Hey guys, Nate here. I'm proud to announce that I'm now the Program Director of Scrawny To Brawny. From now on all of my blogs and articles will be posted on the brand-new Scrawny To Brawny Blog. So if you enjoyed what you read here, please go check it out. (It's awesome, if I say so myself.) I'm keeping the NGE website alive for resource reasons, but will no longer be actively updating it. The best way to get in touch with me is through leaving a comment on the Scrawny To Brawny blog or by posting on the S2B Facebook page. See you guys over at the new blog!
Cop-Out Question Time - Ask Me Stuff
My new house for a couple of weeks
As most of you know, I'm in Colorado Springs for the next couple of weeks training, eating, and learning. Biotest takes care of business. I mean, just look at the house. And that's a freakin' Mustang and Cadillac parked in front. And, yeah, one of my "roommates" is Christian Thibaudeau, so I get to bother him with a bunch of training questions. Not too shabby.
Anyway, it's only been a couple of days, but I've already trained a handful of times, taken more Anaconda and Mag-10 protein than I can remember, and watched two (two!) hockey games. (What can I say? Canadians love their hockey.)
With all the training, learning, and research going on I didn't have time to prepare a blog for this week, so I'm hoping this will suffice.
If you have a question about training, nutrition, lifestyle, writing, or anything else, post it in the comments (or on my TMuscle Q&A thread) and I'll answer it within 24 hours. (Probably sooner.)
Sound good?
What's on your mind?
(Obligatory end-note: I can't get too specific just yet with the things I'm doing here in Colorado. Keep that in mind when you post. Thanks!)
Comments for This Entry
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What's a tabernacle?
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First of all, thanks for all your contribution to the strength training community. Secondly, here's my questions. When did you first decided to become a writer and a researcher has you are right now and how do you managed to still hang out with your friends without compromising your results in the gym. I am myself a strength and conditionning coach for athletes and train very hard too but i tend to say no really often to party. So, i am just asking whats your opinion on that one ?
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I got BFS and just started the Fall workouts and am loving them. I look forward to following these workouts for the following year. I'm 20 yrs old and new to lifiting. Thanks for making yourself available for questions.
If you were working part time and going to college full time (like me) and only had $100 a month to spend on biotest supplements, what would they be? -
Nate, what was the best thing you did for your personal training business when it was first started?
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Hey Nate,
What books do you recommend for healthy, no frills meal ideas? I just ordered the abs diet, just to get some new ideas, and not sure if that is a good buy or not. -
How do I get a Job with Biotest? Is it a highlander inspired event with sword battles and beheadings.
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Hey Nate,
First off, my jealousy abounds. Secondly, I'm trying to get into triathlons and was wondering what kind of programming you would recommend and how I would place in with my swimming, biking and running training. Basically, I wanna still gain muscle while becoming a bada$$ who looks good while pwning newbs in racing. -
1. I'm getting married on the 24th. I'm not interested in doing the typical stripper bachelor party. What do you recommend?
2. Do you do any gaming with your free time? If so, what kind of games do you play?
3. Can you recommend a fiction book to read?
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Hi Nate,
Would love to hear some tips for a college student trying to put on some weight (especially nutrition and cooking).
I'm working part-time, studying full-time + working out 4 times a week. It's kinda hard to eat clean when they serve shit at canteen :D I'm also trying to cook the stuff myself but I'm confronted with some organizational problems. Any tips? -
If you were to work with a collegiate soccer player (off-season), what are some things that you would emphasize in their strength program? How about speed/agility/conditioning program?
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Nate just letting you know your book has reached as far as Northern Ireland!
Quick couple of questions. You mention in your book a lot of guys overtrain and that you think for the majority, 3 intense workouts a week work best. Not expecting anything in depth, but what's your opinion on Berardi's "G-Flux"?
Second question. I currently follow Robert Dos Remedios' Power Training, 3 full body sessions a week and one metabolic/density session. Brutal workouts, but I've made some good gains. I'm intrigued by the idea of twice a day sessions. All things being equal, do you see any benefit to splitting training volume and working out twice a day?
Thanks Nate. -
Love your book. I have a question about breakfast. I don't have enough time in the morning to cook breakfast nor do I care for breakfast food. I like to have a shake as my breakfast. What do you suggest?
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Do people who've finished Built for Show write to you and let you know how well they did? Ever think about writing a second edition?
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...and of course, immediately after posting that question, I clicked around on the links on top, and found a page full of testimonials.
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Nate,
I love box squats, but holding the bar behind my neck on my traps kills my shoulder joints. I was a baseball pitcher for many years (lefty) and hurt my right shoulder skiing. It is very hard for me to get my hands back far enough to hold the bar behind my head. My question is, can I Front Squat off of a box? If so, are there any tips/cues to remember or common mistakes to avoid?
Thanks,
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@Matt: I found that using a relatively wide grip (ring finger on the bench grooves) and getting the bar as low as possible on my traps/scaps took a lot of the torque pressure off my shoulders (busted collarbone and desk jockey career hamper my shoulder mobility some, too). In two-plus months, I've been able to narrow my grip by about an inch (each side) by just creeping in fractionally every couple of workouts, and doing a lot of stretching. Hope that helps!
I have the opposite problem that Matt does -- lack of wrist flexibility/strength makes front squats more of a challenge to my hands than any kind of useful strength-building tool for my legs/core; any advice on correcting that?
On an unrelated note -- is there anywhere that makes a stainless steel olympic bar (and if so, do you recommend anyone in particular)? I work out in my garage, in Florida, where it can charitably be described as "really frigging humid," and the second-hand Oly bar I got with my rack is having the chrome flake off and rust in just three months. Sure, it fits with the "Pit of Despair / Sweat Shop" motif, but I don't need any extra help building up callouses. -
Where's your Audi?
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I would like to second the request for advice for aspiring trainers.
I am currently preparing for the NSCA-CPT exam and assisting fitness boot camps.
I don't want to start off in a big box gym as they want to start me well below what I feel I am worth ($16 an hour).
I have purchased the domain name http://www.buildanew.me and will be developing that very soon.
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@ David - I am obviously not Nate but I feel I have a good answer to your first question since I just had a bachelor party and got married. I told my friends I didn't want the whole stripper thing also. I said I wanted to do something active. I gave them options such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing, camping, fishing, white water rafting, etc. We ended up road tripping to Chattanooga, TN and white water rafted (which was badass). We also took a slow float trip for about 5 hours that we tied floats together, took a cooler of beer and floated down a river. Talk about a killer bachelor party. Hope that helps.
@ Nate - I have been asked to present at Matt Hughes gym in STL. I am super excited but a little nervous as well. I have spoke a ton in college and on the local level but this will be a lot bigger in comparison. I know you have some experience speaking (at least through podcast and national radio). What are you top tips to stay cool, calm, and deliver your message without seeming nervous? Thanks! -
Great question, Chase, and congrats on the speaking opportunity.
I'm eager to hear Nate's advice on this as well.
-Eric -
Hi Nate, I found your recent article on t-nation with Dave Tate very interesting. What are your thoughts on the extreme eating protocols he talks about for gaining size for someone with a high metabolism? Also how are you finding training with the inclusion of ramp style build ups to your lifts?
Thanks, Mark -
Hey Nate (and everyone else) -- I've been following the BFS program for a couple of months, I'm in the middle of Fall Phase 2. I'm still carrying around a bit of body fat that I'd like to start getting rid of, but it seems to be lingering.
What's the best way to be burning this fat off? How should I be integrating cardio in my training to achieve this goal? This is the one thing I'm lacking guidance on.
I eat pretty clean, but I could be doing a bit better.
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@Chase - Hey Chase I have done some public speaking in the past and the biggest thing is to practice your talk. Make sure you know it down cold. The other thing to remember is you are NOT as nervous on the outside as you feel inside. The other thing just relax and have fun. Its not like they have rotten tomatoes to throw at you.
So Nate for my question, what kind of cook books do you have in your repertoire? I have a few such as GN 1 and 2 and I grab the magazine clean eating (which is has a berardi influence if I remember correctly). Thanks very much in advance. -
Nate-
I'm shedding post-honeymoon fat (or trying to) and was wondering if you have any particularly effective fat-loss protocols.
I've been doing Cosgrove's 8 exercise complex that was on T-Nation, and running to and from the gym (I'm lucky - only 1/2 mile away), pretty much every other day. Diet is pretty clean (I'm gonna start tracking on FitDay, but its much improved - lean protein, veggies, fish oil, occassional whole grain)...
Have you found any routine or combination of routines that's helped you more than others?
Thanks,
Mike -
Big freakin' post time!
@ Craig
Apparently it's on par with and as versatile as "fuck."
@ Stephane
I'm actually working on an article about this! In a nutshell: you need a certain amount of time to "dive in" and live your new habits. This usually means forgoing things like a social life. It doesn't last forever, though.
Once you've "paid your dues" and feel like you're moving in the right direction it's time to start introducing some stuff back into your life. A personal example: when I first started to gain muscle, I got exactly eight hours of sleep per night. To get my eight hours I usually had to bail on my friends on the weekends. It wasn't fun at the time but it was worth it because I made eight hours of sleep a habit. It was easy to work around it afterward.
Look at your goals. Can you still achieve 90% of them while still hanging out with your friends one night per week? If yes, I say go nuts. Just know what the balance is.
@ John
Surge Recovery, Metabolic Drive, Flameout, ZMA
@ Jason
I didn't do any advertising. I got out and met people and wrote some articles for my local newspaper. You can accomplish a lot without spending any money. It just takes some face-time.
@ Tigh Buckles
Pick up the Gourmet Nutrition cookbook from Precision Nutrition. It'll run you about 40 bucks but I make most of my meals from it. Well worth it.
@ Wayland
Pester TC for a few years.
@ Sean
That's one hell of a question! The only thing you need to worry about is what exactly you're trying to accomplish. If it's to be a great triathlete then "looking good" will be a result of your training and not the focus. I'm not an endurance athlete and have worked with very few, but I think you can sneak in a weight training session or two on the days you're not beating yourself into the ground. I wouldn't to a shit-ton of volume, though.
@ David
Four questions, eh? :)
1. Do something you've never done before. Rock climbing, rafting, zip-lining, volleyball, whatever. Get some guys together and learn something new. Buy a few bottles of nice whiskey and do a blind taste test. Hit up some local microbreweries. Grill up some steaks and talk.
2. Gaming? Well, I have a Wii. I play a lot of MarioKart, Tiger Woods Golf, and Call of Duty.
3. Just bought Chuck Klosterman's "Downtown Owl." Looks good.
4. Nope
@ Paperboy
Check out Gourmet Nutrition. I'd also cook a ton of burgers and chicken breasts once or twice per week. Get some rice that you tear the top off of and put in the microwave. Stack up on Metabolic Drive protein bars, dried fruit, string cheese, and mixed nuts. Eat a huge fucking breakfast.
@ Collin
First thing I'd do is get them on the foam roller, especially on the adductors, hip flexors, and IT band.
I'd also focus on single leg work like walking lunges and single-leg RDLs and would probably throw in a ton of glute work. Check out Bret's latest article on T-Nation.
Speed and plyos are cool, but I'd be more focused on change of direction and deceleration.
@ Steve
I think you can accomplish a lot by simply making better food choices and hitting the iron hard. No need to "bulk" or "cut." You'll make a ton of progress by adding more protein and quality fats and cutting out a lot of the processed shit. Start making it a habit of getting 4-5 high quality meals per day. The rest are details you can work out later.
@ Paul
I like Berardi's concept. I'm actually training 5-8 times per week right now. I also think that as long as you can manage fatigue and recover properly you can train twice per day with no problem. Just make sure to get about 4 hours or so in between sessions.
@ Brian
Check it: http://www.thenategreenexperience.com/blog/My+Favorite+Smoothies/
@ Justin
Yep.
@ Matt
You can definitely front squat to a box. Just keep the elbows ups and you'll be fine. You probably won't be able to go as heavy, though.
I'm out the door for another training session. I'll get to the rest of these tonight! Thanks guys.
-Nate -
Hey Nate hows it going?
I was just wondering what a Mike Robertson leg day is like reps,sets and exercises if your trying to repair an IT band. Does he avoid quad work?
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Good stuff Nate. Always enjoy reading these responses.
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Got a question for you, Nate: lately, I've been experiencing something new. I've been doing the Spring, Phase 1 for 7 or 8 times... I cannot remember because I missed my workout last night b/c I was so tired and ended up having 11 hrs of sleep...anyways, my question is this: whenever I'm doing the second last set for Romanian dead lift with a pair of 70lbs and for Bulgarian split squat with a pair of 50lbs, the grip of my left hand starts to give away. I can do the last set of Romanian dead lift, but not for the Bulgarian split squat. What can I do to avoid this from happening?
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I'll bite.
Are you good at public speaking?
If so, how did you get that way?
Thanks. -
Another long-ass post:
@ Rafe
Use a bodybuilding style, crossed-arm grip for the front squats.
I have no idea. All I know I now love fat bars. And I don't even mind if you throw in a gay joke here.
@ Brian
Back in Missoula, MT. I'm pushing a Ford Edge while the other guys drive Mustangs and shit. Who got screwed? This guy. :)
@ Comfort2Growth
That is one hell of a domain name! Nice work. I'll give you some tips on studios instead of websites (I guess that's what you were asking about.)
A few rules:
1. Watch your overhead. Train in a garage or a park before you throw down cash and sign a lease.
2. Become really good at working with one group of people, whether athletes, moms, or dudes in the 50's who want to gain muscle. Go after that market aggressively.
3. Don't spend a lot of money on advertising. Get out there and meet people.
4. Do semi-private, small group, and bootcamp style training. No more one on one.
@ Chase
Congrats on getting married and the Matt Hughes deal. Very cool.
Embrace the nervousness. It's not going to go away or really even be reduced. Know your topic inside and out, be prepared to laugh at yourself, and realize that other people aren't judging you as much as you think they are. Have fun.
@ Mark
Tate is crazy (and I mean that in a good way). While I think a bunch of calories are a good idea I think the example he gave is fucking ridiculous. There's no way I'd do that or ever recommend it. But that's just me. I gotta lot of respect for Tate, obviously. I just think it's crazy.
Oh, and the ramping is awesome. I've seen some pretty significant jumps in my bench, barbell row, deadlift, and front squat. The best thing aren't the weight jumps you make but the way you feel. You're just..."on."
@ Adam
I usually recommend you add the intervals from the Spring and Summer programs. Give it a shot.
@ Jared,
Honestly, man, I don't have any cookbooks other than Precision Nutrition. Although Men's Health always has some decent recipes. I need to branch out more!
@ Mike
Do a search on T-Nation for Cosgrove's "Hierarchy of Fat-Loss". I'd add in some intervals and make sure you're actually eating as clean as you think.
@ Nick
I'm not sure exactly how Mike would write it up but I bet it'd include some kind of single leg movement that brought the quad into play a little bit. Probably a reverse lunge. Foam roll the shit out of it!
@ Jonathon
Three things:
1. Work on grip strength
2. Get a pair of wrist straps if needed
3. Take a small break between sets and set the dumbbells down. You won't lose any training response.
@ John
I haven't done much public speaking, but have done a ton of radio interviews. Not quite the same. I imagine the best way to get better at public speaking is to speak in public as much as possible. But I may be wrong. :)
-Nate -
@ Chase & Nate
Thanks for the suggestions! After talking to the guys, we are going to go paint-balling, followed up with some skeet shooting, then dinner and some relaxing.
@ Nate-I've read "Sex, Drugs, & Cocoa Puffs," and "Killing Myself to Live" by Klosterman. Great books if you haven't read them.
The fiance and I are contemplating climbing after our ceremony. Hopefully my Evolv's will be resoled by then.
One more question for you Nate: How do you (the general you) walk the line between appreciating the finer material goods of life (electronics and clothes) and being an epicurean while still remaining a conscious (and hopefully not to large of a ) consumer of all three things?
Reading "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and "In Defense of Food" and watching culture critiques like "American Psycho" have left me questioning things. -
Q) What are the most effective exercises to make the abs pop. As with all other muscle groups I know that changing your routine is important but how many different kinds of abs exercises can one do? Especially for the lower abs to show. My body fat % measured by callipers is 5% and I have defined upper abs; but not lower.
Q) I normally do 10 mins of cardio after my weight training (3x/week). My goal is to increase my lean muscle mass and do not have a significant fat to lose (Body fat around 5%). I recently read that one should not do cardio because of "interference effect" which causes the muscles to be confused and not grow. Is it true? -
@Chase Karnes
Sorry, I have to jump in here for a bit, as I figured I could be a little bit of help, as I have a bit of experience with public speaking.
As for nervousness, you'll find as you probably have already experienced - that you warm up as you keep talking, until you are yourself. To avoid nervousness and stiltedness at the start, talk about something personal. Tell a personal story, that comes straight from your heart and memory and is personal to you. This way you are able to comfortably roll into your talk, and by the time you're onto your main material, you are comfortable.
And that's a very important thing.. being comfortable! Be yourself! Don't try be anyone else, just treat your audience like you where talking in an everyday conversation.
I have to say this. Don't learn your talk word-for-word. Rather, write out what you would say freely. Let it flow, let it include uhms, ahs, pauses and what-not. Then edit it all up, 'til it gets to where you want it. Then, once you've done that. Read it. Then read it again. And again. Until you know all your material.
Then go through it, and summarize it into little dot point. Just one or two words to help you remember to talk about it. Then learn that. Get to the point, where you can go through the talk in your head and simply just write out the points in order.
I personally, don't like to use sheets. I just get up there, and talk. Talk naturally, and just go through your points. You know your material, and as you talk, each point will come to you. That way, you're prepared for any interruptions or things which could throw you off if you where just repeating a monologue.
Yeah, that's about all I can say.
I heard it put something like this once.
'10 minutes before I start, I'd rather get whipped then go up and talk. 10 minutes before I'm finished, I'd rather be shot then stop'
You're going to feel nervous, but don't tell your audience that. Your audience know you're doing something hard - don't tell them how nervous you are and undermine them. Don't tell them you're new to this, or haven't prepared properly - just give them the damn talk.
Uhm, that's about all I can think of before this turns into an essay sorry!
Hope that helps Chase,
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Nate, got a two-parter for ya.
1. Let's say a guy wants to work through your book but either is not able to, or simply refuses to perform, supersets. Do you...
A) Admonish him of all supersetting's benefits and encourage him to find a way,
B) Re-structure the programming,
C) Tell him to find a different workout book, or
D) None of the above?
2. A guy with a training age of around a year is really lagging in his chest and upper back development as compared to his arms and legs. What do you do for him, if anything? Double down on strength training? High frequency?
Thanks for your time; hope you're having fun out there. -
Must be awesome to be out there right now.
1. Outside of tnation, what are the first websites you go to read everyday?
2. What is one thing, maybe something not so common, you think every gym should have?
3. Is there any single thing (training philosophy, routine, advice, etc.) that has had the biggest impact on your life/training?
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Nate,
When you first started training, did you do a squat, pull, press in one workout? I read Starting Strength and he recommends that template for the novice athlete. How often are you able to go to the gym and make PR's (personal records)?
Also, a while back you showed a video of yourself doing heavy squats and bench presses and box jumps. What type of training did you do to develop that kind of muscular endurance and pure strength to master the squats and presses?
Thanks. -
@ Nate - Thanks man!
@ Chris - Thanks for the in-depth answer man! Good stuff! -
@James
Not going to try to answer for Mr. Green, but I'd kill for most shitty little gyms to have a proper dip rack. I hate assistance machines. -
Hi Nate,
Just started Waterbury's HIAH workout (Get Big). What are your thoughts on his program outlined in the book?
Also, I was diagnosed with kyphosis when I was young, and I have noticed that my back is curving to the point of interference when I am performing deadlifts. Have you encountered anything like this before? If so, do you have any suggestions?
Great site!
Rick -
Nate,
Appreciate all the advice, etc. Done a lot of reading of articles (and book) written by you, and also those recommended by you. Continuous good stuff.
Definitely an inspiration seeing how much you are continuously achieving, keep at it.
Hell maybe ill catch up to ya someday? hah
This "Cop-out" turned out to be not much of a cop out at all... hah -
@Tyler
While I've never actually been to a gym that didn't have some dip bars, I can definitely understand the frustration that would be caused by not having them. I'm sort of hoping Nate recommends something a little more obscure, as I work and personal train at my university's gym and I would like to have a legitimate recommendation for some tried and true good equipment. -
@James I'm going to channel Dave Tate for a second, and say GET A REVERSE HYPER BENCH. (You can intersperse as many conjugations of "fuck" as you think is appropriate there *grin*)
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Nate: Just wondering if you have more Surge Recovery after your workout (since you're drinking it during it seems)
Also, in BFS you mentioned videos of all the exercises being performed. Are those posted or any news on when they will be?
Thanks. -
Hey Nate what would you recommend for somebody who's trying to lose the Skinny-Fat look to do? Gain more muscle or lose some weight? Im currently at around13% body fat.
Thanks -
Third big-ass post:
@ David
Good question. I guess the best answer is this: I usually try to buy only what I need, but I make sure it's high-quality. I have a nice winter coat, some nice shirts, two good pairs of jeans, and a few pairs of shoes for every occasion. I've really tried to eliminate the "buy new things" mentality. The one thing I do spend money on is food, drink, and hobbies. But my hobbies are writing, training, brewing beer, reading, and doing things outdoors -- nothing too expensive.
@ John
I like ab-wheel rollouts, Pallof presses and holds, and reverse crunches.
Some cardio is OK, but I'd stick to steady-state if you really don't need to burn fat.
@ Tyler
Do them in straight sets and really ramp up the weight from set to set.
I'd do three specialization workouts per week for those bodyparts and use the other days as maintenance days.
@ James
1. Fourhourblog.com and Facebook. That's about it.
2. Glute-Ham raise
3. High-threshold hypertrophy (what I'm learning in CO right now)
@ Ben
Yep; I did a lot of total-body training when I first started.
I'm naturally explosive and really work well in the stretch-reflex position, so I've always been a bit more athletic.
@ Rick
I actually haven't read it.
Sorry, but I don't have any experience with that.
@ Chorshana
Thanks!
@ Juan
I've actually dropped the Recovery for a bit since I have access to Workout Fuel, Anaconda, Finibar, and Mag-10 protein. Still a great product, though.
The videos were a good idea, but I never really got around to filming them. My fault, for sure.
@ Rudy
Gain some muscle and clean up your diet.
All right, guys, that's about all I can handle at the moment. I think TC's going to slap me if I don't start working on some T-Nation stuff. I'll be back soon with another blog post!
-Nate -
Hey Nate! Will there be some video of this experience?
I got a quick question which I'm sure you've heard. I have a real hard time when it comes to going 'heavy' on front squats. I just can't hold it up the heavier I go. Maybe it's just a practice thing? I have only just started doing them. Or maybe I'm just being lazy? -
The question on all our minds, the burning desire that must be quenched....
(No, not "Is Elvis alive, and have you seen him lately?")
How does Anaconda taste? Stack it up against, say, Surge WOF and / or Surge Recovery. -
Hey Nate what would you recomend for shoulder that click without pain? They click even when I'm not training.
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@ Leo
What grip are you using? The bar should almost choke you if you're holding it right and keeping your elbows up. It's definitely a practice thing, though. I was doing 275 pounds for reps and it was pretty damn tough to keep the bar up.
@ Rafe
It tastes amazing. Just wait, man. You'll get to be your own chemist and flavor-picker. (You'll see what I mean when it's released.)
@ Rudy
Try some scauplar wall slides, prone scaptions, more rowing, and thoracic spine mobility.
-Nate -
Hey Nate, just read your "Kettlebells Put to the Test" article on TMuscle and I was wondering what kind of weight I should use. We don't really have any gyms with kettlebells here in Germany and I don't have the money to buy a whole set of kettlebells.. Would you recommend a rather light weight or one that really pushes me to the limits?
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Hey Nate,
I'm an 18 from Australia, currently studying in Sydney Fitness and Personal Training. Was wondering if there were any places in Canada, that did some kind of Internship, or traineeship in the fitness Industry where I could work and study.
Ben -
Hey Nate,
does one, who's eating round 2 pounds of fruits and 2 pounds of veggies daily and tries to 'eat the rainbow', need to get some multi vitamins in addition?
Thanks!
- Mihail Dimov -
Thanks for replying so soon Nate.
Yeah, that's the grip I'm using. Ok, so I guess I'll just keep hammering away at them!
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Nate,
if you had just graduated from high school, what would you do to get into the fitness industry? Would you get certified as a trainer and start with personal training in a gym or take a completely different road? -
@ Sascha
Go with one that really pushes you. I'd suggest a 53-pounder.
@ Ben
I'm sure there are although I can't think of any. Do a quick Google search. Maybe Poliquin?
@ Mihail
I still take a multi-vitamin. Not sure if it does anything, but I guess it's "reassurance."
@ Tom
It would depend on what I wanted to accomplish, but I'd probably start off as a trainer in a gym to see if I liked the career at all.
-Nate -
Thanks for the quick reply Nate, just ordered a pair..
Another question though, what's the name of the song playing while you are doing renegade rows in that "kettlebells put to the test" article? :) -
Hey Nate,
I know there are a few of you at T-nation "camp" right now, and I was wondering if there will be follow up articles from each of you regarding the training experience, nutrition (supplements and training diet), and how effective some of those drastic measures were for your workout (3 Finibars and 3 scoops of SWF?!?). I think it would create an interesting week on TMuscle.com if we had a bodybuilding camp week.
Also, just to clear something up in my head. The Mag-10 protein is the Hydrolyzed Casein protein for the "pulsing" method or am I mixing this up? There has been more talk about Anaconda then Mag-10 and I still am not sure what either of them truly are. -
@ Sascha
I don't remember the name of the song, but the band is called He Is Legend. It's from their "I Am Hollywood" album.
@steelchris
Not sure about follow-up articles or anything right now. Tim keeps things locked up pretty tight and I'm not sure what his plan is. Yep, Mag-10 is the pulsing casein hydrolysate.
-Nate -
Hey Nate,
Are you supplementing with Leucine? Because I'm thinking about adding a scoop to my Metabolic drive shake I take before bed every night. What do you think? -
Nate, I am 6'3 and 200 lbs. I am trying to pack on some more weight as I am naturally a very skinny guy, the problem is I have recently sprained my lower back ( not certain as to how ) and as a result I cannot do my go to muscle building lifts like sqauts and any variation of the deadlift untill it heals. i have been using the leg press machine as a substitute but I don't feel like i'm getting much out of it, what would you suggest so that I can keep my progressing and pack on the lbs. Are there any substitutes you can suggest? any suggestions on how to speed recovery such as some stretches?as a side note i am doing waterbury's TBT.
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Hi Nate! Congratulations for your blog (and for living the life you want).
I'd like to ask you about Total Body Trainings. What do you think about them? Is it really worthy for an intermediate lifter?
I hate them because I love to work a muscle once a week and feeling the pain for many days. It reminds me to eat well :D -
Just seen this...
I'm a novice lifter, 28 years old, train in my garage with a power rack and bench.
I already squat/deadlift/bench/overhead press/row
what else should I be doing?? (goal = fatloss)
cheers
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Craig 8:28pm Oct 6, 2009