Thib Q&A no.6

Training
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[quote]skiscuba wrote:

[quote]kjmont wrote:

[quote]skiscuba wrote:
Mr. Thibaudeau
Do you still follow the “Pulse Feast” diet?

I am very interested in trying it but was wondering if your still doing it, or if you recommend a different plan.

Thanks![/quote]

He dos, but mor for the reason that with his current training style includes a lot of ring work and has been adding on muscle on him pretty rapidly and uses the pulse feast as a means of controlling his weight.

the pulse feast is great if it fits your eating pattern where you can go without eating and often binge when you do eat. And of course if your willing to buy MAG-10 and not try and makeshift it.[/quote]

Thanks for the help! So, the diet seemed appealing to me, I wouldn’t have a problem doing it. But, if I wasn’t able to do MAG-10 would I be better off just doing a basic 5-6 meal per day plan with possibly some added leucine to a few of my shakes to get a pulse affect?
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Yes if you dont have MAG-10 or cant buy it dont do the diet. Stick to your meals and add 1.5-2 scoops of hyrdolized whey with leucine in it 30 minutes prior to 2-3 meals, 3-4 hours after your previous meals. It’ll do, but it works much better with MAG-10 to be honest.

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I will try it that way instead then, thanks a ton for your help kjmont!!

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anytime man

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Hello Christian,actually I’ve been looking for an answer to my question for 1 year now and I can’t find out a solution. I’m 21 years old,I’ve been in bodybuilding for 3 years now my body is in perfect shape I’m on 10% body fat my muscles are big full rounded,but I have this problem which is No muscles density!

They are big full yeah but soft,and I can’t find out why,where is the problem? I always train,eat healthy,sleep,the perfect lifestyle. I wish you can help me with that I really appreciate it !

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Hi thibs :slight_smile:

Im about to start “I, Bodybuilder” and i was wondering if it works fine to go on “the pulse feast” while doing this program… :smiley: Whats your thoughts?? :slight_smile:

Thanks…

From Preben,
Norway, Bergen

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[quote]kjmont wrote:

[quote]skiscuba wrote:

[quote]kjmont wrote:

[quote]skiscuba wrote:
Mr. Thibaudeau
Do you still follow the “Pulse Feast” diet?

I am very interested in trying it but was wondering if your still doing it, or if you recommend a different plan.

Thanks![/quote]

He dos, but mor for the reason that with his current training style includes a lot of ring work and has been adding on muscle on him pretty rapidly and uses the pulse feast as a means of controlling his weight.

the pulse feast is great if it fits your eating pattern where you can go without eating and often binge when you do eat. And of course if your willing to buy MAG-10 and not try and makeshift it.[/quote]

Thanks for the help! So, the diet seemed appealing to me, I wouldn’t have a problem doing it. But, if I wasn’t able to do MAG-10 would I be better off just doing a basic 5-6 meal per day plan with possibly some added leucine to a few of my shakes to get a pulse affect?
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Yes if you dont have MAG-10 or cant buy it dont do the diet. Stick to your meals and add 1.5-2 scoops of hyrdolized whey with leucine in it 30 minutes prior to 2-3 meals, 3-4 hours after your previous meals. It’ll do, but it works much better with MAG-10 to be honest.[/quote]

I would disagree with this. The Pulse Feast is just a Warrior Diet with a specific undereating protocol.

If you don’t have access to MAG-10, just try with different supplements or foods.

My pulses currently consist of 4 eggs, one piece of fruit (apple or orange atm) and 3g of omega-3. I drink A LOT of green tea as well.

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[quote]vjoe wrote:

[quote]kjmont wrote:

[quote]skiscuba wrote:

[quote]kjmont wrote:

[quote]skiscuba wrote:
Mr. Thibaudeau
Do you still follow the “Pulse Feast” diet?

I am very interested in trying it but was wondering if your still doing it, or if you recommend a different plan.

Thanks![/quote]

He dos, but mor for the reason that with his current training style includes a lot of ring work and has been adding on muscle on him pretty rapidly and uses the pulse feast as a means of controlling his weight.

the pulse feast is great if it fits your eating pattern where you can go without eating and often binge when you do eat. And of course if your willing to buy MAG-10 and not try and makeshift it.[/quote]

Thanks for the help! So, the diet seemed appealing to me, I wouldn’t have a problem doing it. But, if I wasn’t able to do MAG-10 would I be better off just doing a basic 5-6 meal per day plan with possibly some added leucine to a few of my shakes to get a pulse affect?
[/quote]

Yes if you dont have MAG-10 or cant buy it dont do the diet. Stick to your meals and add 1.5-2 scoops of hyrdolized whey with leucine in it 30 minutes prior to 2-3 meals, 3-4 hours after your previous meals. It’ll do, but it works much better with MAG-10 to be honest.[/quote]

I would disagree with this. The Pulse Feast is just a Warrior Diet with a specific undereating protocol.

If you don’t have access to MAG-10, just try with different supplements or foods.

My pulses currently consist of 4 eggs, one piece of fruit (apple or orange atm) and 3g of omega-3. I drink A LOT of green tea as well.
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The whole idea is that the MAG-10 gets in and out FAST so it triggers a mild anabolic state without providing your body with fuel. If your eating small amounts of food, you are providing your body with fuel, with no big spike of aminos. If you try whey, itd take 30-40 grams to be equivalent to ONE scoop of MAG-10, so youd need a solid 3.75 - 4.5 scoops of whey to get the same pulsing effect.

But you are right with one thing, it is a modified warrior diet, but the problem with the original warrior diet was that it was too catabolic to be able to add on much if any muscle with it.

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kjmont, I agree that MAG-10 is the best and ideal option, and it will give the best results. I am not arguing that.

However, for people who, for whatever reason, can’t buy it, it is still possible to do a pulse feast diet.

By the way, how does is on scoop of MAG-10 equivalent to 3.75-4.5 scoops of whey?! Doesn’t MAG-10 have 19g of protein per scoop?

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It is possible to do a intermittent fast-feast, but it wont be a pulse feast.

And the combo of citrulline malate, leucine, and casien hydrosolate has the same anabolic effect as 30-40g of whey. Its the quality of the protein, not the quantity.

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Christian, Do you feel it is easier to over train when pausing between repetitions? I know part of your recovery methods are based on movements that take advantage of the stretch/shortening cycle. I do feel a better contraction when I train with pauses but it also wipes me out (especially with squats). Thanks

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CT,
I’m 18 years old and my main object is to perform at a TOP level on my boxing trainings and possibly other martial arts in future. My second priority is to perform at the volleyball team. And the third one is to look/feel good.

Given that would you recommend me using your new HP mass principles? I was thinking about hitting the gym 3 times a week - once for upper body work, once for lower body and once for neural charge+some back and maybe hamstrings. I currently don’t have money for any supplements, but still i’m going to train a total of 5-7 times a week.

What bothers me is that i read many reviews here on how boxers should NOT lift heavy stuff. Plus some trainers have the same opinion.
I REALLY love lifting heavy stuff and i’m also a big fan of your methods and don’t want to drop this, but i want to strike for the best possible version of me in boxing.

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Christian… You wrote a program for the "gain 20 lbs of mass in 12 weeks " article… 20 Pounds of “Hollywood” Muscle!

do you still stand by that type of training back from 2006 and say thats a good program to follow?

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hey CT,
what advice would you give someone with very little equipment? for example one barbell with 300 lbs no bench no dumbbells just one 300lbs barbell. do you think thats enough equipment to establish a routine that would give results? and by results i mean loose fat and gain muscle. how would youre training log look and what other piece of equipment would you look into investing?
Thanks

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Christian, I have watched and read your training system for the superhero, and i note a similar pattern of training to Jim Wendler’s 531 program regarding using the four basic movement patterns. My question is whether you recommend performing exercises after the main workout to help with structural balance i.e. Poliquin principle, and to help perform better in the main lift, i.e. dumbbell row, dumbbell presses to help with bench or shoulder press, and split squats to help with the deadlift and squat?

Many thanks Christain your feedback is will be greatly appreciated.

James

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He hasn’t posted on this thread in 11 months. Why do people still post questions?

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To CT, or anyone else who can answer this question,
I am getting more and more confused with the correct implementation of your basic principle, which if I understand from one of your posts in the Indigo spills is to improve capacity to perform explosive movements in all the pushing and pullings actions of the body." However, I seem to be seeing you recommending a lot of unexplosive movements recently, such as ring moves (isometric or otherwise) for the upper body which focus on tension and full contraction rather than explosiveness, and super slow band work to find the weak/tender spots. So my question is when are slower movements ok to use versus explosive movements, and where is the line between performing ring moves slowly and i.e. a bench press slowly?

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[quote]kwesty92 wrote:
To CT, or anyone else who can answer this question,
I am getting more and more confused with the correct implementation of your basic principle, which if I understand from one of your posts in the Indigo spills is to improve capacity to perform explosive movements in all the pushing and pullings actions of the body." However, I seem to be seeing you recommending a lot of unexplosive movements recently, such as ring moves (isometric or otherwise) for the upper body which focus on tension and full contraction rather than explosiveness, and super slow band work to find the weak/tender spots. So my question is when are slower movements ok to use versus explosive movements, and where is the line between performing ring moves slowly and i.e. a bench press slowly?[/quote]

He advocates explosive movements for pressing patterns, and rings and bands for back. The breakdown so far is:

Upper Body Pressing: Explosive Military Press from pins, Reverse-Grip Bench from Pins being violent/getting a jolt of power at the beginning of the movement

Lower Body Pressing: Explosive Trap Bar Dead, High Pulls from Blocks.

Lower Body Size: Prowler work +lunge and squat holds

Back: Rings and Bands

So the cliff notes are you never go slow on barbell work ever, the only time advised to “be slow” is once ever 2-4 weeks when you perform a maximal lift just to “keep the feeling” for max effort work. Always be violent from start to finish.

You perform rings to diagnose weaknesses, being conscious about the movement and focus on tension.

Bands are to be done slow and never fast to look for weak areas in the back and spend more time in those areas to iron out weak spots.

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I need your counsel in the choice of a pure strength routine.
had in mind these two alternatives:

1- 5/3/1: How to Build Pure Strength

2- 8-Week Basic Strength Plan

I have 21, 140 lbs. (70 kg.). 9% BF. 2 years training.

THANKS!

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Hey CT, I’ll keep this as short as possible while not leaving out important info as I know you’re busy.

GOALS: Strength, improve proficiency in oly lift variations to improve power but have no intentions of competing (right now using power clean from hang, and just starting with the hip snatch), and stay fairly lean. In terms of the big 3 lifts, deadlifting and bench pressing have always been easiest for me, and squatting most difficult. Therefore, improving the squat is important to me.

Because bench pressing has always been easiest for me to progress in, I have currently cut it out, focusing on push pressing, and just doing a few sets of 6-10 reps in DB bench.

Here is my 3 day a week plan. I’d like to train more, but am currently commuting by bicycle (about 14-20km/day 5 days a week), and one of my part-time jobs is playing sports with a group of elementary school boys for a couple hours 5 days a week. The cycling isn’t overly strenuous, and I do not play all out with the kids… it’s more like light steady state cardio.

Monday

  • Overhead Squat (just with a broom stick or empty bar right now, pausing, working on flexibility and form)
  • Power Clean from hang (triples and doubles, bar speed must stay fast)
  • Oly Squat (work up to max 3-5)
  • Reverse Hypers (3 sets with bodyweight)
  • DB Bench Press (3x6-10)
  • BB Push Press (3x6-10)
  • Abs (2-3 sets)

Wednesday

  • Overhead Squat (same as day 1)
  • Hip Snatch from Hang (very light, broom stick or empty bar, working on form)
  • Deadlift (work up to 3-5 rep max)
  • 45 degree Hyper Ext (3-4x8-12)
  • Chin ups (3-4 sets with bodyweight)
  • Power Shrug from Pins (3x8-12)

Friday

  • Overhead Squat (same as day 1)
  • Power Cleans from Hang (same as day 1 but some singles)
  • Push Press (work up to max 3-5)
  • Oly or Front Squat (3-4x8-12)
  • DB Row (3-4x10-15)
  • Standing DB Military Press (3x8-12)
  • Abs (2-3 sets)

*So, my organization is that I start each day with light overhead squats as I feel it will help me to keep the upright posture and arched back. I then move into an oly variation and work on form and speed first, and weight progression second. Then, it is either the squat, deadlift, or overhead press (my 3 strength movements) for a maximum effort. I then finish with assistance work/volume to get some degree of hypertrophy. I work both upper and lower each day as I find spreading the leg volume out helps as cycling blows when your legs are shot.

Thoughts?

Thank you for your time.

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What’s your feedback on this program.

am looking in gaining strength and some size. Below is one approach I would like to do.

Chest/Back

Chest:

Primary Exercise:
BB Bench Press ( Cluster Set (
Set 1: 5 Reps/Rest: 10-15 Secs 2 Reps/Rest: 10-15 Secs 1 Rep/Rest: 10-15 Secs
Repeat for 4-5 times/rounds Intensity rep range of 6RM

Secondary Exercise:
Incline DB ( 6-12-25 Methods or using time sets for Functional Hypertrophy )
2-3 sets

Back:

Primary Exercise:
Chest support Rows ( Cluster Set )
Set 1: 5 Reps/Rest: 10-15 Secs 2 Reps/Rest: 10-15 Secs 1 Rep/Rest: 10-15 Secs
Repeat for 4-5 times/rounds Intensity rep range of 6RM

Secondary Exercise:
Lat Pulldowns ( 6-12-25 Methods or using time sets for Functional Hypertrophy )
2-3 sets

Finisher 8 sprints

Legs:

Primary Exercise:
Box Squat ( Cluster Set )
Set 1: 5 Reps/Rest: 10-15 Secs 2 Reps/Rest: 10-15 Secs 1 Rep/Rest: 10-15 Secs
Repeat for 4-5 times/rounds Intensity rep range of 6RM

Secondary Exercise:
Bulgarian Split Squat/Leg Extension ( 30 to 45 seconds time sets for Functional Hypertrophy )
2-3 sets

Primary Exercise:
Romian Deadlift ( Cluster set )
Set 1: 5 Reps/Rest: 10-15 Secs 2 Reps/Rest: 10-15 Secs 1 Rep/Rest: 10-15 Secs
Repeat for 4-5 times/rounds Intensity rep range of 6RM

Secondary Exercise:
Leg Curls ( 6-12-25 Methods or using time sets for Functional Hypertrophy )
2-3 sets