so better hurry 
so give us a hint whats your new book going to be like…and is it going to be a ebook or real book…and what kind of stuff is going to be in the book
Hello Beast
Hope everything is going well.
I’m following your OVT and its a nice little killer
I was wondering…the workouts seem to be taking a bit too long.
What do you think if I were to split up each Day into Morning/Evening… thus working half the workout (for one muscle) in the morning, and the rest in the evening?
Do you think that will generate the same increases in mass as the original program? Anytthing you would alter about this program when splitting it up in such a way?
Of course, by splitting these up, I would also like to take advantage of 2 anabolic responses… thus let’s assume proper nutrition.
Thanks and keep up the great work!
[quote]kpd315 wrote:
so give us a hint whats your new book going to be like…and is it going to be a ebook or real book…and what kind of stuff is going to be in the book[/quote]
I did answer this question 3 times already
1/3 muscle-buiilding info + 9 complete programs
1/3 strength-building
1/3 GPP/athletic training
Over 300 exercises illustrated in the appendix
It will be much more practical than my second book and more in-deoth than my first one.
It should be a real book, not an ebook, if I can find a publisher.
Whenerver possible I always prefer diving the daily workload into 2 short sessions.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
kpd315 wrote:
so give us a hint whats your new book going to be like…and is it going to be a ebook or real book…and what kind of stuff is going to be in the book
I did answer this question 3 times already
1/3 muscle-buiilding info + 9 complete programs
1/3 strength-building
1/3 GPP/athletic training
Over 300 exercises illustrated in the appendix
It will be much more practical than my second book and more in-deoth than my first one.
It should be a real book, not an ebook, if I can find a publisher.[/quote]
Sounds good. Looking forward to it.
Coach Thibaudeau,
What is your best guess on the availability of your 2nd DVD?
Thank you for your time!
[quote]Kai Zen wrote:
Coach Thibaudeau,
What is your best guess on the availability of your 2nd DVD?
Thank you for your time!
[/quote]
To be honest it’s far from being one of my priorities right now. I’m in the middle of “seminar season”, Christiane is getting ready for the Canadian BBing champs, my hockey players are back in training and I’m working on my 3rd book. It sure wont be before November/December.
CT,
I’m doing an upper/lower 4 day split. One lower day is mostly DL and oly variants; the other is mostly squats and lunges.
Would you recommend any additional spinal erector work, or do the “money lifts” cover it?
Thanks.
[quote]W.F.Call78 wrote:
CT,
I’m doing an upper/lower 4 day split. One lower day is mostly DL and oly variants; the other is mostly squats and lunges.
Would you recommend any additional spinal erector work, or do the “money lifts” cover it?
Thanks.
[/quote]
It should be covered. However it is possible that they are still a weak link, only you can tell from your deadlift/squat/oly performance if it is so.
I would still add 2-3 sets of weighted back extension (in the 8-12 reps range)once a week … NOBODY interested in limit strength can be too strong in the lower back or hamstrings.
I really hope you can get this new book published… sounds like a great training tool and hardcopy is just more convinient then an E-book
Hey CT, this was posted on a thread today, but I’m sending it your way: is it true that the front squat activate mostly the vastus medialis? I know it targets the quad more than regular back squat, but the vm, not sure. Thanks, and keep us posted on your upcoming book and dvd
[quote]JNeves wrote:
I really hope you can get this new book published… sounds like a great training tool and hardcopy is just more convinient then an E-book[/quote]
Yes, especially considering the 300 exercises… it would cost an arm an a leg to print the ebook.
CT,
When doing Rack Pulls at what height should the pins be?
Above knee level or just below?
Thanks,
D
[quote]Zen warrior wrote:
Hey CT, this was posted on a thread today, but I’m sending it your way: is it true that the front squat activate mostly the vastus medialis? I know it targets the quad more than regular back squat, but the vm, not sure. Thanks, and keep us posted on your upcoming book and dvd[/quote]
Well, from anecdotal evidence I found that olympic lifters generally have a larger VM than most athletes. Does that mean that the front squat is a superior VM exercise? Maybe maybe not. I’m yet to see scientific evidence that it does recruit the VM to a greater extent. Because of the greater depth in front squat it might be a bit better, but I’m not entirely convinced.
CT,
If i remember a while ago (at ironmag) you tried a fellows diet called animalbolics. I was wondering how you laid it out, what you thought of it, what your results were.
I have heard it is similar to swolecat’s program, so if you caould outline any similarities or differences that would be great too
[quote]deadly69 wrote:
CT,
When doing Rack Pulls at what height should the pins be?
Above knee level or just below?
Thanks,
D[/quote]
Both! In fact there are benefits to performing rack pulls from any point in the range of motion. Above the knee you are in a mechanically advantageous position and it allows you to build the lower back and glutes more. Below the knee is effective especially if your deadlift sticking point is around the knee/mid-way point in the ROM. Pin pulls from mid-thight can be effective to get used to super heavy weights especially if you don’t use straps. Pin pulls from mid-shins will strengthen the start of the deadlift.
[quote]squattin600 wrote:
CT,
If i remember a while ago (at ironmag) you tried a fellows diet called animalbolics. I was wondering how you laid it out, what you thought of it, what your results were.
I have heard it is similar to swolecat’s program, so if you caould outline any similarities or differences that would be great too[/quote]
It is more similar to the Warrior’s diet and the “Velocity diet”. You basically ingest only one real meal during the day (evening) and drink 2, 3 small shakes or very small meal before that.
CT I’m having an argument with a guy at work( a post rehab training center) That leg extensions are crap for healthy and unhealthy people.The problem is I can’t find any scienetifc articles saying that they hurt the knee but I have read about them adding alot of force on the patella. Whats your thoughts on this issue?
Would you know of any quick links online to any journals?
[quote]bigpump23 wrote:
CT I’m having an argument with a guy at work( a post rehab training center) That leg extensions are crap for healthy and unhealthy people.The problem is I can’t find any scienetifc articles saying that they hurt the knee but I have read about them adding alot of force on the patella. Whats your thoughts on this issue?
Would you know of any quick links online to any journals?[/quote]
I personally feel that leg extensions, when performed by individuals with healthy knees are actually ok. I’ve used them from time to time, mostly as a light post-fatigue exercise.
Ian King is of the same opinion and so is Rene Meme, the top strength coach in France (trainer of many bodybuilders, powerlifters, soccer players, skiers, etc.) and himself a champion in bodybuilding, olympic lifting and powerlifting.
When used properly and under the right circumstances no exercise is dangerous on its own. It excessive use, incorrect use or faulty technique that is the problem.