Hi Coach,
I’m currently reading a sports nutrition book and the author is in love with carbohydrates and is afraid of fat. She claims that the notion of carbohydrates making you gain fat is outdated. However, on this website and elsewhere I read that protein is the most important macronutrient and fat is not the enemy. Could you shed some light on the issue? Thanks a lot.
Hi Coach,
I bought some Biotest Rezveratrol. I think I have seen you say to take it 30 min before breakfast, but I also just read one of your articles about eating immediately upon rising. Which should I do? Thanks!
Hi Coach,
I think I might of torn either the lower left sided trap or my serratus, again left side a couple weeks ago. I’ll be getting it checked out asap because it really hurts specially in trunk flexion and in pressing movements.
My question is; Should that impact the strength on my right side? as I’ve been pressing and I’m much weaker on my right side now (which is my stronger side).
Thanks
Coach,
Ive got a question regarding the use of the HSS-100 Specialization programs. Is it alright to use them in back to back session? Meaning, I just ended a 4 week specialization cycle for the back, now that it ended may I just go and do a chest specialization and later a shoulder specialization, or should I follow a regular routine before coming back to the HSS-100 specialization?
Thanks, PR
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
They also have a lower caloric density, meaning that it takes a much bigger portion to have as many calories as with complex carbs like bread, pasta, oatmeal, rice, etc.[/quote]
coach,
in the above quote you refer to caloric density of fruit, yet elsewhere you also state the the body “doesn’t recognize calories, only nutrients”.
in the “real world” people don’t eat protein, carbs, fats; people eat food. (to paraphrase Dr. Perter Lemon)
So what purpose does separating nutrients from calories serve, if both are contained in the foods we eat?
please clarify your position on calories vs nutrients.
and just “for the record”, do you believe an experienced trainee can build muscle in a caloric (energy) deficit, assuming he is ingesting enough nutrients? and how might this be achieved?
looking forward to your answer,
Jordan
CT-
I know your more of a strength coach and work more with athletes but I thought it over and decided to compete in a bodybuilding show. I dont rly care to much about placing its mostly for myself but I would at least want to not place last (goal).
Anyway, the event would be a year from this day, its actually going on right now. What type of phases would you recommend I go through.
I’m currently 5’11, 220 and have bf% in the 20’s. I’m still kinda new, I’ve been training for 2 years but the first year was kinda a bust and my diet has sucked up till this point but I’m working on getting it in order.
Basically, should I…
A. Cut down first, Go into a mass gaining phase, then Lean out.
B. Clean up diet, go on mass gaining phase for pretty much the whole year and the last 12 week or so focus on leaning out.
[quote]moofs wrote:
CT-
I know your more of a strength coach and work more with athletes but I thought it over and decided to compete in a bodybuilding show. I dont rly care to much about placing its mostly for myself but I would at least want to not place last (goal).[/quote]
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Most of my clients are not athletes. Probably 25% are (which is the average of most private strength coaches), around 10-15% are cinpetitive physique athletes and the rest (majority) are regular Joes wanting to get in good shape.
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I understand your desire. As a former fat boy, standing on stage and being admired for my physique was a goal of mine, even though posing in a speedo in front of 800 men isn’t my idea of a fun evening!
[quote]moofs wrote:
Anyway, the event would be a year from this day, its actually going on right now. What type of phases would you recommend I go through.
I’m currently 5’11, 220 and have bf% in the 20’s. I’m still kinda new, I’ve been training for 2 years but the first year was kinda a bust and my diet has sucked up till this point but I’m working on getting it in order.
Basically, should I…
A. Cut down first, Go into a mass gaining phase, then Lean out.
B. Clean up diet, go on mass gaining phase for pretty much the whole year and the last 12 week or so focus on leaning out. [/quote]
From experience, having worked with a lot of ‘‘first time’’ bodybuilders, everybody underestimate the amount of fat they must lose to get in contest shape. With your stats you will probably need to drop down to 170lbs to be in true contest shape, and that’s if you are not losing muscle mass.
The biggest mistake made by first time competitors is not starting out lean enough, so they go into panic mode 6-7 weeks out, figuring out that they will not have time to get ripped.
My recommendation would be to get close to contest condition right now… maybe down to 180-185 lean. Then go on a mass phase.
The advantages of this are:
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It gives you a trial run at contest dieting to see how your body reacts to it, how fast you drop the fat, if you have a tendency to lose muscle, etc. It’s better to make mistakes now then when you are actually getting ready for the show.
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Starting a mass gain on a lean base is always more effective. The leaner you are, the more insulin sensitive you are. This means that you will store more nutrients in the muscles and less as body fat.
[quote]Player wrote:
Coach,
Ive got a question regarding the use of the HSS-100 Specialization programs. Is it alright to use them in back to back session? Meaning, I just ended a 4 week specialization cycle for the back, now that it ended may I just go and do a chest specialization and later a shoulder specialization, or should I follow a regular routine before coming back to the HSS-100 specialization?
Thanks, PR
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You can do two spec blocks in a row, but only if there is no overlap in the muscles being focused on. For example you can do:
Chest block - 4 weeks
Back Block - 4 weeks
Shoulders block - 4 weeks
But you can’t do:
Back block 4 weeks
Chest block 4 weeks
Shoulders block 4 weeks
Because the shoulders will already have taken a beating from the chest work.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Player wrote:
Coach,
Ive got a question regarding the use of the HSS-100 Specialization programs. Is it alright to use them in back to back session? Meaning, I just ended a 4 week specialization cycle for the back, now that it ended may I just go and do a chest specialization and later a shoulder specialization, or should I follow a regular routine before coming back to the HSS-100 specialization?
Thanks, PR
You can do two spec blocks in a row, but only if there is no overlap in the muscles being focused on. For example you can do:
Chest block - 4 weeks
Back Block - 4 weeks
Shoulders block - 4 weeks
But you can’t do:
Back block 4 weeks
Chest block 4 weeks
Shoulders block 4 weeks
Because the shoulders will already have taken a beating from the chest work.[/quote]
OK thanks
Thanks coach!
Hey Coach
Hey coach I tested low for GH and was curious is there anything I can do to try and raise it Right now I am on a Homeopathic for it but would like to know other methods or where to look
Thanks
Hey Coach
Hey coach I tested low for GH and was curious is there anything I can do to try and raise it Right now I am on a Homeopathic for it but would like to know other methods or where to look
Thanks
does anyone know where i can find the 3rd article in the article series “Muscles for Athletes” that CT wrote?
I’ve read part 1&2 and there AWESOME,just can’t find the third article he mentioned?
Mr. Thibaudeau,
I noticed when you talk about your transformation, you say that you regret counting veggie carbs, and do not do so or recommend to others that they do now. Do you count the calories for veggies? Or do you just leave veggies off the log altogether?
Thanks,
Asher
EDIT: Did some reading, looks like you only count macronutrients exclusively instead of calories. So, would it be true to say then that you can eat all the veggies you want (on a severe cut, aka the Get Shredded Diet), as long as you keep the rest of your food intake in check?
[quote]S-Leahey wrote:
does anyone know where i can find the 3rd article in the article series “Muscles for Athletes” that CT wrote?
I’ve read part 1&2 and there AWESOME,just can’t find the third article he mentioned?[/quote]
The article got lost when Coach Thib changed computers, and it was never re-written.
[quote]brmnstl wrote:
Hey Coach
Hey coach I tested low for GH and was curious is there anything I can do to try and raise it Right now I am on a Homeopathic for it but would like to know other methods or where to look
Thanks
[/quote]
No supplements really make a significant difference in GH production. Your best bet is using training to boost it.
High density training (very short intervals) favros the release of GH as does sprints lasting around 50-70 seconds.
G’day Christian,
I purchased your Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde book ages ago. I can’t source the licorice cream you reccomended.
Can you please tell me a good source to get it from?
THANKS IN ADVANCE
[quote]HD8 wrote:
G’day Christian,
I purchased your Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde book ages ago. I can’t source the licorice cream you reccomended.
Can you please tell me a good source to get it from?
THANKS IN ADVANCE[/quote]
Adrenastim by Apex
Hey Coach,
I have been taking some zinc for a zinc deficiency. Did another zinc tally test today after three weeks with no significant improvement, so I’m gonna bump up the dosage. Should I be supplementing copper too, or not worry about it? Thanks!
Hey CT, what are a few signs of when one should deload? Is this related to morning HR and Temp?