MI40-X - CEP Application Guide

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Eric Babcock

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C.E.P. the practical APPLICATION

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BEN PAKULSKI PRESENTS…

MI40-X-C.E.P.THE PRACTICAL

APPLICATION

Eric Babcock SMQXQX3E


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MI40-X-C.E.P.THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The information presented in this work is by no way intended as medical advice or as a

substitute for medical counseling. The information should be used in conjunction with the

guidance and care of your physician. Consult your physician before beginning this program as

you would with any exercise and nutrition program. If you choose not to obtain the consent

of your physician and/or work with your physician throughout the duration of your time using

the recommendations in the program, you are agreeing to accept full responsibility for your

actions.

By continuing with the program you recognize that despite all recautions on the part of Ben

Pakulski Athletics, there are risks of injury or illness which can occur because of your use of

the aforementioned information and you expressly assume such risks and waive, relinquish

and release any claim which you may have against Ben Pakulski Athletics, or its affiliates as a

result of any future physical injury or illness incurred in connection with, or as a result of, the

use or misuse of the program.



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THE CELL EXPANSIONPROTOCOL

I’m going to keep this short and sweet because I know you’re ready to dive right into the

program and start getting HUGE.

Please do definitely take a few minutes to read this all the way to the end, as you will find it

very beneficial to your results and to your understanding of the program.

First off, CEP training and the NOS-X protocol is HARD. It is not for everyone and if you’re not

careful, like any type of intense exercise, it can be dangerous. Please exercise extreme caution,

reduce your weights at first, and make sure you’re prepared for this type of training.



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THE ROOTS OF C.E.P.I know that a lot of people are asking how I came to discover what has been termed, The Cell

Expansion Protocol, or CEP for short. Well, the truth is, I’m a pretty committed bodybuilder,

but I’m an even more committed research geek. I love reading, and I love learning new ways to

get to my end result faster. My end result of being HUGE and RIPPED at the same time. I truly

believe this to be my greatest advantage in the sport, and what allows me to compete at the

highest level in the world, while maintaining my health and still making progress year to year.

This is something that some people, even the lowest level gym members, struggle with.

Learn to stay on top of training and nutrition principles as they advance and you too will

ensure your progress.

The basics:

Here is something really cool that I learned and has been the catalyst in CEP.

Most cells in the body have a single nucleus that controls many functions within the cell.The nucleus is where DNA transcription or protein synthesis takes place. Protein synthesis,

for those of you that don’t know, is the means by which cells are rejuvenated and repair

themselves.

The muscle cells are unique in that they have been shown to have multiple nuclei.

Why does this matter to you?

Well, in the simplest of ways, your growth is regulated by the amount of protein that can be

synthesized in each given cell. No protein synthesis, no recovery……no growth.

Scientific research indicates that this seems to be why some people can train hard and not

get nearly as much soreness as other people. They simply have more nuclei per cell to quickly

repair and rejuvenate their muscles.

For example, Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime might have had 10 or 12 nuclei per cell, you



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may only have 4. Arnold can thereby synthesize a lot more protein than you can within that

muscle in a short period of time. He can train more often and still be able to recover from

these insane workouts. This also seems to be why some people build muscle easily while

others build very little.

This nuclei theory of muscular development may also account for “weak” bodyparts. Your

strong bodyparts may have a larger number of nuclei, whereas your weaker ones may have

less.

Does this mean you’re doomed to a fate of skinny-dom forever?

Well, if the number of nuclei per cell is the only thing holding you back from building more and

more muscle in less time, what if someone found a way to actually increase the number of

nuclei per cell? No, not surgery. Something you can actually do in a few short minutes. Would

you sit down and listen for a minute? Of course you would... so did I.



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HOW IT WORKS:By placing a massive amount of stress on the tissue for a prolonged period of time (the

extended time under maximal tension not possible during contraction), the muscle senses

the increased stress and the demand for increased recovery capabilities. It subsequently then

sends satellite cells to assist in the recovery of that stressed tissue.

Satellite cells donate a nuclei to the stressed muscle cell in an attempt to assist it in the

healing and recovery process. Once that cell has the extra nuclei, it seems to stay there for life.

The amount of stress needed to recruit satellite cells is very high. The type of stress that, until

now, was limited to highly trained athletes, bodybuilders and powerlifters.

With CEP training, this type of stress is possible for anyone at any level.



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How do we optimize this process?

The MI40-X nutrition guide and supplement manual have been specifically designed to

ensure maximization of the CEP system. The most important times of the day for a CEP-

trained athlete are pre, during and post workout. It is imperative that you consume ample

amino acids, creatine and electrolytes with plenty of water to recover and optimize cellular

hydration. Without these simple things, no training program, no matter how perfectly

constructed, will be as effective.

PRE

Pre-workout nutrition around a CEP based workout must be focused mainly on maximizing

energy, focus, and increasing cell swelling. These workouts will be hard.

So taking in pre-workout high glycemic carbs isn’t often a good idea. Saving them for mid-

workout or post is preferred.

L-carnitine, BCAA, caffeine, creatine, electrolytes and citrulline malate(from muscleprime)

would be what I consider to be essentials to pre-workout nutrition.

Many specific suggestions to maximize each phase are made in the nutrition and supplement

guide.

DURING (Peri)

If pure muscle building is your goal, consuming a portion of your post-workout carbs DURING

the workout is going to help increase cell swelling and cell expansion.

For those looking to lose a little fat, waiting until immediately after a workout is a good

idea most of the time. Extremely hard workouts, or slightly longer workouts, may be a good

time to try adding in some carbs during the session. These carbs should include BCAA’s (like

aminocore), creatine, as well as electrolytes mixed in.



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POST

By this point you should have worked yourself very hard and accumulated large amounts of

lactic acid. Chances are, you’re drained and your nervous system feels like you’ve just finished

running a marathon. Now we’re ready to immediately switch your body into hyper-recovery

mode. The second that the workout ends, we must switch all systems into growth and

recovery mode.

Carbohydrates and amino acids with electrolytes is step one; creatine, glutamine and greens

are the next essential step to switch all systems into growth-mode.

The harder you work, the more nutrients and recovery your body needs. Use the

recommendations in the nutrition and supplement manuals to determine the specific

amounts for your needs.



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THE CELL EXPANSIONPROTOCOL

CEP training is based around the NOS-X execution principles. To execute NOS-X, perform

8 repetitions (with 60% of your typical weight); once you’ve completed 8 reps, instead of

dropping the weight, take the exercise into a stretched position and “rest” it there. Maintain

this stretch under tension for 20 (beginners to the protocol), to 30 seconds (advanced

athletes) per drop in weight.

The goal here is to maximally elongate the working muscle while keeping it under tension and

the weight under control. Try contracting the antagonist/opposite muscle group to ensure a

maximum stretch of the working muscle.

Ex/

If you’re training the chest, contract the back (the antagonist) in the max stretched position,

this also works in the opposite direction. Other antagonist pairings are:

Biceps/Triceps

Quads/Hamstrings

These are antagonist pairs. When working one, contract the other in the stretch.

Once you have completed 2-3 drops in weight, as well as the intra-set stretches, do not finish

the final drop-set with an intra-set stretch, finish instead with a HARD contraction!



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VERY IMPORTANT NOTE

A few minor issues you may run into and how to overcome them:

CEP training is not for everyone and although the protocol is sound, certain body types may

not be able to achieve a stretch in certain exercises (ex hack squats without bottoming out

the machine). In such cases, simply perform NOS sets as indicated.

IF something doesn’t feel right or it hurts, STOP. Do not complete the exercise.

Please exercise caution and consult your doctor before starting this program.

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