Proof that the Nutmisc Lifts! (kinda)

[brendbro]

K Romaleos r gay now k

came to the same conclusion last squat workout.



does anyone have experience with hip / shoulder imbalances? i had an injury earlier in the year which left me unable to bench for awhile. basically was unracking the bench and felt a huge pop in my right upper trap.... needless to say things are pretty much back to normal but i can't really dip any more without feeling a slight pain pang. it definitely feels like it has to do with my clavicle on my right side. i've heard it is a 'common' issue regarding weight lifters where the clavicle bone slowly degrades, causing various issues.

my physio didn't spot anything, but I'll be seeing the doctor about it soon and see if I can get a referral to an orthopedic. I'm very certain it's there and i'm positive it's currently a large limiting factor for me. I've read it's a pretty easy fix surgery wise.. not to say that's the answer I'll obviously have to wait and see the outcome of whatever the docs say. but yea, anyone got any experience with this (or similar) issues?

[WMLifting]

K Romaleos r gay now k

Why don't you like them?

[lee__d]

Why don't you like them?

Back to the flat soles as I can better keep the weight back on my heels; it's easier to not fall forward with them, too.

[WMLifting]

Back to the flat soles as I can better keep the weight back on my heels; it's easier to not fall forward with them, too.

I don't know why I didn't think to ask earlier, but do you squat low bar?

[lee__d]

I don't know why I didn't think to ask earlier, but do you squat low bar?

Yes, sir. I was primarily squatting in the flat soles through my July meet, and them switched back to give the Romaleos a consistent try. And even though low bar isn't typically suited for squat shoes, I wanted to try them given my narrow-ish stance. It becomes an issue when I get deeper than just below parallel. Now, this off season, I'm making it a point to improve my depth and that's when I started feeling the forward shifting of the weight.

[themonkay]

oooohhh maahhh guurrdd
I think i finally figured out how to bring the bar down faster on bench

[DAaaMan64]

oooohhh maahhh guurrdd
I think i finally figured out how to bring the bar down faster on bench

one weird trick?

[themonkay]

one weird trick?

one weird trick
derived from an ancient fijian secret
scientists hate me

kava.


lol, but honestly its too early to tell, especially since I was working with my 7 reppers yesterday. Whenever people said "don't flare your elbows" it just never made sense to me. It would made me do some kind of weird wide-close grip bench. Yesterday I tried thinking of having mini-balloons in my armpits and trying to pop them as I brought the bar down. Bar came down much faster and I could feel my lats far more engaged on the bottom than normal.

[WMLifting]

Yes, sir. I was primarily squatting in the flat soles through my July meet, and them switched back to give the Romaleos a consistent try. And even though low bar isn't typically suited for squat shoes, I wanted to try them given my narrow-ish stance. It becomes an issue when I get deeper than just below parallel. Now, this off season, I'm making it a point to improve my depth and that's when I started feeling the forward shifting of the weight.

Ok, I could see how they could be an issue with both the mechanics of the sqaut and the bottom ROM for the LBBS.
I thought I was going to get insightful knowledge as to why I should'nt use them, but I squat primarily in a high bar/oly style and do front squats. They can be done without them, but I enjoy using them.
I'd ask if you tried pulling in your romaleos but you pull sumo, correct?

[lee__d]

Ok, I could see how they could be an issue with both the mechanics of the sqaut and the bottom ROM for the LBBS.
I thought I was going to get insightful knowledge as to why I should'nt use them, but I squat primarily in a high bar/oly style and do front squats. They can be done without them, but I enjoy using them.
I'd ask if you tried pulling in your romaleos but you pull sumo, correct?

Sumo is my stronger pull, but I've been pulling conventional regularly (as an accessory) for almost a month now. But no, I haven't tried them for any deadlifting.

[ErikTheElectric]

First time deadlifting in weeks. School + New job FTL.


Glad to see that I've gained some strength... definitely put on a few lbs. Getting fluffy again, lmao.

[ErikTheElectric]

Solid job, goof. Christ riding a bike at that leg definition in the 2nd video. I wish I kept mountain biking, frankly I wish I could move my damn leg sharply in with such speed. Do you find LB easier to do than UB even though you ride a lot? I imagine it gives you loads of stamina and raw power in short bursts?

I never got into mountain riding, I've always wanted to. But being a roadie is so much more fun!
(inb4 spandex joke)

Unaware about what you mean regarding "LB/UB"

[ErikTheElectric]

Ah gotcha. I find Lower/Upper exercises equally challenging, although I will say that doing heavy 5x5 squatting REALLY helped my overall power output and climbing skills.

[ErikTheElectric]

Climbing? I think I started my RD with a heavy modified SS and then converted to an upper/low 4x a week. Two days of each. Dunno what I'm going to do when I get back. Frankly I doubt I could ever squat 400+ again.

in4 400lb squat vids, or it didn't happen.

[Lvisaa2]

Had a spot removed on my back. Took a pretty decent chunk out, so I'm working back into deadlifting. 525x2. I think the highest I've hit is 585 for a double so I'm a ways off, but this felt smooth and pretty easy.

[lee__d]

Looked pretty damn easy, too.

[DAaaMan64]

Had a spot removed on my back. Took a pretty decent chunk out, so I'm working back into deadlifting. 525x2. I think the highest I've hit is 585 for a double so I'm a ways off, but this felt smooth and pretty easy.

^ looked fast. Nice job, recovered well.

[psychodiver9]

Lee sorry to hear about your health issue, smooth pulls

[themonkay]

dam that looked easy as hell lee. hope recovery is going well

[Lvisaa2]

Looked pretty damn easy, too.

6 RPE, maybe 5. Want to start in easy and hopefully work up as I am cutting right now. Goal is hopefully pushing towards 600x2 by March or so

P.S. You're on spread and your rep comment is actually true again now.

Edit: apparently I was being slow. Thanks everyone. Recovery has been fine. Nothing serious, but ended up taking roughly 2 months off DLing and over a month off of back work. Crappy family genes, but as long as I stay on top of it then nothing serious should come of it.

[Domicron]

a couple of squat videos from tonight:

175 x 3 (****ty music, sorry. might want to hit mute)


195 x 1 (failed double)


i'd appreciate any advice you guys have.

[lee__d]

Can't see your back from this angle, but there does not seem to be any glaring issues that pop out at me.

[Lvisaa2]

IME, waiting so long before I actually squat only makes me lose tightness. I get completely ready before I put the bar on my back. Once it's on, I make sure I'm tight, then I'm pretty much starting into my squat.

[Domicron]

Can't see your back from this angle, but there does not seem to be any glaring issues that pop out at me.

thanks, i'll try to get a better angle of my back next time.

IME, waiting so long before I actually squat only makes me lose tightness. I get completely ready before I put the bar on my back. Once it's on, I make sure I'm tight, then I'm pretty much starting into my squat.

thanks. i've been told this before, i think it's about time i listen and do something about it...

[InItForFitness]

5/3/1 : Cycle 4 - Week 1

Press - 165 x 5(+5)
Deadlift - 355 x 5 (1 set Conventional + 1 set Sumo)
Bench - 250 x 5(+3)
Squat - 275 x 5

[themonkay]

@casey
any preference between sumo or conventional? Your lifts all look awesome though. Fun to see your on your 4th cycle of 531 already.




Hit 305 for 3 doubles on squats today. Proceeded to hit 365x4 and 370x3 on beltless deads afterwards. I've been really focused on upper back tightness on deadlifts, and while it makes it feel slow off the floor, once its up, there's no doubt that its going to lock out.

[lee__d]

My current split:

^full screen it

All comments welcome.

Thanks

[themonkay]

My current split:

^full screen it

All comments welcome.

Thanks

Curious is if you had a reason for doing:
squat/bench
squat/bench
deads

vs

squat/bench
deads
squat/bench

Recovery stuff, or just went with it cuz yolo?

[lee__d]

Curious is if you had a reason for doing:
squat/bench
squat/bench
deads

vs

squat/bench
deads
squat/bench

Recovery stuff, or just went with it cuz yolo?

YOU ONLY YOLO ONCE

But srs, when I first was coming up with this, I had planned on doing 3 on 3 off ( yes that would have meant squats and bench on consecutive days, but bench on squat day is low volume and squats on bench day are super low volume) and I wanted the day off to follow deadlifting (especially since I knew I would get DOMS re-inserting the conventional deadlift into it). But now that settled on doing 1 on 1 off, it really wouldn't have matter how I ordered the days.

[themonkay]

YOU ONLY YOLO ONCE

We're millenials. We YOLO everyday because we don't math and logic.

But srs, when I first was coming up with this, I had planned on doing 3 on 3 off ( yes that would have meant squats and bench on consecutive days, but bench on squat day is low volume and squats on bench day are super low volume) and I wanted the day off to follow deadlifting (especially since I knew I would get DOMS re-inserting the conventional deadlift into it). But now that settled on doing 1 on 1 off, it really wouldn't have matter how I ordered the days.

Ahh ok that make's sense. I actually like benching and squatting on consecutive days when the intensity is managed correctly. Last month I would squat some light triples the day before heavy doubles. IDK why, but it felt like it helped the double's day big time.