AMA with 2x Mr Natural O and 2x Mr Universe winner /u/BattlegroundFitLirio Friday 9Jul2020 (Post Questions Here)

[haleybethb]

@paparazi257 Does cardio actually kill gains or is that a bodybuilder myth

 

[cy26629]

@haleybethb No. The only thing to kill gains is bad form and worse nutrition.

 

[dawn16]

@haleybethb What bodybuilder has ever said this?

 

[dawn16]

@paparazi257 What do you suggest for gaining strength on squat when the knee joints are curmudgeonly and creaky ?

 

[cy26629]

@dawn16 dont worry AT ALL about creaks and non painful cracks. Its water and air... nothing more. If they are sore and feel compacted, some tight tight knee sleeves are your best friend along with some CBD, fish oil and turmeric after leg days to reduce swelling and inflammation. Also research whether you are doing high bar or low bar and practice BOTH to see which feels better based on your frame.

 

[florence20]

@paparazi257 Shorter legs, longer torso... can’t find a comfortable way to do a conventional deadlift (I regularly incorporate RDL). Lower back gets fucked. Any thoughts?

 

[cy26629]

@florence20 Well with the setup you just described you actually have a favorable DL frame my man (taking some assumptions for the arms of course). Think about it... better leverage on top and shorter range to lockout with short legs. Im thinking your issue is weak spinal errectors. Focus on heavy rack pulls and pause deads to help that and im sure youll see it isnt your frame, its your primary and secondary muscle weaknesses

 

[jennyparker]

@paparazi257 Instant or steel cut oats?

 

[cy26629]

@jennyparker I have never, in myself or hundreds of clients, noticed a difference other than texture. Get your cheap oats and eat up bro.

 

[linhmaiha]

@paparazi257 Preparing for competition is great motivation to adhere to a cut. Have you found any other motivators or anything that helps make cuts more palatable?

 

[cy26629]

@linhmaiha Schedule ANYTHING requiring you to flaunt the fruits of your labor. Photoshoot, beach trip, Pool BBQ party... SOMETHING that will put your success OR failure on display if you dont focus on the goal.