http://www.t-nation.com/category.jsp?categoryID=213 T-Nation: ANACONDA Protocol Users en-us Sun, 26 May 2013 08:19:48 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 08:19:48 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss T-Nation via P-APP-01 webmaster@biotest.net webmaster@biotest.net 213 60 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3707960 I,BODYBUILDER - PHASE 5
by Tim Patterson and Christian Thibaudeau
03/26/10

No hype, no exaggeration, pure and simple, build muscle as fast as humanly possible. More specifically, build muscle as fast as humanly possible — week after week — until you see a body in the mirror that you barely recognize. That's radical hypertrophy, bubba, and that's exactly what this program's all about. ]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:11:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3707960 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3573044 I,BODYBUILDER - PHASE 1
by Tim Patterson and Christian Thibaudeau
01/15/10

No hype, no exaggeration, pure and simple, build muscle as fast as humanly possible. More specifically, build muscle as fast as humanly possible — week after week — until you see a body in the mirror that you barely recognize. That's radical hypertrophy, bubba, and that's exactly what this program's all about. ]]> Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:27:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3573044 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3498134
As the name indicates, it's a place where people who've purchased the ANACONDA Protocol Package can post questions about the protocol, questions about training, and questions about anything related to building muscle as fast as humanly possible.

And it's our job to not only deliver the answers, but to make sure you know how to implement our advice. We want you to experience the kinds of outrageous gains from ANACONDA and MAG-10 that we've been talking about here on TMUSCLE.

Tim Patterson and Christian Thibaudeau want you to totally understand the advanced methods and techniques they've written about. And, they're going to do everything they can to make sure it happens.

Christian Thibaudeau will be in this forum more than any other forum on the site, answering your questions and giving training advice.

You'll be given exclusive and first access to advanced training programs like I,BODYBUILDER, and when we do another Christian Thibaudeau training camp at TMUSCLE, we'll select our participants from this forum.

Lastly, let's not forget that you have to do your part and train as seriously as we do. ]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:08:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3498134 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3599131 I,BODYBUILDER - PHASE 2
by Tim Patterson and Christian Thibaudeau
01/29/10

No hype, no exaggeration, pure and simple, build muscle as fast as humanly possible. More specifically, build muscle as fast as humanly possible — week after week — until you see a body in the mirror that you barely recognize. That's radical hypertrophy, bubba, and that's exactly what this program's all about. ]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:50:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3599131 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3626452 I,BODYBUILDER - PHASE 3
by Tim Patterson and Christian Thibaudeau
02/12/10

No hype, no exaggeration, pure and simple, build muscle as fast as humanly possible. More specifically, build muscle as fast as humanly possible — week after week — until you see a body in the mirror that you barely recognize. That's radical hypertrophy, bubba, and that's exactly what this program's all about. ]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:34:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3626452 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3655076 I,BODYBUILDER - PHASE 4
by Tim Patterson and Christian Thibaudeau
02/26/10

No hype, no exaggeration, pure and simple, build muscle as fast as humanly possible. More specifically, build muscle as fast as humanly possible — week after week — until you see a body in the mirror that you barely recognize. That's radical hypertrophy, bubba, and that's exactly what this program's all about. ]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:12:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3655076 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3529549 The Perfect Rep
by Christian Thibaudeau
12/21/09

I've learned more this year about training than the previous 10 years combined... I've made major advances in determining an exact methodology for sustained maximum growth of muscle cells. ]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 14:34:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3529549 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3498454
This forum could be used by all users to post progress thru the weeks.

My suggestion would be to post your starting stats (on whatever you feel is relevant) and than quote these stats as you post progress results

Basically, this forum would be used not to speak about how we feel about the product, the workouts we went thru or whatever else but strickly about PROGRESSION ]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:28:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3498454 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=5121608
I am 200 pounds; I want to gain lean muscle; I am using Insanity as training for a half marathon in May; I have been doing this Insanity program for 4 weeks, and going to the gym around 8 to 9 times per week Which has been challenging but I have been able to manage.

Question:
I know it would be optimal to be able to take the Anaconda protocol in the morning with my insanity training and another one with my weights training in the afternoon (is that a correct assumption?), yet that would be a significant amount of money. Would you guys recommend something for me that would give me energy for the Insanity workouts and can help me recover quicker without breaking my bank?

Thanks ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:12:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=5121608 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4647393
Anyone else having these problems? Does it go away if I was to continue dosing? ]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:54:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4647393 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=5058250
sometimes the stool is solid at first but there always diarrhea. i never had this problem when i was taking only the SWF + MAG-10 before i bought the Anaconda. will it go away with time? im afraid to fart because i think i might shart, seriously. ]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:02:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=5058250 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4616640
Please include funnels with your Anaconda Protocol packages that come with the bottle! My desk looks like I just snorted 6 rails.

That is all.

A loving fan. ]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:19:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4616640 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3777230 ANACONDA™ Protocol 2
by TMUSCLE Research Group
04/26/10

The following is not only true, but it's probably going to be some of the most exciting muscle-building information you've ever read. ]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:30:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3777230 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4890327 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:06:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4890327 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4806250
I take my shot of GPC 90 minutes before my workout. Mix two scoops of Anaconda with 1,000 ml. water and start drinking it about 15 minutes before working out and finish by the end of the workout. As soon as I am done with my workout, I drink one scoop of MAG-10 and one scoop of Workout fuel with 1,000 ml. water. I drink that in 10 minutes after working out.

The part that seems strange to me is drinking "workout fuel" after working out. It is advertised as helping a person power through their workouts, but I am drinking it after my workout.

Any feedback would be appreciated. I want to make sure I am getting the most from my supplements and workouts. ]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:40:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4806250 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4657980 Also, if there is time for you guys, is anyone willing to share some tips, on macronutrients ratio for the I,BODYBUILDER phases?
Thanks ]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:46:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4657980 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4576719
Anaconda
MAG-10
Alpha GPC
FINiBARS

I train three times a week for about 1.5 hours (modified StrongLifts 5X5 program), my goal muscle gain, not fat loss. I would like to stretch my supplies of Anaconda and MAG-10 as long as reasonably possible.

What is the best way to do the Anaconda protocol on a budget? What do you guys think about using only 1 scoop of Anaconda and 1 scoop of MAG-10 for an entire workout? ]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:58:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4576719 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4360843
I have better workout eating a peanut butter jam samwhich 15 mins before workout and powdered gatorade before and during my workout (Today I deadlifted 405lbs for the first time and wouldn't been able to do that with the feeling I have ising the protocol). So, my question is how else can I use the protocol that's not in my training time? Even providing me a link or where to start looking would be great.

Thank for the help,
Fuzz ]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:12:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4360843 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4325685 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:24:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4325685 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4295771
Currently I just take Anaconda2 and Grow!. I'm about 220, pretty low bodyfat, and currently continue to bulk.

Thanks!

EDIT: Leaning towards purchasing Circumin. I know that it isn't a replacement for Flameout or Rhodiola, but it seems to share some of the effects (thus saving me money). Thoughts?
]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:17:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4295771 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4248169 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:16:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4248169 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4205076
The only other change was that we had a pot luck at work that day and I gorged myself all day.

I felt extremely "dialed in", ready to go immediately after a set, and blew a PR away pretty significantly, after making a big jump already the previous week.

Does anyone else have any similar experiences or any science to drop on me that says 2 caps is overkill?

thanks ]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:44:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4205076 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4149230 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:16:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4149230 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3994174 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:56:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3994174 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4065914 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:38:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4065914 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4097583
I personally sip, but I want to hear what works for you guys. ]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:35:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4097583 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4124459 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:54:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4124459 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3892595 **The directions say to take 3 caps, 30 minutes prior to training, but following the original AP, the FINiBARs are to be taken 30 minutes prior to the workout.

Would taking 3 caps of Receptormax 45 minutes prior to the workout (15 minutes before the FINiBARs) be effective?

Is 45 minutes prior to the workout too long?
Is 15 minutes prior to the FINiBARs enough time to capatalize on the effects of the Receptormax?

If following the second protocol, would taking the Receptormax 30 minutes prior to the workout (20 minutes prior to the first dose of the second protocol) be ideal? ]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:42:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3892595 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4110700 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:54:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4110700 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4100121
I've eaten two before working out the past two days and I can only assume that the large insulin spike is causing this. Shame because it hinders my workout. Anyway of offsetting this or should I just drop the FINiBARs? I have trouble overcoming it even with 400 mg caffeine.

I eat carbs in nearly every meal and don't experience this at any other time so it's pretty strange. ]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:25:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4100121 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4082363 Alpha Male, Rez V, Receptor Max... just to name a few.
I would really appreciate a response.
Thanks ]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:14:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4082363 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4003033
Yesterday my lifting partner commented that my bench numbers are going up. Yesterday I hit a new PR (435) on Rack Deadlifts. My upper arms, forearms, and upper body in general are looking bigger (to me, anyway; I haven't taken measurements).

Negatives? My waistline is far from "tight"--but I swear the bulk hasn't gone just to my waist: if I tighten my abs, I can "pinch an inch" that is the same that it was a month ago. (Yeah, I suppose I could "cut"; I just don't feel like it, okay? I don't believe there is a mechanical or evolutionary advantage to my abs being visible to someone else; I know they are there.)

Reality Check: is 200 an important number? Not really; it's a nice big round one, and maybe I've just been conditioned by all those threads years ago that divided the T-Nation membership into above-200 and below-200. But listen: everyone knows how to lose weight; gaining muscle is the hard part. At 51, with my window for gaining muscle rapidly closing, I'm going to focus all my efforts on that side of things.

To that end, I've ordered the Anaconda Protocol 2 pkg on my own; Biotest sent me the first pkg as a gift. I might never have purchased it on my own--thinking it was too expensive or that simply my best days were behind me--but now I am attributing my gains to AP2, so I'm sold. I've spent spans in younger days working out 5-6 days/week and eating more, and haven't felt this good or felt I was making progress like this. I'm also using their Mineral Support and Flameout, which I assume is also aiding recovery.

How long am I going to ride the Anaconda Train? I don't know. 205? 210? Will I reach a "set point" after which it all just goes to my belly and butt? No clue. But somehow I feel like I've come off a years-long plateau, and I couldn't be more satisfied.

Take it for what it's worth. YMMV. ]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:29:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=4003033 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3805539
id like to see average guys (or girls?) that never had their nutrition really dialed in, added this to their routine, and made the kind of progress they hadnt seen in a loooong time. of course im paraphrasing here, but i believe this is what we were told the ANACONDA Protocol would do.

i purchased and went through 4 tubs of both ANACONDA and MAG-10, along with 4 or more boxes of FINiBARrs. i did not make awesome progress, nothing out of the ordinary. had good days and bad in the gym. my body did not experience rapid muscle growth, or anything beyond what i would have expected in 3-4 months.

maybe others have had the same experience i have, maybe im the only one. one thing is for sure, i dont see a ton of progress pics in this section of the website, showing off all their ANACONDA results.

i gave it a fair shot, i shelled out the big bucks for it, hopefully thats earned me the right to voice my "results" and the products results on various types of T-Nationers.

thanks ]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:15:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3805539 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3976558 The video shows them going from each exercise, one after the other. Like a somewhat like a superset.

Are you supposed to superset, one exercise to the next?
Or are you supposed to, for each exercise, complete all sets for that exercise, before moving to the next exercise? ]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:54:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3976558 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3862242
I've tried two combinations the last couple of days and have had great success.....

1.
-60-90 1.5-2 caps Alpha-GPC
-30 2 FINiBARs
-10 Anaconda Protocol 2...2 Surge Workout Fuel, 2 Anaconda, 1 MAG-10
**did a brutal leg session on this day, and felt incredible. I felt even better than using the entire original AP (3 FB, 3 A, and 2 M10). Maybe I just felt great on this particuliar day, so I'll have to do it a few more times to be sure. It's a little higher in carbs, but slightly lower in cals, although not significantly lower

2.
-60-90 1.5-2 caps Alpha-GPC
-10 3 scoops Workout Fuel, 2 Anaconda, 1 MAG-10
**Did a "Push" workout, and again, felt great....even better than the above combination, but it was an upper body workout vs. lower body, so difficult to gauge.

I used only 1600 ml of water. This combo has less carbs than the above (96 vs. 142), less calories, and less water.

I haven't figure out which combonation has a larger dose of Beta, leucine, casein hydrolyslate, etc...but I've had a great experience with both combos.

If you're focusing on fat loss, these could be a great tool to have, while watching overall calorie intake.

I'm not sure if this screws up the protocol in terms of optimal levels of taking in the most important ingredients mentioned above, but I've been really pleased with how I've felt during my workouts.

CT or Mod Brian---Do these differing combonations from the first and second protocols reduce the effectiveness of what you guys have been advocating? I know it's not necessarily about the macro's of each protocol, but more about getting enough of the ingredients in each.

Thanks for your time.

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:15:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3862242 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3816079
My question is...if one were to consume the Finibars 30 minutes prior for the first protocol, or consume the first dosage of the second protocol 10 minutes prior to working out, would having a can of Spike in between, reduce the effectiveness of either protocol?

This may be impossible to answer, but just wondering what the latest thoughts on this were.

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:50:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3816079 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3945460 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:04:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3945460 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3941895
Q: Since we go at the program for 4 weeks at a time, it'd be rouhgly 5 months until we come back to a given PHASE and we were concerned about not really, for example, working shoulders or back or whatever for that long of a period (other then twice a week with the full body workouts that are included).

Q: Would there be a benefit to adding a week of the previous phase before the next one? (example: after 4 weeks of back, and we're about to get into legs, do 1 week of shoulders since we last did it over a month ago).

Thoughts? ]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:53:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3941895 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3931039
Format: I will briefly explain where I'm starting from with regards to the AP2's implementation, touch on my expectations of the products, then get into how it was all applied. If you don't like reading, well, that sucks.

So, There's a Gun in my Hand

And I'm thinking, "straight through the base of the skull. Take out all that important junk, and this stops." But, dammit, there is no gun, not really, but I really want there to be. See, it's been four days since I've slept, and six since I could take a step without feeling my knees buckle and my quads twist like dry wood in a fire. And breathing, that's just a bitch.

I have back issues, you see.

These days, that collection of symptoms is pretty rare. Normally I have the usual aches and pains, plus a dry twisting in my bones that makes everything suck. Sometimes. it's a fickle thing.

Anyway. This applies to my training in that the constant irritation of my nervous system creates fatigue which simply can't be ignored. This obviously effects endurance, muscle recruitment, and technical skill. Supplementation is the only way I've found to mitigate the effects. And, through years of trial and error, I have a developed good feel for when something's working.

Beta Alanine was a gift from God, I believe. Kept me from popping myself off, and got me through the worst of my issues. Haven't used it for a few years, though. Til the protocol. And damn, had I missed it.

Alpha-GPC, I was excited to try, as it would be a first. Had heard interesting, if contradictory, things about it.

Everything else in the protocol, with the exception of the timing change to nutrient intake, was going to be new.

Training and implementation to follow. ]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:25:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3931039 http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3905433
Question: Given that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, would it be ideal to eat breakfast as soon as I got up (few omega 3 eggs, some oats, etc) or wait until 30 mins post-workout and let the anaconda 2 drink serve as a "wakeup meal"?

Just trying to fine tune the peri/post workout window and get the most out of my workouts/nutrition. ]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:05:00 GMT http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=3905433