If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them.....

[skiplacour]

I have a long-running thread in the IFBB Professional Bodybuilding section and I spend a lot of time on it.

I invite you to check it out--and subscribe.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...99061&page=100

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[alkell]

Like your articles Skip. My memories not real good but I really liked the one about what it means to be a man.

[skiplacour]

Like your articles Skip. My memories not real good but I really liked the one about what it means to be a man.

I think that was Kevin Levrone who posted a video about "What it means to be a man."

I'm the MANformation Alpha Leadership Skills guy.

Check out articles, podcasts, and videos at MANformation.com.

[Marius_Ursus]

Years ago when I was still reading Bodybuilding magazines, Skip's articles in ANMD were a staple in my training.

I'd encourage anyone with questions related to developing your physique to take the opportunity to ask him questions directly.

[pastorgbc]

I'll be honest: at first I thought this might be hokum, but after checking out your link and a little research, you are thowing down some excellent info.

I'll checking things out.

Ray

[djflex]

Skip i believe i remember reading you advocated training as heavy as possible and using rep schemes in 4 -6 range. Is this true for all movements or just the compounds?

[IronCharles]

Skip, how much protein do you recommend a non-enhanced bodybuilder should consume per day for optimum gains, and do you feel nutrient timing is very important, or minimally important?

[ArchAngel'73]

What coloring do you use before you compete? How many coats and when do you apply them?

How often and how long do you practice posing before a show?

If one experiences strength loss while on a cut and the person is still above 10% bodyfat, are they doing it wrong?

Thank-you! You are a true pioneer of nattie bb'ing. I was around back in the day when MD went nattie and you were deservingly profiled numerous times.

[2nd_chance]

Skip, big time fan of yours. What was your hardest body part to bring up and how did you alter your training to make it happen? Also, are you a proponent of the bulk/cut cycle approach or do you take the lean gains approach?

[HairyScandinavian]

I have a long-running thread in the IFBB Professional Bodybuilding section and I spend a lot of time on it.

I invite you to check it out--and subscribe.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...99061&page=100

Thanks.



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Sub'd to your 100+ page thread and will get to reading.

[skiplacour]

I'll be honest: at first I thought this might be hokum, but after checking out your link and a little research, you are thowing down some excellent info.

I'll checking things out.

Ray

Thanks for the feedback, Ray.

[skiplacour]

Skip i believe i remember reading you advocated training as heavy as possible and using rep schemes in 4 -6 range. Is this true for all movements or just the compounds?

Only when you touch and dumbbell, barbell, or machine handle....or sit down to do an exercise (I think that covers everything). LOL

[skiplacour]

Skip, how much protein do you recommend a non-enhanced bodybuilder should consume per day for optimum gains, and do you feel nutrient timing is very important, or minimally important?

I think that depends on the person, how hard they train and create the demand for protein, and how determined they are to find out the most protein they can effectively use. I suggest starting with the old standard, recommended amount--and working upwards for there to find out what works best for you.

"Nutrient timing" has a lot of components and has different meanings to different people. So, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "nutrient timing."

I do think that, after the basic fundamentals of proper nutrition are executing on a consistent basis for a long enough period of time, nutrient timing can take your physique to a higher level. But only if the basics are taken care of first.

[skiplacour]

What coloring do you use before you compete? How many coats and when do you apply them?

Protan - painted on (not sprayed) slowly, surely, and over several days.

How often and how long do you practice posing before a show?

I don't like to start posing earlier than 6 weeks before a contest. That way, I'm lean enough to feel the muscles flexing. I practice at least 20 minutes a day. As the show gets closer, I'll pose more. The key, however, is to put yourself in mental frame that you are actually on stage and it's showtime. You gotta pose with a sense of urgency and focus even when you are practicing to get the most out of your practice sessions.

If one experiences strength loss while on a cut and the person is still above 10% bodyfat, are they doing it wrong?

A lot of things could be happening. The first things that come to mind are mental-goal setting challenges. Physically, maybe that person is dieting on too few calories. Maybe if the ate more food and stay leaner earlier in the process, they could have been eating more food at that point in time. It's tough to say.

Thank-you! You are a true pioneer of nattie bb'ing. I was around back in the day when MD went nattie and you were deservingly profiled numerous times.

Thanks, brother!

[skiplacour]

NOTE: You all can make it a lot easier for me to help you by posting your questions HERE in the my thread in the IFBB Professional Bodybuilding section of this Bodybuilding.com Forum.

In addition, I'd be happy to answer any question you have that are specific to your own personal needs. With that being stated, be sure you check out this organized, categorized list of questions that I've already answered. They are all included in this free pdf flie that you can view at your own convenience. There are short articles, videos, and podcasts to explain my points more clearly.

[puppychicano]

Hi Skip,
I have a very high body fat 35%. Should I do cardio first thing in the morning or right after weight training? Also for how many minutes at moderate intensity? I'm asthmatic so hiit type cardio can trigger it if I over due it.

[shlyshhn]

How do I figure out an accurate body fat percentage? Currently 5'6 and 146 lbs sounds heavy but I'm wearing a size 4. Was working on 5_6 days a week.

[skiplacour]

Hi Skip,
I have a very high body fat 35%. Should I do cardio first thing in the morning or right after weight training? Also for how many minutes at moderate intensity? I'm asthmatic so hiit type cardio can trigger it if I over due it.

Hi puppychicano...

At the stage you are currently, doing it before or after isn't as important as you just getting it done on a consistent basis.

Do 20 minutes at a moderate pace. Make sure your cardio training is performed just below the threshold on triggering your asthma.

You also need to remember that you DIET is far, far more important to losing your body fat that cardio training!

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[2nd_chance]

Those not taking advantage of the great Q&A thread of Skips over in the IFBB section are really missing out. Skip offers a goldmine of individual advice. Best thread on bb.com, hands down.

[cowboybiker]

Im subbed and still reading through it.
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[tcooler02]

Skip, I'm 49 yrs old. Weigh 185lbs waist 33. I've been doing extremely strict lo fat diet, I run 15 miles per week every other day, I'm doing my bowflex resistance training 3 days a week at 45minutes each day, I can't seem t make my belly / spare tire to get smaller n go away, any help? Thanks, Wayne C. Ridgeland, S.C.

[skiplacour]

Skip, I'm 49 yrs old. Weigh 185lbs waist 33. I've been doing extremely strict lo fat diet, I run 15 miles per week every other day, I'm doing my bowflex resistance training 3 days a week at 45minutes each day, I can't seem t make my belly / spare tire to get smaller n go away, any help? Thanks, Wayne C. Ridgeland, S.C.

Hi tcooler02....

You workout program seems fine.

No matter what level you believe you are at right now, you must take your eating habits to an even HIGHER level if you want to reach those goals that you can't seem to reach.

Do you know RIGHT NOW what the answers to these questions about your diet are?

10 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR EATING HABITS THAT YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE THE ANSWERS TO IF YOU REALLY WANT TO SUCCEED WITH YOUR TRAINING EFFORTS

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 do NOT consider anyone who does NOT readily know the answers to these questions and even have them written down to be in a position to succeed at the level they want with their training goals.

Your diet is THAT important!

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[tyrtl]

Hey Skip, What's the best way to track your results?
I have done through pictures and through measuring but for some reason I am not seeing the results that I want.

[skiplacour]

Hey Skip, What's the best way to track your results?
I have done through pictures and through measuring but for some reason I am not seeing the results that I want.

Hi tyrtl....

I believe the very best way to track your progress is by creating a list of what I call "Daily Disciplines" that you have researched and are CONVINCED executing every day will help you reach your goals.

Examples of "Daily Disciplines" you can list might be:

1. Eat all X meals today with 10 minutes of their scheduled time.

2. Drink 1 gallon of water a today.

3. Get to the gym on time with my specifically-planned-in-advance routine.

4. Document my progress in the gym by writing it down.

5. Train at an "8" level or higher (on a scale from 1 to 10) during today's session.

6. Do my cardiovascular training session as scheduled.

7. Finish my entire workout within X minutes and stay focused.

8. Take my Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition supplements as scheduled today.

9. Review my "Daily Disciplines" list tonight before I go to bed to monitor my progress.

10. Get to bed by 10 pm.

Monitoring all of these disciplines that you are convinced will help you reach your goals will make sure you stay on track.

How can you not be making progress if you are going "10 for 10" every single day?????

If you are looking for visual ways to measure your progress, take pictures ever 2 weeks (or every week) on the same day of the week, at the same time, and at the same place, wearing the same clothes, at the same camera angle, and with the same lighting (if possible).

The only challenge with taking pictures is that you don't always see progress as quickly as you'd like. And, if you are like me, you'll be dissappointed when you first see the pictures because you thouhg you looked much better. LOL That perception, however, will improve over time.

Train Hard. Think Big.

[skiplacour]

I get asked many questions that about "bulking" and "cutting."

The link below will take you to a list I put together of the benefits and drawbacks.

During a future post, I will outline a plan.

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