bodybuilding questions?

[Pro Bob Chick]

Originally Posted by streetdaddy

Bob,
Did your puppy come in y'day? What name did you pick out? I see a lot of good names on your wifes thread.

We are actually going to get one when our boxers die. We like having a big dog go to the door when we have someone come up to the door. Good choice!

It's freezing here but i'm gonna go for a 1hr walk this am before my breakfast! I'm glad i found out about slow cardio as i always dreaded going to run sprints up this 75 yd hill every am. Especially when it was freezing outside! Brutal!

Puppy is being lown in on Sat....still considering names

[Pro Bob Chick]

Originally Posted by streetdaddy

Do i get a prize? I'm not bs'n! I read every page in one sitting. Go ahead, ask me a question!

Seriously, I have been doing hiit withoout much results. Will switch to slow cardio today.

Also, Bob, do you still keep in contact with Tom Prince? How is he doing recently?

Tom is doing great....but you can ask him yourself, as he frequents this page...start a thread asking him.

[Pro Bob Chick]

Originally Posted by Triad191

Hey Bob, I saw you in 'I love you, man'. I thought it was hilarious how Sidney wasn't scared at all of lou, but when you bowed up on him for stepping in his dog's **** he ran. Haha, good times...

But on a more serious note I have a question for you: I've noticed that I haven't been sleeping well lately and some of my lifts are going down weight and rep wise, do you think it could be overtraining?
I thought it might be, so I decided to take a weeks rest. Is this a wise choice?
My training split is a pretty average one, but maybe I need more off days?
Monday - Chest
Tuesday - Back
Wednesday - Legs
Thursday - Shoulders
Friday - Arms
Sat/Sun - off

Also, I usually only do 3 exercises with 3 working sets each exercise for each body part. Is this too little? I've always heard to listen to your body, and I feel this is enough, but maybe it's all in my head.

Any Advice you could give would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Thanks for the props on the movie...I still haven't seen it myself!

As for the overtraining....probably not, but your sleep (or lack thereof) is most likely the cause of your lifts going down, etc..

Solve the problem of why you're not sleeping well, and you'll unlock the mystery....sleep is essential to recovery and good lifts, good strength....along with proper food intake

[kitarpyar]

Hey Bob, hope you are doing great.

I would like to know what is your opinion on the cyclic ketogenic diet for cutting down, while holding on as much muscle as I can. I read about this diet over here - http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/cycl...genic_diet.htm

For cutting I am primarily focusing on slow cardio for 40-45 minutes 3 days a week (will eventually increase to 5 days a week), and a 2 day lifting split with about 10-15 reps on most days, with about a 500 cal deficit in diet.

But once in a while is it okay to bump up the calories a bit to maintenance level for a couple of days, and do heavy weights with 4-6 reps for a couple of workouts? I am cutting for the first time and am kind of apprehensive that if I dont lift heavy once in a while, I would lose too much muscle/strength.

[TheHeath]

Bob, I saw you at the Arnold but wasn't able to say hi in person. I just finished the 3 discs of World Class Physique, I'm sure I'll need to go thru them again to get all the points. They're worth every penny.

[pullard169]

Originally Posted by Pro Bob Chick

Tom is doing great....but you can ask him yourself, as he frequents this page...start a thread asking him.

Hey bob, what do you think of gaining 1 inch on your arm for every 14lbs you gain!

[Pro Bob Chick]

Originally Posted by pullard169

Hey bob, what do you think of gaining 1 inch on your arm for every 14lbs you gain!

Probably more accurate for your waist...

[Shaun0310]

Originally Posted by Pro Bob Chick

Probably more accurate for your waist...

lol so true.

[pullard169]

Originally Posted by Pro Bob Chick

Probably more accurate for your waist...

true, but i find is so for my arms

[Pro Bob Chick]

Originally Posted by pullard169

true, but i find is so for my arms

It slows down considerably after you reach 21 inches...trust me

[Triad191]

Originally Posted by Pro Bob Chick

It slows down considerably after you reach 21 inches...trust me

Do you guys see what he did there? It's funny because most people never get to 21 inches.
haha, good one bob!

[DrFeeIGood]

Bob, any suggestions for working the inner part of your chest? I do have your dvds, btw

[pullard169]

Originally Posted by Pro Bob Chick

It slows down considerably after you reach 21 inches...trust me

i can't even reach 15"

[pullard169]

Originally Posted by Triad191

Do you guys see what he did there? It's funny because most people never get to 21 inches.
haha, good one bob!

talk about a bum licker!

[xX}AmP{Xx]

Bob what is your thoughts on sugar alcohols like Maltitol in protein bars during cutting?

[KarateChris]

Originally Posted by xX}AmP{Xx

Bob what is your thoughts on sugar alcohols like Maltitol in protein bars during cutting?

Know that GI warning they give on the bars b/c of the sugar alcohols? Yea, that's for me. I get extreme GI distress/cramping from eating protein bars with a lot of sugar alcohols in them.

[pullard169]

Originally Posted by KarateChris

Know that GI warning they give on the bars b/c of the sugar alcohols? Yea, that's for me. I get extreme GI distress/cramping from eating protein bars with a lot of sugar alcohols in them.

is there really 50g of protien in protien bars like it states on the wrapper? or is there a snag to it?

[KarateChris]

Originally Posted by pullard169

is there really 50g of protien in protien bars like it states on the wrapper? or is there a snag to it?

Look in the ingredients and see what TYPE of protein is in it. It's not always from the best sources. I would always opt for drinking a shake or eating a meal instead of a bar. Actually, I'm also allergic to peanuts and most of those bars have peanuts so I just avoid them all together.

[Pro Bob Chick]

Originally Posted by DrFeeIGood

Bob, any suggestions for working the inner part of your chest? I do have your dvds, btw

If you have my DVD's...why are you asking me how to work the inner chest?

[Pro Bob Chick]

Originally Posted by xX}AmP{Xx

Bob what is your thoughts on sugar alcohols like Maltitol in protein bars during cutting?

Never ate a bar while dieting....ever.

[POPAG]

Bob-
Assuming I am around 12 percent body fat weighing 153 lbs. given that i am an ectomorph, and assuming my diet, training, and slow cardio are on point, how long approximately would you estimate it will take me to get down to 6% without losing much muscle mass. I completely understand that this varies on a person-to-person basis, but I wanted to get some sort of rough estimate. the only supplement i am taking other than protein powders is l-carnitine. thank you.

ps- i only take 500mg of l-carnitine before my morning cardio and 1500 before workouts. is this the proper dosage or do i need to do something else for maximum fat utilization of the product.

[Pro Bob Chick]

Originally Posted by POPAG

Bob-
Assuming I am around 12 percent body fat weighing 153 lbs. given that i am an ectomorph, and assuming my diet, training, and slow cardio are on point, how long approximately would you estimate it will take me to get down to 6% without losing much muscle mass. I completely understand that this varies on a person-to-person basis, but I wanted to get some sort of rough estimate. the only supplement i am taking other than protein powders is l-carnitine. thank you.

ps- i only take 500mg of l-carnitine before my morning cardio and 1500 before workouts. is this the proper dosage or do i need to do something else for maximum fat utilization of the product.

Assuming you were following a contest typre routine...about 10-12 weeks

[kmattfield]

Hey Bob! Question for you about abs......I am trying to get my flat firm abs back after having my kids and I want to know the best exercises to accomplish that. Ab machines at the gym? Heavy weight? Lower weight? Reps? Regular old crunches? Have I completely screwed up my stomach? Is there still hope??? lol

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Karlynn

[pullard169]

Originally Posted by KarateChris

Look in the ingredients and see what TYPE of protein is in it. It's not always from the best sources. I would always opt for drinking a shake or eating a meal instead of a bar. Actually, I'm also allergic to peanuts and most of those bars have peanuts so I just avoid them all together.

Fair enough, but I bet its still better than a snickers bar, or any other chocolate bar, protein is still the building blocks of muscle no matter which one it is, but whey being the best. Having said all this I still don't rate protein bars, I don't even rate protein drinks as I think they have a poor absorbsion rate, apart from the critical one after a workout, I think they are mediocre.

[seanoh]

elementary question but important nonetheless: how do you work out how many calories to eat. i know you say calories dont matter only macros do but assuming im foing a 40/40/20...

[Loctus]

Originally Posted by jamesmadison

hey bob,

I gotta say I'm a little dissapointed that you guys had john romano on your radio show. After all the times he badmouthed you on his show. You must have known that he did this. Not to mention how you guys considered their show to be your competition and, lets face it, a low-brow deuchebag show. You and dan lowered yourselves and your standards to have that felon on. You know blechman was right to can their asses. They were totally taking advantage of him and you know this. And yet you guys were willing to give him a format to advertise his new venture. Why did you do this? You and dan's stock went down a little in my eyes for not telling him to go screw. I think you owe me, a huge fan of yours and a loyal listener and a purchaser of your merchandise, an explanation.

Afraid to post using your real screenname or what?

I'm going to ask a mod to run a IP check on you and ban you real account.

[Liqour Pigz]

Hey Bob, just wondering your thoughts on muscle dysmorphia.

Just wondering if you or someone you know has ever been affected by this. I have been lifting for 3 years now and have made some pretty solid gains. However, I never feel that it's close to good enough. Not sure if it's just my inner drive of never being satisfied and that keeps pushing me to do more or if it's something more.

Not looking for a medical explanation here, mostly just your thoughts on how you deal or dealt with the mental side of the sport. How did you manage your own expectations?


Thx Bob

[Money Shot]

Originally Posted by jamesmadison

hey bob,

I gotta say I'm a little dissapointed that you guys had john romano on your radio show. After all the times he badmouthed you on his show. You must have known that he did this. Not to mention how you guys considered their show to be your competition and, lets face it, a low-brow deuchebag show. You and dan lowered yourselves and your standards to have that felon on. You know blechman was right to can their asses. They were totally taking advantage of him and you know this. And yet you guys were willing to give him a format to advertise his new venture. Why did you do this? You and dan's stock went down a little in my eyes for not telling him to go screw. I think you owe me, a huge fan of yours and a loyal listener and a purchaser of your merchandise, an explanation.

wow stfu. morons like you that make a big deal out of every little thing is the reason why other countries make fun of us

[WilsonFisk]

Hey Bob I started using your slow cardio in the past, but only on a treadmill, I wanted to switch it up to do some time on a bike, stair climber, etc...

I was just wondering how do you actually judge if it is slow enough..do you go by say RPMs for the bike, heart rate??

Thanks a lot.

[pullard169]

Hey Bob, have you ever done a dbol only?