Hey Evan you looked great at the Arnold! I've read a lot of your posts about gaining mass already, but do you have any tips off the top of your head? Particularly for younger guys.
Evan, I remember hearing/reading a story about a bodybuilder who once worked an overnight security job out of his own personal vehicle, which he rigged up microwave inside in order to get all his meals in....was that you? And if so, howd you pull that off?
It was great seeing you this weekend and you looked phenomenal on stage as usual. You're gonna kill it in Australia too!
Hey buddy! Great seeing you too. After I introduced you to Erica she asked me how much you could lift. I told her you were going to be deadlifting 315 for reps. She shook her head in approval and said "Yeah, she looks strong." Hahahahahaha. Wish we got to see it. Hope all is well!
Hey Evan you looked great at the Arnold! I've read a lot of your posts about gaining mass already, but do you have any tips off the top of your head? Particularly for younger guys.
Hey man. Much appreciated. Really there are only a few components to gaining mass. People often forget how crucial training is. It's training that creates the NEED for more food. The more food you can create a need for, the more muscle you will build. For this reason, HIGH intensity, heavy training where overload is the main component means everything. Once the need is created, eating plenty of food and geting enough rest is really all there is to complete the equation. Not really a "tip" but it's really all there is to it.
Evan, I remember hearing/reading a story about a bodybuilder who once worked an overnight security job out of his own personal vehicle, which he rigged up microwave inside in order to get all his meals in....was that you? And if so, howd you pull that off?
Hahahaha...not me brother. But whoever he is, hats off to him!
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When prepping for a show, do you have any pre, post or intra work out carbs?
Do you believe in still having a small serving of faster releasing carbs post workout ?
I typically play everything by ear. If I feel my body can handle the extra carbs and or I'm far enough along in condition, I will have carbs during or after training. When dieting, the goal is to eat as much as possible while still getting in condition...so that can mean more nutrients any time of the day really...of course, post training is a great time because of the increased likelihood of carbs being stored as glycogen rather than fat.
Australia was good! I've eaten kangaroo before but didn't come across it this time...Eric really wanted it and I think he was a little dissapointed that we didn't have some. I told him he wasn't missing out on anything...kangaroo just tastes like really tough, lousy beef!
first of all, congratulations for the Arnolds bro. I couldn't find apple cider vinegar, but bought apple vinegar. Are they similar, or not?
For dosing 2 tablespoons in morning and 2 tablespoons before bed is okay?
Thank you. Apple vinegar should be the same as appke cider vinegar. Keep in mind though, the benefit in including apple cider vinegar in your diet stems from the live cultures, enzymes etc found in the vinegar. However, these benefits/consituents are exclusive to roducts that are raw and have not been pasteurized, flitered etc. BRAGG brand is known for this and is the typical go-to. If the apple cider vinegar you're using has been pasteurized etc then unfortunately, it offers little benefit compared to any other vinegar.
What carb sources do you prefer for your pre-workout meal? Rice, noodles, etc? Also, do you eat different foods on different days like lighter meals on Shoulder training days over heavier meals on Leg day?
What carb sources do you prefer for your pre-workout meal? Rice, noodles, etc? Also, do you eat different foods on different days like lighter meals on Shoulder training days over heavier meals on Leg day?
I don't really differentiate my carb sources based on time of day although I do have carbs sources that I like in general; rice, potatoes and oats are my staples. I don't always have carbs before training. Unless I'm in a VERY calorie depelted state, I don't feel that having carbs pre training has that much of an impact on my performance. But I do feel that what I've eaten in the past 24 hours does make a big difference. So long as I have decent glycogen stored, I'm good. As for the day, I eat more in response than I do in anticipation.