Coach,
From what i understand you used to post on scott abel’s site!
what made you change your views on hes methods and nutrition and follow Poliquin !
Hey Thibs,
I’ve been lifting for about 5 years but have just recently gotten hooked on T-Nation, and I’ve been trying to read through most of your articles and discussion threads that follow them. (I’m learning a lot btw, they’re great.)
My question is this:
I’m doing a somewhat modified version of your Destroying Fat program, and I’m carb cycling. It’s the day before my first semi-cheat day (cheating on day 4 and 7). Is it normal to feel like absolute crap on this day? I just have a feeling of general malaise and fatigue, headache, etc.
Is that normal for low carb diets or do you think I just might be getting sick? It’s been a couple years since I’ve tried to do a low carb routine, so I don’t know/can’t remember if this is normal.
Thanks.
Also, if I am getting sick/feel worse tomorrow, should I ease up on the diet/training a little bit until I’m feeling better?
[quote]ongar55 wrote:
Coach,
From what i understand you used to post on scott abel’s site!
what made you change your views on hes methods and nutrition and follow Poliquin ![/quote]
I posted once. I never followed his methods or Poliquin’s. I use my own methodology which comes from years of experience in the trenches, learning from great coaches and reading.
Hey there Coach,
I got a couple questions about your how to design a damn good program article if you don’t mind. When one is doing a program for relative strength development, is it better to ramp the sets or use straight weight? I would assume straight sets would be better because of more volume with a greater load, but I was just curious what you thought.
I was also wondering if you recommend against alternating exercises in your workout to save time when trying to gain strength? For example
Bench
90 seconds rest
Row
90seconds rest and repeat.
On this same note would doing this with something like a hang clean and front squat, or hang clean and RDL be ok? Thanks alot coach!
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
ongar55 wrote:
Coach,
From what i understand you used to post on scott abel’s site!
what made you change your views on hes methods and nutrition and follow Poliquin !
I posted once. I never followed his methods or Poliquin’s. I use my own methodology which comes from years of experience in the trenches, learning from great coaches and reading.[/quote]
Sorry coach i wasnt trying to say you was a follower!!! Just been reading alot of hes stuf recently,and hes methods are quite against the grain!
ie:he dont believe in supplements at all,no powders,no fish oil,no bcaa he thinks its all marketing and placebo !
im interested in hes cycle diet though !once you reach supercompensation you get a whole binge day haha…
thanks…
Hi, CT, I have a quick question related to twice-a-day training:
I know you and Poliquin often prescribe several weeks of twice-a-day, with one week of regular once-a-day to prevent burnout.
If a trainee works out twice-a-day on only 1 day each week, and does regular, once-a-day training on 2 or 3 other days, could he or she keep this up without extra risk of burnout?
Thanks, if you have the time,
Brian
Thib,
For a competitive bodybuilder or even someone focused primarily on size and aesthetics along with maintaining overall shoulder health, where do you see weighted push-up variations (using an x-vest, chains, etc.) fitting into a program when it comes to horizontal pressing?
[quote]zxp99 wrote:
Thib,
For a competitive bodybuilder or even someone focused primarily on size and aesthetics along with maintaining overall shoulder health, where do you see weighted push-up variations (using an x-vest, chains, etc.) fitting into a program when it comes to horizontal pressing?[/quote]
If you can get more than 12 reps with it, it’s a wase of time to maximize growth. If you get less than 12, it’s a decent tertiary exercise.
[quote]Brian Smith wrote:
Hi, CT, I have a quick question related to twice-a-day training:
I know you and Poliquin often prescribe several weeks of twice-a-day, with one week of regular once-a-day to prevent burnout.
If a trainee works out twice-a-day on only 1 day each week, and does regular, once-a-day training on 2 or 3 other days, could he or she keep this up without extra risk of burnout?
Thanks, if you have the time,
Brian[/quote]
It all depends on how the other training variables are planned. Volume, intensity, density, exercise selection, etc. all play a role in creating a training stress.
hi
how could one split HSS-100 in a twice a a day workout?
Coach, what’s your opinion on supplementing Vanadyl Sulfate and/or Chromium Polynicotinate for insulin control? Are they as effective as Fenugreek Extract & Fish Oil? Would it be beneficial to add them in to my current protocol?
Thank you!
[quote]totti13 wrote:
hi
how could one split HSS-100 in a twice a a day workout?[/quote]
Everytime you can split a workout in two daily workouts you’ll get better results.
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
totti13 wrote:
hi
how could one split HSS-100 in a twice a a day workout?
Everytime you can split a workout in two daily workouts you’ll get better results.[/quote]
Given this, should you split the workout nutrition protocols, double them, or something in between?
Coach do you think rubber tubing is a good training tool?
done superset style!!
a1)db bench press
no rest
a2)flys with tubing!
just a example?
thanks
Coach do you think rubber tubing is a good training tool?
done superset style!!
a1)db bench press
no rest
a2)flys with tubing!
just a example?
thanks
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Brian Smith wrote:
Hi, CT, I have a quick question related to twice-a-day training:
I know you and Poliquin often prescribe several weeks of twice-a-day, with one week of regular once-a-day to prevent burnout.
If a trainee works out twice-a-day on only 1 day each week, and does regular, once-a-day training on 2 or 3 other days, could he or she keep this up without extra risk of burnout?
Thanks, if you have the time,
Brian
It all depends on how the other training variables are planned. Volume, intensity, density, exercise selection, etc. all play a role in creating a training stress. [/quote]
Got it. Thanks.
CT,
I hope all is well with you these days.
Would a DB “fly” press with the humerii perpendicular to the torso and palms facing one an other be as or almost as effective as a wide-grip barbell bench press to the clavicle for developing the clavicular pecs while also being easier on the shoulders?
Would using a neutral-grip or slightly angled grip/ “Football” bar for a wide grip bench press to the clavicle also be comparable without as much shoulder stress as the traditional barbell variety?
And speaking of neutral-grip bars, would pushing in on the parallel handles/trying to isometrically adduct the humerii during a close-grip press impart a similar effect to the “Squeeze” press I’ve seen you mention in the past?
Thanks for your help, Thib.
Coach,
I’ve been putting on mass and am starting to notice a lack of flexibility in my shoulders.
I try to put palms together, one supinated/one pronated, then overhead and my face gets beet red as I can barely get my arms OH, with elbows locked out in that position.
Even w/ a straight lat stretch w/ arms locked out in front pushing my head down between in them, I notice a lack of mobility/blood flow to my head.
I do a lot of scap wall slides, trap/shoulder stretching, dislocates, and band traction.
Should I be concerned about this? Is there anything special you do or recommend for shoulder flexibility?
Thanks.
Hey coach,great articles and info, been very helpfull!
would like to ask though, im 15 and i play basketball i want to design a program orcordingly so here are my stats
Height:5.8’
weight 136-140lb
standing vertical jump: 25 or so inches
running vert: 30 or so inches
Back parallel squat: about 190lb 
Bench: about 110lb
Do you think i should try get my weight up and if so what should be my goal, or should i try to just improve my strength as much as possible.
Do you think i should do your “leap tall buildings” vert program that u posted up and what kind of standing and running vertical gains should i expect from it, (6weeks) i only ask because i like to set a goal and work towards it.
EDIT: Reading over your vertical jump program, where it says sumo deadlifts+long jump, the long jump is standing long jump no run up?
Thanks heaps , look forward to reading more of your articles!
-kaoticz
Coach,
I recieved “The Black Book of Training Secrets” and “High Threshold Muscle Building” for my birthday.
So far I have learned a ton of priceless information. (And I’m only one chapter 5 of The Black Book)
I just wanted to thank you for providing these books for people like me to learn from.