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[mikealexandercpt]

Just delivered to me a little over an hour ago - and just in time for my #overheadpress day tomorrow! @musclefeast has 7lbs hard of #dextrosepowder for just $28 on @amazon, which lasts me up to two months. Remember that this powder is a #simplesugar, meaning it goes right into your bloodstream. This makes it a very convenient #preworkout source of #energy. #unitedinstrength #musclefeast #igfitness #igpowerlifting #power #powerlifting #nasmcertied #nasm #nasmcpt #squat #nasm #benchpress #deadlift #iamacpt #strong #strength #jimwendler #certifiedpersonaltrainer #beyond531 #powerbodybuilding #bodybuilding #simplecarbs https://www.instagram.com/p/BqlfgSOjGbn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18526nlpdybvi

[confessionsofanangrymetalhead]

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This #beltless PR of 320x1 is proof that doing #hyperextension before #squats leads to a stronger #lowerback, and stronger squat....and a greater looking ads. It be all about dem #assgains son. #confessionsofanangrymetalhead #metalheadlifters #metalhead #liftwithrage #liftwithhatred #liftevil #flannelistheshit #squatsandsex #squatsandflannel #flannelforthefuckingwin #igpowerlifting #power #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasmcertied #nasmcptfromhell #ihateyou #yourmothersucksdicksinhell #strongandshapelygym #badassgyms #jimwendlerisgod #jimwendler #beyond531 #asspositive https://www.instagram.com/p/BpxB8y_FYat/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kd1dhlo3ef1s

[mikealexandercpt]

I love #peppers, especially the juiciness of #redpeppers! Since red peppers stay on the vine longer than #greenpeppers, the reds contain 11 times more #betacarotene, a precursor to #vitamina, and 1.5 times more #vitaminc than greens. What's your favorite dish to include red peppers in? Let me know down below. Let's talk! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #ignutrition #igpowerlifting #power #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasmcertied #nasm #nasmcpt #squat #benchpress #deadlift #iamacpt #strong #strength #certifiedpersonaltrainer #personaltrainer @nasm_fitness https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdPuyWg5sC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zg2o69og102s

[mikealexandercpt]

Yeah I have a weird smile on my face. But I was very surprised to see this guy. Rick, who his won his pro card, was a personal trainer at the now defunct Bally Total Fitness along with @mikestanlaw more than a decade ago, and is now a physical therapist. He just happened to pay @strongandshapely_gym while I was there today - I could recognize that Pumping Iron Gym hoodie a mile away! I once spoke about community and the friends I made during my three and a half years at Bally's; and running into Rick caused my mind to become flooded with memories of a better time, and a crucial period in my fitness journey. Til we bump into each other pal - and sorry again for startling you! #unitedinstrength #strong #strength #nasm #nj #strongandshapelygym #njpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #bodybuilding #ballytotalfitness #ireallymissballys #nasmcertied #nasmcpt #iamacpt #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #igfitness #igpowerlifting #newjersey #northjersey #eastrutherford #pumpingirongym #pifitness (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/BqWAVXsg5NG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=faw9k304fx2p

[mikealexandercpt]

Well damn. Wasn't sure if I could pull this off #beltless but I somehow pulled it off. That makes a new PR! Definitely needed this, as it brightened up my mood after a few days of feeling like my heart was ripped right out of me. I'm pretty sure this proves that performing any kind of #lowerback movement before a big movement is crucial for extra strength, a stronger core and of course, #injuryprevention. This is the final week of my current #beyond531 cycle. After this I'll be taking a week off to put the finishing touches on a more #hypertrophy oriented routine. If you have any questions or would like to train with me feel free to drop me a line. Let's talk! The workout: #bandedhyperextensions 3x10, #squat 320x1, #dumbbellbenchpress 30x4x12, #chestsupportedmachinerow 40x4x12. #unitedinstrength #raven #ripraven #squatsforraven #nasmcertied #nasmcpt #iamacpt #strong #strength #nj #njpowerlifting #newjersey #powerbodybuilding #igfitness #igpowerlifting #power #powerlifting #certifiedpersonaltrainer #letstraintogether #strongandshapelygym #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #jimwendler #eastrutherford #fullbodytraining (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpx0qtNARJ3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1exq6i9cswyyd

[mikealexandercpt]

Now, I already know I'm not the first one to post this. But this is very true. If we do our part to make newcomers feel welcome, then just maybe they'll stay around for more than just three months max and perhaps choose to take the path of the dedicated. Let's make the newcomers feel welcome to our community! #unitedinstrength #igpowerlifting #power #powerlifting #igfitness #nasmcertied #nasm #nasmcpt #squat #nasm #benchpress #deadlift #newyearsresolutioners #certifiedpersonaltrainer #strong #strength #nevergiveup #nevergivein #community #ificandoitsocanyou #fitfam #powerbodybuilding #fitnesscommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/Br_lzXOFnYC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gb71xbj0zc1z

[mikealexandercpt]

More of those #mickfoleygains from last night. As I said in my the last flexing post I made just two nights ago, I've been training my arms every day, one exercise per day. I finish each #deadlift day with an #ezbarcurl/#lightoverheadpress superset for 6x6-8. Feel free to drop me a line with any questions. #unitedinstrength #nj #igfitness #igpowerlifting #power #powerlifting #nasmcertied #nasm #nasmcpt #squat #strong #strength #newjersey #certifiedpersonaltrainer #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #strongandshapelygym #northjersey #jimwendler #fullbodytraining #beyond531 #eastrutherford https://www.instagram.com/p/BrpVn1AgXpb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o625kgwbo1yu

[mikealexandercpt]

Came home to visit my old buddy, the enigma himself, @mikeythepit_999_. I trained here from 2012 until 2015, which is when I moved to New Jersey. I told him that when my #deadlift hits the 400s I'm making sure it happens here. These guys knew me when I was STRUGGLING, so it'd only be fitting to hit that mark where it all began. Stay tuned! #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #power #powerlifting #nasmcertied #nasm #jimwendler #beyond531 #fullbodytraining #nevergivein #nevergiveup #certifiedpersonaltrainer #powerhousegymstatenisland #ificandoitsocanyou #teampit #rarebreed #fullcircle (at Powerhouse GYM Staten Island SOUTH) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrIx0_sAyQM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1602uuiaj98x6

[confessionsofanangrymetalhead]

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340X5 for a new #beltless PR because Daddy had to remind the weight that it's my bitch. I should be hitting 400lbs at the next cycle. I just wish I didn't have to hear such shitty music while it happening. #confessionsofanangrymetalhead #metalheadlifters #metalhead #liftwithrage #liftwithhatred #deadlift #beltlessdeadlift #igpowerlifting #power #powerlifting #nasmcertied #nasm #nasmcptfromhell #extrememetal #heavymetal #sexanddeadlifts #ihateyou #yourmothersucksdicksinhell #strongandshapelygym #badassgyms #hardcoregyms #daddydeadlifts https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq54HxPl_PJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rpyqo1ffibn5

[mikealexandercpt]

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What a #squat night. Don't you just love when #acidreflux rears its ugly head while training?? It happened to me after the first rep, hence the delay between that and the second rep. This would've been far easier had it not occured. I tend to think that my increased #lowerback strength along with the #legstrength I've built up over time is what saved my butt. #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #power #powerlifting #nasmcertied #nasm #nasmcpt #strong #strength #iamacpt #nj #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #northjersey #newjersey #njpowerlifting #certifiedpersonaltrainer #beyond531 #jimwendler #benchpress #deadlift #strongandshapelygym #eastrutherford #fullbodytraining #hypertrophy (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/BqtWsY1A1RM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x4ps6e7yv4d1

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As a means to increase leg size, and therefore #legdrive, I've gone back to performing #20repsquats for the first time in years. This is very much a tried and true method for gaining mass. There are some of you who might see this and say I should be doing this with the bar on my traps. But I feel safer in the #lowbar position and, believe me when I tell you that so long as you're doing this right your #quads WILL feel it more than the rest of your legs. Drop me a line if you'd like to know more! Here's 95x20 from yesterday's training day. #unitedinstrength #squat #nasm #nasmcpt #benchpress #deadlift #nasmcertied #iamacpt #strong #strength #njpowerlifting #nj #strongandshapelygym #eastrutherford #newjersey #certifiedpersonaltrainer #beyond531 #jimwendler #ificandoitsocanyou #nevergiveup #nevergivein #hypertrophy #fullbodytraining (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqpw5MuAQw5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wvfxzjq3iwza

[mikealexandercpt]

I love #peppers, especially #redpeppers. Sure, #greenpeppers are good too. But since the reds have been on the vine longer than greens, they contains 11 times more #betacarotene, and precursor to #vitamina, and 1.5 times more #vitaminc than greens. In thus picture I'm mixing the two to go with #flanksteak and #whiterice. What dish you do like to add your peppers to? Please leave your answer down below. Let's talk! #unitedinstrength #ignutrition #nutrition #igfitness #igpowerlifting #power #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasmcertied #nasm #healthyfoods #nasmcpt #iamacpt #strong #strength #certifiedpersonaltrainer #squat #benchpress #deadlift #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou #personaltrainer @nasm_fitness https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcIkXggfWO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rno9ddcdtf7v

[mikealexandercpt]

I found this early morning convo between myself and @mrfreytes hilarious enough, even 24 hours later, that I'm reposting it. Partially because you HAVE to #squat if you want big legs...and partially because he apparently had no idea that Wesley Snipes was in Michael Jackson's "Bad" short film. 😂😂😂 #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #power #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasmcertied #nasmcpt #iamacpt #strong #strength #michaeljackson #bad #wesleysnipes #legpress #ighumor #certifiedpersonaltrainer #legday #chickenlegs https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp_3eXIg7m8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jzm3oahr4skb

[mikealexandercpt]

This is a pic from last night, as my phone stopped filming on its own for reasons I don't know. Nothing temporarily takes away the pain of losing your best friend like pulling 330x5 without the help of a belt for the first time in well over a year. And these felt very easy too. After next week I will be putting together a four day #hypertrophy based routine. More to come on that soon. Also, thanks to those of you who reached out with their condolences, you know who you are. This week has been an absolute nightmare but I'll keep fighting as should you with your own struggles. Don't let them win. Never give up. #unitedinstrength #raven #ripraven #deadlift #deadliftsforraven #beyond531 #jimwendler #fullbodytraining #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerlifting #nj #nasmcertied #nasmcpt #iamacpt #strong #strength #newjersey #strongandshapelygym #eastrutherford #posteriorchain #nevergiveup #nevergivein #ificandoitsocanyou (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/BpslZPTj7nD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zvk6vtjkicjh

[confessionsofanangrymetalhead]

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Here's a special #liftwithhatred lesson: Wanna to know how to at least temporarily take away the pain of losing someone closer to you than actual blood family to the point that he defined your childhood without question? Blast @morbidangelband and #squat your fucking ass off - even if your mind is totally fucking with you. Fight! He lost his battle, I won't lose mine!! #confessionsofanangrymetalhead #liftwithrage #morbidangel #covenant #extrememetal #deathmetal #brutaldeathmetal #jimwendlerisgod #jimwendler #beyond531 #igpowerlifting #powerlifting #nasmcertied #powerbodybuilding #northofvag #nasmcptfromhell #ihateyou #yourmothersucksdicksinhell #nov https://www.instagram.com/p/BpM-iN7FuMd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16g9agia5bopy

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295x5, because #acidreflux can suck my balls. #confessionsofanangrymetalhead #metalheadlifters #metalhead #liftwithrage #liftwithhatred #assgains #asspositive #squat #squatsandflannel #strongandshapelygym #igpowerlifting #power #beyond531 #jimwendler #jimwendlerisgod #ihateyou #yourmothersucksdicksinhell #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasmcertied #nasm #nasmcptfromhell (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqtg08PlHMG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1djlcaxfz8xn2