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Back to the Blog

It's been a while since I posted anything. The last couple months have been busy with holidays and some travel. Now it's time to get back and re-focused like many of us do at the start of a new year.

I have a couple cool things in the works. The first of which should be available within the next few weeks. More to come on that in the near future.

The other "cool thing" is my next DVD project which is scheduled to begin work on January 16th. More to come on this project in the near future as well.

Hope everyone had a nice holiday season and is ready to attack 2010!

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FLEX Magazine Review

In the December issue of FLEX Magazine there is a great review of our documentary "I Want to Look Like That Guy". Here's the entire review:

by Shawn Perine, Senior writer

"In this fascinating documentary, filmmaker Stuart MacDonald turns the cameras on himself as he undergoes a grueling transformation from a 42-year-old 200-plus pounder (nearly 30% of it adipose) to a 154-pound competitive bodybuilder, with the help of IFBB pro Jeff Willet and Dr. Adam Coughlin.

MacDonald undergoes extreme duress, both mental and physical, as he wavers between reaching his goal and calling the whole thing off. In the end his saga is unexpectedly gripping and, although not exactly revelatory to the bodybuilding inveterate, it does provide ample confirmation that living the life of a bodybuilder isn't quite the simple task that the uninitiated might believe."

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Stuart MacDonald Interview

Bodybuilding.com recently posted a feature interview with Stuart MacDonald, maker and co-star of "I Want to Look Like That Guy."

Read entire interview here.

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Q&A - Creating a Caloric Deficit

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 continue to work out at a high level than it will basically backfire and be counterproductive.

A:
Thanks for the great feedback! Glad you enjoyed the film.

Not only did Stuart stay on the 5 day Max-OT schedule throughout, he actually increased cardio frequency as the show got closer and as calories got more restricted. To reach single digit body fat levels it is imperative to create such a caloric deficit.

The process of gradual caloric reductions and increased cardio frequency needs to take place over a period of several months to be most effective at losing fat while continuing to build and maintain muscle. If there is a dramatic caloric drop and a dramatic increase in cardio frequency all at once, indeed that can be counterproductive to building and maintaining muscle.

Other keys to the process that Stuart followed were smart nutrient ratios/nutrient timing, continuing to train heavy with Max-OT principles and always keeping cardio sessions short (16-20 minutes) and intense. All of these are important principles for achieving maximum fat burning while continuing to build and maintain hard earned muscle throughout the process.


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Which 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 of Max-OT arrangements on the AST Sports Science web site as well as multiple examples in my Training Journal and you will have success with any of those because the core Max-OT principles are present in all of them.

The one thing I would suggest if you are making your own arrangement is not placing two major body parts together on the same day such as Chest and Back. I also prefer keeping legs to a day by themselves. Reason being, it is very hard to maintain the level of intensity needed for maximum results throughout your workout if you have two major body parts following one another on the same day.

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"I Want to Look Like That Guy" Gets National Press

Our documentary "I Want to Look Like That Guy" got its first national press in the October 2009 issue of IronMan Magazine.

Check out Lonnie Teper's News and Views section (pg. 212) to see the announcement.

Hopefully this is just the first to come!

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"Lost" Footage!

One of my favorite features in my latest DVD release "Posing to Win" is the bonus "lost" footage we included.

When going through tapes we stumbled across footage that I didn't think we had. It is a segment of me practicing mandatory poses just 2 weeks before the 2003 NPC USA. It was filmed by my friend and fellow IFBB Pro Derik Farnsworth in San Diego, CA. In fact, we left it uncut so you can actually hear Derik calling out the poses and counting to make sure I held them long enough. I remember we filmed it right after a Max-OT cardio session. I am excited that we are able to share this rare footage because I thought it was gone forever.

Another little fun fact is the photos featured on the front and back cover of this DVD were taken during that same trip to California on Venice Beach.

Some other neat stuff apart from the general posing instructions you'll see on "Posing to Win" is the Q&A session where I address some FAQ's about posing/presentation and overall preparation.

By the way, the offer is still available for the next few copies sold to get an autographed front cover!

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NEW DVD - "Posing to Win"

I am happy to announce that my new DVD "Posing to Win" is now available!

Posing to Win gives you a unique inside look at an actual teaching session between amateur bodybuilder Stuart MacDonald and me as he prepares for the NPC Natural Michigan Championship.

You'll listen in as I share my knowledge gained over a 12 year competitive career and explain techniques I used to become one of the greatest drug free bodybuilders in the world.

The DVD is packed with information including a Q&A section where I address many frequently asked questions about posing and presentation plus you get special bonus commentary as you watch actual contest footage of Stuart onstage executing what he learned.

Posing and overall presentation can be the difference between first and second place so don't leave this important aspect of competing to chance. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned competitor Posing to Win will give you the fundamentals of posing and presentation needed for the winning edge.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
*Never before seen footage of me practicing posing just weeks before my 2003 overall victory at the NPC Team Universe where I earned my IFBB Pro Card.

*View national judges score sheet from my unanimous 2003 NPC Team Universe Class victory.

LIMITED OFFER:
The first 50 copies sold will receive an autographed front cover!

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Drug Free Muscle Building Tip of the Day.

It is true when using the Max-OT principles you are striving for a continual progression of overload. That means once you complete 6 "good" reps with any given movement it is time to increase your weights by the smallest increment available. The key phrase in that last sentence is "good reps."

What do I mean by 6 good reps? That means you are in control of the weight for all 6 reps and require no assistance from a spotter to complete the set. If you are sloppy or really struggle to get 6 reps it is not a good idea to move up in weight just yet.

If you get too ahead of yourself with weight selection you will begin to sacrifice too much form and control. This will lead to more potential for injury and a greater likelihood of plateauing with your weights.

When you are training with the Max-OT principles you want to use the best balance of loose form and maximal weight, being careful not to expense one for the other. Remember that loose form doesn't mean sloppy or out of control it simply means allowing your body to move naturally through the exercise rather than being too strict or rigid. You can get a great visual example of exactly what I mean by loose form while under control in my training DVDs.

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