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What is the advantage to cream or rice vs oats?
 
breezy11 said:
Not really. More about meal/nutrient timing in general. The end of the article sums it up nicely.

4 rounds of 15 with 30 secs rest between each. I just use any of the calf exercises that I normally would.

Hopefully, you're not sidelined too long. You should give it a shot when feeling better. That's where my focus has been this week. I added 2 clients at once, so there's a lot of time and thought going into nutrition/training plans. I haven't had a minute of free time, but thankfully enjoy the work.
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Ok I was half asleep- just gotten out of work when I read that article.. Re read it and it makes complete sense.

as far as the occluded calf work, are you wrapping just below the knee?
 
aceroni said:
Ok I was half asleep- just gotten out of work when I read that article.. Re read it and it makes complete sense. as far as the occluded calf work, are you wrapping just below the knee?
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Yes sir, just below the knee.
 
I like seated better (personal preference).
 
Danb2285 said:
What is the advantage to cream or rice vs oats?
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kbayne said:
I like the texture and taste much more.
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Same here. I find that it's easier to digest as well, making it a better pre-workout option.


kbayne said:
Denver is makin moves!!!
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Yeah, I wasn't happy to see Talib go, but grabbing Revis made me forget all about it. :D


aceroni said:
Ok I was half asleep- just gotten out of work when I read that article.. Re read it and it makes complete sense.

as far as the occluded calf work, are you wrapping just below the knee?
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kbayne said:
Yes sir, just below the knee.
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Yup.

aceroni said:
Do you guys prefer seated or standing occlusion training for calves? (knees bent or straight)
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kbayne said:
I like seated better (personal preference).
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I prefer standing, but use both. I occasionally use a leg press or hack squat machine (backwards) as well.



Great episode with a lot of supplement talk:

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I've had an incredibly busy week, but training and nutrition have been on-point. I'm hitting light back at some point today and will try to post an update later.
 
I just got home from an awesome pump day for back. The session was full of exercises and variations that I hadn't done previously. The video below shows almost exactly what was accomplished, minus the cattle prod :D. The only other differences were a slight incline on the BB rows (lying on bench) and attaching a band to a Smith (bar) for the band rows at the end. This allowed me to adjust (raise) the pulling/stretching angle each set.

[video=youtube;nmAr92gHbyw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmAr92gHbyw&feature=player_embedded[/video]


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aceroni said:
That looks great.
I was curious, when you do the Reeves deadlift, do you do the shrug at the top?
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Yeah, it was a great session. The rows on a bench and pulling the reverse banded bar (I used fat) down, both smoked my back. The contraction with the bands/bar was awesome.

It depends on what variation I'm doing. For Meadows', using a short bar, I normally do.

[video=youtube_share;hFYt_5Wm8EU]http://youtu.be/hFYt_5Wm8EU[/video]
 
It would be tough when using a standard bar.

[video=youtube_share;Eyb2-1EpeFU]http://youtu.be/Eyb2-1EpeFU[/video]
 
These are good to throw in at the end of a session for a movement that emphasizes the stretch. They feel amazing.

[video=youtube_share;PbTeyFnwyqM]http://youtu.be/PbTeyFnwyqM[/video]
 
The program calls for a standard bar length fur this week and an ez bar next week. No idea how I'll shrug with that standard length bar.
 
aceroni said:
The program calls for a standard bar length fur this week and an ez bar next week. No idea how I'll shrug with that standard length bar.
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Yeah, it probably wouldn't be much of a shrug, but you could give it a shot. Going really light may help.
 
aceroni said:
These are going to be brutal. I've never done them before
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Shouldn't be too bad. Let me know what you think.

I'm not liking my schedule this week. 3-4 5am gym sessions and working late as well (with about 4 hours sleep). I'll be hitting heavy back shortly.
 
This morning's back session went well. It was lacking some of the usual movements (deads, Meadows rows, one arm BB rows), but had my back beat up by the end.

It started with wide neutral grip pulldowns, followed by banded low cable rows, Smith rows, and rack pulls. The pulls were done with a light weight (225) from knee level. The eccentric/concentric were performed slow and controlled (3sec each) and I flexed my lats at the top. They had my back burning and felt somewhat similar to weighted hyperextensions.




Banded Low Rows

[video=youtube_share;icXp6Li_GKw]http://youtu.be/icXp6Li_GKw[/video]

*pulling towards upper abs and flexing traps/rhomboids hard
 
Smith Rows

[video=youtube_share;R8fX97vRp10]http://youtu.be/R8fX97vRp10[/video]

*from mid-shin, rest-pause, staying tight, and driving elbows up
 
That sounds like a brutal schedule for this week. Those rack pulls sound pretty intense. Will check out videos later.
 
wasme said:
That sounds like a brutal schedule for this week. Those rack pulls sound pretty intense. Will check out videos later.
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Yeah, it hasn't been much fun and thankfully is almost over. I'm finally getting a new (used) car today as well, which will put an end to an incredibly stressful month. The rack pulls were solid. I'll try to get a video if I do them again.
 
Glad to hear things are starting to look up for you! What kind of car you getting? Always nice getting something new (even when used).
 
Breezy. I only had standard length bars.
They were extremely uncomfortable and awkward, and I just ended up doing snatch grip deadlifts.
 
wasme said:
Glad to hear things are starting to look up for you! What kind of car you getting? Always nice getting something new (even when used).
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Thanks man. Yeah, it's been a tough start to the year, but I see plenty of good things to come. Cadillac CTS. I had my Jeep for a long time and this is a nice change. It drives awesome and is in great condition. Love it already :thumbsup:

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aceroni said:
Breezy. I only had standard length bars.
They were extremely uncomfortable and awkward, and I just ended up doing snatch grip deadlifts.
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Yeah man. They definitely take some getting used to, especially with a standard bar. Your arm length is another factor as well. I think I stuck with 225 until I got the hang of it.


It was a very busy day, which ended up being much longer than expected. I went to pick up my car around 12 and am just getting home now. I had to travel in and out of the city multiple times to get my car on the road (pick it up, insurance agent, RMV, inspection), but am glad I could get everything accomplished. My gym is in the same parking lot as the RMV, so I got in a chest/shoulder session as well. I'm beat and need to get up early to hit the gym and finish putting a couple programs together before heading to work.
 
wasme said:
Nice wheels brother!
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Thanks, wasme! I looked at a bunch of CTS's and was glad to eventually end up with this one.

pete8407 said:
Looks like a nice car, what kind of jeep did you have?
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Yeah, one previous owner who didn't drive it very often. Grand Cherokee. I had it up to 123k miles and it was still running great before the accident.
 
She's puuurrrttyyy.

And yeah I think my arms aren't that long and it made these a bitch..
I'm pretty sure John does them on a six foot bar... having my hands 4-6" closer would have made a world of difference.
 
Distilled Water said:
We should race LS vs CTS. Winner gets peptopro & HCBD lol
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Toss a pro/cho enzyme complex in both, include a 500g bag of EAAs, and consider it a deal.... don't forget to use my code, MTC702, to save on your order lol.


Up at 4am on a Saturday. :(
 
aceroni said:
She's puuurrrttyyy.

And yeah I think my arms aren't that long and it made these a bitch..
I'm pretty sure John does them on a six foot bar... having my hands 4-6" closer would have made a world of difference.
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Thank you, ace. She's beautiful, inside and out. :D

Mine just barely make the cut. Yeah, I don't see how he could even reach the plates if the bar was any longer.
 
breezy11 said:
Toss the pro/cho enzyme complex in both, include a 500g bag of EAAs, and consider it a deal.... don't forget to use my code, MTC702, to save on your order lol.

Up at 4am on a Saturday. :(
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Is this code for true nutrition?

And I'm still up from working Friday night, don't feel too bad.. Working for another hour
 
aceroni said:
Is this code for true nutrition?

And I'm still up from working Friday night, don't feel too bad.. Working for another hour
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Yup. I have one for myself, clients, friends, or anyone else to use. It's good for 5% anytime you place an order. :thumbsup:

Sounds fun. I have most of Monday off and can't wait.
 
breezy11 said:
Yup. I have one for myself, clients, friends, or anyone else to use. It's good for 5% anytime you place an order. :thumbsup:

Sounds fun. I have most of Monday off and can't wait.
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Brother. Make no mistake. Working till six am is not fun nor will it ever be.
 
aceroni said:
Brother. Make no mistake. Working till six am is not fun nor will it ever be.
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Lol I bet. I've never had a job with those hours. My brother used be a commercial fisherman and would leave at 2am to spend the day/night (sometimes a few days or week) on the water, including during the winter. No thanks.
 
breezy11 said:
Toss a pro/cho enzyme complex in both, include a 500g bag of EAAs, and consider it a deal.... don't forget to use my code, MTC702, to save on your order lol. Up at 4am on a Saturday. :(
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Fuuuukc. I knew I forgot to add something, no pro/cho enzyme.

Always use MTC702. Only a few of my clients want to use good stuff (no wonder try get best results) so why not help ole' breezy out :thumbsup:
 
Distilled Water said:
Fuuuukc. I knew I forgot to add something, no pro/cho enzyme.

Always use MTC702. Only a few of my clients want to use good stuff (no wonder try get best results) so why not help ole' breezy out :thumbsup:
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Lol my bad for not reminding you. I literally ordered some a minute before talking to you about your order.

Much appreciated man.
 
New episode of Blue Collar Muscle is up. This week's guest is strength coach Ian King. aceroni they talk about Reeves deadlifts at some point during the second half and Meadows doesn't use a standard bar (arms aren't long enough). He uses a short bar, loads 10lb plates first, and holds onto 45lb plates on the outside.

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I'm up early again catching up on some work, before heading to the gym for a light back session, and working for the rest of the day.
 
I love the BCM podcast. So much great info! I didn't figure there was any way in hell meadows used a standard bar for reeves haha
 
Danb2285 said:
I love the BCM podcast. So much great info! I didn't figure there was any way in hell meadows used a standard bar for reeves haha
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Same here, always a good listen. Yeah, he probably comes up about a foot short lol.




Here's a solid article on mass gaining diets and "anabolic resistance":
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Heavy legs are scheduled for later today.
 
This morning's chest/shoulder session was one of my favorites. The exercise selection hit them pretty hard and provided a crazy pump.

Decline DB Press
35x15 (warm-up)
55x8 (warm-up)
65x8 (warm-up)
80x15
90x12
105x8

-done on a sit-up bench at the lowest setting

-big stretch to 3/4 lockout


Reverse Band Incline Press
135x5 (feeder set)
225x5 (feeder set)
275x5
275x5
275x5
255x8 (brought grip in ~1'' for sets at 255)
255x8
235x10 (brought grip in another ~1'' / tucked elbows in / 1 sec pause on chest, for sets at 235)
235x10

-explosive

-used more of an incline than usual

-everything about these was awesome


3rd working set:
[video=youtube_share;2suxP3_Q3R8]http://youtu.be/2suxP3_Q3R8[/video]


Flat DB Twist Press
30x8
35x8
40x8
45x8

-lowering with neutral grip / big stretch at the bottom / 1 sec hard flex with pinkies turned in at the top


DB Flyes
30x20


DB Bent-Over Laterals
15x15 (warm-up)
20x15
20x15
20x15
20x15


Seated DB Press / DB Front Raises
50x8 / 15x10
50x8 / 15x10
50x8 / 15x10
50x8 / 15x10

-DB Press: lowering arms to 90 degrees / flexing front delts hard at the top

-Front Raises: to eye level / 3 sec eccentric

-great combo


Heavy DB Swings (partial lateral raises)
55x25
65x25
70x25, 40x20

-ridiculous pump
 
pete8407 said:
That's a badass workout! Those DB twist presses are great, I need to incorporate them in again.
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It was great. Yeah, I like them a lot, as long as I go light enough to execute (and get the benefit of) the twist correctly.
 
breezy11 said:
Here's a solid article on mass gaining diets and "anabolic resistance":
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Interesting article. I know some guys on here are advocates of having a few meals a day be only protein/fat in order to regulate insulin secretion and resistance which is kind of the basis for Carb Backloading and other diets like that. Do you think that would be beneficial for keeping insulin resistance to a minimum on a bulk so you can minimize excess fat gain and muscle gain plateaus?
 
joh408 said:
Interesting article. I know some guys on here are advocates of having a few meals a day be only protein/fat in order to regulate insulin secretion and resistance which is kind of the basis for Carb Backloading and other diets like that. Do you think that would be beneficial for keeping insulin resistance to a minimum on a bulk so you can minimize excess fat gain and muscle gain plateaus?
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In general, I prefer to keep my morning meal(s) high protein/fat and place the majority of my carb intake closer to training and at night. This may increase "metabolic flexibility", shifting your body to using fat as a fuel source more efficiently throughout the rest of the day. This approach has worked well for myself and others, when trying to keep added weight lean or trying to lean out. I start by placing carbs peri-workout (pre/intra/post) and distribute the rest of my intake based on my current goal. If gaining size is a priority, the carbs are spread out more throughout the day. Around 60% would be peri-workout during gaining phases, while up to 80% would be peri when cutting. I like to remove carbs furthest from training first when cutting; however, I save some carbs for pre-bed, regardless of my goal or what time I train, as it can result in improved sleep quality from serotonin release and possibly fuel your metabolism. All that said, my recommendation for the amount of carbs and how they're distributed can vary depending on a lot of factors, such as the individual's current insulin sensitivity, level of leanness, and training.

Here's a link to information on the Biorythym diet, which shares some similarities with how I set mine up.

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I should just copy and paste what breezy says...we seem to be on the same page diet wise.
 
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