[quote]Thy. wrote:
What are the best tools to recover the CNS part apart from good sleep? Any specific choice of food? [/quote]
Power Drive post workout
Coach
Do you recommend 0.2 g BCAA during lactate training or GBC programs?
How do we establish a right pre/dur/post with this type of training?
Thanks
CT,
I wanted to get your thoughts on a mini interview with Alan Aragon, in which he discusses the need ( or lack thereof) for the typically recommended post-workout drinks. It would be interesting to get your feelings on whether this is solid info from a well-respected author or if it underestimates the value of such drinks for certain muscle-building goals.
If the interview is still too long (after all, I know you are a very busy man), and you do not want to read or respond to this (or feel uncomfortable commenting on a colleagues views), I understand, and you can just skip past the rest of this message.
The following is a link to the mini e-booklet containing the Q and A. The Post Workout topic is the 9 selection from the top on the menu that will appear on the left side of your screen.
http://avidityfitness.net/downloads/beyondthenorm.pdf
Have a great 2009, coach!
Hey Christian,
Over the span of 08 I’ve been doing an adequate amount of training here and there, but nothing to serious just enough to keep the poundage off and the guns firm. Seeing as the New year has just rolled in I figure this would be a great time to get into a decent strength training regime and pickup some new habits along the way.
I’m a huge fan of the functional approach to training as it very transferable to life’s daily activates.
So in my pursuit to kick off the new year I thought I’d consult someone who could clarify somethings.Also wondering if you have any recommendations or things to take into consideration when trying to pursue a functional strength program?
so here is my question I want to start incorporating some explosiveness into my push ups but I don’t quite understand the time frame for the execution.
Do I keep my push ups within the ATP-PC time frame or can I do explosive during the first 10-15 seconds followed by controlled movements afterwords which would be a 3-1-3 count?
Thanks
Best wishes for 2009
Sorry for DP
Hello CT,
I will be competing in my first bodybuilding contest in May this year. My contest dieting will start at the end of this month and it will conicide with the strength phase of your HSS-100 program.
Would it be a good idea to continue with the strength phase and reduce the rest intervals or would you recommend a different program/approach?
Thank you and have a great new year!
CT,
I have high cortisol,high estrogen, and low testosterone that I would like to begin to get under control. I know you recommend fixing one problem at a time. Can you share the order you think I should begin?
I was thinking Estrogen, Cortisol, Testosterone…
Coach-
Does discus require the same amount of strength as shot put? I know shot put involves more technique and a lot of athletes who do shot put have heavy lifts like 600lb squats and clean 300-400lbs. Does the same go towards discus. It seems less talked about.
Mr. Thibaudeau,
I have been training for powerlifting for the past 3 years, using WSBB methods. I have seen great results in strength primarily and size secondarily. I would like to switch the focus to my physique. I use yours’ as an end goal since we are both same height and same body structure.
Would decreasing my frequency training each muscle group once or every 5-6 days, thus increasing the volume per session per muscle group, follow along the lines of your philosophy for optimally training for muscle mass gain? This change would eliminate ME work with singles and DE work I routinely do but I feel that it may be necessary to shift focus to my physique.
I have considered using Poliquin’s famous 5 day split, training the big three in the absolute strength zone and assistance in the functional hypertrophy zone.
Thank you for your time.
Hello CT,
First and foremost i want to thank you for being so knowledgable and the work you have done here. You’r truly an inspiration, and I’ve learned a whole lot from you. You’r by far my favorite Coach/Bodybuilder and actually look up to.
I recently started lifting again after a very deppressing elbow injury, and have included a strict diet of dairy products, fuits, vegies, and wheat. I have been experiencing a lot of gas lately and was thinking it could be from the dairy, wheat, or even all that fiber i’m getting in. I was wondering if i continued with this diet, and the constant gas, if it would have a negative affect on my health down the long run? possibly being lactose intolerant or having allergic reactions to wheat? Thanks
Thibs,
Just looking at your ‘Beach Training for Performance-Oriented Lifters’ article and noticed that you mentioned Pecs aren’t a muscle that should be done in the BWW fashion as they’re a major muscle group. My question is whether that can be changed for someone who has a lagging chest due to a lack of pectoral recrutiment during the bigger chest exercises?
Thanks
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Thy. wrote:
What are the best tools to recover the CNS part apart from good sleep? Any specific choice of food?
Power Drive post workout[/quote]
Coach,
What do you think about adding in Taurine following CNS-intensive workouts, along with Power Drive? Thanks.
Hello Sir,
No question just to wish you a happy new year, and may you get your bench press target without any further injury.
Best wishes in this new year.
Hi coach. I always read in literature and web articles about the different levels of trainees. Can you give us please a short comment about how many period (months or years) must have on the belt someone to be beginner, indermediate or advanced trainee?
Thibs
I know you dont answer injury related questions but I don’t have an injury per se. Three years ago I had a total hip replacement and have not had no complications. Rehab went well.
My issue is that I really don’t how or even if I should be doing any leg and low back training. My doctor said it would be okay to train my legs just not go heavy. Problem is that he really does not have a weight lifting background. Any time I have looked up information on the web I come across generalized do’s and don’ts that says weight training is okay.
Since my doctor said I could train my legs I have been occasionally doing leg extensions/ leg curls with throwing in some partial leg presses and Romanian deads. My reps on the leg presses and deads were generally kept high and no time did I go close to failure.
I would like to increase my leg work in both volume and intensity if possible but also do not want take any unnecessary risks.
So, if you have any suggestions or can direct me to any good websites that deal with this issue in detail I would be greatful. Thanks
Hi Thib
Hope you are well.
Do you still recommend high dosing bcaas for a natural trainer and has your protocol changed at all for them?
Many thanks
[quote]ethos wrote:
Hi Thib
Hope you are well.
Do you still recommend high dosing bcaas for a natural trainer and has your protocol changed at all for them?
Many thanks[/quote]
No changes.
[quote]AlexM wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Thy. wrote:
What are the best tools to recover the CNS part apart from good sleep? Any specific choice of food?
Power Drive post workout
Coach,
What do you think about adding in Taurine following CNS-intensive workouts, along with Power Drive? Thanks.[/quote]
Taurine as well as glycine are good.
[quote]kaleel86 wrote:
Thibs,
Just looking at your ‘Beach Training for Performance-Oriented Lifters’ article and noticed that you mentioned Pecs aren’t a muscle that should be done in the BWW fashion as they’re a major muscle group. My question is whether that can be changed for someone who has a lagging chest due to a lack of pectoral recrutiment during the bigger chest exercises?
Thanks
[/quote]
Yes, but this has to be done VERY carefully. To be honest, I wouldn’t do it without the direct support of aa coach because chances are that you will overdo it and will actually regress instead of progressing.
Coach,
Should I check back on the 5th and 6th for the Workout/Diet program, or should I find another way to contact you.
Thanks,
Nathaniel