On Tue, 18 Apr 2000 18:09:37 -0400, Philip Thrift <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>On Mon, 17 Apr 2000 15:04:11 -0500, Brad Cooley <[log in to unmask]>
>wrote:
>
>>Phil,
>>
>>Awesome results!  What
>>are your typical routines?
>
>Mon: Abs
>Tue: Chest
>Wed: Back + biceps
>Thu: calves
>Fri: Abs+Triceps
>Sat: Shoulders
>Sun: upper legs

First, a comment/suggestion - Arnold suggests doing muscles that oppose each
other, in the same workout, eg biceps and triceps should be in the same workout,
etc.

Second, you mention "Workouts are done first thing in the morning *before* the
first meal."  This is one big aspect of your success.   Testosterone is a
crucial factor in muscle development, and its cycle peaks between 2am and 4am
and stays elevated until 9am (in fact, one Mr. Universe used to workout at 3am
due to this factor).  The other major hormonal factor in muscle development is
Growth Hormone, production of which is inhibited by insulin, so the very low
carb levels in your diet help there too.

In fact, it turns out that the worst thing for muscle development is the
carb-laden sports drink (or fruit juice equivalent), which produces an insulin
spike that depresses GH.   In fact, I have heard that a small quantity of
protein, say around 7 grams (more than that starts major digestion processes),
taken 30-45 minutes before the workout, helps to lower the insulin level further
- a bit of whey protein powder would seem to be ideal.   A similar dose right
after the workout continues the same process, although your 1 lb of chicken
breast should certainly do the trick!

"Weight lift 4 times a week (split body -- 30-40 min per day)" - this is also
just right - after about 40 minutes, cortisol level rise which have a
significantly adverse effect on muscle development.   Of course, rotating days
for each body part, allows that part to recover fully.


--
Cheers,

Ken
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