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Episode 499 IronRadio - Guest Kyle Dobbs Topic Warm-ups for the Big Lifts Dec 09, 2018

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This week the guys speak with Kyle Dobbs about more advanced issues surrounding warm-ups for the big three movements in powerlifting. From movement capacity to specificity to how-to suggestions, plenty gets discussed. Also tune in for mail and science talk on dietary supplements ranging from leucine to purportedly special amino acid patterns in proteins, to swallowing ATP capsules straight - can you even do that? Finally, Iron Brothers like the following get special notice from the crew this time of year - Jason, Jim, Chuck, Paul, Wyatt, and Jarrett... hopefully you know your support of the community is really working! And remember, iTunes reviews also strongly support the cause!

Episode 498 IronRadio - Topic Add 20lb to Your Deadlift in a Day Dec 02, 2018

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After everyone covers the usual news, Coach Stevens offers a tutorial on potentially adding twenty pounds to your deadlift in a single day. From body type assessment to setup to lever arms and more, plenty gets discussed. Also tune in for breaking science news on coffee and protein, with commentary on how the studies relate to lifters. Finally, special thanks go out to Shannon as well as ongoing supporters Jon, Andrew, Neil, Steven, and Thomas... you are all appreciated!

Episode 497 IronRadio - Topic Holiday News and Mail Nov 25, 2018

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On this Thanksgiving weekend, news and listener mail are once again accumulating, so the intrepid trio talk shop about them. Topics include low carb diets as re-feeds, purple corn extracts to help carb metabolism, drug testing, powerlifting federation lawsuits, sleep and dehydration, and new medical uses for an old bodybuilding-related drug, tamoxifen. This week verbal gratitude also goes out to Jess, Michael, Marek, Jason, Jim, and Charles for their holiday funds drive contributions... Thank you!

Episode 496 IronRadio - Guest Mike Israetel Topic Programming for Hypertrophy Nov 18, 2018

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This week Dr. Mike Israetel, former professor and now businessman, shares insights on exercise and nutrition programs for muscle growth. From overload to specificity to accumulated fatigue, Dr. I offers practical tips. There's also tough but well-intended advice on patience for mid-career lifters who are overcoming health obstacles. Lastly, much gratitude goes out this Thanksgiving week to supporters Michael, Marek, Marsh, Robert, Fred, and Jess... You are appreciated!

Episode 495 IronRadio - Guest Sean Casey Topic Supplement Company Startups Nov 11, 2018

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Ever wonder about starting your own dietary supplement company? You might be surprised how far gone are the old days of bottling up pills on a kitchen table! Drs. Lowery and Nelson get regulatory updates, business tips, label claim education, and product examples from a guy who's done it - sports nutritionist Sean Casey. Also, of course, huge thanks go out to those among the Iron Brotherhood who help bring this episode to you - Ruvim, Christopher, Philip, Douglas, Cale, and Tom. You are appreciated!

Episode 494 IronRadio - Topic Mail and News Catch-up Nov 04, 2018

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With listener mail and news building up, the guys hit the release valve and dive into it. Topics range from the oral microbiome and coffee, to training under sleep debt, to the debate over skipping breakfast. Also included are discussions on devices that continuously monitor health and training, and how much exercise is too much. Plus, a sincere offer of gratitude goes out to Alan, Lonnie, Austin, Jon, Andrew, David, and Neil, whose support brings this week's episode to your eardrums. You are appreciated!

Episode 493 IronRadio - Guest Rick Alexander Topic Comfort vs Happiness Oct 28, 2018

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Is comfort the point of modern life or has it quietly robbed us of something? And what does it have to do with lifters? Tune in as the guys discuss these questions with retired military professional Rick Alexander. Topics range from the freedom to specialize, to training principles like overload and specificity, to getting out of your comfort zone. Finally, with the Fall and Holiday funds drive approaching, extra thanks go out to existing supporters of the show like Neil, Steven, Thomas, Alan, Damon, Jill, and Kurt. You are appreciated!

Episode 492 IronRadio - Guest Jerry Brainum Topic Champion Bodybuilders Oct 21, 2018

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This week long-time bodybuilding magazine writer and editor Jerry Brainum has a frank discussion with Dr. Lowery on behind-the-scenes issues surrounding competitive bodybuilders. Topics include training myths, famous bodybuilders throughout history, his own background training around Arnold Schwarzenegger and other legends at Venice Beach, anabolic steroids and other drugs, natural bodybuilders, and the public's perception of bodybuilding over the decades. Lastly, much gratitude goes out to IronRadio listeners whose strong support keeps the community going strong - Bradley, Britney, Marsh, Joel, Robert and Fred. You are appreciated!

Episode 491 IronRadio - Topic Three Things Learned Oct 14, 2018

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With everyone on the road, Lonnie and Phil fight through technical glitches to bring you this episode. It includes commentary on three things the guys have learned, or been reminded of, in recent weeks. Topics include constant eating versus three-square-meals, an inventor's attitude, caution selling your fitness ideas, walking away from the gym when necessary, training percentages, and set failure. Apologies for the rough audio but the show must go on!

Episode 490 IronRadio - Guest Jeff Depatie Topic Training for the Unknown Oct 07, 2018

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Are you ready for anything that competition and life throw at you? After covering science news on vitamin D, insect protein, and using negatives to increase explosive power, the guys get tips from former special forces professional Jeff Depatie. Also, please prepare for the annual Fall and holiday season funds drive. Already your Iron Brothers like Matthew, Rory, Stephen and Chris keep the community going strong! Join the cause!

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