[quote]Shiggy wrote:
Off topic, but CT you look like a terminator in your new pic. Whoa…[/quote]
My thoughts too
I may be biased here, but I think it really shows when the physique is built with huge weights for low reps… the crazy “pumpless” density
[quote]Thy. wrote:
Shiggy wrote:
Off topic, but CT you look like a terminator in your new pic. Whoa…
My thoughts too
I may be biased here, but I think it really shows when the physique is built with huge weights for low reps… the crazy “pumpless” density[/quote]
No no, you are 100% correct. And not only is it unpumped, its “look flat like hell because of the plane ride” unpumped.
CT,
What you are your tips for preparing for a photo shoot? I am taking pictures in 4 weeks and looking to get rid of that last little bit of freakin stubborn fat, probably 5-10lb.
I don’t know if it is necessary to give you my routine/eating plan, however you tell me what to do and I will do apply it asap.
I will say my only carbs are from veggies and Surge Workout Fuel and Recovery used before, during, after workout.
Thank you
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Shiggy wrote:
Off topic, but CT you look like a terminator in your new pic. Whoa…
My wife won’t give me any… she’s scared of me now.[/quote]
Whatever you do, don’t shout out “WHERE’S JOHN CONNOR” in mid-coitus. That will not help…
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Thy. wrote:
Shiggy wrote:
Off topic, but CT you look like a terminator in your new pic. Whoa…
My thoughts too
I may be biased here, but I think it really shows when the physique is built with huge weights for low reps… the crazy “pumpless” density
No no, you are 100% correct. And not only is it unpumped, its “look flat like hell because of the plane ride” unpumped.[/quote]
I just scrolled down to the bottom of the home page to find Thibs looking HYUUGE!! You definitely have the Terminator look in that pic!
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Thy. wrote:
Shiggy wrote:
Off topic, but CT you look like a terminator in your new pic. Whoa…
My thoughts too
I may be biased here, but I think it really shows when the physique is built with huge weights for low reps… the crazy “pumpless” density
No no, you are 100% correct. And not only is it unpumped, its “look flat like hell because of the plane ride” unpumped.[/quote]
CT,
Firstly wanted to say your Q&A section is awesome and I’ve been a long time lurker and it’s been valuable
I just wanted to ask whilst we are on the topic why this is? Like why certain people look more dense/bigger unpumped than others?
I recall you writing something about myogenic tonus [sp?] is that all there is to it? or can other factors affect how you look unpumped vs pumped.
Thanks
[quote]taleb wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Thy. wrote:
Shiggy wrote:
Off topic, but CT you look like a terminator in your new pic. Whoa…
My thoughts too
I may be biased here, but I think it really shows when the physique is built with huge weights for low reps… the crazy “pumpless” density
No no, you are 100% correct. And not only is it unpumped, its “look flat like hell because of the plane ride” unpumped.
CT,
Firstly wanted to say your Q&A section is awesome and I’ve been a long time lurker and it’s been valuable
I just wanted to ask whilst we are on the topic why this is? Like why certain people look more dense/bigger unpumped than others?
I recall you writing something about myogenic tonus [sp?] is that all there is to it? or can other factors affect how you look unpumped vs pumped.
Thanks
[/quote]
Myogenic tone (partial muscle activation even at rest) is one factor.
Amount of body fat also contributes.
The ratio of fast twitch fiber (more) will give you a denser look too.
Hi CT,
I’m thinking about setting up a German Body Composition program to my next training block for fat loss. But the different GBC-programs I’ve looked at doesn’t involve any heavy lifting. Aren’t heavy lifting that important to preserve muscle mass while dieting down?
[quote]mrpj wrote:
Hi CT,
I’m thinking about setting up a German Body Composition program to my next training block for fat loss. But the different GBC-programs I’ve looked at doesn’t involve any heavy lifting. Aren’t heavy lifting that important to preserve muscle mass while dieting down? [/quote]
Yes, from my experience heavy lifting is the best way to avoid losing muscle size while dieting.
Thib,
When dealing with people who are more than just a few pounds above where they want to be, to what degree would you be more willing to get a bit liberal with the energy deficit relative to where they had been at prior to starting a diet? e.g. if a standard suggestion is to create a 500-calorie deficit/day (which may be in the 15-20% range of total intake) for an approximate 1-pound of fat loss per week, then would upwards of a 30-35% deficit be acceptable to accelerate the rate of fat loss early on? Clearly you don’t want to be overly aggressive with deficits, but by the same token an overweight person is also not in the same boat as an ultra-lean bodybuilder who’s been dieting down for a few weeks already.
Or would you simply start with the more conservative assessment and reassess after a few weeks?
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
mrpj wrote:
Hi CT,
I’m thinking about setting up a German Body Composition program to my next training block for fat loss. But the different GBC-programs I’ve looked at doesn’t involve any heavy lifting. Aren’t heavy lifting that important to preserve muscle mass while dieting down?
Yes, from my experience heavy lifting is the best way to avoid losing muscle size while dieting.[/quote]
Which program do you recommend that involves heavy weights? Could you give me a workout example of your setup in Refined Physique Transformation article ( Strength Training, Bodybuilding & Online Supplement Store - T NATION ) ?
Hey Christian Thibaudeau. I just recently bought your get jacked…fast program and after reading it, I have a couple of questions. Could you please pm me your email so I can ask you questions about specifics of the plan or do u just want me to ask here. Thank you.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
rich2323 wrote:
Coach CT, what’s the best way to consume Biotest “Receptor Max”? Should I just follow the instructions as they are laid out on the bottle?
Thanks
Rich
I personally like to use it prior to workouts (with my Alpha-GPC) as it sensitize my body to insulin so I respond better to m para-workout protocol, the ALCAR prop also increase the sensitivity of the androgen receptors, which is a big plus when performing a strength-based workout.[/quote]
CT,
You said in the para-workout forum not to take Fenuplex with the para-workout protocol. Isn’t Fenuplex similar to Receptormax? Or I am mistaken?
Thanks
[quote]wutan wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
rich2323 wrote:
Coach CT, what’s the best way to consume Biotest “Receptor Max”? Should I just follow the instructions as they are laid out on the bottle?
Thanks
Rich
I personally like to use it prior to workouts (with my Alpha-GPC) as it sensitize my body to insulin so I respond better to m para-workout protocol, the ALCAR prop also increase the sensitivity of the androgen receptors, which is a big plus when performing a strength-based workout.
CT,
You said in the para-workout forum not to take Fenuplex with the para-workout protocol. Isn’t Fenuplex similar to Receptormax? Or I am mistaken?
Thanks
[/quote]
You are mistaken, fenuplex is essentially fenugreek, which is a fiber. Receptormax is: Acetyl-L-carnitine, Cinnamomum burmanni (water extract, standardized for type-A polymers, tetramers, and trimers), Na (sodium) R-alpha-lipoic acid, Coenzyme Q10, 4-hydroxyisoleucine
I will be hiking through some small towns in Europe for a few weeks and am wondering what I should buy when I stop for food. I’ll be carrying BCAAs with me and will probably be walking 10+ miles per day. I was hoping to accomplish a bit of fat loss during this time as well.
Thib,
Whether for fat loss or conditioning work, what is your opinion of the VersaClimber? While a fixed machine, does this particular piece have benefit as a standalone or as part of a circuit as compared with other types of “cardio” machines?
As a brief aside, would whey protein along with fibrous veggies or a fiber supplement + some quality fat be fine as a pre-bed meal as far as helping to preserve or build muscle? I recently tested positive for an intolerance to casein, so any protein blends containing casein will be out for a while, but whey is fine.
I often prefer to drink a shake rather than having solid food pre-bed, but now that Metabolic Drive will be out for a bit I was wondering if whey would have roughly the same effect when taken as part of a mixed meal with fat and fiber.
Thib, I have a question.
My average day consists of 100-120g carbs (this includes dietary fiber and whole grains), 120g fat (also includes Omega-3 and polysaturated fats) and 270 grams protein from all sources (Milk, eggs, grains, and whey isolate.) Workout days average 3000-3200 calories and non-workout days (with or without NEPA) range from 2700 to 2800.
At 6’1 and 176 pounds, is this a sufficient amount to gain mass AND lose fat over a long period of time? My goal is to drop my BF by 1-2% in eight weeks and see modest gains (half to three quarter inch bicep gain, for example). Are my goals lofty, and do they fit along with my diet?
[quote]J.Wollmann wrote:
Thib, I have a question.
My average day consists of 100-120g carbs (this includes dietary fiber and whole grains), 120g fat (also includes Omega-3 and polysaturated fats) and 270 grams protein from all sources (Milk, eggs, grains, and whey isolate.) Workout days average 3000-3200 calories and non-workout days (with or without NEPA) range from 2700 to 2800. At 6’1 and 176 pounds, is this a sufficient amount to gain mass AND lose fat over a long period of time? My goal is to drop my BF by 1-2% in eight weeks and see modest gains (half to three quarter inch bicep gain, for example). Are my goals lofty, and do they fit along with my diet?
[/quote]
Always remember that unless you are a total beginner or returning to training after a layoff it is EXTREMELY hard to:
Both goals basically require different nutritional status… gaining muscle requires you to be in a caloric surplus, losing fat that you are in a caloric deficit.
Now, it IS possible to do both to a limited extent (lose a bit of fat, gain a bit of muscle) although it might not be the best approach. The “trick” to accomplish that is to nail para-workout nutrition and go low/no carbs the rest of the day.
Coach Thib,
I have been in the AD diet for a while, and loose 26lbs in many months. I am a beginner, currently 27 years old, 1m76 tall and 149lbs, for an avereage of 10-12% BF (was 20%).
I am of a kind who like to experiment on himself, even if that way results are not the fastest when I go wrong.
I have reached an halt in fat loss, and would like to have your opinion about the following I’ve started to experiment this week, to know if I’m completely wrong or not.
Goal : fat loss while maintaining muscles (gaining very few muscles would be a nice bonus)
Diet : Anabolic Diet, less than 30g of carb per day, for an avereage of 1700-1800Kcal per day.
Training : Total Body Training from Waterburry, 3 workout per week and 45mn moderate cardio just after each workout.
Para-workout nutrition : 30-40g Whey 30mn before, and 30g Whey and 10g Glutamine and 20g amino acids (peptides of a large array of amino acids) juste after the full session (workout and cardio).
I do not do anymore HIIT since you said that in a low carb lifestyle it will cut directly into the muscles.
Will the above be effective at burning fat while keeping muscles, or even gain a few ones ? (given the refeed week well above maintenance). Or is it total crap which can only lead to muscle loss ?
Thanks you very much for your help.
Guillaume.
P.S : your so HUGE in that video… amazing !
Coach, I am doing the Refined Physique Transformation. I am 6’1 and started the diet at around 218 lbs. I am now at 208 lbs and feeling flat. Obviously my biggest fear is losing the muscle I gained during my bulk. Here is my diet breakdown:
6am - 4 eggs, 2 scoops whey, shot of evoo and 5g fish oil
915am - 100g chicken breast and 5g fish oil
noon - 1 can tuna, 100g chicken breast and 5g fish oil
330pm - 65g chicken breast, 1/2 cup oatmeal
430 - preworkout 1 scoop whey
6pm - 2 scoops whey
7pm - 50g steak, 100g chicken breast, lots of broccoli and 5g fish oil
10pm - 1 scoop whey and 1 HB egg
Total macro breakdown is 324p, 51c, 125f - 2722 calories.
Does this seem good or should I switch a few things around?