[quote]David1991 wrote:
lol sorry i just felt an urge to post this based on our previous conversation
from one of CW’s articles that i found surprisingly one-dimensional/absolute: “Infrequent training regimens are a good marketing strategy, but the results suck. Those who believe that infrequent training plans are best should have a fountain dropped on their head.”
(again not looking for any arguments, i just found this humorous since its rare to see a good trainer [which i know he is] talk about there being only 1 way)[/quote]
I wont comment on this, I think that it is moot to do so. I am, however, not fond of people who are dogmatic. The problem with those that claim that only one way can work is that there will always be plenty of successful individuals doing the opposite that kills the credibility of the statement.
I just think that Chad posted that statement to get back at Poliquin for using a similar (albeit of the opposite point) statement in one of his Q&A. Regardless, I feel that this absolutist approach is a big mistake, regardless of the quality of the coach.
As I mentioned in a previous post, a coach never stops learning. So what he holds true today, might not be so true to him in 1-2 years. If he had an absolutist approach at first, he ends up screwing his own credibility by changing a point of view that he formerly considered to be an unshakable truth.
if you ever have a moment to spare any input you give would be great, but I know how busy you are.
I was wondering whether you feel there’s a place for pork in a healthy diet? I don’t often see it recommended, I suppose because it’s not particularly lean, but I’ve never heard any strong opinions one way or the other. Following your suggestions such as cutting out dairy have helped me a lot in the past so just thought I’d ask.
Hey CT, I have been using a Keto diet for about 6 months, and have been cutting for about 1 1/2 months, and am now down to 6’1 175 lbs at 9% bf. Which is the lowest I have ever been in my entire life (ffb). I really love this and would like to lower it even more.
there is a problem though I am starting to lose muscle. I don’t want to get fat again to put on muscle, and want to deep cutting but don’t want to lose muscle. I lift 3 days a week and do HIIT 3 days a week. My calories or now at 1700 55% protein, 45% fat. Is there anything you can recommend?
Just curious, what should one worry about when changing there diet. For example, someone who was eating like 1500-2000 calories and goes to start eating 3000. I know you dont like talking in calories but I assume you know what I mean. Like does it effect ur metabolism badly or will ur body not be use to it?
When titrating daily carbs is it best to add carbs(say 25 grams at a time) to meals in the following order:
1st time adding- meal/shake immediately post-workout
2nd time adding- breakfast
3rd time adding- meal 60-90 minutes post-workout
and so on?
Also when adding carbs, is it best to add foods/groups in the following order:
berries
the citrus family of fruits.
plums, nectarines, peaches and apples.
grapes and bananas
root vegetables such as yams and sweet potatoes
rice
grains
Lastly, for those who do consume carbs on a regular basis, do you think it is preferable to severely limit or even cut out legumes and grains entirely and consume fruits and starchier vegetables to meet their daily carb target?
I have a question relating to a family member who I have not yet been able to convince to train with me. Would such a person who was not training at all but following the caveman diet still be able to have 1 higher carb meal every 4th or 5th day or would that meal be unnecessary given the lack of exercise?
Thibs,
I’m in the middleof part three of your beast building program and I had a question about one of the exercises. I know that the Close-stance snatch-grip deadlift from platform increases ROM of the lift, but I’m wondering what muscles does it target in particular as compared to the conventional deadlift. All I know is that it kicked my ass…but in a good way. So I guess I also wanted to say thanks for introducing me to a new lift.
It seems lines are being drawn in the dirt by many academic institutions (in the uk at least) that olympic lifts are the be all and end all that an athlete needs to improve performance or anything supported by 300 studies. Trying to encourage my colleges to introduce, isometric and eccentric methods is proving difficult. particularly the idea that eccentric work reduces neuromuscular coordination and steadiness.
With that in mind was curious about your ideas about dynamic correlation between weighlifting and sports performance?
Do you still like your Pendulum series training plans that you published a few years ago? Anything you would change on those (specifically the athlete’s plan)?
On another subject, my wife has been taking Rez-V to try to reduce lower body fat storage. Do you recommend the same dosing scheme as for males (ie. empty stomach first thing in the morning)?
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
David1991 wrote:
lol sorry i just felt an urge to post this based on our previous conversation
from one of CW’s articles that i found surprisingly one-dimensional/absolute: “Infrequent training regimens are a good marketing strategy, but the results suck. Those who believe that infrequent training plans are best should have a fountain dropped on their head.”
(again not looking for any arguments, i just found this humorous since its rare to see a good trainer [which i know he is] talk about there being only 1 way)
I wont comment on this, I think that it is moot to do so. I am, however, not fond of people who are dogmatic. The problem with those that claim that only one way can work is that there will always be plenty of successful individuals doing the opposite that kills the credibility of the statement.
I just think that Chad posted that statement to get back at Poliquin for using a similar (albeit of the opposite point) statement in one of his Q&A. Regardless, I feel that this absolutist approach is a big mistake, regardless of the quality of the coach.
As I mentioned in a previous post, a coach never stops learning. So what he holds true today, might not be so true to him in 1-2 years. If he had an absolutist approach at first, he ends up screwing his own credibility by changing a point of view that he formerly considered to be an unshakable truth.[/quote]
when i attended fitpro last year one of my 1st comments on the last day was how some speakers/trainers/coaches sometimes come out with random, “absolutist” as you said statements or techniqies, often aimed and coming across new,hip or modern, while having a complete disregard for the diverse functions of the human body.
i ll never ever forget the speaker that came into charles talk and tried to take him on with his very narrow approach to fat loss.props to the guy that tried but he forgot to write down the fundermentals of the human body on his little notepad he had his questions written on.
what is your opinion on forcing the weight up vs. “contracting” the muscle to get it up? i always used to think a slow controlled movement was important even for the concentric portion and that squeezing the muscle was essential. recently though i’ve read a lot from certain coaches that really the weight should be pushed/pulled quickly and that any less would involve less muscle fibers and be less effective
[quote]83atg wrote:
Thibs,
I’m in the middleof part three of your beast building program and I had a question about one of the exercises. I know that the Close-stance snatch-grip deadlift from platform increases ROM of the lift, but I’m wondering what muscles does it target in particular as compared to the conventional deadlift. All I know is that it kicked my ass…but in a good way. So I guess I also wanted to say thanks for introducing me to a new lift.[/quote]
Read my recent article ‘‘Dissecting the deadlift’’
[quote]David1991 wrote:
what is your opinion on forcing the weight up vs. “contracting” the muscle to get it up? i always used to think a slow controlled movement was important even for the concentric portion and that squeezing the muscle was essential. recently though i’ve read a lot from certain coaches that really the weight should be pushed/pulled quickly and that any less would involve less muscle fibers and be less effective
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I hate to be redundant, but this will be in part 2 of my new series Seriously!
[quote]Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
David1991 wrote:
what is your opinion on forcing the weight up vs. “contracting” the muscle to get it up? i always used to think a slow controlled movement was important even for the concentric portion and that squeezing the muscle was essential. recently though i’ve read a lot from certain coaches that really the weight should be pushed/pulled quickly and that any less would involve less muscle fibers and be less effective
I hate to be redundant, but this will be in part 2 of my new series Seriously![/quote]
your killing me here Thibs (if i can call you that) lol.
[quote]David1991 wrote:
Christian Thibaudeau wrote:
David1991 wrote:
what is your opinion on forcing the weight up vs. “contracting” the muscle to get it up? i always used to think a slow controlled movement was important even for the concentric portion and that squeezing the muscle was essential. recently though i’ve read a lot from certain coaches that really the weight should be pushed/pulled quickly and that any less would involve less muscle fibers and be less effective
I hate to be redundant, but this will be in part 2 of my new series Seriously!
your killing me here Thibs (if i can call you that) lol.
I´ve follow your guidelines in my own ketogenic diet, but I´m concerning about various points:
First of all, after 8 weeks I no need intake cheat meal, I´m feel full, and my recovery is optimal. So, if a cheat meal is designed for conversion T4 to T3, and is a good choice do this meal sunday´s night (for exemple), is it possible, that insuline´s spike with glutamine, glycine and BCAA, avoid that necesity?
Heck, massive intake of BCAA during my workouts are increible!. I´m testing my optimal intake, I´m around 20-50-20, depending of my training, I´ll up 10 or 20 more grams. But, if I add low intensity cardio post-workout, sience BCAA are used for fuel (or part of them) and for sparing glycogen, Will I use any fat for fuel? or I´ll “waste” BCAA for recovery instead burn fat.
Do you recommend taking TRIBEX the same way as Alpha Male, with the full dose before bed or splitting it up to morning and night like the label says? Thanks.
All before bed.[/quote]
Coach T,
I found this interesting considering that the TRIBEX label suggests otherwise. What is the reason behind your suggestion?
Seriously!
(if i can call you that) lol.