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

**skiplacour** · 02-06-2012, 06:28 AM

Week #4 Check In for the Mass Machine Bulking and Cutting Program Challenge - #27

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**henderjb** · 02-06-2012, 06:29 AM

Pphelps - you wrote in my journal yesterday that legs are tough for you & you keep photos of women with great legs to inspire you. You also wrote that you needed to believe in yourself.

After my leg workout today, I decided to take a photo for you to help you believe in yourself. These are my legs, if your legs aren't here yet, believe that they can be & they will be just keep working.

My legs are not where near their full potential yet but have come a long way. I'll send Phase II of my legs when I reach that point & I WILL reach the next level of development

BELIEVE!

All you guys out there that might be just starting & might have chicken legs, just think what you can do with your elevated testosterone levels in this little female MASS MACHINE can grow these!

BELIEVE!
and remember

"You understand that your mind will always lead your body, you BUCK UP, and act as if those body parts you don't like to train are the ones you love to train more than any other"

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**skiplacour** · 02-06-2012, 06:36 AM

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**talalelh15** · 02-06-2012, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by henderjb

Pphelps - you wrote in my journal yesterday that legs are tough for you & you keep photos of women with great legs to inspire you. You also wrote that you needed to believe in yourself.

After my leg workout today, I decided to take a photo for you to help you believe in yourself. These are my legs, if your legs aren't here yet, believe that they can be & they will be just keep working.

My legs are not where near their full potential yet but have come a long way. I'll send Phase II of my legs when I reach that point & I WILL reach the next level of development

BELIEVE!

All you guys out there that might be just starting & might have chicken legs, just think what you can do with your elevated testosterone levels in this little female MASS MACHINE can grow these!

BELIEVE!
and remember

"You understand that your mind will always lead your body, you BUCK UP, and act as if those body parts you don't like to train are the ones you love to train more than any other"

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Nice photo hender, we can see that hard work pays of!

**skiplacour** · 02-06-2012, 07:47 AM

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Weight Training

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How to effectively and efficiently warm up for a workout

How to structure a repetition range for maximum performance (1)

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What's the "best" repetition range to build muscle the fastest?

Are lower rep ranges or higher rep ranges better for building muscle?

What do you think of lower volume weight training done more frequently than once a week?

Tips to improve the peaks of your biceps

VIDEO - Developing Your Biceps with Dumbbell Curls

Tips to improve your shoulders development

How can I bench press more weight now that I'm stagnant?

VIDEO - How to Bench Press Correctly

What am I doing wrong if my chest doesn't feel sore after I train it?

How should I train my chest when one pectoral muscle is a different size and shape than the other one?

What techniques do you use when a specific muscle group is lagging to bring it up to 'par'?

How do I get rid of my "man boobs"?

How often should I switch up my training routines?

How should I change my workouts during my body fat "cutting" phase?

Does your weight training routine help you lose body fat?

Is it possible to build muscle while keeping your body fat levels down?

Should you pause at the bottom when doing Deadlifts--or let the plates bounce?

How to do Barbell Rows Mass Machine Training Style

VIDEO - Squat Set up Tip

Squatting Tips - A lifters posts a video of his Squats for Skip to review

Tips to improve your calf development

What are the premiere exercises that will help me build a really wide, thick, back with a V-taper?

What do I do when I'm afraid to get injured when lifting heavy?

VIDEO - How to Get Ripped Abs

Eating and training tips to build more muscle faster

How to balance "form" and "strength" when training

How much importance should you put on "form"? (1)

How much importance should you put on "form"? (2)

How to figure out if you are training to "failure"

The most important factor that makes "this" routine better than "that" routine

Should I add more exercises and sets to a body part that I really want to improve?

Do different people require different ways of training?

Balancing the emphasis of the concentric phase of the movement versus the eccentric phase of the movement

Should you pause during a set (isometric phase)? (1)

Should you pause during a set (isometric phase)? (2)

The "best" training split for a natural bodybuilder

What are the differences of how a natural bodybuilder trains and how "juiced" bodybuilder trains?

What's the best time of day to train?

How do I get the most out of my workouts when I am forced to train in the morning?

How to prevent injuries using "heavy weight" (1)

How to prevent injuries using "heavy weight" (2)

Does weight training that requires fewer repetitions per set cause joint problems later on?

How do I get my weak body parts to catch up to my stronger ones?

Why complete recovery and recuperation from your intense training session is important

How do I know when I've completely recovered from my last body part training session?

Will training each body part twice a week lead to overtraining?

How do I know if my training routine is causing be to "overtrain"?

The challenges you face when you do single-limb movements/exercises

What can you do to prevent muscle loss when you can't train with weights due to an injury?

How should I train when I have injuries?

How important is "the pump" to building muscle?

How can I get "pumps" on a more consistent basis during my weight training workouts?

What exactly is the “core” of your body? Why is core strength important to my training?

Do I need to get a lot of sleep every night if I want to grow? How important is sleep to the muscle-building process?

Is rest and recuperation "vital" to creating maximum muscle gains?

How can a bodybuilder like Mr. Olympia Phil Heath get so big lifting such light weight?

Should I train when I'm a sick?

What is "muscle maturity"?

**skiplacour** · 02-06-2012, 07:48 AM

Should you "bulk up" in order to build more muscle?

Things to consider when developing your "bulking" strategy

What's a good starting point for my macronutrient breakdown?

How much protein should you consume every day?

Can you build muscle and lose body fat at the same time?

Is it possible to build muscle while keeping your body fat levels down?

What's the lowest body fat I can be at and still maximize my muscle gains?

How can I lose 10 pounds of body fat WITHOUT losing my strength?

How do I get rid of stubborn body fat?

Structuring you �cheat meals�

Points to consider when �Carb Cycling�

How important is it to get your body fat tested?

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How do I get rid of my "man boobs"?

How do I get over being upset at myself for cheating on my diet?

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**skiplacour** · 02-06-2012, 07:49 AM

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**GeneC3** · 02-06-2012, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Canz

My latest cheat meal video.

I discussed it a little more in my journal:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post826652871

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Great video! good tips as always..

**henderjb** · 02-06-2012, 09:55 AM

Hey Canz - I like this one too! One thing I like about your videos is they are typically short - when I see a 3 min video, I've got time to watch. If its 6 min or more - I'll think twice.

On your #1 - like it! I am worthy! Good way to think of it
on #2 - just a warning - be careful everybody. don't say well I skipped all these meals today so i can really hog out on my cheat meal. Nope! Its not like that. I agree w/ Canz though - one cheat meal can replace 2 regular meals.

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Originally Posted by Canz

My latest cheat meal video.

I discussed it a little more in my journal:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post826652871

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**henderjb** · 02-06-2012, 10:09 AM

Remeber to post your daily disciplines all over the place today. You didn't create them to tuck away in a notebook. You created them to FOLLOW THROUGH! Don't give yourself the opportunity to forget about them - POST EM!

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**GeneC3** · 02-06-2012, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by henderjb

Pphelps - you wrote in my journal yesterday that legs are tough for you & you keep photos of women with great legs to inspire you. You also wrote that you needed to believe in yourself.

After my leg workout today, I decided to take a photo for you to help you believe in yourself. These are my legs, if your legs aren't here yet, believe that they can be & they will be just keep working.

My legs are not where near their full potential yet but have come a long way. I'll send Phase II of my legs when I reach that point & I WILL reach the next level of development

BELIEVE!

All you guys out there that might be just starting & might have chicken legs, just think what you can do with your elevated testosterone levels in this little female MASS MACHINE can grow these!

BELIEVE!
and remember

"You understand that your mind will always lead your body, you BUCK UP, and act as if those body parts you don't like to train are the ones you love to train more than any other"

Click here to order
Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition
right here on Bodybuilding.com today.

Wow that is awsome Hender.. Tearing it up.. Great Job!

**iTakeEm** · 02-06-2012, 03:15 PM

it is really cool and helpful by you to put all these links together coach, the videos don't seem to work though

**skiplacour** · 02-06-2012, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by iTakeEm

it is really cool and helpful by you to put all these links together coach, the videos don't seem to work though

I tried the first two and they work.

PM if you can't figure it out.

**fmars62** · 02-06-2012, 05:13 PM

Skip, I really need some help with this. I am in college and just getting back into the gym. It is hard for me to get my daily protein and vegies because i have no time to cook. Is there any good meal fillers that have very low fat? A supplement? I am trying to go on a slow bulk and build muscle with minimal fat gains. But after every workout i take whey protein but thats only on workout days i need a meal or something on my off days. Thanks.

**skiplacour** · 02-06-2012, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by fmars62

Skip, I really need some help with this. I am in college and just getting back into the gym. It is hard for me to get my daily protein and vegies because i have no time to cook. Is there any good meal fillers that have very low fat? A supplement? I am trying to go on a slow bulk and build muscle with minimal fat gains. But after every workout i take whey protein but thats only on workout days i need a meal or something on my off days. Thanks.

Questions like yours are challenging for me to answer properly because your thinking is "off" on so many of things you mentioned in your question.

Fat in your diet doesn't make you fat. You need good fats in your diet. Searching for "low fat" is not as high of a priority to reach your goals than sound nutritional practices.

If you don't have time to eat--and I don't know EXACTLY what that means to you--you are going to have a tough time reaching your goals. It's like saying you want to make a lot of money, don't have much time to work, and want to know if I have any tips for you to accomplish that.

Meal replacements and protein can help--but not do the total job that you don't have time to do.

You can't eat more than your body needs without it either going to waste or turning into fat.

You have to do you work in the gym to create the demand for that food--you can't just eat "more food" and have it turn into quality muscle.

You should really invest the next six months going through the lessons and exercises in the Mass Machine Bulking and Cutting Program Challenge.

Train Hard. Think Big.

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**fmars62** · 02-06-2012, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by skiplacour

Questions like yours are challenging for me to answer properly because your thinking is "off" on so many of things you mentioned in your question.

Fat in your diet doesn't make you fat. You need good fats in your diet. Searching for "low fat" is not as high of a priority to reach your goals than sound nutritional practices.

If you don't have time to eat--and I don't know EXACTLY what that means to you--you are going to have a tough time reaching your goals. It's like saying you want to make a lot of money, don't have much time to work, and want to know if I have any tips for you to accomplish that.

Meal replacements and protein can help--but not do the total job that you don't have time to do.

You can't eat more than your body needs without it either going to waste or turning into fat.

You have to do you work in the gym to create the demand for that food--you can't just eat "more food" and have it turn into quality muscle.

You should really invest the next six months going through the lessons and exercises in the Mass Machine Bulking and Cutting Program Challenge.

Ok, i dont know how to word it any better but im not getting my daily protein and vegies because i dont have the time to cook them becaus ei am in college. So, i am asking you for an alternative for cooking steak, chicken, etc. What do people do when they dont get the daily protein and vegies that they need? Thats why i was asking about a meal filler that would be quick and easy for me and then ill be getting all the nutrition i need. And what kind of fats are good, the ones i need, not the ones that actually make me fat?

And I have a question about creatine...I have been reading alot about it, this websites articles and all over other sites too and i just can't decide if it is good or bad? What kinds are good and what kinds are bad? I read about some kinds that blow u up to look big but it is really just water weight and then if you stop taking it you will shrink. And i also heard it makes your "pe pe" shrink lol. I just don't know what to believe with it.

**pphelps83** · 02-06-2012, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by henderjb

Pphelps - you wrote in my journal yesterday that legs are tough for you & you keep photos of women with great legs to inspire you. You also wrote that you needed to believe in yourself.

After my leg workout today, I decided to take a photo for you to help you believe in yourself. These are my legs, if your legs aren't here yet, believe that they can be & they will be just keep working.

My legs are not where near their full potential yet but have come a long way. I'll send Phase II of my legs when I reach that point & I WILL reach the next level of development

BELIEVE!

All you guys out there that might be just starting & might have chicken legs, just think what you can do with your elevated testosterone levels in this little female MASS MACHINE can grow these!

BELIEVE!
and remember

"You understand that your mind will always lead your body, you BUCK UP, and act as if those body parts you don't like to train are the ones you love to train more than any other"

Click here to order
Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition
right here on Bodybuilding.com today.

Hi

Great legs! they will keep me motivated! Can i ask a question- I know people say lift heavy as a woman but I�m confused as I lift heavy for me I am increasing every week so I assume I am getting there? What sort of rep range is the best for legs?

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**caseybenavente** · 02-06-2012, 07:46 PM

wuts up mass machines!!!! its been very busy for me at work i only got to eat one meal but what was good about my day is that i executed my workout and went home with a good pump i know its not all about the pump you can still stimulate the targeted muscle without the pump but it made me happy here's a photo from today.

**Buffalophils** · 02-06-2012, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Canz

My latest cheat meal video.

I discussed it a little more in my journal:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post826652871.

Sweet CanzMan, Awesome way to think about your 'cheat meal' - I don't do cheat meals and really I should have a few. After all I'm looking to gain some muscle and just don't seem to eat enough. I am addicted to my 2 scoops of MM25 made thick with 1/4 cup of dark chocolate gogi berries in it. Better than ice cream in my book. Last time I had ice cream was last June but I don't miss or really want it. I've been known to have several pieces of cheese cake in one sitting but there's no guilt and not a oz. is gained

Like your videos man! A natural and very relaxed presentation. Me, I'm always so uptight and forget what I want to say.

Keep up the great work and stay strong!

I Am a MASS MACHINE! - and back to it after more than a week away from this forum!

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**caseybenavente** · 02-06-2012, 08:49 PM

Hey coach I know we're not suppose to depend or rely on our supplements but if I'm missing meals is it a mistake to just drink my meal replacements or just double up on my next scheduled meal?

**skiplacour** · 02-06-2012, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by caseybenavente

Hey coach I know we're not suppose to depend or rely on our supplements but if I'm missing meals is it a mistake to just drink my meal replacements or just double up on my next scheduled meal?

Hi caseybenavente.

Meal replacements are a very good choice.

Doubling up on your next meal is NOT. Your body can only effectively use so many calories; so much protein; so many carbohydrates; and so much fat within a certain period of time.

Once you've missed a meal, it's gone forever.

Train Hard. Think Big.

**tyseagle** · 02-06-2012, 10:47 PM

Please check out my journal and leave comments or questions.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post827638711

Also, loving everyone's video's. It inspired me to make my own. I have recorded my bicep and calf workout already and will by getting to the gym around 3:30am tomorrow to record my leg workout. Thanks for the inspiration and will have the video's available by Sunday. Hope you guys enjoy them, I thoroughly enjoy yours.

**skiplacour** · 02-07-2012, 06:06 AM

You Can't Just Eat Your Way To More QUALITY Muscle Mass! - #28

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**henderjb** · 02-07-2012, 07:19 AM

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**skiplacour** · 02-07-2012, 07:29 AM

““If you don’t place value on your life, somebody else will.”

--David Leiberman, Ph.D

(So, don't complain later on if they don't appreciate your value as much as you think they should! --Skip)

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**henderjb** · 02-07-2012, 09:44 AM

Hi PPhelps! Glad you enjoyed the photo. If your question regarding reps,etc was directed to me, I say train no different than a man! We are more alike than different. Remember in the conference call for bulking Skip said he had a friend that said his 20 rep program was better than Skip's low rep program. Well the bottom line is any program rep range can work if you work it to the MAX!

That said, I would read up on Skip's training style & go with that!

Also, like Skip says - its all about lifting what is heavy to you & just strive to push outside your comfort zone & improve each time around.

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Originally Posted by pphelps83

Hi

Great legs! they will keep me motivated! Can i ask a question- I know people say lift heavy as a woman but I’m confused as I lift heavy for me I am increasing every week so I assume I am getting there? What sort of rep range is the best for legs?

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**tjwoody** · 02-07-2012, 11:08 AM

I've been working into the lower reps this week and its feeling great! I will admit I am still finding my way and warm up with several sets before I feel I am ready.

I did hit a good # on low incline DB presses. Used the 125s I think.

Using my log I am going to really see how hard I can push back and bis today.

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**ScottRoland** · 02-07-2012, 12:26 PM

Im not a big numbers guy.... Don't really get too hung up on the amount of weight I move. My motto is "I'm not here to bench press... I'm here to impress".... More of a beach muscle guy... BUT today I hit a PR by moving up to triple digits on d/bell press. This tells me my arm is healing just fine! 100 pound 7 reps felt awesome to this old weak dude!

**ScottRoland** · 02-07-2012, 01:28 PM

Check out my new journal format at http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post827918671

I'm going to rate each routine instead of the overall workout...hopefully it may give me some insight down the road about matching up the best lifts together to maximize my performance. I already made one adjustments by putting triceps in front of biceps.... my tri's would be sore the next day and make any sort of preacher routine uncomfortable.

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