Jeff Rodriguez Thread

[mrky03]

Funny you should ask this, I was thinking about doing some rear delt training this weekend during shoulder day. I didn't, but I'm considering it.

Here's why I have not done any direct rear delt training. My rear delts get worked (and sometimes are sore) from training back and I usually train shoulders the day before back. I've always thought that my rear delts will get enough work from training back; especially when I do a lot of rowing exercises on back day. Furthermore, my rear delts get really sore from stiff legged deadlifts for some reason.

Its the same reason I don't do any direct front delt training; they get plenty of work from training chest (particularly from incline presses).

From the looks of your delts, I'd say you are doing it right!

Seriously, I do rear delt work but I've noticed the same thing that you just stated, my rear delts are toast after back day so I'm going to drop it. No sense wasting recovery.

[jerryjuice]

Hey Jeff,
HOw are things going now post contest, are you back to the gym?
Are you gonna keep up with your species Blog for your ever-growing fan base.
Jerry

[jrod]

Hey Jeff,
HOw are things going now post contest, are you back to the gym?
Are you gonna keep up with your species Blog for your ever-growing fan base.
Jerry

Yeah, I went back to the gym after about a week off after the TU, so I've been back about a month now.

Things are going well, both diet (offseason!) and training are going very well.

As for my blog, I will update it this weekend.

Also, my (and some others) posing routine video is up on MDTV.

Here's mine: http://mdtv.musculardevelopment.com/...view/1814/173/

[IronBrendan]

Yes! Bring the blog back!

[Fitzchivalry]

How strict are you in terms of taking a week off? I know you said that you do it every 8 weeks or so. In other words how long have you gone without a true break?
The reason I ask is because I've just recently been put on TRT and finally have some energy and am wondering if I should ride this out while I'm able or proceed with caution and take the break even if I'm unsure if it is necessarily "needed" as my test levels haven't been normal before and I would tire very easily, now...Still giving 100% effort and lifting to positive failure all of the time would definitely require a respite and I don't want to overtrain myself either. What are your thoughts as you have done this longer than I with "normal" levels? Go by feel or force yourself to take the break as it is needed due to the type of training (CNS burnout, etc.) and is more beneficial in the long run? Kind of an odd question due to the circumstances as TRT isn't part of your expertise.

[Fitzchivalry]

How strict are you in terms of taking a week off? I know you said that you do it every 8 weeks or so. In other words how long have you gone without a true break?
The reason I ask is because I've just recently been put on TRT and finally have some energy and am wondering if I should ride this out while I'm able or proceed with caution and take the break even if I'm unsure if it is necessarily "needed" as my test levels haven't been normal before and I would tire very easily, now...Still giving 100% effort and lifting to positive failure all of the time would definitely require a respite and I don't want to overtrain myself either. What are your thoughts as you have done this longer than I with "normal" levels? Go by feel or force yourself to take the break as it is needed due to the type of training (CNS burnout, etc.) and is more beneficial in the long run? Kind of an odd question due to the circumstances as TRT isn't part of your expertise.

Actually you can disregard this question if you want. I slept most of the day today so I must need the break.

[tavvy330]

JROD I was curious for your carb up for the TU what type of rice did you use during that period white or brown?

[becks]

JROD I was curious for your carb up for the TU what type of rice did you use during that period white or brown?

Jeff keeps a blog and all you need is there, just select from the index on the right hand side for the information you require.

http://jrod123.blogspot.com/

[tavvy330]

thanks
in the blog he just states rice, not whether or not it was white or brown

[jrod]

How strict are you in terms of taking a week off? I know you said that you do it every 8 weeks or so. In other words how long have you gone without a true break?
The reason I ask is because I've just recently been put on TRT and finally have some energy and am wondering if I should ride this out while I'm able or proceed with caution and take the break even if I'm unsure if it is necessarily "needed" as my test levels haven't been normal before and I would tire very easily, now...Still giving 100% effort and lifting to positive failure all of the time would definitely require a respite and I don't want to overtrain myself either. What are your thoughts as you have done this longer than I with "normal" levels? Go by feel or force yourself to take the break as it is needed due to the type of training (CNS burnout, etc.) and is more beneficial in the long run? Kind of an odd question due to the circumstances as TRT isn't part of your expertise.

Yeah, I don't know ANYTHING about TRT. So, instead I'll just tell you what I do. If I am feeling GREAT after 8 weeks of training I might train for a few more weeks; maybe 10 or 11 weeks total. But at that point, I'll just stop even if I'm feeling REALLY good.

I don't know exactly what you mean by, "how long have you gone without a true break." if a true break is a normal week off training (not a month off vacation in hawaii), then the longest I've probably trained for is about 14 or 15 weeks.

[jrod]

Jeff keeps a blog and all you need is there, just select from the index on the right hand side for the information you require.

http://jrod123.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

[jrod]

thanks
in the blog he just states rice, not whether or not it was white or brown

It was white basmati rice. Its probably not going to make a difference either way, though, so (assuming this is your carb up) just eat whichever you prefer.

[jrod]

Yes! Bring the blog back!

Hahah... Here it is:

http://jrod123.blogspot.com/

[abfitnesstrainer]

I dump the entire bag into a large baking pan, then dump a bunch of barbecue sauce all over, mix it up then cook it on the oven

hey jeff, i was just curious after reading your blog do you count the bbq sauce that you dump on the chicken into your total calories for the day?


thanks man

[tavvy330]

It was white basmati rice. Its probably not going to make a difference either way, though, so (assuming this is your carb up) just eat whichever you prefer.

Thanks i was wondering