Road to a 2000+ Raw Total

Today’s video of my 545x4 paused squats: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/squatting-video-from-today/

Also benched up to 425 today

Paused high bar squat up to 585 (10 pound pr)

Klokov press up to 175 (tied PR)

behind the neck push press up to 255

write-up plus video from today: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/let-the-pr-string-continue/

An outline of my current diet since I’ve received some questions about it: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/my-current-diet/

More squatting PRs. Video about my squat programming coming later tonight. http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/01/todays-exploits-i-bet-it-includes-a-squat-pr/

(short version, squatted up to 585x3, first two paused, and benched up to 405x2)

Training from today, plus video of my first paused squat of over 600: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/02/first-time-paused-squatting-over-600-with-video/

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

Today’s training and a Q&A about autoregulation: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/training-for-today-and-another-qa/

Today’s training (with video), and another question about autoregulation: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/training-and-another-note-about-autoregulation/

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

My first missed squat since June (plus another squat PR with video) and some thoughts about failure: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/another-squat-pr-and-a-word-about-failure/

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

Today’s training and a explanation about programming and training volume: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/training-and-an-explanation-about-programming/

My new squat routine. Laying the groundwork for 700+: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/my-new-squat-routine/

Training from today: 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: gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/why-being-average-is-terrible/

Some training and thoughts about why efficiency isn’t all that great: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/08/training-and-why-you-do-not-want-to-be-efficient/

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

Front squats, bench, and a food prep tip: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/09/training-and-a-food-prep-tip/

If you have not reached all of your athletic goals, read this to make sure it’s NOT describing you: gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/10/training-and-defense-mechanisms/

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

My thoughts about training beginners, and (as always) more squats: gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/training-and-some-thoughts-on-training-beginners/

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

A deadlift tip and some training: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/a-deadlift-tip-and-some-training/

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

Training and some thoughts about training hard but staying healthy (Also, a pretty big squat PR): http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/squatting-an-irresponsible-amount-of-weight-hard-work-paying-off-and-a-quick-word-about-programming/

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

Today’s workout, and more sad news about the state of physical fitness of young people: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/benching-and-more-depressing-news-about-humanity/

(closegripped 325 3x5 and not much else)

For people who have trouble sticking to a diet: Picking the type of diet that’s right for you - http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/14/choosing-the-right-diet-for-yo/

Today’s training, and my thoughts on muscular endurance: http://gregnuckols.wordpress.com/2012/09/14/training-and-some-thoughts-on-muscular-endurance/

(squat 515 for doubles and closegrip 375 for doubles)