Fasted training while in a surplus
Hello Marc...I know you are not a fan of fasted training but do you think there are any downsides or benefits to training while fasted if you are in a calorie surplus? If a person works out in the morning and has a large meal just before going to bed, would not eating before the workout the next day hinder a person's capability to make progress in the gym? If a person were to follow this style of training, would you recommend taking BCAAs during the workout after taking their pre-workout like Clash? Thank you for your time
If you enjoy it, and train better with it, do it! Just be sure to have 2 scoops machine fuel INTRA and post rock out Machine Whey, Carb 10 and Overtraining Solution. It's all about how YOU feel best training
Training body parts
How many times a week are you able to train each muscle group? Ive heard you can train each body part up to 6 times a week? is this possible? how would you go about going about this if you can?
It is possible, but think about it. When you train chest you ALSO train shoulders and triceps with them...naturally. I believe a good split is one you enjoy, and for me I enjoy pounding 1 bodypart at a time and doing squats daily! See my program here! https://content.tigerfitness.com/squat-every-day-rehab-health/
Can't seem to progressively overload
Hi Marc,
I've been training consistently for 2 1/2 to 3 years and I haven't been able to increase the weight I use to progressively overload for a while now, so my gains have stalled. I'm a smaller guy (5' 8" at 142 lbs) and I only manage to bench 145 lbs and squat 180 lbs for 6 reps. I workout at home, so I don't have a spotter or a full cage with pins if I fail, making it difficult to train beyond failure. I've tried drop sets and things like that, but I still can't increase me weight. Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks for you time.
You are at 145 for 6....Go to 155 and hit 4 reps and do it until you can get 6. Once you get 6, go to 155...and so on. You have to alter things
BCAA's
If you're already getting enough protein for the day (1-1.5g per lb.), or even more than enough, is it necessary to supplement with BCAA's as well?
Absolutely! Take DURING training to help build muscle and burn fat. Free form act much different than bonded when taken intraworkout. Consume 2 scoops Machine Fuel during training!
BODY FAT
Hi, I am a 62 year old male who over the past year and a half has lost 95 pounds my question is how can I lose the remaining body fat around my mid section?
I go to the gym 6 times a week and do steady state cardio 5 times a week for 40 minutes, am I doing too much, and will that keep me from achieving my goal of showing abs, I am not looking to get ripped just want to look good.
Thank you!
Nick M.
AWESOME WORK! You need to adjust your calories to lose. See www.dropfactorbook.com. You might need to break out a food scale to be accurate!
You will need to really overload to grow and gain strength. I would do less volume and more load
I never liked Keto and especially one that takes you in and out like this so energy source is always an issue. See www.dropfactorbook.com
How many sets per week per muscle group for size?
I know you have stated in the past that it's best to follow either a beyond failure style of training or a higher volume and less intense style because doing both volume and intensity can be too much. How many sets per week per muscle group would you say is optimal for muscle growth when comparing an intense beyond failure style to a higher volume style where failure is not reached as often. Thank you!
It just depends on the person! As you progress, you adapt to higher volumes. But there is no one size fits all for training. Here is a GREAT 4 day a week program with overload built in: https://content.tigerfitness.com/vpo-10-training-muscle-growth/
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