Comments on: Olive Oil, Supplements & Heavy Arm Work

By: Sea Bass

Sea Bass — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 04:43:56 +0000

Great tip on the olive oil Jason. >450 calories in a mouthful… what’s not to like?

For what it’s worth, I find the easiest way (read: the pussy approach) to get my olive oil in is by pouring a shot of oil in a glass, topping it up with a shot of juice (grapefruit being my preferred) and knocking it back. The two being immiscible, you’ll taste the oil for only a split second before the juice kicks in. And the taste of the juice is almost all you’ll have left in your mouth once you’re done.

By: Shaun

Shaun — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:54:59 +0000

Hey now, some of us are 180lb weaklings and just discovered that, with proper form, we actually can deadlift a lot more than 220lbs.
Also, I across the board like to cook my eggs/whites, chicken, sauteed veggies or whatever in olive oil rather than some BS non-stick spray. Even half a tbsp is that much less you gotta take straight!

By: Bobby Bell

Bobby Bell — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:27:03 +0000

im 47 years old and pretty active but cant get rid of this gut….. its driving me crazy! i also like to lift weights and alittle running… please help!!!!!

By: jasonferruggia

jasonferruggia — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:26:30 +0000

Fabian,
You are squatting and getting a bicep pump? Sounds like a good deal to me.

By: jasonferruggia

jasonferruggia — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:24:10 +0000

Lame-R,
“If Ferruggia would stop being so English he’d know this.”

That’s hilarious.

By: jasonferruggia

jasonferruggia — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:23:03 +0000

Matt,
I do agree with food combining depending on the person, the situation and the goal. To get massive amounts of calories in, following that rule on an every day basis is very difficult for all but the top 1% of the most dedicated guys.

If you have trouble staying lean, however, I would recommend you do your best to keep most meals either high carb or high fat and don’t combine the two. At least not too frequently.

By: jasonferruggia

jasonferruggia — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:20:07 +0000

Will,
I know a lot of guys who are at their strongest in their 40′s. As long as you use perfect technique you should be fine.

By: jasonferruggia

jasonferruggia — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:18:47 +0000

Brian,
You get a healthier variety of fats that way. Just sticking with one isn’t the best idea. Mix it up.

By: jasonferruggia

jasonferruggia — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:17:21 +0000

Juanita,
The only way to gain muscle without gaining weight is to simultaneously lose bodyfat. This is something you can do as a beginner but gets harder to do as you get more advanced. I would try losing bodyfat first if you are above 15%, and then packing on some size. If you are lean now, then I would start bulking up and then lose some excess bodyfat afterwards.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:25:22 +0000

Hey Jason,

I get you aren’t a big fan of direct arm training other than for a nice pump. I have seen a bit of material however saying that for brachiomorphs (people with super long monkey arms like me) that direct arm or leg work is sometimes necessary to REALLY develop the limbs.

Do you alter your training programs much to deal with somewhat unusual body part dimensions/lengths?