Q & A with PJ Braun NPC National Bodybuilder Competitor

[tinyshrek]

Great thread PJ! Question, what is your opinion of t3,Clen and ECA when it comes to prep for a show? Personal experiences and things you don't like about them

 

[Calves of Steel]

PJ what kind of rep range do you find works best for mass? I've got some friends that are all about <5 reps per working set for muscle growth, and others that go for 10-12. Also...do most pros really eat 500+ grams of protein a day?

 

[PJ BRAUN]

Great thread PJ! Question, what is your opinion of t3,Clen and ECA when it comes to prep for a show? Personal experiences and things you don't like about them

T3 is widely used but also Abused...Not everyone needs it and I have gotten guys in great shape without it. IMO no one needs more than 50mcg a day and it should be tapered up and tapered down slowly. I dont incorporate it into my own program until about 4 weeks out. Clen can be used a number of ways. I find it pretty effective when you start with a single morning dose of 40mcg and then increase by 20mcg every 7-10 days...120 is a average peak spot but I have tinkered with higher doses with my self for periods of time. Ido a 2-3 week taper off period and I always run 1500mg L-Carnatine in TARTRATE form twice a day to prevent reseptor downgrade. ECA was the shit back in the day...add a little yohimbine HCL and you have a fat cooking cocktail. Seems real ephedrine is not easy to come by now, I have not used it in a few years.

PJ what kind of rep range do you find works best for mass? I've got some friends that are all about <5 reps per working set for muscle growth, and others that go for 10-12. Also...do most pros really eat 500+ grams of protein a day?

The key is finding what works best for YOU!!!! Everyone is different. I think a great percentage of the population can get good results using compund exercises and training to FAILURE in an 8-12 rep range occasionly going down to 6 and up to 15. EXPERIMENT and find what works best for you!!!

 

[Staceyk]

PJ, what brand of protein shakes do you recommend to anyone on a low to no carb diet? and what tastes good : )

 

[tinyshrek]

T3 is widely used but also Abused...Not everyone needs it and I have gotten guys in great shape without it. IMO no one needs more than 50mcg a day and it should be tapered up and tapered down slowly. I dont incorporate it into my own program until about 4 weeks out. Clen can be used a number of ways. I find it pretty effective when you start with a single morning dose of 40mcg and then increase by 20mcg every 7-10 days...120 is a average peak spot but I have tinkered with higher doses with my self for periods of time. Ido a 2-3 week taper off period and I always run 1500mg L-Carnatine in TARTRATE form twice a day to prevent reseptor downgrade. ECA was the shit back in the day...add a little yohimbine HCL and you have a fat cooking cocktail. Seems real ephedrine is not easy to come by now, I have not used it in a few years.

The key is finding what works best for YOU!!!! Everyone is different. I think a great percentage of the population can get good results using compund exercises and training to FAILURE in an 8-12 rep range occasionly going down to 6 and up to 15. EXPERIMENT and find what works best for you!!!

Thanks PJ! Your the man bro. Good luck this year

 

[Vibrant]

awesome, glad to have you here PJ. look forward to grilling you with some tough questions


what BF% are you at in this pic?

looking shredded bro

any chance of answering my question or is it a secret?

 

[BigJD69]

I started a thread did it get removed??? huh...Yes we are on great terms.

I haven't been on Rx for a few days, the new format color drives me nuts anyway I saw you video on Facebook then went to Rx and didn't see anything. I don't go thru all the forumns just the new posts so it is prob still there!!! GOOD LUCK and I wish you nothing but the best!

 

[OldSchoolLifter]

Well, Hypothetically I am a gonn give you my favorite for OFFSEASON gains...Pre Contest you gotta pay for

you can go for 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off blast periods, you can add in 100mg Tren Every other day with 10iu's NOVOLOG post workout...No one needs to do more
My favorite quote on the subject, "Test is Best"

That right there is just, pro confirmation on why my Run n Gun method works!!

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/a...g-power-approach-success-oldschoollifter.html

Good to you have you PJ, Ill be seeing you this year or the next ;-)

 

[Arnold]

what BF% are you at in this pic?

any chance of answering my question or is it a secret?

low single digits IMO.

 

[Vibrant]

low single digits IMO.

that's for sure. Probably what, around 5%bf?

 

[frontier5686]

Thank PJ. I do take Lovaza 2x a day. what do u think about the keto palumbo diet.

 

[hypo_glycemic]

that's for sure. Probably what, around 5%bf?

By the looks of the fascia..Looks close to 3pc ish.. That's super grainy skin!

 

[PJ BRAUN]

any chance of answering my question or is it a secret?

If I were to guess, I would say an unhealthy level...lol

 

[PJ BRAUN]

I will have to post a pictue of me from the hotel at Nationals that will really freak you guys out...sadly they diddnt reward condition as much that show...oh well, thats why I'm coming in even bigger and harder!

 

[ParadiseCup]

PJ, what brand of protein shakes do you recommend to anyone on a low to no carb diet? and what tastes good : )

i'm not PJ, but we love IronMagLabs Bodybuilding Supplements & Prohormones: Whey Protein Isolate

 

[ParadiseCup]

what shows will you be doing this year ?

 

[bigbenj]

What's your take on DNP?

 

[PJ BRAUN]

I have aspirations to get into bodybuilding. I am 27 years old and very powerful in some categories. Sense you are here I might as well fire away a few questions:

1) What are your views on the 5-8 rep range (I have a big dislike of any weight I can do for 10 reps, find it very unfulfilling)
I find those ranges are ideal for 3 moves and 3 moves only; Squat, bench and deadlift. The body needs to be attack with VARIETY...variety of food, variety of exercises, variety of reprs, sets, etc...
2) What are two or three lifts you utilize to pack on nice dense muscle (other than bench, squat, and deadlift). INCLINE BARBEEL PRESS, HACK SQUAT, BARBELL ROWS, DB SHOULDER PRESS

3) I religiously avoid isolation movements that force you to use light weight. I just don't get 'feel' like they are accomplish much other than pumping some blood in there and I can't use enough weight to really matter. Hell a 30-40lbs dumbbell tricep extension or a 135lbs skull crusher--I vote the latter. What are your views on the light weight isolation movements, is skipping them slowing down my development?

I rarely use db's heavier than 40ls for my arms and they are bigger then most people's you will ever meet. Infact Singerman started training his arms the way I do after he did a workout with me, and his arms have gotten better and better since then. I also feel that you can tell a bodybuilder who uses too much heavy weight and not enough isolation because he may be big and dense but lacks seperation and refinement. The key is a variety of all rep ranges, not just limmiting to one!


YOU REMIND ME OF A YOUNG PJ BRAUN...BEFORE I DESTROYED MY JOINTS AND KNEW BETTER See above and in BOLD

 

[PJ BRAUN]

I will have to post a pictue of me from the hotel at Nationals that will really freak you guys out...sadly they diddnt reward condition as much that show...oh well, thats why I'm coming in even bigger and harder!

Stay tuned...lol

i'm not PJ, but we love IronMagLabs Bodybuilding Supplements & Prohormones: Whey Protein Isolate

Boom!

what shows will you be doing this year ?

2 are secret for now Junior Nats will be the second of the 3

What's your take on DNP?

email me pjbraunfitness@yahoo.com

 

[PJ BRAUN]

As promised...This was a week later then the pic In here where I was already pretty damn shredded. Best condition of my life:

 

[heavyiron]

That is amazing conditioning!

Good work!

Makes me tingle inside....

 

[Vibrant]

That is amazing conditioning!

Good work!

Makes me tingle inside....

Damn nice job PJ

I bet heavy wants to see a full frontal nude shot

 

[PJ BRAUN]

Damn nice job PJ

I bet heavy wants to see a full frontal nude shot

No Way, the day before a show the Crotchal region is at its all time worst!!!

 

[benchingover500]

As promised...This was a week later then the pic In here where I was already pretty damn shredded. Best condition of my life:
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great job. What was your weight?

 

[PJ BRAUN]

great job. What was your weight?

Well that was taken after a day of dehydrating to make 225 at 7pm, by the time I was on stage the following afternoon I manage to be 228.5...I could have used a few more lbs to fill my legs out more.

 

[carmineb]

Well, Hypothetically I am a gonn give you my favorite for OFFSEASON gains...Pre Contest you gotta pay for

I am a Test guy...Everyone can get AWESOME results running 750-1000mg or Test E or C for 8-10 weeks then simply bridge into the other...No Sustanon, its simply a compound that was designed more as a marketing drug. Now when you really wanna go hard offseason for gains that are steady and quality you can go for 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off blast periods, you can add in 100mg Tren Every other day with 10iu's NOVOLOG post workout...No one needs to do more thatn that. Its over kill. I can tell you many pros are doing WAY more...but they are the ones who usually look unhealthy.

My favoite quote on the subject, "Test is Best"

thank you. As a newbie to AAS cycles, it is a breath of fresh air to hear that less is more if it is done right.knowing that just taking test with a kicker of something else ought to be enough....

I look forward to hearing more in time....

 

[swollen]

That's awesome conditioning in that pic, PJ! Great job!

I rarely use db's heavier than 40ls for my arms and they are bigger then most people's you will ever meet. Infact Singerman started training his arms the way I do after he did a workout with me, and his arms have gotten better and better since then. I also feel that you can tell a bodybuilder who uses too much heavy weight and not enough isolation because he may be big and dense but lacks seperation and refinement. The key is a variety of all rep ranges, not just limmiting to one!

could you post the workout?..Or can you give a link to ur workouts? I'd really like to see & prob use 'em, lol

 

[ANIMALHAUS]

Welcome to IM!

 

[kboy]

PJ welcome Bro,am honored to be part of this board with professionals like you.

Good luck on the future plans.

 

[PJ BRAUN]

Thank PJ. I do take Lovaza 2x a day. what do u think about the keto palumbo diet.

This would be a great diet for you, it will help your drop those triglycerides even more. Mpst people with this condition are very insulin sensitive and should be eating a mediterranian style or even more aggressive Ketogenic style diet.