To shorten my question, if I may, how low do you feel is too low to squat down in a front squat? As I increase poundages, I do worry a little about an old acl injury and thought I remembered you stating the only reference of merit from that old study stating squats are bad for your knees was the extreme deep squat often seen in Olympic lifting. How can I gauge how low is deep enough?
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Originally In my opinion…
- More high fat days in the beginning to switch the metabolism to utilizing fat for fuel (establishing ketosis).
For me
“eating more fat doesn’t increase fat burning in the body. never has and never will”
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2. When the body is fat-adapted, fat intake can be lowered while still using it as a primary fuel source as long as carbs are not increased. At this point, more protein days are added which will prevent muscle loss (very little muscle loss will occur during the first week of a diet).
except that adding protein at this point will hve the same effect as if you just started with high protein in the first place
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3. Then we gradually add higher carb days to prevent a fat-gain rebound
Furthermore, it has been shown that the metabolic switch that occurs when a diet changes drastically is one of the main reasons for the initial fat loss during a diet
references for that last statement please
fat loss occurs when the body has to tap into stored energy b/c of a deficit. what does what you wrote have to do with that?
[quote]pal60 wrote:
Quote:
Originally In my opinion…
- More high fat days in the beginning to switch the metabolism to utilizing fat for fuel (establishing ketosis).
For me
“eating more fat doesn’t increase fat burning in the body. never has and never will”
Quote:
2. When the body is fat-adapted, fat intake can be lowered while still using it as a primary fuel source as long as carbs are not increased. At this point, more protein days are added which will prevent muscle loss (very little muscle loss will occur during the first week of a diet).
except that adding protein at this point will hve the same effect as if you just started with high protein in the first place
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3. Then we gradually add higher carb days to prevent a fat-gain rebound
Furthermore, it has been shown that the metabolic switch that occurs when a diet changes drastically is one of the main reasons for the initial fat loss during a diet
references for that last statement please
fat loss occurs when the body has to tap into stored energy b/c of a deficit. what does what you wrote have to do with that?
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i dont think he s going to respond to you even for starting a fight.
[quote]pal60 wrote:
Quote:
Originally In my opinion…
- More high fat days in the beginning to switch the metabolism to utilizing fat for fuel (establishing ketosis).
For me
“eating more fat doesn’t increase fat burning in the body. never has and never will”
Quote:
2. When the body is fat-adapted, fat intake can be lowered while still using it as a primary fuel source as long as carbs are not increased. At this point, more protein days are added which will prevent muscle loss (very little muscle loss will occur during the first week of a diet).
except that adding protein at this point will hve the same effect as if you just started with high protein in the first place
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3. Then we gradually add higher carb days to prevent a fat-gain rebound
Furthermore, it has been shown that the metabolic switch that occurs when a diet changes drastically is one of the main reasons for the initial fat loss during a diet
references for that last statement please
fat loss occurs when the body has to tap into stored energy b/c of a deficit. what does what you wrote have to do with that?
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For one thing, Thib has said before that you don’t NEED to be on a low carb diet or in ketosis to LOSE fat. It just makes the process faster and more efficient.
Secondly, why are you arguing? It makes no sense whatsoever. You asked him a question earlier in the thread seeking his knowledge, then you go around thinking you’re smarter than him? If you’re so smart, then why’d ya ask him a question? You should have known it!
Ask yourself this: If you’ve achieved the body you want, why ask for help? Thib has a very strong and imposing physique, one that you could only dream of! Don’t go arguing with someone more knowledgeable than you just cuz you F!@#ED up and sent spam (for whatever inane reason).
And i know i’ve made my mistakes on this site, but now im here to make sure punks like you dont mess things up for the rest of us. Thib does this shit for FREE! hear that? FREE!
Nothing else to be said.
[quote]crod266 wrote:
hye Thib, im not sure how you run your client system or if you have openings but if I was to play hockey in canada next year what are the chances that you would have a slot to train me as a hockey plater or is that not how it works?[/quote]
‘‘Live’’ clients… yes I do have openings. ‘‘Online’’ or long-distance clients … no
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
crod266 wrote:
hye Thib, im not sure how you run your client system or if you have openings but if I was to play hockey in canada next year what are the chances that you would have a slot to train me as a hockey plater or is that not how it works?
‘‘Live’’ clients… yes I do have openings. ‘‘Online’’ or long-distance clients … no[/quote]
O no i mean live, it wouldnt be till next year but if I make this team I will deff want to be trained by you Thib! do you have any links as far as expenses go?
I recently read in your Bulk Up , Cut Up series how you expalin how to do a full rep followed by a half rep on close grip benches.
Could the same technique be used for either barbell or DB pressing? I often feel my triceps more when I overhead press, especially with a BB press. Thanks.
Coach,
What do you think of this VRI routine? I have recently finished Starting Strength and moving on to an intermediate program. My goals are to maximize size and strength gains. I’m 28 years old, 6’4", 235lbs and a bit chubby. Here is the program I’ve justs started:
Monday (Volume)
Squat - 4x8
Bench - 4x6
Barbell rows - 4x8 (Alternate with Deadlifts - 1x5)
Chinups - 3x8-12
Accessory: Abs + lower back
Wednesday (Recovery)
Front Squat - 3x5
Shoulder press - 3x5
Power cleans - 5x3
Dips - 3x8-12
Accessory: abs only
Friday (Intensity)
Squat - ramp to max set of 3 or 5
Bench - ramp to max triple
Deadlift - ramp to max single, double or triple
Chinups - 3x8-12
Accessory: Abs + Direct arm work + lower back work
4x8 seemed to be a LOT of work on squats. Maybe it’s because I’m used to doing 3x5 but do you guys think its too much? Should I do 3x8?
And for bench do you guys think 4x6 or 3x8? I know its nitpicking but I want to get the most size and strength gains possible.
Thanks for any critiques of my routine
[quote]Brosekiah wrote:
Coach,
What do you think of this VRI routine? I have recently finished Starting Strength and moving on to an intermediate program. My goals are to maximize size and strength gains. I’m 28 years old, 6’4", 235lbs and a bit chubby. Here is the program I’ve justs started:
Monday (Volume)
Squat - 4x8
Bench - 4x6
Barbell rows - 4x8 (Alternate with Deadlifts - 1x5)
Chinups - 3x8-12
Accessory: Abs + lower back
Wednesday (Recovery)
Front Squat - 3x5
Shoulder press - 3x5
Power cleans - 5x3
Dips - 3x8-12
Accessory: abs only
Friday (Intensity)
Squat - ramp to max set of 3 or 5
Bench - ramp to max triple
Deadlift - ramp to max single, double or triple
Chinups - 3x8-12
Accessory: Abs + Direct arm work + lower back work
4x8 seemed to be a LOT of work on squats. Maybe it’s because I’m used to doing 3x5 but do you guys think its too much? Should I do 3x8?
And for bench do you guys think 4x6 or 3x8? I know its nitpicking but I want to get the most size and strength gains possible.
Thanks for any critiques of my routine[/quote]
Sorry dude! Coach Thibs has stated several times that he doesn’t do program critiques. It’s unfair to his paying clients
CT,
Do you have any thoughts on dosages for Biotest’s new leucine product?
-dizzle
Coach I’m coming up on 14 days of a low carb(under 30g per day) diet and my cheat day is coming up. Instead of doing a full cheat day, could I do a half cheat the scheduled day and another half the following day? Or would that have some negative effects as opposed to the one full cheat day?
[quote]HASSANJAHID wrote:
HI COACH
Recently you emphasize on mechanical drop set .It should wok because you said so .Now I really split my hair to find a way to use this system for my chest. Help!
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One option is to do dumbbell flyes, then when you can’t do flyes do DB bench presses with the same DBs.
Another option is to do incline bench on a high incline, then lower the incline and continue pressing, then lower one last time to where you are doing a flat bench press. This assumes you have an adjustable bench or you can tie up the incline bench and flat bench at the same time. Poliquin had something similar in his latest Lactic Acid for Fat Loss article where he had you switching inclines.
Coach- With somebody who was dieting (low carbs) would it be ok for them to use 5 g of leucine (Biotest’s new Product) with each meal (protein/fat) or would the insulin response from the leucine be too much where it would slow fat loss? Thanks for your time Coach.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
For phases 1 and 2 it might work; phase 3 will be a bit trickier. Remember, the goal of this program is maximum growth. While a targeted carbs approach is a good way to eat for fat loss and moderate gains while keeping lean, it is not optimal for maximizing growth.
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Thib,
Would Carb Cycling be the optimal method if maximizing growth is the intended goal?
Coach Thibaudeau,
When employing a LC diet or VLC diet, what kind of guidelines should be used to determine when(if at all) to have a higher carb day?
On a personal note, I sustained a bad concussion back at the end of August, and the doctor has not yet cleared me for physical activity. As such, I’ve been eating very low carb and focusing on high protein, healthy fats, and lots of veggies in my meals. Do you feel that I’d still be able to employ a high carb day every so often despite the absence of my usually high level of activity for the time being?
Hey Thib. Probably a good time for this question with Biotest recognizing the benefits of leucine and releasing its own supplement. While I generally think it would be great to add to meals, I think it would be best to skip during the insulin protocol with Poliquin’s supplements. Agreed?
Thibs,
I have seen you say that you have been adding leucine to each meal, how have you found the results so far?
Also, with this protocol, do you still take so many BCAAs around workouts? Thanks for the help, I hope all is well.
Best wishes,
James
[quote]jsbrook wrote:
Hey Thib. Probably a good time for this question with Biotest recognizing the benefits of leucine and releasing its own supplement. While I generally think it would be great to add to meals, I think it would be best to skip during the insulin protocol with Poliquin’s supplements. Agreed?[/quote]
Not really. 3-5g of leucine will not raise insulin out of whack and it works via other pathways. Furthermore the insulin protocol basically make the muscle cells more sensitive to insulin so it would actually make leucine even more anabolic.
[quote]ThorsHammer wrote:
Coach Thibaudeau,
When employing a LC diet or VLC diet, what kind of guidelines should be used to determine when(if at all) to have a higher carb day?
On a personal note, I sustained a bad concussion back at the end of August, and the doctor has not yet cleared me for physical activity. As such, I’ve been eating very low carb and focusing on high protein, healthy fats, and lots of veggies in my meals. Do you feel that I’d still be able to employ a high carb day every so often despite the absence of my usually high level of activity for the time being? [/quote]
Read my article ‘‘Refined body transformation’’ it has all the info you need on the frequency and type of carb-up.
In your situation you do not ‘‘need’’ carbs as much, but one meal a week would not hurt.
[quote]AtleticoMadrid wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
For phases 1 and 2 it might work; phase 3 will be a bit trickier. Remember, the goal of this program is maximum growth. While a targeted carbs approach is a good way to eat for fat loss and moderate gains while keeping lean, it is not optimal for maximizing growth.
Thib,
Would Carb Cycling be the optimal method if maximizing growth is the intended goal?
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The optimal diet will depend on your body type, body fat level and metabolism.