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

Some of my posts you might have missed: 5 Unexpected Side Effects From Heavy Squats No Squats or Deadlifts (WTF pic) 315lbs Paused Bench Press (Video) A few solid articles I’ve come across this past week: I Am Not A Superhero #2 by Jamie Lewis Ben Bruno Interview with Mike Robertson Fitness Myth Busters by … Read more

Texas Method Training Log: Friday May 4, 2012 [Intensity Day]

Low Bar Back Squat 45lbs: 10 137.5lbs: 5 227.5lbs: 3 317.5lbs: 2 367.5lbs: 1 407.5lbs: 1 427.5lbs: 1 442.5lbs:  1 Paused Bench Press 45lbs: 10 137.5lbs: 5 227.5lbs: 2 277.5lbs: 1 300lbs: 1 310lbs: 1 317.5lbs: 1 Deadlift Trying out the Titan deadlift slippers for the first time. They remind me of Kung Fu shoes … Read more

Texas Method Training Log: Wednesday May 2, 2012 [Recovery Day]

Low Bar Back Squat 45lbs: 10 137.5lbs: 5 227.5lbs: 3 317.5lbs: 2 277.5lbs: 5,5 Overhead Press  45lbs: 10 72.5lbs: 5 97.5lbs: 5 137.5lbs: 3 187.5lbs: 2 207.5lbs: 3 187.5lbs: 5 Neck Extension 15lbs: 30 25lbs: 20 40lbs: 20 71lbs: 20 Neck Flexion 15lbs: 30 25lbs: 20 40lbs: 20 71lbs: 20 Neck Side Flexion (Left) 15lbs: … Read more

5 Unexpected Side Effects of Heavy Squats

I’ve only been performing progressively heavier, below parallel squats with a barbell on my back on a regular basis since around November of 2010, and have noticed some unintended, unexpected and unwelcomed side effects. If you’re thinking of training with weights, perhaps embarking on a program that calls for below parallel squats with a barbell … Read more