue but aren't most standard gym bars skinnier than deadlift bars?

what's a good angle for a SLDL video? i haven't gotten one up for critique and wanna makes sure i'm doing it right. about 4-5 o'clock? or 3 o'clock but further back?

Side view, make sure we can see the tip of the barbell

[themonkay]

Theme of the day is missing one rep on everything. Wanted 5 on my bench and squat, got 4. Wanted 8 on deadlifts, got 7. Here's some squat and dead vids. Sorry for sideways, idk why it uploads that way.


295*4
definitely fighting to stay upright which happens whenever i narrow my stance, but for whatever reason I just find this far more comfortable than wide stance. Honestly upset I didn't go for the fifth though.


395*7
Inb4 "tng ******* plzgo". I do dead stop work on my volume days for deads before anyone gets their panties in a bunch.


315*7
did this as a backoff after 395.

next week is 420 3+ on deads and I'll probably reattempt 295 on squats

[ErikTheElectric]

^ tng pls go ******* douevenlift?

[themonkay]

^ tng pls go ******* douevenlift?

i love you too

[Domicron]

here goes: stiff legged dead lifts, 2 sets, 120# (impressed?), all pro's routine (so this is 90% of monday's weight) 10 reps.





are these even SLDL? are they Romanian deadlifts? has a single deadlift even been done tonight?

thanks for your input.

[ErikTheElectric]

^ look like RDLs. But then again, the bar is pretty far away (IMO)

Nice nips.

[Domicron]

^ look like RDLs. But then again, the bar is pretty far away (IMO)

Nice nips.

thanks. and a dude (in boy scouts, so maybe homo?) once complimented me on my perfectly round areolae.

[gymjunki3]

Many machines can be manipulated to target muscles differently, especially where bodybuilding is concerned. Far more to it than just trying to move the most weight possible along one plane of motion.

thats just dumb why u taking advise from homeless people?

[tbarabash]

thanks. and a dude (in boy scouts, so maybe homo?) once complimented me on my perfectly round areolae.

I'm kinda chubby right now in my bulk so my nips are big. My nips always been big.
Damn azns and their small nips.

mirin nips

[CycoCyclone]

Okay, here goes.

How is your depth when you body weight squat? It's hard to tell with those baggy shorts but that doesn't look like your natural lowest position.

Your bar position might not be quiet right if you're have to load up your wrists like that. Your wrists should be straight, hand over the bar.

@cyco
second vid looks like your possibly a bit shallow on depth. Agreed that you could probably dig in to your traps more. Weight looks stable though. good stuff

Hey guys, thanks for the advise! Definitely agree on the depth. After I watched the video right away I also thought I might be able to go a bit lower. Didn't even realize my bar position was not correct. Much appreciated and will work on making adjustments. I wore those shorts on purpose because they are the least baggy ones I have haha.

[psychodiver9]

@monkey keep your chest up on squats. You are folded in half at the bottom and basically do a good morning