"The Truth" w/ Eric Broser (Q&A and Training Articles)

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That is about right unless you need to focus more on one area.

[Nate]

How have you been mr. Broser? Got a lot going on ?

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How have you been mr. Broser? Got a lot going on ?

More than ever! Craziness! Thank you for asking. Hope you are awesome!

[Mini Forklift Ⓥ]

Hey Eric, nice to see this thread still going

What's your opinion on building muscle and strength without eating meat? Do you believe vegetarians/vegans to be at a disadvantage through things like raising testosterone by eating red meat, base creatine levels etc? Would you stress any different approaches with caloric intake, macros, protein shakes and/or supplements? Thanks in advance JIM.

[Norway Power]

I'm still in Week 1 (power) and I see that everything is 3-4sec negatives. My question is this, I see a lot of people using side laterals still and with a 3-4sec negative I think that the weight used would be extremely hard to preform while still trying to use heavy weight(power). I plan on doing seated db presses, side laterals or upright rows and reverse pec deck

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Hey Eric, nice to see this thread still going

What's your opinion on building muscle and strength without eating meat? Do you believe vegetarians/vegans to be at a disadvantage through things like raising testosterone by eating red meat, base creatine levels etc? Would you stress any different approaches with caloric intake, macros, protein shakes and/or supplements? Thanks in advance JIM.

Yes, I DO believe vegetarians to be at a disadvantage, but they can still do very well if they are pesco-vegetarian or lacto ovo vegetarian. Now, straight vegans are in an almost impossible situation unless their genetics are just through the roof for building muscle.

I feel vegetarians should supplement with creatine and plenty of BCAA's.

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I'm still in Week 1 (power) and I see that everything is 3-4sec negatives. My question is this, I see a lot of people using side laterals still and with a 3-4sec negative I think that the weight used would be extremely hard to preform while still trying to use heavy weight(power). I plan on doing seated db presses, side laterals or upright rows and reverse pec deck

With certain movements it is ok to drop the negative to about 2 seconds...side laterals is one of these movements, unless performed on a machine, where 4 sec negs are quite easily done.

[Mini Forklift Ⓥ]

Yes, I DO believe vegetarians to be at a disadvantage, but they can still do very well if they are pesco-vegetarian or lacto ovo vegetarian. Now, straight vegans are in an almost impossible situation unless their genetics are just through the roof for building muscle.

I feel vegetarians should supplement with creatine and plenty of BCAA's.

Thanks for your reply, at the moment I am a pescetarian and have been for a year. Looking at turning vegan early next year.

[Norway Power]

With certain movements it is ok to drop the negative to about 2 seconds...side laterals is one of these movements, unless performed on a machine, where 4 sec negs are quite easily done.

Now could you explain the tempo for Rep Range week? 2/1/2 with a 1 if the movement has a "peak" contraction. Idk why but im finding this hard to wrap my mind around lol. So am I pausing halfway through the movement? An example would be much appreciated. Sorry for tall the questions

[UpTheWeight]

what's up eric...this is ronnie from NC...we met when you judged my first show...NGA greensboro, nc....quick question...i'm offseason right now and keeping my bf under 13%....any suggestions on macros??...i realize natty shows aren't all about playing the size game...i've been winning shows but haven't won my pro card...always look to a much smaller guy that's a little tighter (even though i'm WAY bigger)...i'm running around 350g protein, 300g carbs, and 75g of fats a day..mostly from chicken and oats/brown rice..i know you aren't my trainer and you don't know my metabolism...i really need to bring up my legs and keep bringing up my back....i dont wanna keep my levels too low and try to worry about staying shredded in the offseason because it will be harder to grow...what were your macros like while you were trying to add size?...thanks man and i hope you're well! God bless

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Thanks for your reply, at the moment I am a pescetarian and have been for a year. Looking at turning vegan early next year.

My pleasure to assist.

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Now could you explain the tempo for Rep Range week? 2/1/2 with a 1 if the movement has a "peak" contraction. Idk why but im finding this hard to wrap my mind around lol. So am I pausing halfway through the movement? An example would be much appreciated. Sorry for tall the questions

First # = negative contraction
Second # = midpoint/stretch position
Third # = positive contraction
Fourth # = hold peak contraction of movement (like top of leg extension or cable curl or pec deck flye)

So a 2/1/2/1 means lower weight in 2 seconds...hold midpoint/stretch for 1 second...raise weight in 2 seconds...hold peak contraction for 1 second.

Cool?

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what's up eric...this is ronnie from NC...we met when you judged my first show...NGA greensboro, nc....quick question...i'm offseason right now and keeping my bf under 13%....any suggestions on macros??...i realize natty shows aren't all about playing the size game...i've been winning shows but haven't won my pro card...always look to a much smaller guy that's a little tighter (even though i'm WAY bigger)...i'm running around 350g protein, 300g carbs, and 75g of fats a day..mostly from chicken and oats/brown rice..i know you aren't my trainer and you don't know my metabolism...i really need to bring up my legs and keep bringing up my back....i dont wanna keep my levels too low and try to worry about staying shredded in the offseason because it will be harder to grow...what were your macros like while you were trying to add size?...thanks man and i hope you're well! God bless

Hey buddy, nice to hear from you. I can only give you a general response here, but maybe it will help. Offseason you would want to be somewhere around:

P = 1.5 grams per lb bodyweight
C = 1.5 - 2 grams per lb bodyweight
F = 0.5 grams per lb bodyweight

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After 3.5 years representing All American EFX, Eric Broser, made the difficult decision to leave and begin a new venture representing PNI as their main athlete, writer, model and "guru." Eric is very quick to point out that he and EFX part on extremely amicable terms and will continue to fully support, and wish each other all the very best in the future. "EFX has been and always will be an amazing company run by some of the most honest, hard-working, and talented people in the industry," says Eric. "Everything I ever said about EFX and their products still holds true, so please note that me leaving only represents my need to pursue greater personal opportunities and does not in any way diminish how proud I am to have worked with them for the last few years."

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Currently there are four incredible products available from PNI - THERMADEX (Extreme Lipolytic Stimulant); PRODIGY (Pre-workout intensity igniter); D-TEST (Natural Testosterone Supporter); and PARAGON (Highly potent testosterone booster, estrogen/SHBG destroyer, ideal PCT)...with several more almost ready for release. Please check out their website/Facebook for more information:

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"I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone that has supported me all of these years, and it is my hope that you will continue to do so as I start my new 'adventure' with PNI/Broser-Built. You can rest assured that this is a move forward for me in my blessed career and that I only get behind those that share my own level of passion for helping people get the best possible results from their hard work in the gym. I only align myself with companies dedicated to putting out the highest quality products and providing the best possible service for their customers, and these are the things that Premium Nutraceuticals International represent! You guys know what I have been saying for many years: 'Complacency is the enemy of Progress and There is always another level!!' Are you as ready as I am to PROGRESS to that next LEVEL?" -- Eric Broser

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What are your thoughts regarding fasted cardio being a myth?