Road to a 2000+ raw total

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

An outline of my current diet since I've received some questions about it: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...-current-diet/

[J L S]

do you do some form of squat every session!?

good job on the GM's, I also am willing to bet if you brought them up, your squat/DL would shoot even higher!

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Yep! I tend to alternate high bar and low bar, but I usually squat at least 5-6 days per week (7 in theory, although I usually cant make it to the gym at least one day a week). It may sound counter-intuitive, but after my body adjusted to the frequency I feel so much better than I did squatting once or twice a week, and the gains have never been better. As a matter of fact, I just got done uploading a video about squatting in response to some questions I've received on my blog. I'll link it once it processes.

Here's my training post from today though: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...es-a-squat-pr/

(abbreviated version, low barred 585x3 - first two paused, and benched up to 405x2)

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

You're totally right about the GMs by the way. I hate them with a burning passion so I try to rationalize my way out of them, but I really should do them more.

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

A video about my squat training over this past year: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...quat-training/

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Training from today, plus video of my first paused squat of over 600: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...00-with-video/

(long story short, pause squat up to 615, snatch up to 195)

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Today's training and a Q&A about autoregulation: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...nd-another-qa/

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Today's training (with video), and another question about autoregulation: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...utoregulation/

(cliff notes: paused front squat 365x3, bench 365x4)

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

My first missed squat since June (plus another squat PR with video) and some thoughts about failure: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...about-failure/

(ended up with a 595 paused high bar squat on the day)

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Today's training and a explanation about programming and training volume: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...t-programming/

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

My new squat routine. Laying the groundwork for 700+: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...squat-routine/

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Training from today: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/training/
Just accessory work. Nothing exciting really.

A short rant on why you do NOT want to be "average." I think everyone should read this, either for yourself or to pass on to the lazy people in your life who need a taste of truth: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...e-is-terrible/

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Some training and thoughts about why efficiency isn't all that great: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...-be-efficient/

(Training: squatted 485 4x2 and not much else)

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Front squats, bench, and a food prep tip: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...food-prep-tip/

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

If you have not reached all of your athletic goals, read this to make sure it's NOT describing you: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...se-mechanisms/

(squatted 455 for 4 triples and closegripped 315 for 3 triples and a set of 5)

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

My thoughts about training beginners, and (as always) more squats: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...ing-beginners/

(squatted 485 for 3 doubles, pausing the second rep. Then embarrassed myself on OHP)

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

A deadlift tip and some training: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...some-training/

(benched 355 for some doubles and pause front squatted 295 for some singles)

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Training and some thoughts about training hard but staying healthy (Also, a pretty big squat PR): http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...t-programming/

(squatted 455 3x4, then smashed 675 for an easy double with reverse bands)

[RobmoriRB]

hell of a work out keep it up

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Thanks man!

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Today's workout, and more sad news about the state of physical fitness of young people: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...bout-humanity/

(closegripped 325 3x5 and not much else)

[FearFactory]

How do you decide how heavy to go in a given session? Do you have a plan or do you go by feel? I saw you mention that you squat 6 days a week, so I was just wondering.

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

For people who have trouble sticking to a diet: Picking the type of diet that's right for you - http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...t-diet-for-yo/

[thatNUCKOLSkid]

Today's training, and my thoughts on muscular endurance: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/201...lar-endurance/

(squat 515 for doubles and closegrip 375 for doubles)

[Invain]

Strong ass close grips.