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#198: Upgrade Your Gaining Game Feb 24, 2022

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Brad, Jeff, and Alberto talk about the necessity of gaining weight for maximizing your physique. Why is gaining weight so important? What are the coaches' thoughts on cutting before starting a gaining phase? How much body fat is too much? Once you reach your goal body weight, then what? What are the coaches' thoughts on [...]

#197: Weight Loss, Perfection, and Flexible Dieting with The MASS Reviewers Feb 10, 2022

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This episode is quite the treat, it contains three audio roundtable discussions from The MASS research review. MASS (Monthly Applications in Strength Sport) is a research review by Greg Nuckols, Dr. Eric Trexler, Dr. Mike Zourdos, and Dr. Eric Helms that covers the latest strength, hypertrophy, and nutritional science research in an easy-to-understand and apply [...]

#196: Why You Should Just Keep Lifting Jan 27, 2022

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Nick, Brad, and Jeff talk about why they continue to train even though the rate they progress is significantly slower than it used to be and why they're so happy they haven't quit. How do the coaches view their training and bodybuilding now? What do the coaches do to help increase their and their athletes' [...]

#195: Is Natural Bodybuilding Viable? Jan 13, 2022

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Alberto and Eric discuss the path of natural bodybuilding and how it's a real option for those who want to compete in a competitive environment. Why is it important to be well-informed before using performance-enhancing drugs? If someone chooses to stay natural, are there places they can compete where there is good competition? Based on [...]

#194: Setting The Right Kind of Goals Dec 30, 2021

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With 2021 coming to a close, Eric and Amanda sat down to have a conversation about how to set goals in a way that research suggests will maximize your chances of achieving them. How does Amanda approach setting goals with her clients? What is the transtheoretical model of behavior change and how can understanding it [...]

#193: Programming Considerations Dec 16, 2021

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Andrea interviews Eric on the things he thinks about when building his or one of his athletes' training programs. How do programming considerations differ from exercise selection? What are the benefits to having a basic understanding of human anatomy? Which muscles would most likely benefit from isolation work because of their attachment sites? What modifies [...]

#192: Surprise Bonus Q&A with Brad and Jeff Dec 02, 2021

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Brad and Jeff sit down for an in-person Q&A. Topics include: nutrition on non-training days, fat loss, advice for beginners, and competing. What are the coaches' thoughts on lowering your calorie intake on non-training days? What tips do the coaches have for losing fat without tracking macros? Do Brad and Jeff think it's possible to [...]

#191: Establish Your Powerlifting Foundation Nov 18, 2021

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Alberto, Eric, and Brad discuss where to start if you're interested in getting into the sport of powerlifting. What are the fundamentals every new powerlifter should know and have in their life? When is a good time to do your first meet? Why does Eric like lifters to miss lifts (in a safe manner) occasionally? [...]

#190: Q&A Session 19 Nov 04, 2021

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Andrea, Alberto, and Jeff are back with another audience-sourced Q&A session. How do you know when you're physically and mentally ready for another contest prep? What is Jeff's process for learning his posing routine? What is the coaches' advice on setting and adjusting weekly training volume? What are the coaches' thoughts on parenting kids who [...]

#189: Invasive Dieting Oct 21, 2021

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Brad, Steve, and Jeff discuss aggressive fat-loss protocols and the reality of contest prep. What does Steve consider when reviewing an aggressive nutrition protocol? Is there a difference between a 170-lb person dieting on 10 calories per pound and a 90-lb person dieting on 10 calories per pound? What happens if you don't consume the [...]

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