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his training methods that work best for him would be pretty useless to everyone but him, imo
Not really, if this were so my current clients would not be making the progress that they have. I train two natural men who want to get larger and stay lean.
The first a muscular but skinny framed man put on 7lbs in a 5 week period and maintained his leaness (evident by his abdominal development). He got a lot stronger also. He continues to make progress. I actually consult with him via e-mail and phone, pictures, etc.. And I work directly with him when he comes to NYC. His age 38 (I forgot exactly).
The second, an individual that is predominantly mesomorphic with a tendency to gain fat also (the dude loves his food), put on a significant amount of muscle in 4-5 months of training. His arms have gone from 17.2 to just shy of 19 in that time. He's got a lot stronger and leaner (he would be even leaner if I could get him to eat correctly).
Throughout the years I have assisted others build muscle mass, strength, and get leaner utilizing some of the methods that i write about above as well as others that I have not included.
When some people hear that all they need to build lots of muscle is 3 and at the most 4 weekly (rare cases) workouts they are a little shocked. They have been taught via a lot of muscle magazines that you must train 5-6 times a week to build an outstanding physique, this is not true. Many of the physiques from the pre-steriod era were built with 3 weekly workouts a week, a prime example is Steve Reeves, how many people would'nt want to look like Steeve did in his prime?
Many of the routines in the typical muscle magazine will overtrain the typical healthy trainee... In actuality most trainees that follow these routines without drugs hit a plateau in development that they can't seem to get past. They keep reading the magazines, and the magazines tell them if they plateau they should train more not less, so they push themselves further into the overtraining zone.
It must be remembered that steriods dramatically increase your capacity to recover from work (volume), a typical natural trainee would hurt themselves from this type of work (this often happens in muscle injuries, shoulder cuff injuries, problematic knees, etc.). Since much of the current training and dietary philosophy has been developed by individuals who use growth drugs or those that train people on drugs, much of the information is applicable only to drug users. Sure you will find some individuals who have outstanding natural development who use these routines but these individuals are few and far inbetween.
It has been well documented that individuals and animals (don't remember the exact experiments) that were given steriods and followed a low calorie diet for a certain period were still able to build muscle mass despite this condition. That's probably why steriod using athletes are able to maintain a lot of muscle mass even while going through 12 weeks or so of near starvation.
The first year or so of training I also had my mind set that more was better, this ended when I hit a plateau and was forced to find another training philosophy. If what your doing is working then by all means don't reinvent
the wheel, but if your like most people your growth (especially if your drug free) will likely be slower with the current methods being pushed in the bodybuilding magazines.
Before I end , I have to say that a natural trainee can not really make mistakes regularly if they wish to actualize their fullest potential. They have to eat very well, train agresively and intelligently, get proper rest, everything must be on point on an ongoing basis.
On the other hand a drug user can miss meals and still grow, does'nt have to train as intensely and still grow, miss some sleep and still grow, smoke and still grow, etc.. I have seen this with my own eyes. The problem is the well documented health issues associated with steriod use/abuse (like all things depends upon many factors).
There is another option in the quest for an outstanding physique accomplished without drugs. With the methods I have listed as well as others, you really can't go wrong. Also I always advise trainees to read from different sources, the books that I have listed above will help all trainees. Steriods, GH, insulin, and other drugs not only increase anabolism (growth) but also drastically reduce catabolism (muscle and body break down). This is why former users find that the same routine that got them bigger while they was on a steriod cycle causes them joint pain, reduces energy levels, and speeds up muscle and strength loss.
What would rock is a post entitled "Metabolism shifting and Growth for WHITE DUDES" hehe
Sorry- but you appear to have AMAZING genetics- I am SO JEALOUS! Nonetheles you have obviously worked HARD and KNOW YOUR SHIT- Im anxious to learn from you bro- Cheers!
That's really funny,made me laugh, good one.
Some white dudes have got outstanding genetics have youseen those men from the nordic countries, the typical worlds strongest man cats (yeah some or most use stuff but their frames are genetic).
I'll post up an article soon the next week if I can, what would be of interest to the members? (it has got to be something fairly specific, like:
How to add an inch to your arm girth
or
increasing squatting power
or
bringing up back thickness
Send me a PM (this applies to anyone who is interested) with questions you have and I'll answer a different question every month or possilby every two weeks.
Not really, if this were so my current clients would not be making the progress that they have. I train two natural men who want to get larger and stay lean.
The first a muscular but skinny framed man put on 7lbs in a 5 week period and maintained his leaness (evident by his abdominal development). He got a lot stronger also. He continues to make progress. I actually consult with him via e-mail and phone, pictures, etc.. And I work directly with him when he comes to NYC. His age 38 (I forgot exactly).
The second, an individual that is predominantly mesomorphic with a tendency to gain fat also (the dude loves his food), put on a significant amount of muscle in 4-5 months of training. His arms have gone from 17.2 to just shy of 19 in that time. He's got a lot stronger and leaner (he would be even leaner if I could get him to eat correctly).
Throughout the years I have assisted others build muscle mass, strength, and get leaner utilizing some of the methods that i write about above as well as others that I have not included.
When some people hear that all they need to build lots of muscle is 3 and at the most 4 weekly (rare cases) workouts they are a little shocked. They have been taught via a lot of muscle magazines that you must train 5-6 times a week to build an outstanding physique, this is not true. Many of the physiques from the pre-steriod era were built with 3 weekly workouts a week, a prime example is Steve Reeves, how many people would'nt want to look like Steeve did in his prime?
Many of the routines in the typical muscle magazine will overtrain the typical healthy trainee... In actuality most trainees that follow these routines without drugs hit a plateau in development that they can't seem to get past. They keep reading the magazines, and the magazines tell them if they plateau they should train more not less, so they push themselves further into the overtraining zone.
It must be remembered that steriods dramatically increase your capacity to recover from work (volume), a typical natural trainee would hurt themselves from this type of work (this often happens in muscle injuries, shoulder cuff injuries, problematic knees, etc.). Since much of the current training and dietary philosophy has been developed by individuals who use growth drugs or those that train people on drugs, much of the information is applicable only to drug users. Sure you will find some individuals who have outstanding natural development who use these routines but these individuals are few and far inbetween.
It has been well documented that individuals and animals (don't remember the exact experiments) that were given steriods and followed a low calorie diet for a certain period were still able to build muscle mass despite this condition. That's probably why steriod using athletes are able to maintain a lot of muscle mass even while going through 12 weeks or so of near starvation.
The first year or so of training I also had my mind set that more was better, this ended when I hit a plateau and was forced to find another training philosophy. If what your doing is working then by all means don't reinvent
the wheel, but if your like most people your growth (especially if your drug free) will likely be slower with the current methods being pushed in the bodybuilding magazines.
Before I end , I have to say that a natural trainee can not really make mistakes regularly if they wish to actualize their fullest potential. They have to eat very well, train agresively and intelligently, get proper rest, everything must be on point on an ongoing basis.
On the other hand a drug user can miss meals and still grow, does'nt have to train as intensely and still grow, miss some sleep and still grow, smoke and still grow, etc.. I have seen this with my own eyes. The problem is the well documented health issues associated with steriod use/abuse (like all things depends upon many factors).
There is another option in the quest for an outstanding physique accomplished without drugs. With the methods I have listed as well as others, you really can't go wrong. Also I always advise trainees to read from different sources, the books that I have listed above will help all trainees. Steriods, GH, insulin, and other drugs not only increase anabolism (growth) but also drastically reduce catabolism (muscle and body break down). This is why former users find that the same routine that got them bigger while they was on a steriod cycle causes them joint pain, reduces energy levels, and speeds up muscle and strength loss.
Suggested reading: Natural hormonal enhancement
Lawrence
Bro, i think you took what i said wrong. I dont argue w/ anything you just said about you training people or not believe you. but I think if someone natural expected to grow the same by just doing ur exact routine and things htat worked for specifically you, might not work so well. but i definately agree using some of your knowledge that is more universal would most definately be beneficial.
Bro, i think you took what i said wrong. I dont argue w/ anything you just said about you training people or not believe you. but I think if someone natural expected to grow the same by just doing ur exact routine and things htat worked for specifically you, might not work so well. but i definately agree using some of your knowledge that is more universal would most definately be beneficial.
Skarhead,
I did'nt think that you were saying I was wrong (the problem with talking via the internet is that there is no body language or tone). You're right that everyone will respond at a diiferent pace and end up at a different end point. After all genetics count. I do beleive that most of my fitness philosophy is applicable to the average man or woman, at least more so than the traditional workout 5 days a week for 1 1/2.
If I was training an average man I would train him 3 times a week for 1 hour. I would include stretching and warming up before his workout, and a cooldown after.
Workouts would be done on nonconsecutive days.
I would have him using 2 exercises for larger muscle groups and 1 for smaller one's.
All exercise would be compound, maybe a few isolation exercises.
Weights would be progressive.
Reps would range from 8-20.
Sets per exercise would be 2 warm-ups and two work sets.
I would have him train this way for as long as he wanted to get bigger.
When he wanted to refine, I would change the program.
Skarhead,
I did'nt think that you were saying I was wrong (the problem with talking via the internet is that there is no body language or tone). You're right that everyone will respond at a diiferent pace and end up at a different end point. After all genetics count. I do beleive that most of my fitness philosophy is applicable to the average man or woman, at least more so than the traditional workout 5 days a week for 1 1/2.
If I was training an average man I would train him 3 times a week for 1 hour. I would include stretching and warming up before his workout, and a cooldown after.
Workouts would be done on nonconsecutive days.
I would have him using 2 exercises for larger muscle groups and 1 for smaller one's.
All exercise would be compound, maybe a few isolation exercises.
Weights would be progressive.
Reps would range from 8-20.
Sets per exercise would be 2 warm-ups and two work sets.
I would have him train this way for as long as he wanted to get bigger.
When he wanted to refine, I would change the program.
16 years of training makes a big difference, whether u have genetics or do not...this guys mental power is what males him successful not as much of genetics...
16 years of training makes a big difference, whether u have genetics or do not...this guys mental power is what males him successful not as much of genetics...
Exactly,Your mind expands your physical capacity always.
Yeah, because success leaves clues. 95% of any discipline focuses on specific and basic principles, the other 5% is the part of the iceberg that is above the water.
Most people focus on the top part and ignore the largest part, then end up with little or no result to show for it.
Anyone can improve their body if they apply the proper principles, anybody.
Good job brah. What's your take on post workout supp? I had thought about going with Anthony Ricciuto on the diet programs he designs but 500 bucks on a 12wk supp/diet plan is tough to cough up these days.
Good job brah. What's your take on post workout supp? I had thought about going with Anthony Ricciuto on the diet programs he designs but 500 bucks on a 12wk supp/diet plan is tough to cough up these days.
Whats up Kite,
Personally I'm not a big beleiver in lots of supplements.
Here's the order of importance concerning recovery rate:
1. Rest and sufficent caloric intake
2. Protein and Carbohydrate intake (protein for the building and carbs for the protein sparing)
3. Theuraputic modalities and other recovery aids( massage, stretching, contrast showers)
4. Supplementation
For recovery I have used and do use:
Creatine Monohydrate (yes it helps recovery) 5-10 g
L-glutamine 5 g (post workout)
and Vitamin C (500 mg twice a day)
To avoid overtraining look at your training before looking ant supplements.
Wow, we have a true Philosopher on the board..lol...
I think I saw these pictures somewhere on the net, I`ll let you know where..once I get them .
The person in those pictures looks trully amazing..
Yeah I've been busy posting or as graffiti artists say "getting up"
You might have seen my photos on
bodybuilding.com (good reception here)
musclemayhem.com (mixed but overall good reception)
or getbig.com (warped reception)
Basically I'm conecting to as many people as I can, collecting their e-mail addresses and will be contacting them once my website is up (it will have info on various fitness areas).
I will send a regular newsletter with tips on enhancing physique, diet, mind set, everything related to acheiving your personal optimal physique. If anyone wishs to be on my mailing list send an e-mail to lhosannah@yahoo.com
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