Max-OT Cardio Tips
Posted by admin on Jan 15, 2010 in body building, cardio, drug free, Max-OT | 33 comments
Remember not to over complicate Max-OT cardio. The goal of Max-OT style cardio is to work out of your comfort zone for 16-20 minutes. You need to be “huffing and puffing” throughout the session. Simply put, if you complete 16 minutes and it feels easy then you are not working hard enough. Don’t worry too much about what program setting you choose, what machine you are on or how...
Read MoreHeavy Dumbbells = Diminishing Returns
Posted by admin on Jan 13, 2010 in body building, drug free, dumbbells, Max-OT | 7 comments
I’ve had an evolution of thought over the years about using heavy dumbbells for pressing movements, both chest and shoulder. The shoulder training clip I just posted on my new YouTube page brought it to mind so I thought I would share it.Though dumbbell movements are an excellent compound choice of exercise and they fit squarely within the Max-OT principles I feel there is a diminishing...
Read MoreQ&A – Creating a Caloric Deficit
Posted by admin on Sep 24, 2009 in body composition, cardio, documentary, DVD, fat loss, Max-OT, nutrition | 4 comments
Q:I just viewed the DVD “I Want to Look Like That Guy” and it was awesome!!! I do have one question…. I noticed that on the diet schedule that was on the DVD, Stuart’s calories went way down there at the end…. Question is did he stay on the same 5 day Max-OT training and cardio during that time? I ask because I have been warned that if I take my caloreis to low and...
Read MoreWhich Max-OT routine is best?
I often get asked which Max-OT routine is the best, meaning is there a best way to arrange exercises/body parts. Truth is there is no one Max-OT arrangement that is better than another. The way the workout is arranged is not as important as whether or not all the Max-OT principles are being followed such as set/rep volume, exercise selection and workout frequency. You’ll find many examples...
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Posted by admin on Aug 15, 2009 in body building, drug free, Max-OT, mind set, NPC, Team Universe | 1 comment
I was recently asked what were the biggest strategies that allowed for my dramatic increase in placing from 2002 to 2003? I would not say it was any different strategy but rather an improvement of my mindset and greater execution of the plan for a longer period of time. Let me explain….. In February of 2002 around the Arnold Classic time there was talk about the NPC making a rule change...
Read MoreDrug Free Competitor Tips of the Day
Posted by admin on Aug 12, 2009 in body building, drug free, Max-OT, steroids | 2 comments
When getting ready for a contest and focusing on maximum fat burning don’t forget to keep a strong muscle building component to your plan. Too many drug free bodybuilders fail to keep some important things in place when dieting for a show and it causes them to lose too much hard earned muscle. 1. Continue to train heavy with the Max-OT principles. Do not switch to high rep training in an...
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