When doing triceps kickback, some people do it with a twist on the way up with the palms facing up, some people say that this makes it harder, my question for you is does this method work or is it a waste of time???
I've never seen that.
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What to do? What to do?
Was in a different town this morning and went to the local gym. Thought it opened at 5am but sat there and nobody showed. What to do? Had to look up the closest gym on my phone and drive there, then pay a 15 dollar drop in fee. I can't and won't miss a workout. I started a little lat (around 5:30am) and had to do some extreme modifications because there was a lack of equipment there. Did what I could but got the most out of the situation. Where there's a will there's a way.
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If You Want To Get Lean, Ripped And "Cut" You MUST Know The Answers To These Questions! - #84
Your Coach Skip La Cour discusses the importance of eating properly if you want to build muscle and lose body fat.
If You Want To Get Lean, Ripped And "Cut" You MUST Know The Answers To These Questions!
1. How many total calories do you eat over the course of the day?
2. How much protein is in your daily diet (grams and percentage)?
3. How many carbohydrates are in your daily diet (grams and percentage)?
4. What types of carbohydrates do you each each day (starchy, sugars, fruits, and fibrous) and when do you eat them?
5. How much fat is in your daily diet (grams and percentage)?
6. How many meals do you divide your daily caloric total into?
7. Do those meals have structured and planned times every day? If so, what are those times?
8. On a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being outstanding; 1 being terrible; 5 being average), just how CONSISTENT are you at following through with this structured eating plan? How long have you been executing your plan at that level (and, do you really think that's long enough to have reached your goals? Be honest.)
9. Are your "cheat days" and/or "cheat meals" (those days and meals that you eat not-so-healthy, "junk" food structured into your nutritional program) planned in advance? How many of those days and meals are planned? When are those days and meals planned?
10. Do you have this eating program outlined and documented in a computer spreadsheet (or at least have it written down on paper)?
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If You Want To Get Lean, Ripped And "Cut" You MUST Know The Answers To These Questions! - #84
Your Coach Skip La Cour discusses the importance of eating properly if you want to build muscle and lose body fat.
If You Want To Get Lean, Ripped And "Cut" You MUST Know The Answers To These Questions!
1. How many total calories do you eat over the course of the day?
2. How much protein is in your daily diet (grams and percentage)?
3. How many carbohydrates are in your daily diet (grams and percentage)?
4. What types of carbohydrates do you each each day (starchy, sugars, fruits, and fibrous) and when do you eat them?
5. How much fat is in your daily diet (grams and percentage)?
6. How many meals do you divide your daily caloric total into?
7. Do those meals have structured and planned times every day? If so, what are those times?
8. On a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being outstanding; 1 being terrible; 5 being average), just how CONSISTENT are you at following through with this structured eating plan? How long have you been executing your plan at that level (and, do you really think that's long enough to have reached your goals? Be honest.)
9. Are your "cheat days" and/or "cheat meals" (those days and meals that you eat not-so-healthy, "junk" food structured into your nutritional program) planned in advance? How many of those days and meals are planned? When are those days and meals planned?
10. Do you have this eating program outlined and documented in a computer spreadsheet (or at least have it written down on paper)?
I am NOT going to answer your question the way many people WANT to learn the answer--but how they SHOULD learn the answer.
1. If someone is currently NOT following a structured eating plan, I won't even waste my time answering this question about carbohydrates. Why? Because if you not are doing the FUNDAMENTAL, BASICS when it comes to eating then the chances are great that you aren't going to do the "next level" carbohydrate type and timing strategies either.
I would encourage the person to learn the basics of eating--and actually follow through with those for a few months before even discussing more involved carbohydrate strategies.
2. The BASICS of good eating habits would include:
a) Knowing how many calories you eat every day
b) Know how many carbohydrates you eat every day--regardless of the type and what time of day you eat them.
c) Actually following through with what you know for 3 months
3. Then a person needs to know what actually differentiates on type of carbohydrate from another. I would have them "Google" and learn what a "Gycemic index" is and why knowing that is important. If they aren't going to take the time to learn what a glycemic index is, then I'm sure I will be wasting my time explaining all of this to them because they are probably just as unmotivated to follow through anyway.
Again, I would just direct them back to the basics of sound eating habits.
4. Basically, different carbohydrates have different gylcemic indexes. You'll notice that some foods/carbohydrates have basically the same glycemic index--so it really doesn't matter choosing one versus the other.
5. A general rule of thumb is the carbohydrates with highest glycemic indexes should be eaten before your workout and after your workout. Sugars and fruits are good examples.
6. Another general rule of thumb is that carbohydratess that are not quite as high as the highest glycemic index carbohydrates (but higher than carbohydrates with very low glycemic indexes) should be eaten earlier in the day and within a couple of hours after your workout. Potatoes, brown rice, and oatmeal are good examples.
7. The carbohydrates with the lowest glycemic indexes should be eaten at the other times of day and when you are making a serious effort to lose body fat in the short term. Green vegetables are a perfect example of these types of carbohydrates.
Many people feel that much of this doesn't matter to the average person striving to get in shape--as long as they stay within their macronutrient range. I tend to agree this belief. Most people need to just stick to the basics and they'll meet their goals.
The are getting "ripped" and lean because of the carbohydrates they are and are not eating--they are eating too many carbohydrates and, thus, too many calories to get ripped and lean.
You don't want to complicate matters with "next level" eating strategies if they only cause you to not follow through on a consistent basis.
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Hey coach through out they day lately for about 3 weeks I've have been craving carbs is this normal? I'll have this craving about an half hour after my shake.
Hey coach through out they day lately for about 3 weeks I've have been craving carbs is this normal? I'll have this craving about an half hour after my shake.
It's quite common for everyone to crave carbs (starchy or sugars) to some degree. They are a quick source of energy that make you feel good.
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First off I'm still relatively new to working out (a few months total). I'm a freshman in high school, play basketball, about 6'7 165 lbs, and am looking for some beginner tips. I have a small amount of fat so you can't see abs when relaxed but when i flex they do look pretty good. I'm not worried about ripped abs as of yet though and am more concerned about my upper body skinnyness. My chest is a little less than average and my arms are tremendously skinny. I bench about 85 and curl about 65 (both arms). As of now my team works out after school but its very inconsistant (I'd say 2/5 days a week) but I don't know what days they are until the day of. When we do workout it is a great workout and all its just its so inconsistant that i feel i need to be working out at home (I have a normal bench/squat workout set). So, basically what I'm getting at is what I should do about this situation, what kind of workouts to do, and what are some basic diet tips. other questions: 1- is it true that you need to eat more calories than you burn per day to gain muscle? (because we run A LOT) 2- in all these pictures of guys with their amazing abs, are they flexing or not? Like does everybodies abs not look good when flexing or what? Thanks- newbie
Coach even though I am getting enough water (100 oz) daily, I noticed that I still get a lot of muscle cramps... do you recommend I manipulate my salt (more)? Could enlighten us Mass machines on manipulating salt content for better definition!
Thanks for the time coach
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First off I'm still relatively new to working out (a few months total). I'm a freshman in high school, play basketball, about 6'7 165 lbs, and am looking for some beginner tips. I have a small amount of fat so you can't see abs when relaxed but when i flex they do look pretty good. I'm not worried about ripped abs as of yet though and am more concerned about my upper body skinnyness. My chest is a little less than average and my arms are tremendously skinny. I bench about 85 and curl about 65 (both arms). As of now my team works out after school but its very inconsistant (I'd say 2/5 days a week) but I don't know what days they are until the day of. When we do workout it is a great workout and all its just its so inconsistant that i feel i need to be working out at home (I have a normal bench/squat workout set). So, basically what I'm getting at is what I should do about this situation, what kind of workouts to do, and what are some basic diet tips. other questions: 1- is it true that you need to eat more calories than you burn per day to gain muscle? (because we run A LOT) 2- in all these pictures of guys with their amazing abs, are they flexing or not? Like does everybodies abs not look good when flexing or what? Thanks- newbie
Hi Brandon6363.
Just like mastering your basketball skills and knowledge of the game, bodybuilding and training is a process. You need to jump in--and learn a little more about the process every single day.
Take the time go through these questions I've answered, articles, videos, and podcasts I'm providing in these convenient links.
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Coach even though I am getting enough water (100 oz) daily, I noticed that I still get a lot of muscle cramps... do you recommend I manipulate my salt (more)? Could enlighten us Mass machines on manipulating salt content for better definition!
Never look to sodium manipulation for "better definition."
The reason why a person doesn't have the definition that they want is because they are too FAT to meet their expectation. It has nothing to do with their sodium.
Learn how to eat properly.
Follow through with what you already know about eating properly.
Be consistent with your efforts.
Cramps are not only caused by dehydration and/or sodium levels that are too low, they are also caused by drastic shifts in the vital minerals.
Whatever you are doing now, you need to become BETTER and MORE CONSISTENT at it.
Obviously, the standards that you believe will get the job done aren't high enough.
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Never look to sodium manipulation for "better definition."
The reason why a person doesn't have the definition that they want is because they are too FAT to meet their expectation. It has nothing to do with their sodium.
Learn how to eat properly.
Follow through with what you already know about eating properly.
Be consistent with your efforts.
Cramps are not only caused by dehydration and/or sodium levels that are too low, they are also caused by drastic shifts in the vital minerals.
Whatever you are doing now, you need to become BETTER and MORE CONSISTENT at it.
Obviously, the standards that you believe will get the job done aren't high enough.
Keeping Your Performance Level In The Gym At Its Highest - Assignment 14 - #85
In this video, Skip La Cour outlines Assignment #14 of the Mass Machine Bulking and Cutting Program Challenge. This week, your assignment is list five (5) things you do to make sure your performance level in the gym is at its highest.
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Get to work, Get to 50 posts, and then post your video here.
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Hey Coach, while on the subject. I sent some workout videos to review. Did you not get them or did you choose not to post them up? Just querying.
Get to work and to get 50 posts on this site so you can post videos yourself.
Post one of your training videos at a time.
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I must say today was the second time I attempted the better form for a more effective chest workout and it felt great. I could really feel my chest squeezing on each press with my chest exercise. I think I'm starting to get the hang of the form and think it will help greatly in my chest development for the Team Universe.
Question: I just can't seem to get over elbow pain right on the bend. Next week is my week off and I always feel 100% when I come back but the pain usually comes back around week 3 and gets worse throughout the final weeks. Any type of extension for the triceps or heavy chest and shoulder press are causing extreme pain at the moment. Is there a way around this or to help it subside?
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Question: I just can't seem to get over elbow pain right on the bend. Next week is my week off and I always feel 100% when I come back but the pain usually comes back around week 3 and gets worse throughout the final weeks. Any type of extension for the triceps or heavy chest and shoulder press are causing extreme pain at the moment. Is there a way around this or to help it subside?
I've had to work around that same pain from time to time (although I wouldn't describe mine as "extreme pain").
It seems to come and go. One week, it affects how much weight I can lift and certainly my level of comfort. A couple of weeks later, I don't even remember there was ever a challenge.
Lighten the weight in small increments until you find the weight you can handle while stimulating the muscle effectively.
There's not much else you can do -- besides making sure you warm up those elbows and get their lubricating fluid flowing.
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Your Coach Skip La Cour explains the most effective and efficient approach to warm up sets. Follow this advice and you'll save the majority of your time and energy for the heavy, progressively overloading, muscle-stimulating working sets. It the heavy, taxing working sets that initiate the muscle building process--not the warm up sets.
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Question for you.. When doing bent over rows my elbows especially my left flares out. How do i over come this?
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Question for you.. When doing bent over rows my elbows especially my left flares out. How do i over come this?
Try using a wider grip, wrist straps (if you aren't using them), and make it a points to "drag" your arms against your torso during the ENTIRE movement.
Let me know how well this works for you.
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I wanted to ask what your toughts where on Shock workouts?
greetings Talalelh15
I have no idea what "Shock workouts" are.
I don't know if you are referring to "shocking" the muscles by doing weight training in a manner radically different than what you normally do.
If that's what you mean by "shocking", I believe the basic, fundamental principles that stimulate muscle for growth that I continually teach are what builds muscle.
Now, if you are like the many impatient people looking for "new and revolutionary" strategies because the basic things that work don't work fast enough for you, go ahead and give it a try. That's something that you mentally and emotionally need to do to go forward.
That mental and emotional "shock" can make up for a person's curiosity, boredom, lack of patience, lack f belief in what they are doing, and lack discipline.
If "Shock workouts" are some person's "branded and coined name" for the training program that person created, I have no idea of what it is.
Every "guru" or "expert" puts his own special nuances and "spin" to his training program--and then claims its the best ever and all the other training programs are a waste of time. I can't responsibly evaluate or comment on someone's training program unless I knew all the details.
And, NO.
I am NOT going to spend my limited time studying every 25 year old newcomer fitness guru who has been training for three years, has a YouTube channel, a WordPress Blog website, while selling you a revolutionary new $47 eBook about his revolutionary DIET and TRAINING PROGRAM.
Don't bother posting links to all for these training programs and diets. I am NOT going to read them and I will just have them all deleted.
If you can ask a better thought out and specific question about them, I can give you a better answer.
Train Hard. Think Big.
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Use to have a similar pain on both arms awhile back (during my first ever run at Max-OT). After 8 weeks, I went on to a different program for 12 weeks and did high reps and i gave my elbows plenty of ice couple times a week and some anti-inflammatory cream. Now I only feel pain when i do lying tricep extensions (which is why i avoid it) and aside from that exercise, I have virtually no pain. Can't say that it won't come back but I just thought I would share my experience (and work on getting 50 posts. lol)
Originally Posted by tyseagle
I must say today was the second time I attempted the better form for a more effective chest workout and it felt great. I could really feel my chest squeezing on each press with my chest exercise. I think I'm starting to get the hang of the form and think it will help greatly in my chest development for the Team Universe.
Question: I just can't seem to get over elbow pain right on the bend. Next week is my week off and I always feel 100% when I come back but the pain usually comes back around week 3 and gets worse throughout the final weeks. Any type of extension for the triceps or heavy chest and shoulder press are causing extreme pain at the moment. Is there a way around this or to help it subside?
Use to have a similar pain on both arms awhile back (during my first ever run at Max-OT). After 8 weeks, I went on to a different program for 12 weeks and did high reps and i gave my elbows plenty of ice couple times a week and some anti-inflammatory cream. Now I only feel pain when i do lying tricep extensions (which is why i avoid it) and aside from that exercise, I have virtually no pain. Can't say that it won't come back but I just thought I would share my experience (and work on getting 50 posts. lol)
Give my advice a try.
I've seen and experienced many times with many people over the years.
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I don't know if you are referring to "shocking" the muscles by doing weight training in a manner radically different than what you normally do.
If that's what you mean by "shocking", I believe the basic, fundamental principles that stimulate muscle for growth that I continually teach are what builds muscle.
Now, if you are like the many impatient people looking for "new and revolutionary" strategies because the basic things that work don't work fast enough for you, go ahead and give it a try. That's something that you mentally and emotionally need to do to go forward.
That mental and emotional "shock" can make up for a person's curiosity, boredom, lack of patience, lack f belief in what they are doing, and lack discipline.
If "Shock workouts" are some person's "branded and coined name" for the training program that person created, I have no idea of what it is.
Every "guru" or "expert" puts his own special nuances and "spin" to his training program--and then claims its the best ever and all the other training programs are a waste of time. I can't responsibly evaluate or comment on someone's training program unless I knew all the details.
And, NO.
I am NOT going to spend my limited time studying every 25 year old newcomer fitness guru who has been training for three years, has a YouTube channel, a WordPress Blog website, while selling you a revolutionary new $47 eBook about his revolutionary DIET and TRAINING PROGRAM.
Don't bother posted links to all for these training programs and diets. I am NOT going to read them and I will just have them all deleted.
If you can ask a better thought out and specific question about them, I can give you a better answer.
Train Hard. Think Big.
No, you gave the right answer right here. You understood it perfectly.
I did 12 weeks of this cutting/bulking challenge and you think i still believe in those fitness goroes. No way!!!! I am still following your principles.
This was just a thought and i wondered if you ever did it and if it had positive influence on you.
Here's an 18 year girl who trains with PASSION and a "FIRE IN HER BELLY."
How do you men measure up?
(You don't need to post your responses....I've watched your training videos. LOL )
All for love....All for love
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