The 95% factor

[iron addict]

I receive tons of emails and PM’s, and questions from training clients who’s head is swimming in a sea facts and fiction regarding the how and why’s of weight training and nutrition. One thing that sticks out is a LOT of these guys are extremely concerned about the 5% stuff. And by that, I mean the details that all put together and put into active use will account for 5% or less of the actual results. Now that would be all well and fine if they were actually someone that is in need of that last 5%, but more often than not, these are guys that are beginners, or low intermediate level lifters that are so far away from even having a remote handle on their diet, training and rest that it is ridiculous to even think about this stuff. But think they do. Often to the point of so much focus on the little stuff, that the big picture items are totally lost in the background with perhaps the thought that it’s these little details that are holding them back instead of their faulty training and horrendous diet. Is this you?

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[CO-B16]

good read, this is so true.....i got younguns coming up to me wondering and asking, how did you get so big???? well the last 9 years of bbing and eating well have done a large part, but they want to look like me tomorrow, not going to happen and they dont understand why.....or the ones wanting to do to much in the gym....work out for 2 hours a day 7 days a week....shit, try 3 days a week, core lifts only, 45min -1 hr max.....i do understand what you are saying though....

[liftsiron]

I see this constantly and get questions in regard.

[Mudge]

I had someone today asking me about taking amino tabs and such, and I agree. Thats just one of many examples, and the little things DO add up but most people dont take care of the BIG one - overall diet, before the supplements. Stick to the basics first, then go from there if you want to get crazy.

[DADAWG]

I had someone today asking me about taking amino tabs and such, and I agree. Thats just one of many examples, and the little things DO add up but most people dont take care of the BIG one - overall diet, before the supplements. Stick to the basics first, then go from there if you want to get crazy.

imo the little things should be ignored by all but the guys who are allready at or near the top of their game/personnal limit .
as co-b16 said heavy core lifts combined with plenty of protein and reast will get you along way .

[Mudge]

Exactly, if a guy is 5'8" 140 you gotta fvcking eat first.

[alwaterpolo]

Exactly, if a guy is 5'8" 140 you gotta fvcking eat first.

Totally agree...man, all of this stuff comes with time though

[workingout]

good thread.

[kman]

Thats right core exercises,and eat clean and ofton.I wish i had learned that when i was younger.