Comments on: How to Build Muscle Mass http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/ How to Build Muscle, Gain Strength & Become a Better Athlete Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:59:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: sifter http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/comment-page-1/#comment-3639 sifter Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:31:24 +0000 http://jasonferruggia.com/?p=1160#comment-3639 Honestly, I think I've gotten more carryover from heavy Suitcase Carrys and KB clean & presses then I ever did from deadlifts. Deadlifts make you strong, yeah, but really only in one plane, stationary. I think Suitcase Carrys / or Farmers Walks are HUGELY underrated for strength and transfer to everyday activities. Honestly, I think I’ve gotten more carryover from heavy Suitcase Carrys and KB clean & presses then I ever did from deadlifts. Deadlifts make you strong, yeah, but really only in one plane, stationary. I think Suitcase Carrys / or Farmers Walks are HUGELY underrated for strength and transfer to everyday activities.

]]> By: Eduardo dapelo http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/comment-page-1/#comment-3538 Eduardo dapelo Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:45:28 +0000 http://jasonferruggia.com/?p=1160#comment-3538 hey man! you are really fckn great at explaining all of this! really.. when i read something like this at mens health someonee says one thing and other one anotheer.. but you simplify it in a really comprehensive way just the way craig ballentyne does. im gonna start to apply your methods and if you can answer this question for me it would be really great.. i do lots of pushups in a lot of ways but i almost never bench.. and im bigger than my friends in chest but i would like to pack more size on the triceps.. ive really tried a lot of things.. could you tell me if it would be ok to do 5 sets of 5 reps for the triceps extensions to pack size? thanks jason you are the man hey man! you are really fckn great at explaining all of this! really.. when i read something like this at mens health someonee says one thing and other one anotheer.. but you simplify it in a really comprehensive way just the way craig ballentyne does. im gonna start to apply your methods and if you can answer this question for me it would be really great.. i do lots of pushups in a lot of ways but i almost never bench.. and im bigger than my friends in chest but i would like to pack more size on the triceps.. ive really tried a lot of things.. could you tell me if it would be ok to do 5 sets of 5 reps for the triceps extensions to pack size? thanks jason you are the man

]]> By: Building Muscle http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/comment-page-1/#comment-3128 Building Muscle Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:48:13 +0000 http://jasonferruggia.com/?p=1160#comment-3128 Hello! The way you have given the idea is very impressive. I have read your articles and links, they are really nice and I appreciate it, but I feel that something more should be added on to the links. but you efforts are marvelous and outstanding. thanks for your efforts and advices. Hello!
The way you have given the idea is very impressive. I have read your articles and links, they are really nice and I appreciate it, but I feel that something more should be added on to the links. but you efforts are marvelous and outstanding. thanks for your efforts and advices.

]]> By: jarod http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/comment-page-1/#comment-3117 jarod Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:14:37 +0000 http://jasonferruggia.com/?p=1160#comment-3117 Richer, i dont think thats a stupid idea. Its the same logic as carb cycling, I have read about protein deprevation before I'm not sure how well it would work but, what's the harm in trying it out on yourself? i am actually planning to try it out next week. I think though you shouldn't go back to normal protein intake but take in extra protein to compensate like you do with carb cycling. Richer, i dont think thats a stupid idea. Its the same logic as carb cycling, I have read about protein deprevation before I’m not sure how well it would work but, what’s the harm in trying it out on yourself? i am actually planning to try it out next week. I think though you shouldn’t go back to normal protein intake but take in extra protein to compensate like you do with carb cycling.

]]> By: Richar http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/comment-page-1/#comment-3114 Richar Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:08:32 +0000 http://jasonferruggia.com/?p=1160#comment-3114 Hello mr Ferruggia, The body has only one thing in mind, and that's survival right? So when we train heavy (weight training and HIIT among others) the body will think "Shit, I'm under attack" and start repairing damaged tissue and building up afterwards to be prepared for the next assault. During this repairing/building process the body uses protein (and releases diffrent growth hormones), if I have learned it correctly. My question to you is what would happened if you would consume almost no protein at all (let's say 20-40g) for a short period of time but still have a calorie surplus? Is there a possibility that the body will release even more GH and testosterone to compensate for the lack of protein, which would (hopefully) result in gaining even more muscles? Can it work with a zig-zag method (like, limit your protein intake for 3-4 days and then go back to normal protein intake for 2-3 days and then repeat)? This is probobly an idiotic idea, but I'm curious. /Richard P.S. Thanks for this great website, you're the best! Hello mr Ferruggia,

The body has only one thing in mind, and that’s survival right? So when we train heavy (weight training and HIIT among others) the body will think “Shit, I’m under attack” and start repairing damaged tissue and building up afterwards to be prepared for the next assault. During this repairing/building process the body uses protein (and releases diffrent growth hormones), if I have learned it correctly.
My question to you is what would happened if you would consume almost no protein at all (let’s say 20-40g) for a short period of time but still have a calorie surplus? Is there a possibility that the body will release even more GH and testosterone to compensate for the lack of protein, which would (hopefully) result in gaining even more muscles? Can it work with a zig-zag method (like, limit your protein intake for 3-4 days and then go back to normal protein intake for 2-3 days and then repeat)? This is probobly an idiotic idea, but I’m curious.
/Richard
P.S. Thanks for this great website, you’re the best!

]]> By: Andrew http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/comment-page-1/#comment-3113 Andrew Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:27:01 +0000 http://jasonferruggia.com/?p=1160#comment-3113 Hey Jay, I’m just starting into my rugby season and I want to ‘at minimum’ maintain my leg strength. Better yet-would be improving overall strength. It's been a couple of years since I've played in a contact sport and I find that 2 hard practices per week are taxing on my legs. We train Mon and Wed and play Saturdays. ( I realize my legs will eventually get used to the demands of running and hitting) I remember you suggesting to someone to have 2 upper and 1 lower workouts if playing a lot through the week. Would I be best just smashing out a brief leg workout on Tuesday’s -focusing on: 1 quad dominant, 1 glute/ham, and 1 single leg exercise so I’m fresh for Saturday’s match? If you don’t know much about rugby-my position is similar to a running back. Thanks! Andrew Hey Jay,

I’m just starting into my rugby season and I want to ‘at minimum’ maintain my leg strength. Better yet-would be improving overall strength. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve played in a contact sport and I find that 2 hard practices per week are taxing on my legs. We train Mon and Wed and play Saturdays. ( I realize my legs will eventually get used to the demands of running and hitting)

I remember you suggesting to someone to have 2 upper and 1 lower workouts if playing a lot through the week.

Would I be best just smashing out a brief leg workout on Tuesday’s -focusing on: 1 quad dominant, 1 glute/ham, and 1 single leg exercise so I’m fresh for Saturday’s match?

If you don’t know much about rugby-my position is similar to a running back.

Thanks!

Andrew

]]> By: jarod http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/comment-page-1/#comment-3112 jarod Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:08:45 +0000 http://jasonferruggia.com/?p=1160#comment-3112 It’s good to have a new article to read, hope you’re feeling alright. Hope it isn’t inappropriate to ask a question at this time if it is I’m sure you’ll tell me where to go :P. In the article you say for beginners/hard gainers 17-33 reps per workout per body part, I’m a little confused in your program, the beginner blast off in phase 1 there are 2 sets of 5-8 per body part this would mean a total of 10-16 reps but in the MSG phase 1 & 2 has 4 sets of 5-8 per body part. Which program is catered more for hard gainers? And which program would you suggest to start with? I’m not sure if my question has come out the way I meant it, or if it even makes sense. Hope you can help. Thanks Jason. It’s good to have a new article to read, hope you’re feeling alright. Hope it isn’t inappropriate to ask a question at this time if it is I’m sure you’ll tell me where to go :P. In the article you say for beginners/hard gainers 17-33 reps per workout per body part, I’m a little confused in your program, the beginner blast off in phase 1 there are 2 sets of 5-8 per body part this would mean a total of 10-16 reps but in the MSG phase 1 & 2 has 4 sets of 5-8 per body part. Which program is catered more for hard gainers? And which program would you suggest to start with? I’m not sure if my question has come out the way I meant it, or if it even makes sense. Hope you can help.
Thanks Jason.

]]> By: Harry http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/comment-page-1/#comment-3111 Harry Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:30:52 +0000 http://jasonferruggia.com/?p=1160#comment-3111 Great article, Jason. And welcome back. Great article, Jason. And welcome back.

]]> By: James Wilczanski http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/comment-page-1/#comment-3110 James Wilczanski Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:14:01 +0000 http://jasonferruggia.com/?p=1160#comment-3110 Always inspirational Jay, thanks for the great info always! One thing I need to do is abbreviate my workouts because I'm feeling burned out working out 2-3 hours at a time. Always inspirational Jay, thanks for the great info always! One thing I need to do is abbreviate my workouts because I’m feeling burned out working out 2-3 hours at a time.

]]> By: Duane http://jasonferruggia.com/how-to-build-muscle-mass/comment-page-1/#comment-3109 Duane Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:18:54 +0000 http://jasonferruggia.com/?p=1160#comment-3109 Welcome back! Great info, as usual. Welcome back! Great info, as usual.

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