Lately, I’ve noticed various systems out there specifically focusing on total reps for an exercise and the speed of execution for each rep as the key points rather than the more “traditional” focus on a specific number of total sets and reps per set for a given exercise.
Which goals do you think such principles are most appropriate for achieving? And are there specific goals where you think that type of focus would have shortcomings compared to other approaches?
You’re a coach who uses everything from explosive and heavy lifting right on down to constant tension techniques depending upon what you’re trying to accomplish, which is why I thought you’d be the best source to consult. You clearly have an encyclopedic knowledge on a wide variety of training systems. However, I understand if an answer to this question is beyond the scope of this forum.
No questions, just a thank you. Your 3 on 1 off then repeat split and program you suggested for me is going GREAT! I am no longer being defeated by the clock when trying to fit in certain muscle groups within an hour session while knowingly leaving others behind. I have also found I am able to go heavier this way and can hit specific muscle groups harder than before.
Are there any reasons why someone would NOT want to add Glutamine / Glycine to their current supplementation program?
The only one I’d see is gastric problems.
cousin_barry wrote:
After reading your experience with the Insulin Protocol, I am very interested in trying BioSig. I am currently in the middle of a WSFSB program I designed to increase strength, speed, and overall athleticism.
Do you see any harm in beginning the protocol (after advisement) during the strength program, or would it be best to finish out the strength program and begin my protocol when I can be dedicated towards cutting?
I want to mention that biosignature is NOT about fat loss, although fat loss does occur and it can be added to a fat loss program.
Biosignature is about balancing your hormones to optimize the way your body work.
Do not copy what I did, you NEED to see a biosignature certified coach to establish your hormonal balance level and select a nutrion and supplement approach to fit your needs.
Regarding strength Hugo Girard and Sebastien Jean (two top Canadian strongmen) use biosginature.[/quote]
I think you had mentioned that point in another thread; I just wanted to verify. I ended up talking to Stephanie at the main office, and she is trying to find a coach in the Columbus, OH area for me.
I’ve been reading a lot of your articles and answers to questions here.
I started the carb cycling diet and destroy fat routine. I was mentally into it, workouts were going well, diet was perfect, and I lost about 3 pounds of fat in the first week
The next week, I got sick and lost a week. I tried sticking to the diet (mentally I was ok with it), but I wasn’t getting better so I had oranges/soups and it wasn’t as structured due to being sick. I seemed to gain some of the weight back. This is the third week and right now I am trying to ?coast? by eating very low carbs (30 grams or less) and high fat.
I am above 20% bodyfat (21-23%). I really want to go back on the diet and routine again, but I do not want to get sick and lose time.
Any idea of the reason behind this? Was it just a coincidence; it?s cold here? Is it some sort of survival mechanism where the body does not want to give up fat during the winter?
I am extremely eager to get my body fat lower, but want to prevent taking a step forward and two steps back. Any information is greatly appreciated!
Just a couple of questions, I apologize if they’ve been answered before.
Regarding your “superhero” program outlayed in the “20 pounds” of hollywood muscle, how close is that program considered to overtraining, considering that actor would pretty much be a beginner?
You also outlayed a carb/calorie cycling approach towards diet, what I didn’t understand, are you also lowering total caloric intake on low carb/non training days? Or just changing the Macro nutrient ratios?
daffyduck wrote:
Hi Coach, I’m sorry for reposting the same question. I don’t mean any disrespect and I don’t want you to rush with anything. I sent an email to your new account beast35. I just want to verify you received it in case you missed my post here.
Thanks
I actually didn’t get it… and I just checked!
That’s strange. Well the most urgent thing I want to say is that, I’ll be able to come to your gym in Levis between March 17th to March 21st and I was wondering if I could get booked for one of those days?
I also have other things to discuss that are not as urgent. Is it possible for you to email me from your beast account? If you no longer have my email address just let me know. In case you don’t remember this is Anthony, the online client from NYC.
Thank you Coach
Some of you asked about Amit’s progress. Well, after his last bodybuilding win, he did dabble in powerlifting, breaking a few records along the way (including something like a 600lbs bench press).
He is now 17 weeks out from his next bodybuilding show. We have 5 weeks left to add size then 12 weeks to diet down.
As far as your Get Jacked program I have a few questions: if one cannot work out twice in one day (as indicated in weeks 9-10) how can we modify that phase for maximum effectiveness. Would working out on consecutive days work?
Also someone asked this but I didn’t see a response. Are you still a fan of 400m runs for fat loss? if so, how would one incorporate the runs into the Get Jacked plan. Thanks for your time.
Whats goin on, have a few questions about my diet, first, how many calories should i be taking in to cut body fat, i weigh about 210lbs bout 16%bf, my diet looks like this as of last wednesday.
breakfast: 6 egg whites, 2 yokes, Tbsp natural peanut butter, couple of aminos, fish oils n multi vitamin.
next 4 meals: 125g turkey, 125g broccoli at each meal, dry and add sea salt. 2-3 fish oils with each meal
workout at about 7pm
post work out: 2 scoops whey, with glutamine about 15g
before bed: Tbsp natural peanut butter
1 scoop casein protein.
couple of cups of green tea everyday as well n a cup of coffe at breakfast, also 3-4 litres of water.
works out around 1750-1900 calories a day i think, is this too few? Im hungry as hell all the time and I konw thats to be expected but was wondering what I should add to it or change about it. Also how much glutamine do i need to spike insulin after training and do i need it before bed or in the morning or anything like that?
I’m about to go to Japan for 2 weeks and know that I’ll end up eating white rice out of necessity.
Thanks.
The pharmacological product that inhibits carbs digestion (glucobay) works decently (although it creates BAD gas because of fermentation in the stomach). But the over the counter products supposed to block carbs absorption are not effective.[/quote]
Thanks for the prompt reply! I’ll just try to enjoy my vacation (and my wife will be glad that she won’t suffer the gassy effects of Glucobay).
Lately, I’ve noticed various systems out there specifically focusing on total reps for an exercise and the speed of execution for each rep as the key points rather than the more “traditional” focus on a specific number of total sets and reps per set for a given exercise. [/quote]
I don’t like that method, although it can certainly be used. I feel that it is more a system born out of ‘‘wanting to come up with something new’’ rather than finding a new breakthrough in training science.
As Charles Poliquin says; putting your underwear over your pants is certainly something new and innovative, but it isn’t necessarily smart or more effective than the ‘‘traditional’’ way.
About total reps per exercise;
If…
Individual A does 1 x 100 with 20% of his max
Individual B does 100 x 1 with 90% of his max
Individual C does 10 x 10 with 60% of his max
Individual D does 5 x 10 + 10 using the drop set technique
Do you think that the results will be the same??? I hope that you don’t!
And about rep speed. The fact is that some movements are better performed explosively (olympic lifts for example) others under control (traditional strength lifts like the bench and squat) and other under slow continuous tension (isolation movements). So using speed of movement to judge a set is not always adequate.
[quote]OrangeCrush wrote:
Which goals do you think such principles are most appropriate for achieving? [/quote]
The goal of looking like you are innovative and came up with something revolutionary even if you didn’t.
Christian, could you please explain difference between Mondays in the first plan and second plan. You say “Two workouts”. Why do you mean by that? Two MOtor Skill Acquisition Workouts AM / PM session. The same volume? 20 mintues / exercise?
Thanks!
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So, the plan becomes:
Monday: Motor skill acquisition (one workout)
Tuesday: Isometric/explosive contrast
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Motor skill acquisition plus 10 to 15 minutes of beach work
Friday: Off
Saturday: Overload
Sunday: Off
Or…
Monday: Motor skill acquisition (two workouts)
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: Isometric/explosive contrast
Thursday: Motor skill acquisition plus 10 to 15 minutes of beach work
Friday: Off
Saturday: Overload
Sunday: Off
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[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Some of you asked about Amit’s progress. Well, after his last bodybuilding win, he did dabble in powerlifting, breaking a few records along the way (including something like a 600lbs bench press).
He is now 17 weeks out from his next bodybuilding show. We have 5 weeks left to add size then 12 weeks to diet down.[/quote]
That would be me, any more shots or is it just take what he sends on ?
His legs are frigging monstrous in a good way obviously !
thib, what do u think the best way to sleep is. By saying this i mean do u think its better to sleep for 8 hours at night and then 1 or two 30 min naps or do u think someone should only sleep 6 hours at night and take 2 hours naps. ALso do the hours before midnight acually count as double?
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
Some of you asked about Amit’s progress. Well, after his last bodybuilding win, he did dabble in powerlifting, breaking a few records along the way (including something like a 600lbs bench press).
He is now 17 weeks out from his next bodybuilding show. We have 5 weeks left to add size then 12 weeks to diet down.[/quote]
This is the real Zohan.
May sound stupid, but:
Is there any particular exercise selection for abs that can contribute to give someone a more etched (like you said)/popped look? like the pic in your “Thib’s prep” thread.
For someone wishing to become a Biosignature practitioner, what type of process is involved? Obviously taking one of Coach Poliquin’s seminars is part of it, but what else does the process entail?
I was also wondering if you had any particular mentors on the business side of training and running your own business or if the largest proportion of your knowledge on that side came through trial and error.
Any insight you’d be able to share would be very much appreciated. And as always, thank you for your time and help.
Would using hack squats stress the VMO or would you need to do the heels-elevated version to stress the VMO? What other types of choices would be best for focusing on the VMO?
Question about your OVT program Coach! I have noticed that I am getting better about recovery in between sets with the 120sec rest periods… Is it okay to do it faster? Like today I was on arms and I think I finished C - weighted dips/decline tri-ext in 11 minutes, and D in like 13 minutes. Is this alright as long as weight is heavy early and tapered?
If you had to take a guess the percentage of your weekly meals that are “self” prepared versus those that are prepared by others (either because you chose to go out or found yourself in an unexpected situation that required you to go with what might be readily available), what would the rough breakdown look like?
