Squat Side Effects, Paused Bench, Not A Superhero, Ben Bruno Interview, Fitness Myths, Renegate Diet vs CBL, Get Strong, Willpower

May 6, 2012 — Leave a comment

Some of my posts you might have missed:

  1. 5 Unexpected Side Effects From Heavy Squats
  2. No Squats or Deadlifts (WTF pic)
  3. 315lbs Paused Bench Press (Video)

A few solid articles I've come across this past week:

  1. I Am Not A Superhero #2 by Jamie Lewis
  2. Ben Bruno Interview with Mike Robertson
  3. Fitness Myth Busters by Dean Somerset
  4. The Renegade Diet Vs. Carb Back-loading by Sean Hyson
  5. So, You Wanna Get Strong? Part 1 by Christine Beauchamp
  6. Willpower and Desire as They Relate to Fitness by Brian Hills

About

Ever since I started taking strength training seriously, I was bitten by the Iron Bug. Then it burrowed under my skin and laid eggs in my heart. Now those eggs are hatching and I... the feeling is indescribable.

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Quick Stats
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 200 lb

Credentials

 
1RM
2RM
3RM
4RM
5RM
8RM
10RM
Low Bar Squat515460480440
High Bar Squat500480460440
Front Squat390320
Bench Press385365350330320
Overhead Press260240230225
Deadlift540500

Oh yeah, I also have a piece of paper that says:

  • -||| NSCA-CPT (which is short for "National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer")
  • FMS Level 1 (Functional Movement Screen)

Programs

  • Texas Method: March 4, 2011 - April 28, 2013
  • Smolov Jr for Bench Press: June 4 - 22, 2012
  • Starting Strength: Nov 29, 2010 - March 4, 2011