So why did you choose this over NROLFW?
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I need to unsubscribe to Mehdi's emails like yesterday!
They aren't beneficial?
No. Mehdi tends toward being a sexist, pompous *kitten*.0 -
I need to unsubscribe to Mehdi's emails like yesterday!
They aren't beneficial?
No. Mehdi tends toward being a sexist, pompous *kitten*.
Lovely! Nice arms, btw!0 -
I've done both. I started with NR because I lift at home, and didn't have all the equipment I needed. NR is pretty adaptable. It is also more roundabout than strong lifts/ starting strength, as far as progress and physique changes go (at least for me). I've seen much more progress since I switched.0
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I need to unsubscribe to Mehdi's emails like yesterday!
They aren't beneficial?
No, it's him trying to convince you to join his "inner circle". It's pretty expensive if I remember correctly.0 -
I've done both. I started with NR because I lift at home, and didn't have all the equipment I needed. NR is pretty adaptable. It is also more roundabout than strong lifts/ starting strength, as far as progress and physique changes go (at least for me). I've seen much more progress since I switched.
Since you switched to StrongLifts or nroflw?0 -
I need to unsubscribe to Mehdi's emails like yesterday!
They aren't beneficial?
No. Mehdi tends toward being a sexist, pompous *kitten*.
Agreed. It's a shame. Know he wants to develop this elitist hardman vibe for his group to make it aspirational, but he'd probably get more members if he was a bit more inclusive.0 -
I tried NROLFW first but found the workouts in later stages to be difficult and too long (as many have commented).
I did SL for 14-ish weeks and made incredible strength gains, but I began to plateau and was finding the 5x5 taking too long at higher weights due to the increased time needed for rest between sets.
I have switched to Wendler's 5/3/1 and LOVE it. Am on cycle 7 now. I think I could have done Madcow, but Wendler's seemed simpler to me and at 4:30 AM, simple is greatly appreciated!
Best of luck and enjoy your cruise!
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I like SL because I was new to heavy lifting and it seemed like a good basic start. Plus I liked I could easily track my reps, weight, and schedule on my iphone with the SL app0
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I need to unsubscribe to Mehdi's emails like yesterday!
They aren't beneficial?
No. Mehdi tends toward being a sexist, pompous *kitten*.
Agreed. It's a shame. Know he wants to develop this elitist hardman vibe for his group to make it aspirational, but he'd probably get more members if he was a bit more inclusive.
Actually decided to get off my bum and take the bull by the horns (as it were) - just emailed him! No idea whether he actually reads his emails or not. I was perfectly polite - just asked what he thought about his female followers. I hope I don't get blasted in his next email update, or simply ignored. Finger's crossed!0 -
I need to unsubscribe to Mehdi's emails like yesterday!
They aren't beneficial?
No. Mehdi tends toward being a sexist, pompous *kitten*.
Agreed. It's a shame. Know he wants to develop this elitist hardman vibe for his group to make it aspirational, but he'd probably get more members if he was a bit more inclusive.
Actually decided to get off my bum and take the bull by the horns (as it were) - just emailed him! No idea whether he actually reads his emails or not. I was perfectly polite - just asked what he thought about his female followers. I hope I don't get blasted in his next email update, or simply ignored. Finger's crossed!
I'd be curious to hear what he says.0 -
I started SL 4 weeks ago and although my progression is slow, I prefer it over NROLFW, which I read 3 weeks ago. There's a ton of good info but I couldn't see myself remembering to also carry a notebook and write all of that down and try to maneuver around the gym to various locations needed for the different exercises. It seemed complicated. But if I don't achieve my goals by the end of the summer, which would mean 12 weeks of SL, I'll switch to NROLFW.0
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Actually decided to get off my bum and take the bull by the horns (as it were) - just emailed him! No idea whether he actually reads his emails or not. I was perfectly polite - just asked what he thought about his female followers. I hope I don't get blasted in his next email update, or simply ignored. Finger's crossed!
I'd be interested in his response also.0 -
Just came across this old thread. Did Mehdi ever respond?
What programme all you ladies doing now? I'm one week into SL after doing two stages of nrol.0 -
Simplicity! :-)
THIS, FTW!0 -
I started with NROLFW and got to the second phase where you have to stand on one foot with the other behind you while lifting a barbell and decided I needed something less...complicated.
With SL, I don't have to have a book open the whole time to tell me what I'm doing.
Plus, I HATE lunges.
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I did the first stage of NROLFW.
Then, in the second stage, there was an exercise where you stand on one foot and lift dumbbells. I can not do it. I could not do even one set.
Plus, I detest lunges. Hate them with a burning passion and there are a lot of them in NR.
I know they're good for me, but they make my knees hurt something awful (like my kneecap is going to pop off).
I stopped at the same stage you did, with the stand on one foot while lifting dumbbells....couldn't even do one.
I never had knee problems, but lunges started them. I just could not get everything aligned correctly to keep myself from hurting. I know what you mean about the feeling that the kneecap was going to pop off, that is EXACTLY what I felt.
I see some people doing them easily and others struggling with them, I really am starting to suspect that some people's knees are just different enough that they don't work the same way with that exercise, but I can squat clear to the ground fairly easily, which my lunge-loving friend has trouble with.
If your kneecap pops off, it's a sure sign they're not good for you! I have d1cky knees (hahaha, anybody who's Australian will giggle at that!) and can't do lunges. I love that!!0 -
I don't look at books or write down anything when I work out. Everything for me needs to be simple and straight to the point when it comes to fitness or I lose interest. NROLFW is challenging and great but 5x5 is simple enough to do at the gym in less than 20 mins.0
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Just came across this old thread.
What programme all you ladies doing now? I'm one week into SL after doing two stages of nrol.
I ended up doing 4 cycles of All Pro and then switched to StrongLifts.0
