NROL works for me

[archy the cockroach]

I started the NROL workouts a year ago, after becoming frustrated with a lack of progress on machine workouts at the gym. One year later I am very satisfied with my strength gains. For example, my DB incline bench has increased from 60x2 @ 12 reps to 75X2 @ 12 reps after completing Strength 2 this week.
I went in a straight line through the workouts, excluding FL3, & now have just Strength 3 left to do. Next comes the Real Fast Fat Loss workout from an article posted by Alwyn on Testosterone Nation. My goal as I recycle through another round of NROL workouts is a 10% strength gain. Rippetoe's Starting Strength really helps with technique tips, and dos Remedios' Men's Health Power Training provides lots of ideas for exercise alternatives.
One area that needs work is grip strength - Lou says "grip strength is one of the few areas of muscular fitness that's been linked to a longer life". I can hold 365# for 20 seconds after a rack deadlift, but find that this does not help my "crushing" strength much - getting worse at opening jars., my wife is not impressed with her strongman. The only NROL exercise that works the crush seems to be the towel curls from H2 & there's no way I'm ever doing those again.

[Moveon]

Here's something from Ironmind that will help with the grip strength. I've not read Alwyn talk about these. Start with the lightest pair. Don't let your ego cause you to buy something stronger.

These are NOT the old grippers that you used to buy at the discount store. These are the real thing.

There's a book at Ironmind on increasing grip strength. This might not be a bad addition to what you are doing. Go easy on these and don't overdo to quickly.

Captains of Crush


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