Skip La Cour - Mass Machine Bodybuilding (Training, Nutrition, Mindset, & Lifestyle)

[Bones98]

Heey skip,

Is it usefull for me to buy your packing on muscle dvd. Because you probably using max ot program in there and i have lower back issues. I can train heavy but certain exercices like deadlift, t bar row, barbel row i just can do. Is it useful for me to buy it? Or would you then switch up some exercises to make it usefull?

you really don't necessary have to follow the Max OT program to the T and there are ways of working around injuries.

For lower back issues, I'd suggest doing weighted pull ups, lat pulldowns, and pull overs for lats.

For legs, I'd suggest leg press, safety bar squats, and maybe investing in a Leg Blaster. People with back problems have reported that using the leg blaster has helped them to take stress away from their lower back and being able to effectively isolate the quads.

[loucurley]

Heey skip,

Is it usefull for me to buy your packing on muscle dvd. Because you probably using max ot program in there and i have lower back issues. I can train heavy but certain exercices like deadlift, t bar row, barbel row i just can do. Is it useful for me to buy it? Or would you then switch up some exercises to make it usefull?

The video is awesome, definitely worth the $.
Here's what I'd do:
Get the DVD and if you need to make any substitutions on exercises, come on here and ask Skip.

[tyseagle]

[ScottRoland]

Hey Skip...On the diet spread sheet... If we currently use a program like FitClick to track our meals...is that the same thing? Or do you want us to also do an Excel spreadsheet?

I have both..... but had stopped the Excel a few weeks ago since the FitClick.com does the same thing.

[skiplacour]

Heey skip,

Is it usefull for me to buy your packing on muscle dvd. Because you probably using max ot program in there and i have lower back issues. I can train heavy but certain exercices like deadlift, t bar row, barbel row i just can do. Is it useful for me to buy it? Or would you then switch up some exercises to make it usefull?

Was that few minutes I gave you on your video helpful?

Well, multiply that by 100.

Don't use your own brain to try to figure this out. You don't have enough insight or experience.

I wouldn't tell you to do anything unless I was absolutely certain you should.

"I say. You do. No question."

Or, just keep on trying to figure it out yourself.

Make a decision on what you are going to do right now. Any decision.

Whatever you decide to do, just get out of the middle.

You get squish!"

Train Hard. Think Big.

[talalelh15]

Was that few minutes I gave you on your video helpful?

Well, multiply that by 100.

Don't use your own brain to try to figure this out. You don't have enough insight or experience.

I wouldn't tell you to do anything unless I was absolutely certain you should.

"I say. You do. No question."

Or, just keep on trying to figure it out yourself.

Make a decision on what you are going to do right now. Any decision.

Whatever you decide to do, just get out of the middle.

Train Hard. Think Big.

It was very helpful thats why i decided to buy the dvd, coach!

But the question was if it would even help me because i am kinda injurd, but i trust you and i will go for it .

I see that henderjb is topping me by far with her efforts. Just wait and see.....

[skiplacour]

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[baldbird]

Just uploaded my first attempt at my video blog. Stop by my journal and check it out. Skip I gonna need a shirt for my next video... :-) http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...1357311&page=4

[Canz]

Amazing job Skip, I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to make these answer videos.
They are all really informative.

I talk a little more in my journal about what Skip says:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post837103461


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[skiplacour]

A Conference Call discussing Putting the Specifics of Your Diet on Spreadsheet will be held on at the TOP OF THE HOUR.

Tonight's Conference Call will help you complete this week's assignment with more insight.

Phone Number: (605)475-4825

Access Code: 709081#

If you can't listen to the call live, it will be available for replay and download within a couple of hours after it has ended.

Train Hard. Think Big.

[rinkaru]

Hi skip, I have a question.

On your Mass Machine Training Program #1, I find it uneasy doing upright rows (really huge discomfort on shoulder joint), no matter how narrow or wide my grip is, provided I perform them well but still cause discomfort on my shoulder joints. Do you have a suggestion on what to substitute for the upright rows? Also I do RC warmup before doing my 1st workout

Thanks!

[skiplacour]

Hi skip, I have a question.

On your Mass Machine Training Program #1, I find it uneasy doing upright rows (really huge discomfort on shoulder joint), no matter how narrow or wide my grip is, provided I perform them well but still cause discomfort on my shoulder joints. Do you have a suggestion on what to substitute for the upright rows? Also I do RC warmup before doing my 1st workout

Thanks!

You simply can't do that movement at all? What if you had 10 pound dumbbells in each hand?

[skiplacour]

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[henderjb]

Hey Thanks Lex29us - give them a shot for yourself one day. See what you can do! Shoot me a video back - love to see it. They are a fairly new exercise to me too & pretty cool - especially if you can get some explosion out of the bottom and crank it up!


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Very challenging indeed. I've never seen this movement before. Way to work JB.

YOU ARE A MASS MACHINE!!
TRAINING HARD, & THINKING BIG!!




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[henderjb]

& thanks to both of you for the Q&A on songs that you can relate to. At least I can explain my love for Lil Wayne now!

Amazing job Skip, I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to make these answer videos.
They are all really informative.

I talk a little more in my journal about what Skip says:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post837103461


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[henderjb]

Just a word to say thanks for the shout out to me and your other Mass Machine supporters during the call.

A Conference Call discussing Putting the Specifics of Your Diet on Spreadsheet will be held on at the TOP OF THE HOUR.

Tonight's Conference Call will help you complete this week's assignment with more insight.

Phone Number: (605)475-4825

Access Code: 709081#

If you can't listen to the call live, it will be available for replay and download within a couple of hours after it has ended.

Train Hard. Think Big.

[jayflex6]

Just a word to say thanks for the shout out to me and your other Mass Machine supporters during the call.

I just want to say that your consistent enthusiasm is contagious. Keep it coming!

[henderjb]

Hey Jayflex! I knew there was a reason I am checking the forum before I hit the gym this morning! If I ever had a day where I can say I woke up on the side of the bed & I won, this morning is it! so much thought & positive energy in my head this morning & its only 5:20AM! Time to hit the gym with a BANG! Hope you wake up on the same side of the bed as me & WIN!


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I just want to say that your consistent enthusiasm is contagious. Keep it coming!

[talalelh15]

i have ordered the dvd skip!, looking forward to it and take my efforts to the next level. How long does it take to ship to holland?

[skiplacour]

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[henderjb]

So Skip, I am asking this question on behalf of all the Mass Machines because I think everyone will benefit. When you video yourself & you see flaws in your form, do you suggest keeping the same weight & just working on your form or drop the weight a bit until you get the form?

I am in the thinking that I will hold the weight & just knowing what I need to improve on the form will be enough to enable me to execute it next time around. Your thoughts?

One more note on this exercise for general knowledge - these were done at the end of my back workout targeting lower back so I believe the form is a bit different than if done as a part of a leg workout targeting the legs. ie more bending at the hips & pulling with the lower back vs. dropping the hips down & use of the legs to power the movement


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I love the intensity! That's quite a bit of weight there, young lady.

Yes, you are correct. Shooting video of your training is a great way to learn. You don't always "feel" what you are acutally doing.

That's a great lesson that you shared with all of the MASS MACHINES.

That exercise is almost a DB DEADLIFT thrust too--as well as a DB Squat thrust.

I think are correct in your own assessment. You need to keep you back arched to relieved all of that tension on your lower back and put it on your legs.

What will help is concentrating on:

1. Keeping your eyes up--because your body will follow.

2. Keep your chin up.

3. Get your shoulders back earlier in the movement.

4. And, as you mentioned, keep that lower back arched throughout the ENTIRE movement--not just when you are moving the weight upward. I call in a "Ballerina Back."

Great job!

Train Hard. Think Big.

[skiplacour]

So Skip, I am asking this question on behalf of all the Mass Machines because I think everyone will benefit. When you video yourself & you see flaws in your form, do you suggest keeping the same weight & just working on your form or drop the weight a bit until you get the form?

I would first see if it is something I can correct immediately--now that the video made me aware of exactly what I was doing.

Many times, it's not a matter of the weight being too heavy. It's lack of awareness.

If not, I'd lower the weight--and then start working my way up and implementing what I learned.

[jmorg714]

Hey Mass Machines!

Steve (gymrat) asked me to add daily macro-nutrient percentages to the spread sheet I did last week. Ask and ye shall receive!

If you get a "read only" file message, simply rename the file and save it to your computer.

Here's the link to download: http://www.muscleworx.com/newMMNspread.xlsx

Jason


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[skiplacour]

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[Lex29us]

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[jerothas]

Hey guys, sorry to be a bit inactive on this thread. There just aren't enough hours in the day to do everything I want to do! I'm 25 weeks out from my next competition, working on building my website for personal training and fitness consultations, working on this Challenge, updating my journal, reading your journals where I can, and filming workout footage and misc rants and raves for my Mass Machine Video Log. I'm also in charge of a weight loss competition at work (setting it up, running it, tracking progress, motivating the contestents)... being a mass machine is a full time job!

That being said, I wanted to let you guys know I'll be adding new footage to my Mass Machine Video channel (youtube / thatfitguycom) weekly, and one of the next videos will be something Skip has laid out for us, but I don't think most of us have really grasped how powerful it is. And to reiterate that topic: What is YOUR identity? And the short answer is, your identity is EVERYTHING. I'll have footage of Leg training up in a day or two and I'll shoot the Identity video today and get it up before the weekend is over. (Anyone else finding out that the editing/uploading takes much longer than the actual filming, haha )

Anyways, I look forward to reading more on this thread and helping where I can. I hope everyone else is enjoying this challenge as much as I am and I hope you guys keep all the videos and journals going for the full 24 weeks .

[henderjb]

Hey Mass Machines - we have a new member. Username: masonstrong. He gave me a call the other week for some input on nutrition. I mentioned the Challenge, sent him the link & encouraged him to join. He saw the wealth of knowledge Skip has to offer & made the right decision!

Welcome MasonStrong - give us a shout & let us know you are out there. What was key in your decision to join?


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[baldbird]

Video #2...leg day. Hey skip, need I need one of those mass machine nutrition shirts to sport in the gym.

[baldbird]

Good questions lex29us. I use the smith machine also for squats. I have a problem with leaning forward when I'm doing them with the barbell so I just stuck to the smith.

[Canz]

Hey Mass Machines - we have a new member. Username: masonstrong. He gave me a call the other week for some input on nutrition. I mentioned the Challenge, sent him the link & encouraged him to join. He saw the wealth of knowledge Skip has to offer & made the right decision!

Welcome MasonStrong - give us a shout & let us know you are out there. What was key in your decision to join?

Awesome work henderjb. First promoting Skip's challenge and supplements at the gym and now recruiting a new member. Job very well done!

Video #2...leg day. Hey skip, need I need one of those mass machine nutrition shirts to sport in the gym.

Great intensity baldbird, Limp Bizkit's Break Stuff is an awesome background song! Do you workout at home or a gym? I thought I saw a cat jump by when you were doing leg press.


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