Coach I am thinking of using high dose bcaas and do the following:
10grs morning, first thing
10 grs immediately pre workout
5 grams mid work-out
10 grams post-workout
Is that good? (Goal: Lean Mass Gain)
Thanks
[quote]Player wrote:
Coach I am thinking of using high dose bcaas and do the following:
10grs morning, first thing
10 grs immediately pre workout
5 grams mid work-out
10 grams post-workout
Is that good? (Goal: Lean Mass Gain)
Thanks [/quote]
Im not thib but hes probably going to tell you to take 15 grams during your workout which is the most important time and none post
CT, In your “first person” article you say its not the amount of food you consume, but the amount that you digest and absorb. If one does not have the symptoms of low stomach acid (belching, bloating, nausea, bad breath, etc)
I was wondering if the Glutamine protocol below is effective//accurate and if you agree with the methodology:
Can a 5 day load of 80g Glutamine/ day repair gut lining and improve food nutrient absorption, when muscular weight gains stall out? (spreading out the dosage throughout the day)
Hockey guy, thanks for helping, but as BCAAs are fast absorption I would like to put some first thing in the morning. I figured out pre-workout because it would keep from catabolism, but I could manage around doses and pass the peri-workout dosage from 5 to 10. Coach, agree with all that?
[quote]Player wrote:
Coach I am thinking of using high dose bcaas and do the following:
10grs morning, first thing
10 grs immediately pre workout
5 grams mid work-out
10 grams post-workout
Is that good? (Goal: Lean Mass Gain)
Thanks [/quote]
I am not Thib but, you be be much better off taking 40grams during your workout. I would not consider the 35 you have listed to be a high dose.
BCAAs are the aminos with the fastest absorption rate. Layoral, you are somebody who is always puts useful information, but hey, dont you think that it would be very important to have a dose in the morning, when the body is craving for nutrients. I think I could do the following. 15 grams in the morning and 25 grams peri-workout.
Secondly, does it help a great deal… More energy in workouts, more focus, better recovery and helping in increasing mass? I know supplements aren’t magic and they aren’t drugs, but still, are BCAAs worth it
Coach, you said that when doing isolation lifts, that you should try to forcefully contract the muscle as hard as possible. im curious, is there some isolation exercises where the target muscles arent supposed to be contracted (such as reverse barbell curls, calofornia press, regular barbell curl, close grip bench press)?
for some reason, those exercise i cant contract the target muscles much at all.
Coach,
Ever heard of VPX Meltdown? If so, would you mind sharing your thoughts on the product? I included the link below.
[quote]Player wrote:
BCAAs are the aminos with the fastest absorption rate. Layoral, you are somebody who is always puts useful information, but hey, dont you think that it would be very important to have a dose in the morning, when the body is craving for nutrients. I think I could do the following. 15 grams in the morning and 25 grams peri-workout.
Secondly, does it help a great deal… More energy in workouts, more focus, better recovery and helping in increasing mass? I know supplements aren’t magic and they aren’t drugs, but still, are BCAAs worth it [/quote]
I thank you for the compliment, I usually start the day with a swig (litterlly (I mix it up and sip it if I wake up at night and in the morning first thig) Essential Aminos & Glutamine. Thib is the expert here though so I am anxious to hear his thoughts.
[quote]shoelessjones wrote:
Coach,
Ever heard of VPX Meltdown? If so, would you mind sharing your thoughts on the product? I included the link below.
Isn’t it from the company who got busted for spiking their NO product with the pharmaceutical anti-coagulant coumarin? Would you really trust such a company?
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_fpa-ape_2008/2008_23-eng.php
[quote]forbes wrote:
coach, you said that when doing isolation lifts, that you should try to forcefully contract the muscle as hard as possible.
im curious, is there some isolation exercises where the target muscles arent supposed to be contracted (such as reverse barbell curls, calofornia press, regular barbell curl, close grip bench press)? for some reason, those exercise i cant contract the target muscles much at all.[/quote]
California press, close-grip bench press are NOT isolation exercises. If you can contract your muscles in the reverse curl or barbell curl, then you might have a problem with activating your biceps or you are used to relying on other muscles than the biceps too much because it is very easy to focus on the contraction of the target muscle during these lifts.
Thib, in your opionon whats the correct way to preform db bench press that it will igve you results and wont hurt your shoulders? Also Ive seen you say to becnh with arms flared so it hits the pecs better, but dont you worry about your shoulders?
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
shoelessjones wrote:
Coach,
Ever heard of VPX Meltdown? If so, would you mind sharing your thoughts on the product? I included the link below.
Isn’t it from the company who got busted for spiking their NO product with the pharmaceutical anti-coagulant coumarin? Would you really trust such a company?
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_fpa-ape_2008/2008_23-eng.php[/quote]
Thanks for the article! No. I listen to what you say about companies and the "clean: ones. I also practice what I preach when I recommend supps to clients. I had a former client share with me that she’s taking it and I had not heard of it. I figured you had, so I asked. 
Appreciate your help as always!
[quote]crod266 wrote:
thib, in your opionon whats the correct way to preform db bench press that it will igve you results and wont hurt your shoulders? Also Ive seen you say to becnh with arms flared so it hits the pecs better, but dont you worry about your shoulders?[/quote]
I do not bench with my elbows flared. This is ONE of the myriads of bench press variations (around 50) that I can use with clients if needed.
As for DB press, the same applies, different techniques for different results and different biomechanics.
I have individuals with shoulder problems do DB bench press with the elbows close to the body.
What would you consider to be an “anabolic” dose of maca or holy basil? I have read of their testosterone-stimulating properties, but did not receive info about the dosing. It would seem these two products would be especially useful because of their adaptogenic qualities.
Coach, would you advocate slow vinyasa yoga as a good tool on off days to increase circulation etc and help with recovery?
hello CT, is it true that having a whey protein shake 1/2 hr to an hr before your meal will give in and around same effects as post gym ?
CT, two quick things…
I’ve been having lots of Metabolic Drive shakes (like 4 a day for 2 days) and I have a LOT of gas. Does this indicate intolerance? Is this going to irritate my gut and lead to allergies? I would prefer to just use shakes right now (easy and good) but I’m worried about the symptoms…is the milk protein concentrate problematic?
Also, I currently take HCL and digestive enzymes with meals. Is this the best protocol for helping digestion? Any other tips?
[quote]sarah1 wrote:
CT, two quick things…
I’ve been having lots of Metabolic Drive shakes (like 4 a day for 2 days) and I have a LOT of gas. Does this indicate intolerance? Is this going to irritate my gut and lead to allergies? I would prefer to just use shakes right now (easy and good) but I’m worried about the symptoms…is the milk protein concentrate problematic?
Also, I currently take HCL and digestive enzymes with meals. Is this the best protocol for helping digestion? Any other tips?
[/quote]
IMHO 4 shakes a day is too much, and the fact that your are very gassy proves that this is not agood solution for you.
IMHO one should always focus on real food as much as possible. Shakes should be used:
- For convenience (better than missing a meal)
- To boost protein intake if it is impossible to reach your target with real food
- Post-workout
HCL and digestive enzymes are very good products, but are basically worthless with shakes since they are easy to digest; the HCL and enzymes will not provide any added benefits with them.
[quote]Corkonian wrote:
hello ct, is it true that having a whey protein shake 1/2 hr to an hr before your meal will give in and around same effects as post gym ?[/quote]
No