[quote]swinada wrote:
HaHa keep up the good work CP HaHa
we wana see some big / huge changes HaHa over the next few months. HaHa
I like your dedication HaHa and that you are so goal oriented. HaHa
BTW I find it rather annoying that you use HaHa so often. Sounds to me like some giggling teenage girl. HaHa But maybe thats just your style or the nervousness of this big responsibility you got now.
But I wish you success anyway and keep up all the good posts.[/quote]
Terribly sorry my excessive use of “haha” annoys you. I do it being I am one sarcastic SOB and since I can’t convey a sarcastic or jolly tone over the internet, I use the term “haha” to get the point across that I am joking or in a good mood. If you would prefer I could use
::insert sarcastic tone here::
or
::lick my balls kyle::
[quote]Jetric9 wrote:
Hey Crew, CT was wondering if you could workout twice a day. Will you be able to do after all and if so, what will he be having you do?
Keep up to the good work man!
jet[/quote]
I am able to on the weekend but it’s limited to me finding some strong man equipment. I could easily buy the needed things but I own a terribly impractical car, so they do not fit in my car
Me thinks I shouldn’t have gotten rid of my truck so soon…
Crew,
If you wouldn’t mind doing so, could you post your exact quantities of your food consumed (ie oils, almonds, shrimps, etc). Thanks buddy, and remember, if you train like hell you’ll get there. Keep up the good work!
[quote]DeanoT wrote:
Crew,
If you wouldn’t mind doing so, could you post your exact quantities of your food consumed (ie oils, almonds, shrimps, etc). Thanks buddy, and remember, if you train like hell you’ll get there. Keep up the good work![/quote]
You bet man!
Shrimp is 1 cup, which is about 24 or so shrimp
Macademia nut oil is 1 tablespoon
Olive oil is again 1 tablespoon
and Almonds are 1/3 cup
[quote]CrewPierce wrote:
Sagat wrote:
CrewPierce, good luck for you in your tramsformation.
A question: is max strength your main goal for this training phase you are now rather than size (since you are doing mostly low-rep work)?
Hey Sagat, sorry I let your question slip there!
I actually respond really well to lower rep work. I put on my most size before using a Westside training system.
CT calls my program “absolute strength and power” with a macro of “general intensification.” My diet is based around gaining muscle mass though (frequent feedings, good amount of carbs, ect).[/quote]
Thanks for taking the time to answer. I’m sure you can gain a lot of mass with low-rep training, i respond well to this kind of training too. I asked cause you mention in your goals, bodybuilding and strongman, so i thought maybe you could be focusing more in one or the other.
[quote]CrewPierce wrote:
DeanoT wrote:
Crew,
If you wouldn’t mind doing so, could you post your exact quantities of your food consumed (ie oils, almonds, shrimps, etc). Thanks buddy, and remember, if you train like hell you’ll get there. Keep up the good work!
You bet man!
Shrimp is 1 cup, which is about 24 or so shrimp
Macademia nut oil is 1 tablespoon
Olive oil is again 1 tablespoon
and Almonds are 1/3 cup[/quote]
Hey Crew,
What would you say you’d spend in a week on this current diet? What’s the calorie breakdown for an average lifting day? I ask because I have a great diet set up right now but it’s so monotonous and I’m worried–after reading CT’s article–about developing alergies to chicken, which I eat 3 times a day every day.
Keep up the good work…you already know this but I’m gonna say it anyway: alot of people are getting awesome information from the 4 of you and your daily posts of diet and exercise, it’s great to see that you’re jumping into this with both feet and I wish you the best of luck!
[quote]Hambone1818 wrote:
CrewPierce wrote:
DeanoT wrote:
Crew,
If you wouldn’t mind doing so, could you post your exact quantities of your food consumed (ie oils, almonds, shrimps, etc). Thanks buddy, and remember, if you train like hell you’ll get there. Keep up the good work!
You bet man!
Shrimp is 1 cup, which is about 24 or so shrimp
Macademia nut oil is 1 tablespoon
Olive oil is again 1 tablespoon
and Almonds are 1/3 cup
Hey Crew,
What would you say you’d spend in a week on this current diet? What’s the calorie breakdown for an average lifting day? I ask because I have a great diet set up right now but it’s so monotonous and I’m worried–after reading CT’s article–about developing alergies to chicken, which I eat 3 times a day every day.
Keep up the good work…you already know this but I’m gonna say it anyway: alot of people are getting awesome information from the 4 of you and your daily posts of diet and exercise, it’s great to see that you’re jumping into this with both feet and I wish you the best of luck!
[/quote]
Thanks for your support man! I wouldn’t worry too much about getting an allergy to chicken, I think you would only develop one for the more common things (lactose, gluten, wheat, ect) but I can’t say I’m an expert.
I send $80 a week on the diet. I just look for sales such as I got buy one get on free on bags of shrimp last weekend. I also only buy frozen fruit as it is cheaper and actually fresher than the non-frozen counter parts (because they freeze it ASAP after being picked).
Below is my breakdown for a workout day. CT upped my protein and carbs slightly today though.
[quote]CrewPierce wrote:
Thanks for your support man! I wouldn’t worry too much about getting an allergy to chicken, I think you would only develop one for the more common things (lactose, gluten, wheat, ect) but I can’t say I’m an expert.
I send $80 a week on the diet. I just look for sales such as I got buy one get on free on bags of shrimp last weekend. I also only buy frozen fruit as it is cheaper and actually fresher than the non-frozen counter parts (because they freeze it ASAP after being picked).
Below is my breakdown for a workout day. CT upped my protein and carbs slightly today though.
Awesome, just what I was looking for! I’m at about the same caloric intake right now and spend about the same in a week, I’m really just trying to change things up–allergies or not, things get monotonous when you eat the exact same thing 6 days a week for a few years in a row.
And again, thanks for the fantastic job you’re doing–the gym is enough for all the rest of us, but keeping up on your logs and answering questions is a whole other ball game and you’re giving us a great service with your fast responses and great logs. I can’t say I’m more interested in your progress than the others simply because of bodytype, but I’m pulling for you more because you seem to have the whole ‘dedication’ thing in spades.
[quote]CrewPierce wrote:
swinada wrote:
HaHa keep up the good work CP HaHa
we wana see some big / huge changes HaHa over the next few months. HaHa
I like your dedication HaHa and that you are so goal oriented. HaHa
BTW I find it rather annoying that you use HaHa so often. Sounds to me like some giggling teenage girl. HaHa But maybe thats just your style or the nervousness of this big responsibility you got now.
But I wish you success anyway and keep up all the good posts.
Terribly sorry my excessive use of “haha” annoys you. I do it being I am one sarcastic SOB and since I can’t convey a sarcastic or jolly tone over the internet, I use the term “haha” to get the point across that I am joking or in a good mood. If you would prefer I could use
::insert sarcastic tone here::
or
::lick my balls kyle::
Thanks for your support though![/quote]
LOL! This is like, the first time I’ve actually laughed out loud from reading a post.
[quote]Hambone1818 wrote:
CrewPierce wrote:
Thanks for your support man! I wouldn’t worry too much about getting an allergy to chicken, I think you would only develop one for the more common things (lactose, gluten, wheat, ect) but I can’t say I’m an expert.
I send $80 a week on the diet. I just look for sales such as I got buy one get on free on bags of shrimp last weekend. I also only buy frozen fruit as it is cheaper and actually fresher than the non-frozen counter parts (because they freeze it ASAP after being picked).
Below is my breakdown for a workout day. CT upped my protein and carbs slightly today though.
Awesome, just what I was looking for! I’m at about the same caloric intake right now and spend about the same in a week, I’m really just trying to change things up–allergies or not, things get monotonous when you eat the exact same thing 6 days a week for a few years in a row.
And again, thanks for the fantastic job you’re doing–the gym is enough for all the rest of us, but keeping up on your logs and answering questions is a whole other ball game and you’re giving us a great service with your fast responses and great logs. I can’t say I’m more interested in your progress than the others simply because of bodytype, but I’m pulling for you more because you seem to have the whole ‘dedication’ thing in spades.
[/quote]
Hambone,
I’ve read many of your posts on this website and I must say that you pulling for me means that I must be doing something right! Thank you for your many kind words and I will be doing my best to keep up with what I’m doing!!
I actually really enjoy posting on this great site so to me it’s not a chore or added work, it’s just fun! I’m glad I’m able to give back to everyone on here, it’s about time given the great advice I’ve gotten on here for 2 years now!
[quote]mithious wrote:
CrewPierce wrote:
swinada wrote:
HaHa keep up the good work CP HaHa
we wana see some big / huge changes HaHa over the next few months. HaHa
I like your dedication HaHa and that you are so goal oriented. HaHa
BTW I find it rather annoying that you use HaHa so often. Sounds to me like some giggling teenage girl. HaHa But maybe thats just your style or the nervousness of this big responsibility you got now.
But I wish you success anyway and keep up all the good posts.
Terribly sorry my excessive use of “haha” annoys you. I do it being I am one sarcastic SOB and since I can’t convey a sarcastic or jolly tone over the internet, I use the term “haha” to get the point across that I am joking or in a good mood. If you would prefer I could use
::insert sarcastic tone here::
or
::lick my balls kyle::
Thanks for your support though!
LOL! This is like, the first time I’ve actually laughed out loud from reading a post.
“insert… ::lick my balls kyle::”
thanks for making my day… HAHA[/quote]
Glad I could make your day a little better! I was actually laughing at my desk when I wrote that!
1)Your dedication is motivating.
2)Your contributions on this thread and the clinic thread are very helpful. Thanks for taking the time.
Will the program in its entirety be available, or is that something CT didn’t want you to share? Just asking…
Best of luck, bud. [/quote]
Wow man your first post in my section, damn kinda makes me fee special haha.
CT asked us not to simply cut and paste the workout into our forums so it wont be available in one condensed area. However after tomorrow afternoon you will have my full workout plan outlined in my section! If you have any questions about it or if I was unclear about something on it please feel free to PM me and I’ll answer your questions as best as I can!
Mike, congratulations on being selected and thanks for keeping such a detailed log. I was curious about your heart rate. Have you taken your resting heart rate much before? If so how does it compare to your current? I’m curious because with you having an aerobic sport background like crew I was expecting to see it in the 40s or low 50s.
I’m sure your cardiovascular system is outstanding. It would have to be to row at the level you did. I wondering if your max heart rate is higher than most because of your resting heart rate given the cardio vascular shape you are in. I’ll bet you have done a bunch of interval training too.
Did you ever use a heart rate monitor and see how high it went? The standard max hear rate formula of 220 - age really is just the median of the population. I have seen many people have much higher max rates as well as lower max high rates. I wouldn’t doubt that you have a higher max hear rate than 200.
You mentioned “squat hole” as the sweet spot for squatting. I recently started squatting and I think I hurt myself (did the pelvic excercises and read a bunch of posts). I pulled my groin muscle, but am not sure if it was because of squatting or tennis. Can you please talk about the squat hole a little bit and if you ever got hurt squating?
Background: I’m doing 145 lbs, so maybe 80% RM (guessing) x 3 x 12. I haven’t touched squats or the wheels in 2 weeks and it’s still healing…
[quote]Seattle_Lifter wrote:
Mike, congratulations on being selected and thanks for keeping such a detailed log. I was curious about your heart rate. Have you taken your resting heart rate much before? If so how does it compare to your current? I’m curious because with you having an aerobic sport background like crew I was expecting to see it in the 40s or low 50s.
I’m sure your cardiovascular system is outstanding. It would have to be to row at the level you did. I wondering if your max heart rate is higher than most because of your resting heart rate given the cardio vascular shape you are in. I’ll bet you have done a bunch of interval training too. Did you ever use a heart rate monitor and see how high it went? The standard max hear rate formula of 220 - age really is just the median of the population. I have seen many people have much higher max rates as well as lower max high rates. I wouldn’t doubt that you have a higher max hear rate than 200.
I hope you don’t mind the odd questions.
Thanks
[/quote]
Not an odd question at all! My heart rate is indeed higher than it used to be back when I did crew or wrestling. Back then I was around 55 or so. To tell you the truth after rowing I was so burnt out on cardio, plus I wanted to finally gain some weight, that I haven’t done any since April.
Haha it’s funny you mention a heart rate monitor. I say that because back in HS our school system tried to make our entire wrestling team where them during practice because they said we practiced way too hard. They told us it was unhealthy to ever go above X beats per minute and once we hit that point we should stop. Well we would hit that stupid rating in no time so we would just rip them off and keep going!
After that I never really got into wearing one so I couldn’t tell you what my heart rate was when I was rowing. Hope that answers your questions!
[quote]eventhewaves wrote:
You mentioned “squat hole” as the sweet spot for squatting. I recently started squatting and I think I hurt myself (did the pelvic excercises and read a bunch of posts). I pulled my groin muscle, but am not sure if it was because of squatting or tennis. Can you please talk about the squat hole a little bit and if you ever got hurt squating?
Background: I’m doing 145 lbs, so maybe 80% RM (guessing) x 3 x 12. I haven’t touched squats or the wheels in 2 weeks and it’s still healing…[/quote]
The “squat hole” is just the sweet spot for someone. Everyone is different and to tell you the truth, I don’t think I could accurately describe where mine is! I’ll try though. For me it’s a medium stance, to hit it I have to really think about pushing my butt back, and get just enough forward lean. Once I hit that groove though I can keep adding weight and I nail the reps.
I have indeed injured myself squatting. Well it was more of a combo effect of rowing and squatting! One day about a year and a half ago now I was squatting and going for a max of around 350 when my back suddenly gave out and I crashed to the floor with the weight.
It turns out I broke my back! I had several fractures in my last two vertebrae from all the stress I had put on it. It hurt like hell man and for the next year it would randomly just give out. I feel walking up steps more times than I care to remember ha-ha and I couldn’t even pick up a 12 pack of coke from the ground!
That was the second time in my life that the doctors told me I may never walk again if I don’t quit sports. Ha! I showed them, yet again!
Thanks for your support though!