Hi CT,
I’m a rugby player looking to increase strength, size and power… Fuck cutting pretty much.
I was just wondering which of your programs will be most effective to reach this end?
Cheers,
Willams
Hi CT,
I’m a rugby player looking to increase strength, size and power… Fuck cutting pretty much.
I was just wondering which of your programs will be most effective to reach this end?
Cheers,
Willams
Williams91, I am not Thibs but that is easy. Any basic strength program will do just fine: Sheiko, 5/3/1, all the 5x5 variations, HP Mass (this one is Thibs’.
I am a big Sheiko fan, but I am doing the HP Mass at the moment and I really like it.
Nutrition is crucial for you as well, check the website. There are many nutrition articles on T-Nation.
[quote]vjoe wrote:
Williams91, I am not Thibs but that is easy. Any basic strength program will do just fine: Sheiko, 5/3/1, all the 5x5 variations, HP Mass (this one is Thibs’.
I am a big Sheiko fan, but I am doing the HP Mass at the moment and I really like it.
Nutrition is crucial for you as well, check the website. There are many nutrition articles on T-Nation.[/quote]
Cheers boss… I started sheiko but found the workload was too much especially after match day, my posterior chain was fucked.
I’m thinking of starting CT’s ‘beast building’…
Lift big, eat big.
Cheers man.
Hi
So Pulse feasting schedule,
First MAG-10 5:15
Peri training 2 Anaconda 2 MAG-10 1 workout fuel start 11:45 finish by 12:45
When should I pulse next?
When should I eat my solid meal?
I am 44 6’3" 210 at about 12%
I want to get to about 8 percent and add maybe 10 pounds muscle.
Any input?
Anthony
[quote]Williams91 wrote:
[quote]vjoe wrote:
Williams91, I am not Thibs but that is easy. Any basic strength program will do just fine: Sheiko, 5/3/1, all the 5x5 variations, HP Mass (this one is Thibs’.
I am a big Sheiko fan, but I am doing the HP Mass at the moment and I really like it.
Nutrition is crucial for you as well, check the website. There are many nutrition articles on T-Nation.[/quote]
Cheers boss… I started sheiko but found the workload was too much especially after match day, my posterior chain was fucked.
I’m thinking of starting CT’s ‘beast building’…
Lift big, eat big.
Cheers man. [/quote]
Go for it! Focus on getting stronger on your squat, bench press and deadlift. Do that and you’ll grow, regardless of your training program.
Thibs, as far as gaining neural efficiency on the NEURAL CHARGE exercises you’ve stated to do them once every 18 workouts or so OPTIMALLY. For athletes who are doing some of the plyometric exercises (EX: — bench rebound jumps, broad jumps, vertical jumps, etc) would it be better to continue rotating or to actually gain neural efficiency in the exercise in order to promote better plyometic ability?
CT-
I’m taking a break from most weights for a week or so. I’ve got tendonitis in my elbow at the bicep that is killing my workouts, tried to work around it but that’s only led to crap workouts the past two weeks. Yesterday I did 5 sets of 20 lateral raises, focusing on keeping my shoulder blades back and down (kept my chin up, which seemed to really help) and I really felt them in my side delts. Today my side delts are actually sore- this never happens!
So my question is, while I’m taking a week or so off from weights, how often do you think I can do these lateral raises? I ask YOU this because of your beliefs in frequency. Also, just to be clear, I won’t be doing any heavy lifting, but I will probably do a pump set here and there on HS machines just to grease the groove, as the past has told me that a complete week off just leave me feeling weak when I return.
Sorry that’s lengthy, hopefully I gave you enough info for my question. Thanks!
STOP POSTING QUESTIONS!!!
THIBS HASNT RESPONDED TO ANYONE IN 5 PAGES
HE IS CLEARLY BUSY
Thib, for what its worth, i think you might like two exercises i’ve been messing around with while my shoulders heal up… (1) Meadow pronated kickbacks but using a sled (2) reverse grip rope pull-aparts/down…it is very similar to your rhomboid row except you use a rope with your pinky high and thumb low…spread apart while pulling down…hits rear felts well as well…use same body position as you would for rhomboid rows
Hey Coach, I feel honored to be able to finally ask you a question. Thanks for your time.
I’m beginning my career as a student in college and like many others, am stuck. I’ve been dying to know what it is you studied and which degrees you obtained. I see the way you talk about the nervous system and weight lifting. Everything you say has some form of strict intelligence to it and I was curious to know what route you took when it comes to education. Your input is way above appreciated, thanks alot CT.
I also think people might like this movement for midback, u really need to squeeze the contraction hard for the midback even without much weight… Real Fast Fat Loss …it is the back row/extension hybrid
I currently train 9 times a week, my programme is:
Monday (morning) strength training (evening) core training
Tuesday (morning) strength training (evening) core training
Wednesday recover
Thursday (morning) strength training (evening) core training
Friday (morning) strength training
Saturday recover
Sunday (morning) high intensity interval training (evening) high intensity interval training (plus a small amount of core training)
My motivation is to reach a level of overall strength and fitness (both mental and physical) that will enable me to pass the selection process so that I may enter the Special Forces unit of my choice. (I am aware that cardio is severely lacking in my programme and will be needed to achieve my goal, however I wish to first build a solid foundation of strength before moving onto endurance style cardio for my current strength is below optional standards)
Results: I have been making steady progress in both strength and fitness levels (though more in fitness than in strength).
My philosophy: I always give 100% every time I train, mentally I am pushing myself to what I believe to be an appropriate level for a highly dedicate individual. It is my belief based on my own experience and my limited knowledge of the nervous system that pushing yourself past the capacity to recover can yield fruits if you are dedicated (well it seems to have for me anyway). Iâ??ve found that if you set higher standards for your nervous system, over time it begins to adapt and the rate of regeneration and the amount of nervous energy stored increases.
For example, previously I was training only 5 times a week, I put in maximum effort and it was not easy, I then decided to train twice a day (except on Friday) so that I could reach all my goals. At first to do so was excruciatingly hard, to motivate oneself to train at full capacity for a second time in the same day pushed my mental and physical limits. However I have been persistent and it has gotten much easier, now for me the concept of training 5 times a week seems ludicrous if not downright lazy.
I plan to intensify my training (by training 3 times a day on some days) progressively every month and a half or so.
Do you think I should keep training in this manner? Furthermore can you see any gaps or flaws in my philosophy that may be amended? Lastly what do you think as a fitness professional I should do to achieve my goal?
Thank you
Hi coach,
I searched for any of your competition day nutrition advice, but could not find it on this site. I’d like to find out what would you recommended for a Saturday full-day outdoor volleyball competition?
I’ve been doing HP Mass all year, except for the past two weeks, I’ve done your 5-Star program to help with explosiveness and endurance (it has helped with volleyball a lot).
As for my diet, I fast for about 16 hours and eat a big meal at noon-ish (high Protein, moderate Carbs) and another one at around 6PM (high protein, moderate fat).
From what I understand, prior to competition I should ingest a lot of carbs to prep my body for the full-day event but am not sure how much or how long before the event.
Would appreciate any guidance you have.
Thank you.
Christian, what’s the difference between a seated dumbell overhead shoulder press with no back support and one with back support besides the obvious of allowing the scapula to move more freely and using the core without a back support? I can press more with the back support. Is it because my anerior deltoids are used more when using the back support?
[quote]MAF14 wrote:
STOP POSTING QUESTIONS!!!
THIBS HASNT RESPONDED TO ANYONE IN 5 PAGES
HE IS CLEARLY BUSY[/quote]
Was just going to post this on the last page until I came across MAF14’s version. Guys–probably best to stick with utilizing the Training LAB LiveSpills for now if you want to hear back from Thibs.
-Eric
Hi Coach,
I was wondering what your thoughts were on bilateral transfer and how effective it actually is? I must soon get hand surgery to remove the hook of my hamate in my right hand and I want to keep training the opposite hand/arm but only if it is effective and will not result in significant imbalances. The general concensus I have observed through an article posted on T-Nation, “Fighting the Injury Blues: Keep Lifting” by Kevin Neeld noted that there was a 10-77% transfer rate from the working side to the non-working side. How can this type of training be programmed (sets,reps) so that minimal imbalances occur in either strength or muscle size?
Thanks for your time.
Coach
I love the 6 weeks to Super Hero program! Can this be done in a gym without a power rack. What would you recommend for the overload/partial movements in a gym that doesn’t have a power rack?
[quote]Gabe299 wrote:
Coach
I love the 6 weeks to Super Hero program! Can this be done in a gym without a power rack. What would you recommend for the overload/partial movements in a gym that doesn’t have a power rack?[/quote]
there is no substitute that mimics the effect of the partial as he wrote in the live spill
hey ct, could you tell me the difference between neural charge training and plyometrics?