Proof that the Nutmisc Lifts! (kinda)

[TypeNirvash]

LOL are you watching the camera mid rep? "DO I LOOK OKAY BAE"

You put those up pretty easy.

Lol, there's a mirror right in front of me... >.> I do enjoy being able to make sure I'm doing it right. SO was filming, though XD

Thanks I can only hope to move forward! Gonna' give 95's a shot tonight and if they feel comfortable, I'll bump it up to 100. Only problem is that after that, there are no dumbbells beyond 100lbs

[themonkay]

interesting post by ian mccarthy today....

I'm somewhat surprised by how many people go from poorly-designed 'bro' splits to powerlifting routines, gain significantly more muscle, and then conclude that powerlifting training is superior to ALL forms of bodybuilding training - as if well-designed bodybuilding training simply doesn't exist.

[ErikTheElectric]

^ He's still alive?

[themonkay]

Any of you guys ever heard of Venom Training System? I got a free issue of Train Magazine (I know, I know) and there is an article about it. The idea is to do eight sets. First four with reps 7,7,5,3 and the second four with reps 45,35,25,15. Seems a bit ridiculous to me but I am not overly knowledgeable on this stuff. Just wondering what your thoughts are.

45 reps??????????????????????? wtf
crossfit---------------------------->

^ He's still alive?

not only is he still alive, but he's offering his services as an online consultant/coach................pathetic

[ZMan45]

pulled 435x3 today. Not an all time PR but its the most I've pulled since being under 165lbs and it felt pretty solid



good stuff on that incline press. I'm just trying to break 90's on my flat press :\ lol

TFW being a sh!t ton weaker at 170 than 195-200

Haha yes it is. They have a whole article on targeting specific fat deposits

I usually just throw mine out.

[themonkay]

TFW being a sh!t ton weaker at 170 than 195-200

Only bulked to 180 lol. Was able to keep most of my strength though

[TypeNirvash]

interesting post by ian mccarthy today....

That quote can be applied to almost anything done in a mediocre manner. That's like when somebody goes from your typical layman's diet to [insert crash/fad diet here] and concludes that because they saw results, the crash diet is the only way to do things.

[ZMan45]

Only bulked to 180 lol. Was able to keep most of my strength though

I'm terrible at keeping strength through cuts. I usually don't get to my goal bf% just to stop the bleeding. My programming must suck.

[ErikTheElectric]

Furk yeah. Had the chittiest workout, had the DB almost rip my arm off falling back on the seated military press..and I dropped the weights to the floor, was so scared afterwards.. Moved to standing OHP and hit 160 for 5.. honestly it blows my mind how one set can completely turn around your session

[InItForFitness]

Sorry about bad angle for recording, like to record from side/front to see the plates and make for better screen shots

Anyways.
405 x 1 (5th set)

[psychodiver9]

Wut no beanie?

[CycoCyclone]

^^^ Nice work. I have never deadlifted before. Can't wait to get back to college so I have access to a good gym and can start!

[illiniStrive]

Gj IIFF. A little unsure what happened at the top there, idk just make sure you push your hips through and all that yada yada yada. Looks good though even with a front shot.

All-time PR today!




...with a run of 8.27mi

Comp is 11 weeks away. Should probs start lifting I guess

[lee__d]

I actually made weight...went from 172+ on the 4th to a drunk and bloated 178+ on Monday to making weight by .13lb today at 165.2....lawd...lol.

[StephSkywalker]

Sorry about bad angle for recording, like to record from side/front to see the plates and make for better screen shots

Anyways.
405 x 1 (5th set)
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Hey, I wish I could do that.. My recording angle is always bad

[themonkay]

I'm terrible at keeping strength through cuts. I usually don't get to my goal bf% just to stop the bleeding. My programming must suck.

The biggest mistake in programming a routine when transitioning into a cut, is drastically changing whatever your program structure was while in your gaining/bulking phase. My philosophy is to just continue doing whatever you did to gain muscle in order to maintain it while being in a caloric deficit. As the calories decrease, you can adjust volume appropriately, and also adjust your progression scheme to half the rate it was while you were still gaining.

Sorry about bad angle for recording, like to record from side/front to see the plates and make for better screen shots

Anyways.
405 x 1 (5th set)

Awesome!

Gj IIFF. A little unsure what happened at the top there, idk just make sure you push your hips through and all that yada yada yada. Looks good though even with a front shot.

All-time PR today!




...with a run of 8.27mi

Comp is 11 weeks away. Should probs start lifting I guess

nah...lifting is overrated

I actually made weight...went from 172+ on the 4th to a drunk and bloated 178+ on Monday to making weight by .13lb today at 165.2....lawd...lol.

just lol....gl tomorrow!

That quote can be applied to almost anything done in a mediocre manner. That's like when somebody goes from your typical layman's diet to [insert crash/fad diet here] and concludes that because they saw results, the crash diet is the only way to do things.

Agreed. I think the main point of his post, however, was to point out that someone with bodybuilding goals would be wasting their time with a powerlifting routine. Not really sure what I think about that tbh

[CycoCyclone]

Off to a bachelor party for the weekend. Have a great weekend everyone!

[TypeNirvash]

Sorry about bad angle for recording, like to record from side/front to see the plates and make for better screen shots

Anyways.
405 x 1 (5th set)

Mirin' that deadlift. I hope I can break three plates soon I'm at 275x8 right now.

The biggest mistake in programming a routine when transitioning into a cut, is drastically changing whatever your program structure was while in your gaining/bulking phase. My philosophy is to just continue doing whatever you did to gain muscle in order to maintain it while being in a caloric deficit. As the calories decrease, you can adjust volume appropriately, and also adjust your progression scheme to half the rate it was while you were still gaining.

Would say that it really depends. I mean, you should still be lifting as heavy as possible on the cut... But as long as your workout focuses on the core lifts, you should be okay, right?

Agreed. I think the main point of his post, however, was to point out that someone with bodybuilding goals would be wasting their time with a powerlifting routine. Not really sure what I think about that tbh

Honestly, that may be true in some cases, but not all. Bodybuilding work does focus on aesthetics, whereas Powerlifting is focused on building strength. But that doesn't mean that a Powerlifter can't be lean, or look like a Bodybuilder. I think both are viable options with a proper diet.

Off to a bachelor party for the weekend. Have a great weekend everyone!

Enjoy, man!

[psychodiver9]

How can you possibly pull 275x8 and not 315x1?

[themonkay]

Off to a bachelor party for the weekend. Have a great weekend everyone!

Pics are expected mmkay?

Would say that it really depends. I mean, you should still be lifting as heavy as possible on the cut... But as long as your workout focuses on the core lifts, you should be okay, right?

Yeah, I mean it more from a simplicity standpoint. The focus on a cut in the weight room should be to continue progressing (I disagree with just trying to maintain strength because I think that sets the bar too low). What easier way to continue progressing than to keep doing whatever got you your muscle in the first place? I think the general lifting population assumes that the second they transition into a caloric deficit, they need to change their routine into some purely high rep program, which certainly isn't true.

Honestly, that may be true in some cases, but not all. Bodybuilding work does focus on aesthetics, whereas Powerlifting is focused on building strength. But that doesn't mean that a Powerlifter can't be lean, or look like a Bodybuilder. I think both are viable options with a proper diet.

If we take the diet part completely out of the picture and focus solely on training, I do think its really easy to incorporate both styles into your training. For example, you can easily run wendlers 531 as a progression scheme for your main compound and follow it with more bodybuilding accessory. There's even plenty of natty bodybuilders that have ran sheiko programs in the off season.

How can you possibly pull 275x8 and not 315x1?

I think he means 3 plates for reps

[TypeNirvash]

Yeah, I mean it more from a simplicity standpoint. The focus on a cut in the weight room should be to continue progressing (I disagree with just trying to maintain strength because I think that sets the bar too low). What easier way to continue progressing than to keep doing whatever got you your muscle in the first place? I think the general lifting population assumes that the second they transition into a caloric deficit, they need to change their routine into some purely high rep program, which certainly isn't true.




If we take the diet part completely out of the picture and focus solely on training, I do think its really easy to incorporate both styles into your training. For example, you can easily run wendlers 531 as a progression scheme for your main compound and follow it with more bodybuilding accessory. There's even plenty of natty bodybuilders that have ran sheiko programs in the off season.

Yeah, I don't see anything wrong with that. From a pure training stand-point, I really don't think we can necessarily say that one form of training is better than the other. And when combined, they yield great results

I think he means 3 plates for reps

This. I never lift 1RMs as it's just personal preference not to (and it keeps me from lifting with my ego most of the time).

EDIT: I'm sure that I could lift 315x1, though. >.>

[DAaaMan64]

How can you possibly pull 275x8 and not 315x1?

Pretty sure I can't, I can pull 275x5 but I can't even get 295 to move more than half-inch off the ground.

[psychodiver9]

Pretty sure I can't, I can pull 275x5 but I can't even get 295 to move more than half-inch off the ground.

That is strange

[themonkay]

That is strange

I thought this too. From following his log, his deadlifts are improving greatly however. I think its because he recently made a big jump in strength with his deadlifts.

[ZMan45]

Pretty sure I can't, I can pull 275x5 but I can't even get 295 to move more than half-inch off the ground.

Bet you can. Next time you go to DL, just do it.

[psychodiver9]

I thought this too. From following his log, his deadlifts are improving greatly however. I think its because he recently made a big jump in strength with his deadlifts.

More likely mental. Can't imagine 1rm is less than 20 lbs from 5 rm at that weight

[themonkay]

fuk yah on the mental aspect
brb anytime i see more than 430 on the bar i feel like i forgot how to deadlift
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practice lifting multiple singles with "scary weight"? Mental training???

[DAaaMan64]

More likely mental. Can't imagine 1rm is less than 20 lbs from 5 rm at that weight

I agree with this.

I've definitely felt anxiety before squatting and deadlift.


I'll put on my own diaper, thanks

[TypeNirvash]

I'll put on my own diaper, thanks

Man, that made me think... I don't even know what I would do if I dropped a deuce in the gym.

[DAaaMan64]

practice lifting multiple singles with "scary weight"? Mental training???

Good idea. It's so weird that when I started DLing, injured myself right way. But since recovery I've never felt that pain there again.