[quote]kelleyb wrote:
On a non-rippedness note: How’s the other stuff going? Wedding plans moving along? [/quote]
Everything is going great. My mother has been really involved in this, which is a big help because of my work schedule and my girlfriend’s (she works 30 hours a week on top of her studies, which also amount to 30-36 hours a week).
Everything is pretty much taken care of, we only need to hire a DJ for the reception.
Excellent news, CT!
Hope it all goes off without a hitch.
I find the image of a 315 seated shoulder press almost comical. That’s just insane.
[quote]NeelyDan wrote:
I find the image of a 315 seated shoulder press almost comical. That’s just insane. [/quote]
Well, that’s not what I consider my all-time best pressing effort. When I was training for Olympic lifting I did 315 x 5 on the push press, but with very little leg drive.
I’m curious. Do have an “ultimate” goal for yourself as far as your physique goes? As I take it right now you’re about 230ish with single digit bodyfat and it seems you aren’t having much trouble with getting that number down when you need to, but what about the long term?
I ask because as it stands now you have the physique that many of us would aspire to have, but the question is: once you have it then what?
[quote]kelleyb wrote:
I’m curious. Do have an “ultimate” goal for yourself as far as your physique goes? As I take it right now you’re about 230ish with single digit bodyfat and it seems you aren’t having much trouble with getting that number down when you need to, but what about the long term?
I ask because as it stands now you have the physique that many of us would aspire to have, but the question is: once you have it then what? [/quote]
I’m 221 not 230 
You know what… I don’t wanna get into that. My GF and I just had a fight about this.
You and me both Sir.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
kelleyb wrote:
I’m curious. Do have an “ultimate” goal for yourself as far as your physique goes? As I take it right now you’re about 230ish with single digit bodyfat and it seems you aren’t having much trouble with getting that number down when you need to, but what about the long term?
I ask because as it stands now you have the physique that many of us would aspire to have, but the question is: once you have it then what?
I’m 221 not 230
You know what… I don’t wanna get into that. My GF and I just had a fight about this.[/quote]
Ouch. Fair enough.
Hey just curious to see what your Total body training looks like.
[quote]drewh wrote:
Hey just curious to see what your Total body training looks like.[/quote]
It’s not set in stone… I do have 4 main movements per day (compounds) and will sometimes add 1-2 isolation exercises at the end if I feel like it.
One setup I really like right now is:
A1. Bench press
A2. 1-arm rowing
B1. Deadlift
B2. Overhead press
I do this form of training 5 times a week, sometimes I keep the same exercises, some other times I’ll use variations.
For the ‘‘1’’ (A1 and A2) exercises I like to use a Bulgarian matrix…
work up to a training 1RM
3-4 sets of 2 reps with 30-40lbs less than your max
1-2 sets of 1 rep with 15-20lbs less than your max
1 set of 1 with 5-10lbs less than your max
1 set (attempt) with 5lbs more than your max
For the ‘‘2’’ exercises I keep the reps in the 4-6 range.
If I don’t feel strong on that day I will forget the Bulgarian matrix and do 4-5 sets of 3 reps with a load that I can do 5 times.
Pretty similar to what I did when I was olympic lifting, except for the exercise selection.
Assistance/isolation work, when I add any is perform for 3 sets of 8-10 reps.
The program lasts 2 weeks and is used between 2 phases of ‘‘regular’’ bodybuilding training.
Coach,
Will you be adding any vegetables in your diet, or just continue using Primal greens?
[quote]tmoney1 wrote:
Coach,
Will you be adding any vegetables in your diet, or just continue using Primal greens?[/quote]
Celery and cucumbers at will… that’s pretty much it.
BTW, totally unrelated… I hit a PR of 405 on the incline bench today.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
tmoney1 wrote:
Coach,
Will you be adding any vegetables in your diet, or just continue using Primal greens?
Celery and cucumbers at will… that’s pretty much it.
BTW, totally unrelated… I hit a PR of 405 on the incline bench today.[/quote]
holy shit thats alot lol…nice lift
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
tmoney1 wrote:
Coach,
Will you be adding any vegetables in your diet, or just continue using Primal greens?
Celery and cucumbers at will… that’s pretty much it.
BTW, totally unrelated… I hit a PR of 405 on the incline bench today.[/quote]
Congrats, that’s awesome!!! Keep up the good work coach!!
CT,
Do you get sick very often i.e. colds, flu etc…?
How do you respond to this in your training;
ie. Reduce volume/don’t train etc…
How do you respond to this in your diet;
i.e. Reduce calories (due to lower workload)
Up calories (for increased recovery)
Are there any tricks you’ve learnt in regards to training with sickness.
Thanks,
N.
Are you still planning to go to Tahiti?
If you will be on the main island it might not be so bad, but the food was horrible on the remote islands we visited on our honeymoon. The native dish poisson cru is diet friendly – raw tuna marinated in coconut milk, lime juice, and onions – but gave me some wicked food poisoning.
If you are on the main island, try to take the short trip to Moorea. One of the most beautiful places on the face of the earth.
[quote]Northaway wrote:
CT,
Do you get sick very often i.e. colds, flu etc…?
How do you respond to this in your training;
ie. Reduce volume/don’t train etc…
How do you respond to this in your diet;
i.e. Reduce calories (due to lower workload)
Up calories (for increased recovery)
Are there any tricks you’ve learnt in regards to training with sickness.
Thanks,
N.
[/quote]
I really don’t get sick. And when I do it only lasts a day or so. Sickness generally occurs when you don’t plan your training well and push beyond your recovery capacities for too long. This kills your immune system and thus open up the door to illnesses.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
tmoney1 wrote:
Coach,
Will you be adding any vegetables in your diet, or just continue using Primal greens?
Celery and cucumbers at will… that’s pretty much it.
BTW, totally unrelated… I hit a PR of 405 on the incline bench today.[/quote]
Wow congrats CT! 405 and your still on the V-Diet!?!? that speaks volumes for the V-Diet and you.
Keep It Up!
-RetailBoy
[quote]retailboy wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
tmoney1 wrote:
Coach,
Will you be adding any vegetables in your diet, or just continue using Primal greens?
Celery and cucumbers at will… that’s pretty much it.
BTW, totally unrelated… I hit a PR of 405 on the incline bench today.
Wow congrats CT! 405 and your still on the V-Diet!?!? that speaks volumes for the V-Diet and you.
Keep It Up!
-RetailBoy[/quote]
Well, as I mentioned I’m on a modified V-Diet in that my caloric intake is higher than the ‘‘original’’ diet. Simply because my body fat is already low and that I don’t have much fat to lose. The only reason I’m doing a short V-Diet is to regain the ironclad discipline that I once had regarding diet, not to lose fat per se. So even if I’m not consuming much solid food, my caloric intake is pretty much what it normally is. Actually, with the V-Diet I’m even getting a bit more carbs than with my normal diet.
That having been said I do prefer whole food diets 99% of the time. I see the V-Diet as a good way to gain dietary discipline and determination, but strictly for body comp purposes I prefer whole-food diets.
Hey Thibs,
Have you started using HOT-ROX EXTREME now that you’re on the V-Diet?