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68 -Jean-Francois Tremblay The Peptide Masterclass, SARMS and Myostatin Inhibitors Jan 18, 2018

On the podcast today is one of the most knowledgeable human beings on the planet in the field of performance-enhancing substances, SARMs (specific androgen receptor modulators), and bio-regulatory and repairing peptides. Full Show Notes Here: http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/jeanfrancois/ Our guest, Jean Francois Tremblay from UQAM (Université du Québec à Montréal) talks with Ben about the use of peptides, SARMS, Myostatin inhibitors and their practical applications in sports performance, anti-aging and health in general.

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About Jean Francois Tremblay Jean-François Tremblay studied Exercise Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacy. He is now, a student and researcher at UQAM. He has been researching (in theory and in practice) peptides and sarms since the 90s and will soon be making it his main research subject in the coming months. He will present a theoretical basis on what they are and their practical applications in sports performance, anti-aging and health in general." Key Highlights ⇾ Is there a case for taking low doses of IGF -1 and growth hormone to improve longevity? ⇾ How to dose myostatin inhibitors? Which ones are the most effective? What are the potential negative side effects? ⇾ The "timeless peptides" for life extension. Time Stamps: 4:10 - What is a peptide? 6:14 - Synthesizing peptides. 10:49 - Myostatin inhibitors and the negative side effects. 14:54 - How to dose myostatin inhibitors. 17:34 - Increasing growth hormone with peptides. 23:04 - How should you take growth hormone, specific protocols for athletes. 26:34 - IGF -1 and growth hormone for longevity? 29:34 - Genetics, and responsiveness to PED’s. 33:54 - Peptides for fat loss. 37:52 - BPC - Body protective compounds, healing the GI. 41:04 - Peptides discovered in Russia. Bioregulators. 45:57 - Timeless peptides for life extension. 46:51 - The next step for elite athletes. 53:04 - Biggest misconceptions about specific peptides. 58:24 - How SARMS work. RAD -140 1:11:34 - Spiking growth hormone during sleep. Connect with Jean Francois Facebook Connect With Ben Facebook Twitter Instagram Sponsors This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA, bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

67 - Steve Sims: How To Execute the Impossible, Wild Stories from The Real Life Wizard of Oz Jan 15, 2018

What is holding you back from living the most epic life you could ever imagine? Today our guest shares the skills needed to bridge the gap between where you are now and the life you want to create for yourself.

Steve Sims author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and CEO of Bluefish, a worldwide members only, concierge service discusses with Ben his most wild stories and life lessons learned from pulling off what most people would think are simply impossible requests from his clients.

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How to set outrageous goals and accomplish them.
The art of getting what you want out of any situation.
The mental strategies to never accept failure in life.

Steve has a unique skill set and is a master at being able to connect with any human, in any situation and one of the most interesting humans on the planet and this episode doesn't disappoint!

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Key Highlights ⇾ How to ask questions that can't be answered with a "no". ⇾ The art of negotiation, Steve's 5-second negotiation rule. ⇾ How Steve turned $100 into $2000 in 30 minutes, in Hong Kong. Time Stamps: 1:20 - Meet the real-life wizard of Oz 3:00 - How to execute the impossible. 13:35 - The beginning of the bluefish method. 19:40 - How Steve turned $100 into $2000 in 30 minutes, in Hong Kong. 22:30 - Building up relationships, the secret to 10xing your business and life. 31:25 - Why getting a "no" is sometimes what you want to hear. 37:36 - Steve's 5-second negotiation rule. 40:50 - Meeting Richard Branson, having confidence and showing your worth. Connect with Steve Thebluefish.com Stevedsims.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Connect With Ben Facebook Twitter Instagram Sponsors This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA, bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

66 – Jeremy Loenneke Blood flow Restriction Training, Hypertrophy Myths and The Future of High Performance Training Jan 11, 2018

Joining Ben today is Dr. Jeremy Loenneke, assistant professor of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management at The University of Mississippi. Ben and Jeremy dive deep on blood flow restriction training, the most common myths of strength and hypertrophy training and how pro athletes will be training in the near future.

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“Jeremy’s research focuses on skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise in combination with blood flow restriction. His recent work has answered several important methodological and safety questions with respect to applying blood flow restriction. Dr. Loenneke is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Physiological Society. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several journals including Sports Medicine, AGE, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and the Journal of Applied Physiology.”

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Key Highlights ⇾ The truth behind the mechanisms of hypertrophy, what you don’t know. ⇾ Is periodization better than progressive overload? ⇾ How the best athletes on the planet will be training in 10 years. ⇾ How to be a part of the new hypertrophy execution masterclass. Time Stamps: 3:24 – Is periodization better than progressive overload? 4:00 – Hans Selye, general adaptation syndrome research. 6:10 – Ben’s approach to programming, explained. 9:35 – The glaring problem with the bigger you get the stronger you get thought process. Jeremy’s current research. 12:44 – The mechanisms of hypertrophy, what you don’t know. 20:15 – Hypertrophy myths. 29:40 – Acute changes in hormones and its influence on muscle hypertrophy. 32:00 – The Hypertrophy Masterclass 38:00 – Blood flow restriction training, who is it for? Who is it NOT for? 45:54 – The goal of blood flow restriction training. 48:25 – Best applications for blood flow restriction training. 55:53 – The future of high-performance athlete training in the next 10 years. Connect with Jeremy Facebook Twitter Instagram Connect With Ben Facebook Twitter Instagram Sponsors This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA, bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

65 - Jason Ferruggia Morning Routines, Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone and Becoming a Decisive Man Dec 21, 2017

Today, the creator of the top-ranked podcast, Renegade Radio, world-renowned strength & conditioning specialist and all around badass, Jason Ferruggia joins Ben on the podcast. Jason and Ben discuss everything from morning routines, how to become a more decisive man, and to doing improv and standup comedy. About Jason Ferruggia Jason Ferruggia, has trained and worked with over 700 athletes ranging from the NCAA, NFL, MLB, AND NHL. In addition, Jason has trained firefighters, police officers, military personnel and world-famous Hollywood entertainers. His podcast, Renegade Radio constantly maintains a top spot in Apple Podcasts and has over 600 5-Star reviews in Apple Podcasts. If you want more experts like Jay? Tell us on Instagram and Facebook!

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"Indecisiveness breeds distrust."

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Key Highlights ⇾ Why so many people lack the ability to make decisions effectively. ⇾ Why Jay started doing standup and improv at age 39. ⇾ How to optimize your mental state before a meeting, someone, you're intimidated by. Time Stamps: 3:50 How Jason Ferruggia became Jason Ferruggia. Overcoming self-doubt, and becoming his best self. 6:38 Date Tate and Alan Cosgrove, key mentors in Jason's life. 12:09 Indecisiveness, distrust and how to improve your decision-making skills. 15:07 Overcoming the meathead stereotype. 17:58 Why so many people lack the ability to make decisions effectively. 19:45 The transcendence of intelligence. 23:15 Modeling Tony Robbins, becoming a student of the greats. 26:00 Eliminating the scarcity mindset and providing more value to the relationships you have. 27:20 The greatest confidence builder, that everyone should try. 28:58 Why Jay started doing standup and improv at age 39. 33:10 Why Ben missed his high school prom. Crazy story. 36:50 The $500 ATP Lab Supplement GIVEAWAY!! Here's how to enter! 39:50 Jay's personal rules for morning routines. 50:43 How to better connect with your wife. 53:15 Separating life from work, Jay's step by step technique for becoming an awesome husband and father even after a rough day at work. 54:20 The 3 books that have made a massive impact. 57: 00 Music, habits and the routines of Jay's morning to get into a peak state. 1:01:20 Burning out and getting sick, deep breathing and yoga. 1:03:37 The 3 must-listen-to episodes from the Renegade Radio Podcast. Resources Mentioned

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64 - Zach Bush MD, On hydration & gut health for faster muscle gains and how to increase glutathione levels by 800% Dec 14, 2017

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Triple board-certified physician, Dr. Zach Bush MD joins Ben today to expose the truth about the serious issues hindering performance and longevity in our food supply, our water and even the air we breathe. Ben and Dr. Bush discuss everything from hydration and its role is clearing lactic acid, why probiotics can't work optimally, and how glyphosate ends up in human urine no matter how conscious you may believe you are with your nutrition! If you want more experts on this topic? Tell us on Instagram and Facebook!

About Dr. Zach Bush (Offical Bio)

Zach Bush, MD is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country - with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care.

The breakthrough science that Dr. Bush and his colleagues have delivered offer profound new insights into human health and longevity. His education efforts provide a grassroots foundation from which we can launch change in our legislative decisions, ultimately up-shifting consumer behavior to bring about radical change in the mega industries of big farming, big pharma, and Western Medicine at large.

Key Highlights ⇾ How to increase glutathione levels by 800% in local cells and how pets can help restore a damaged microbiome. ⇾ Are you peeing out most of your supplements? Why most people aren't able to utilize the nutrients they put into their bodies. ⇾ Why super feeding nutrients and multivitamins don't work. Time Stamps: 2:47 FACT 90% of the work done in the human body is performed by bacteria. 4:54 Protein and kidney damage. 5:50 Gut health and fueling muscle. 6:11 Lifting capacity and hydration. 7:45 Where most people are getting their antibiotics from. Hint: It's not from the antibiotic you get from your doctor. 8:15 Pesticides and glyphosate in human urine. 13:18 Multivitamins increase the risk of death in women's study. 17:42 Why super feeding nutrients does not work. 20:02 Redox molecules 23:20 Restore for life, what to expect when you start. 25:13 The truth about probiotics. 26:45 Step one for getting your gut health back. 27:50 How your dog can improve your gut. 30:10 The 2 most common toxins your putting in your body that are destroying your gut wall. 32:20 Are you peeing out most of your supplements? 36:10 Hydration and detoxifying lactic acid within the cells. 39:32 The 3 main problems we're facing with our gut due to our food and environment. 41:20 An 800% increase in glutathione in local cells. 47:30 The future of supplementation. 49:30 15 million-year-old soil. 52:00 Dr. Bush's diet. 1:00:15 Understanding testosterone what you need to know. 1:02:00 How to come off of testosterone. Resources Mentioned

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63 - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Muscle-Centric Medicine, Keto-veganism? Eliminating Estrogens and Optimizing Hormones Dec 11, 2017

Today on the Muscle Expert podcast, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, our second female guest on the show talks with Ben about "muscle centric medicine". Ben and Dr. Lyon also get into the cutting edge health and performance interventions she is using with her own clients, ranging from PGA golfers, NASCAR drivers and Navy SEALS.

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About Dr. Gabrielle Lyon:

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a fellowship-trained nutrition and cognition physician who specializes in muscle-centric medicine; which aims to support the largest organ (no, not skin!), the MUSCLE, the organ of longevity. Through this integrative practice, her patients can truly heal and thrive. Gabrielle is well known as an educator, mentor, healer, and friend to all her patients, friends and family. Teaching is a passion and a huge part of her practice so that patients can take an active role in their health as a partnership.

Key Highlights ⇾ Ketoveganism? Is it really a thing? ⇾ How to eliminate estrogens using Calcium D Glucarate, DIM and more. ⇾ Why vegans and vegetarians struggle with their health as they age. ⇾ The new epidemic thats growing in your home and how to test for it before its causes major problems. Time Stamps: 3:45 What causes muscular degradation? Why people "shrink" as they age. 4:30 Why you start to fear hard work as you age. 5:15 Androgens effect on mitochondria and hormones. 7:00 Muscle centric medicine. Are we overfat or under-muscled? 11:55 How to "clean up your diet" to eliminate brain fog and streamline your nutrition. 14:51 Maxing out mTOR, selecting protein sources. Animal protein vs Plant Protein. 16:10 Vegan bodybuilding? Could it really work? 16:49 Ketoveganism. Yes, its a thing. 19:15 Fasting for a hormonal reset and optimizing longevity. 20:50 mTOR signaling, chronic insulin spikes, and chronic mTOR stimulus. 22:30 The age at which you need to start worrying about stimulating mTOR. 25:10 Reverse T3, female competitors, and reverse dieting. 26:32 Cognitive intervention strategies for helping female competitors with a damaged metabolism. 27:50 Hormone optimization for women, the first step towards optimizing thyroid function for every female. 31:16 How to eliminate estrogens. Calcium D Glucarate, DIM and more. 34:10 Infrared sauna, and heat therapy. 35:35 Flushing out toxins before going in the sauna. 36:45 Superdosing Vitamin C. 37:30 The new epidemic in your home. 39:48 Metcon workouts. 41:30 Optimizing sleep to improve muscle and longevity. Resources Mentioned

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62 - Andy Murphy The Dickens Process, Mirror Neurons and Reprograming You Brain Dec 07, 2017

A master practitioner of neuro lingusitics and mental performance, entrepreneur, Speaker and Coach, joins Ben to dive into neuroscience, NLP and more. Andy Murphy shares the real and raw truth about what is needed to interrupt your negative mental patterns and make lasting changes in your life, body and mindset today on the podcast.

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You don't pay attention, you pay with pain" Andy Murphy Key Highlights ⇾ How to create the illusion of pain to reveal you're true self. ⇾ What kills your ability to have laser focus. ⇾ How to program your brain to get into a flow state. Time Stamps: 5:21 - Training you mine like a muscle. Understanding the parallels between repetition and your mental conditioning. 7:22 The reality model, peeling back your life to discover the truth. Are you really happy? 8:23 What kills your ability to have laser focus. 10:12 How to call yourself out on your BS in your life and in your training and make the change for good. 10:50 How to create the illusion of pain to reveal you're true self. 13:45 Anchoring and pattern interruption. 15:17 How to interrupt your thought patterns. 18:40 How to become a mindful human. 25:21 How to narrow your focus and get into flow. The key most important thing to understand peak states. 29:00 The step by step formula to get into a flow state. 31:37 Mirror neurons? 34:45 External anchoring. Creating your optimal environment to meet your goals. 39:40 Resetting your goals to elicit more motivation, how to set up your days and eliminate your anxiety. 42:44 Why you need to stop and celebrate your wins frequently. Andy's expert advice for building reward mechanisms into your life. 44:45 The Andy Frecilleo method. And Ben's favorite app. Kanban 50:18 Methods you can use to find the motivation and will to change. The genius method. 52:26 Andy's morning routine. Belly breathing, visualization and more. 56:26 How to upgrade your drive your from work and "switch off" your brain. 57:32 The nighttime reflection. Shutting down and closing loops at night. 1:03:47 The 4 questions you MUST ask to gain clarity of purpose, clarity of vision. 1:08:50 Behavioral flexibility. 1:14:00 Mental puking. Resources Mentioned

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61 - Dr. Hardt, Alpha Training, Train Your Brainwaves To Perform At A Peak Level in 7 Days Dec 04, 2017

Physicist, psychologist, and psychophysiologist, with over forty years of research and clinical practice in neurofeedback brainwave enhancement, Dr. James V Hardt talks with Ben today on how we can use a 7 Day brain training program to learn how to control our brainwaves.

Dr. Hardt, is the President and founder of Biocybernaut Institute, Inc. He holds a B.S. in Physics from Carnegie Institute of Technology, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Carnegie-Mellon University and he has done post-doctoral training in Psychophysiology at the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute at the University of California at San Francisco.

Dr. Hardt has authored or co-authored more than 60 papers and professional presentations. He has authored, co-authored or has pending over 30 patents for the core technology, headset, training methodology and brain-centered portion of virtual reality applications. He has dedicated his life to the research and development surrounding brainwave training.

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Key Highlights ⇾ Alpha brain waves during athletic competition, how athletes can achieve peak performance in their sport ⇾ The secret behind Thomas Edison's 1000+ patents. ⇾ Curing attention deficit disorder in children which brainwave training. ⇾ Why the Green Berets use alpha training Time Stamps: 2:37 What is neurofeedback? The discovery of alpha waves. 4:00 Stop operating low productivity mode. 5:11 Achieving the benefits of 40 years of Zen meditation in 1 week with neurofeedback. 12:44 Green Berets using alpha training. 15:14 Children using neurofeedback for curing ADD. 18:45 Using alpha training to calm an overactive limbic system. 22:00 Children stuck in theta. 23:00 The brainwaves states explained, why you need more delta sleep. 24:48 Waking states of delta. 25:00 The characteristics theta brainwaves. Mystical theta and drowsy theta brainwaves. 26:30 The akashic records and the secret behind Thomas Edison's 1000+ patents. 34:01 Microdosing for achieving experience different brain waves. 35:40 Is alpha training better than acid? 39:30 Alpha brain waves during athletic competition, how athletes can achieve peak performance in their sport 43:43 Canadian aboriginals, PTSD, and neurofeedback training. 54:30 Breathing exercises to do at home increase your intelligence and alpha waves. 56:40 Mastering your deepest desire. 57:32 Foods your probably eating that decrease alpha waves. Resources Mentioned Biocybernaut.com Akashic Records Follow Dr. Hardt Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA, bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

60 - Steve Weatherford & Grant Dziak Mental Conditioning and the Daily Routines of Champions Nov 30, 2017

Two living, breathing examples of the ultimate modern man stop by MI40 Gym today. Steve Weatherford, NFL punter for the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints and Super Bowl Champion. In addition, his business partner and right-hand man, Grant Dziak. Ben, Steve, and Grant unpack their most timeless life lessons, daily habits and the mental conditioning practices needed to overcome laziness, attack life and kickass in all areas of fitness, business, relationships and sports. Key Highlights ⇾ The sacrifices made along the road to the NFL. ⇾ How to walk around with single % body fat and still have a life. ⇾ Steve’s #1 daily habit for prosperity.

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Time Stamps: 3:00 - Getting arrested at 12 years old to winning a Super Bowl with the New York Giants. 7:30 - Refusing to make excuses. The conversation that changed it all. 12:21 - Sacrifices made along the road to the NFL, overcoming laziness. 15:30 - Obliterating excuses in your life & how to act as a father, man, and ultimate human being. 22:25 - The #1 insecurity Grant overcame that changed him for good. 26:23 - Puking before games and performance anxiety. 28:00 - Mental Conditioning. The first step in changing your life. 30:45 - The biggest challenge, getting cut by the Saints 37:55 - Why Drew Brees's is an elite quarterback. What sets the top .0001% of high performing athletes apart from the rest. 42:02 - The blessing and curse of Ben’s upbringing and his secret unfair advantage. 50:25 - The NOT to do list...is it really powerful list you can make? 52:27 - hypertrophyexecutionmastery.com 53:00 - How to walk around at single % body fat and still have a life. 53:41 - Steve’s #1 daily habit for prosperity. 57:00 - Grants #1 trick to stop being late and consistently move toward your ultimate goals. 1:06:44 - “Like hacks” for looking, living and feeling optimal. 1:12:45 - The biggest dream killer in the world.

Big adversity = Big Growth

-Grant Dziak

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59 - Bobby Maximus, The Maximus Body and the Green Light Thought Experiment Nov 27, 2017

Fellow Canadian boy, Rob "Bobby Maximus” MacDonald joins Ben on the podcast today to break down the training, conditioning, and mindset of a UFC champ.

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Bobby is the General Manager, Training Director, and Lead Seminar Instructor at Gym Jones. His experiences as a professional fighter and high-level athlete have helped to form the training at Gym Jones and the direction of the project.

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Key Highlights ⇾ The mental struggles endured when you don't have a specific goal you're striving for in your training. ⇾ A behind the scenes look at the training and technique in the sport of jiu-jitsu. ⇾ The Green Light Thought Experiment and simple strategies to 10x productivity every damn day. Time Stamps: – 2:00 The Maximus Body – 6:30 The behind the scenes truth about the training and technique in the sport of jiu-jitsu. - 8:49 What a day of Jiu Jitsu training actually looks like. - 11:23 The serious mental struggles that occur when you don't have a specific goal. - 13:00 The coaches behind Bobby's success in Jiu-Jitsu. - 14:00 The challenges behind the road to the UFC championship. - 18:39 Making the shift from kickboxing and bouncing in a club to winning - 24:15 Inside the Maximus Body philosophy. - 25:10 Getting bullied and getting beat up by hockey players. - 28:16 Overcoming self-limiting beliefs and the 2 things Bobby did every morning that changed his life. - 30:30 The Green Light Thought Experiment. - 38:00 Turning anger into fuel to feed your ambitions. - 42:12 How to practice self-discipline. - 48:00 Simple daily strategies to be more productive every single day. - 49:50 Stress management, sleep, and recovery. Resources Mentioned - The Maximus Body Follow Bobby Instagram

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58 - Victoria Felkar Using food as a therapeutic tool and hormone manipulation in sports. Nov 20, 2017

Our first female guest on The Muscle Expert podcast! Victoria Felkar (MA, BKIN), is a researcher, practitioner, and educator. She is a respected leader in the industry for her innovative and integrative approaches to health and performance. As an interdisciplinary researcher and instructor, she works across the fields of kinesiology, medicine, critical studies and the humanities. Victoria is currently completing doctoral studies at the University of British Columbia, with a focus on female hormone manipulation within sport and medicine.

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"Just don't eat like an asshole"

Victoria Felkar

Key Highlights ⇾ How to balance fat ratios. ⇾ The menstrual cycle myth and why women should be wary of missing their menstrual cycle. ⇾ Glucose disposal agents, sex hormones, sleep deprivation, post-diet binge eating mitigation strategies. Time Stamps: 4:00 Victoria's dissertation topic, exploring the world of female hormonal manipulation in elite sport. 10:47 Hyperandrogenism in females. 11: 40 Metformin for women post competition. 13:40 Strategies for women recovering from androgen use. 16:12 Progestron, chronic inflammation and more. 17:35 Reducing dietary triggers, changing your breakfast and eliminating the major allergenic foods. 20:06 Testing for gut health, food mapping protocols, and biofeedback. 21:50 Using food as a therapeutic tool. 23:38 Balancing fat ratios. 25:29 The modern American diet, 25:1 omega 6:3 ratio? 28:50 Women, the first line of defense to overcome the psychology the binge and purge mindset. 33:43 Glucose disposal agents, hormones, sleep deprivation. 38:05 Less is more when it comes to training and more is more when it comes to food. 39:00 The menstrual cycle myth. 42:10 Victoria's book, nonhormonal ways to fix hormonal imbalances. 45:50 The critical biopsychosocial physical ecological model of dynamic relations. 52:00 Finding gratitude and acceptance. 56:42 Managing variables. 1:00:20 Morning routines and avoiding emails. This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA, bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is made possible by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

57 - Alex Viada, The Skills and Secrets of The Hybrid Athlete Nov 16, 2017

“What happens on the outside doesn’t matter” - Ben Pakulski Elite endurance coach, ultra marathon runner and 700lb squatter, Alex Viada joins Ben to talk about running and cycling mechanics for endurance training. Ben and Alex also discuss the importance of skill acquisition and mastering your craft for all athletes and the parallels between bodybuilding and endurance sports. Key Highlights ⇾ Acute and long-term changes in strength and neuromuscular efficiency. ⇾ What signs to look out for in running or biking for larger athletes. ⇾ How to work harder without suffering. ⇾ How to find a good coach for running or bodybuilding. Time Stamps: 11:42 How to go about progressing the skill acquisition for an endurance. Bike mechanics, pedal strokes for 50 miles rides. 15:35 Alex’s bike crash and the key to breaking plateaus. 17:20 The parallels between contest prep and endurance training. 29:15 What form for running really entails, Alex’s checklist for perfect running form. 32:50 Maintaining form and skill acquisition through fatigue. The key nutrition aspects for maintaining performance. 35:40 Oxidative stress in bodybuilding vs endurance training. 41:00 Should you question your coach? Or should you follow and focus on execution? 43:00 How to find a good coach for running or bodybuilding. 45:30 What all the top coaches are saying across all sports. 50:37 How to master the skills and fundamentals of endurance training. 58:45 What signs to look out for in running or biking for larger athletes. 1:00:55 Dumbbell walking lunges for endurance athletes. 1:04:30 Tour De France athletes. 1:08:20 The hardest Ironman ever. 1:10:20 Mental pacing through long endurance races. 1:16:45 How to work harder without suffering. Resources Mentioned

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56 - Roland Pankewich A Crash Course In Gut & Digestion Optimization For Muscle Gain Nov 09, 2017

Our expert guest today is a Health Optimization Practitioner, Educator & Consultant for ATP Labs and host of Metabolic Mastery Radio, Roland Pankewich. Ben and Roland unpack the practical strategies you can use today to optimize muscle gains, reduce inflammation and drastically upgrade your gut health and metabolic function. This 30-minute episode is absolutely packed with golden nuggets for mastering your gut, digestion, muscle growth and much more. Key Highlights ⇾ One easy trick to start improving your digestion during your next meal. ⇾ Why bodybuilders should fast when trying to build muscle. ⇾ How to manipulate the “master switches” for optimizing your ability to build more muscle, shed body fat and optimize digestive health. ⇾Specific amino acids required for detoxification in your body. Time Stamps: - 1:30 Breaking the mindset of calories = growth. Where to start with optimizing your gut and digestion. - 5:00 Where digestion begins and how to improve your digestion today. - 6:10 Ground beef v whole steaks? - 8:30 Large undigested protein particles left in your system. The negative effects. - 11:00 The benefits of fasting for bodybuilders. - 14:15 Low protein periods for decreasing inflammation. - 17:00 Essential amino acids for detoxification. - 20:24 Managing inflammation. - 24:10 The “Master switches” for optimizing your ability to build more muscle, burn fat and optimize health. - 31:15 The major problems with children’s nutrition in North America. Resources Mentioned Follow Roland Facebook Instagram Podcast

55 - Adam Miller & Jacques Taylor Neurological Training for Strength and Muscle Gain Nov 06, 2017

“The body is NOT a closed system” - Ben Pakulski

On the podcast, today are two brilliant minds and expert strength coaches. MI40 Gym’s own Adam Miller, former top collegiate strength and conditioning coach and world-ranked, national record holding powerlifter. Also, neuroscientist, exercise scientist and founder of MyoTopia, Jacques Taylor. Both join Ben to discuss potentiation sets, programming for strength gains, the effect your mindset and emotions have towards training a certain body part and how this effects workout performance and much more. Key Highlights ⇾ Acute and long-term changes in strength and neuromuscular efficiency due to training. ⇾ Synaptic hypertrophy. ⇾ What 90% of personal trainers are doing wrong with their programming. ⇾ What a potentiation set looks like and how to do it. Time Stamps: 3:15 What’s going on with the nervous system when it comes to strength? 6:40 What is stress? Force per unit area. 9:00 The energy demands of eccentric, concentric, and isometric parts of the motion. 9:50 What’s the most effective method to learn how to use high threshold motor units in less time? 12:35 Does motor unit recruitment decrease as you fatigue? 14:49 Failure is not one point, it's a process. 15:40 How to know when you're fatigued and when you need to just man up. 19:00 What a potentiation set looks like and how to do it. 21:30 Off-season powerlifting training volume, is more volume really needed to get stronger? Or are you wasting your time? 23:05 The impact of your mind on the quality of your training session. 24:02 Synaptic hypertrophy? 30:15 What 90% of personal trainers are doing wrong with their programming. 35:40 How do you know you’ve done enough in the gym? 37:15 Are you doing too few or too many sets? 45:20 Getting it done in the gym, are you ready to stimulate new adaptations when you start your training session?

54 - Dr. Joe Dispenza - Becoming Supernatural & Breaking The Habits That Hold You Back Nov 02, 2017

Bridging the gap between hairy fairy mediation and a mental practice rooted in neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics, today’s expert guest can completely change your life. Our expert guest is an International lecturer, researcher, corporate consultant, author, and educator who healed his body using his mind and meditation practice after a life-changing accident. Dr. Joe Dispenza joins Ben today to talk about the steps needed to take control of your mind and live your greatest life. Ben and Joe break down what’s needed to get the most out of your meditation practice, how to become improve your ability observe and live in the moment, creating mystical experiences and much more. Key Highlights ⇾ Breaking your additions to negative, disruptive feelings. ⇾ Changing your genes in 4 days. Using meditation to improve longevity and the length of your telomeres. ⇾ High beta brainwaves and how to break free from this state. ⇾ Unraveling emotions from the past so you can start living your ideal future. Time Stamps: 1:45 - Joe’s near death miracle story. 11:05 - What to expect the first 30 days of your meditation practice. 13:05 - Turning on your frontal lobe of your brain. 16:00 - Observing thoughts, defining what is the truth and what are just feelings. 18:00 - Change your life with 45 minutes of mental work every day. 20:45 - Are you addicted to anger? 23:25 - Envisioning zombies. How to become a master of observation. 26:25 - Where to place your thoughts when you begin your meditation practice. 30:15 - Mystical experiences and becoming supernatural. 31:00 - Upgraded melatonin and lucid visioning. 34:00 - Dreamtime and creating mystical experiences. 38:00 - Unraveling emotions from the past. 43:15 - High beta brainwaves. 49:45 - Changing your genes in 4 days. Using meditation to improve longevity 54:45 - The question you need to ask yourself every morning before starting your day. Resources Mentioned ⇾ Breaking The Habit Of Being Yourself ⇾ You Are The Placebo ⇾ Becoming Supernatural Follow Dr. Joe Dispenza Youtube Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter Website

53 - Rethinking Everything You Knew About A "Healthy Diet " with Dr. Steven Gundry Oct 18, 2017

Today's show is going to massively shift you're thinking about the common advice given in the fitness industry about just eating "whole foods" and what a "healthy diet" really is. Our guest today is best selling author, Director, and Founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine, Dr. Steven Gundry. His latest book The Plant Paradox breaks down the hidden dangers of healthy foods, how to fix your gut, what foods to eliminate from your diet today and more. Topics Discussed: ⇾ What should never come across your mouth to optimize your gut health. ⇾ The "antibiotic free" lie in the U.S. ⇾ The antibody that 94% of us are carrying around. ⇾ The two best types of grains to avoid lectins Time Stamps: 4:00 - Dr. Gundry’s “Big Ed” story and Dr. Gundry’s Yale thesis. 9:30 - Inflammatory cytokines and the plant defense system. 14:20 - The Blue Zone Theory 15:01 - Purple potatoes and The Okanagan Diet. 16:40 - The scientific mechanism behind lectins, gluten, sticky proteins and more. 18:37 - Zonulin, white blood cells, and lectins 21:59 - Curing vitiligo, anti-inflammatory foods. 25:33 - Brain health and lectins 30:00 - Are all lectins the same? Celiac disease and more. 31:30 - Your family history, genetics, and lectins. Anxiety and depression its correlation to lectins 34:40 - Understanding and optimizing the microbiome with food. 36:39 - What human were NOT made to eat. Destroying lectins with acid, 38:20 - High lectins contain foods. Casein A1 40:20 - The antibody that 94% of us are carrying around. 43:10 - The "antibiotic free" lie. 43:50 - Roundup, glyphosate, and canola. 45:20 - Vitamin D and repair your gut. 47:17 - Olivie oil, leaves and millet. 51:00 - Rosemary, anchovies, wine, and living over 100. This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA, bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast made possible by ATP Lab! For cutting-edge supplementation with a purpose, check out ATP Labs. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

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52 - The Habits and Marketing Breakthroughs of Wealthy Online Trainers with Jon Goodman Oct 11, 2017

Joining Ben on the podcast today is author, entrepreneur and founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center (the PTDC) and the Online Trainer Academy, Jon Goodman. If you want to massively expand your online fitness business, simplify your life and learn how to focus on what really matters, then listen to this entire podcast more than once with a notepad!

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Ben and Jon discuss business building, marketing, the minimalist lifestyle, overcoming fear and procrastination and Jon’s latest two books The habits of highly wealthy online trainers and The marketing breakthroughs of highly wealthy trainers. Key Topics Discussed: ⇾ The habits of highly wealthy online trainers. ⇾ The new era social media marketing for online trainers. ⇾ The minimalist lifestyle. How to eliminate decision fatigue. ⇾ The marketing breakthroughs of highly wealthy trainers. This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA, bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Labs! For cutting edge supplementation with a purpose, checkout ATP Labs. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

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3:55 - Jon's story from 105 lb Ice Hockey player to building an online fitness empire.
9:20 - The 2 fundamental principles needed to build a successful online fitness business.
12:05 - Why your biggest haters will be your best paying clients.
13:40 - The new era social media marketing and the and ugly truth for online marketers.
16:50 - What fitness marketers don’t realize. What is cognitive ease?
22:10 - The first step to take towards building your online business.
25:33 - How to find what you love. Expert tips to crush the fear of failure.
27:20 - Gary Vee’s method for finding what works and what you love.
30:00 - The habits of highly wealthy online trainers.
32:20 - 10x your writing capabilities with these 2 two books.
34:05 - Choice minimalism. How to eliminate decision fatigue.
36:30 - Eliminate email fatigue with systems and processes.
42:00 - The game changer advice Jon received from Dr. John Berardi, C vs C+ ideas.
44:05 - The marketing breakthroughs of highly wealthy trainers.
46:56 - How to add $20,000 to $25,000 to your bottom line in a few years with this simple change.
49:28 - How to get a book out of your brain and on the shelf.
54:54 - Simple strategies to beat procrastination and get important work done.
56:40 - Using cue cards to trick yourself and get more sh*t done.
58:30 - The first ever certification for online fitness trainers who want to have a legitimate online business.

Resources Mentioned

⇾ onlinetrainer.com

⇾ On Writing Well

⇾ The Elements of Style

⇾ Scrivener

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51 - How To Stimulate The Fastest Muscle Gains and Accelerate Growth Hormone Production Oct 09, 2017

Joining Ben on the podcast today is author, inventor and scientist Dr. John Jaquish. Dr Jaquish and Ben discuss in detail some of the new, cutting edge technologies Dr. Jaquish has developed that are shifting the way people build muscle, trigger more endogenous growth hormone production and stimulate greater bone density. Be sure to listen to the end to get the full details on how YOU could receive a free pass to an upcoming Mi40 camp! Topics Discussed: ⇾ The little known limiting factor behind faster muscle growth. ⇾ Cortisol, fat loss and cardio. The two things to master for a muscular, lean and healthy physique. ⇾ Ronnie Coleman and Bpak’s Vegan days. ⇾ Variable resistance throughout the range of motion. ⇾ The secret behind what Louie Simmons called “getting pasted sticking points” This podcast is brought to you by Prime Fitness USA, bringing you the most innovative strength training equipment using their patented SmartStrength technology. This podcast is brought to you by ATP Labs! For cutting edge supplementation with a purpose, checkout ATP Labs. Subscribe on iTunes, Tunein, or Stitcher Radio! Love the podcast? Leave a review in iTunes! Who would you like Ben to interview? Tell us here! THE DISCOUNT CODE FOR 15% OFF the X3 Bar! Bpak Exact training videos from Dr. John Jaquish will be posted on the Muscle Expert Facebook Page Soon! Time Stamps:

6:35 - The life changing news that shifted Dr. John trajectory forever.
10:10 - Bone compression and the minimum dose response to trigger bone growth in the hip.
17:40 - The side benefits of loading bones to trigger growth and how to implement it. Pre or post workout?
20:00 - Dense muscle and myofibrillar muscle growth.
21:05 - The Osteostrong Bone Density Protocol.
23:00 - The key nutrients for accelerating bone density.
24:00 - Reversing Osteoporosis.
30:50 - Where your 7x stronger and 7x the capabilities. The need for variable resistance.
32:40 - What Louie Simmons used to get past sticking points and knew that made his lifters so successful.
41:10 - Why sprinters have higher growth hormone levels.
44:30 - IFBB pros and bosu ball squats?
52:30 - Cortisol, fat loss and cardio. The key to building muscular lean and healthy physique.
55:46 - The growth hormone and neurological benefits from instability training.

Resources Mentioned

⇾ X3 Bar Facebook Page

⇾ OsteoStrong

-⇾ Research from Dr. Jaquish

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50 - The Ultimate Biohacking Tool For Sleep, HRV, Caloric Expenditure, Recovery and More with Petteri Lahtela CEO and Co Founder of The OURA Ring Oct 04, 2017

Joining Ben on the podcast today is Petteri Lahtela, Co-founder and CEO of Oura Health. ŌURA is the world's first wellness ring and app. Based on how your body responds to your lifestyle it guides you to improve sleep, health and readiness to perform.

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Petteri and Ben dive into the science and practical application of the key information you can discover using the ŌURA ring. Topics Discussed: ⇾ How the ŌURA ring actually measures sleep ⇾ How much REM Sleep do you need? How much deep sleep do you need? ⇾ HRV, resting heart rate and the ŌURA ring’s ability to accurately measure both. ⇾ The importance of body temperature and glaring problem with sleep studies. Time Stamps:

5:40 The driving factors of chronic diseases.
9:00 - The science behind how the ŌURA ring actually measures sleep.
11:30 - Why the ŌURA ring is a ring, the key measuring advantages of using a ring instead of a wrist band.
13:30 - Independent research backing the ŌURA ring from Stanford.
20:47 - LED’s, bluetooth and its effects on sleep.
26:10 - HRV, resting heart rate and the ŌURA ring’s ability to accurately measure both.
27:10 - Low resting heart rate during sleep and your ability to exercise? Interpreting sleep results for training performance and recovery.
29:15 - The importance of body temperature and glaring problem with sleep studies.
31:00 - How much REM Sleep do you need? How much deep sleep do you need?
34:58 - Questions from Muscle Expert Nation.
35:40 - New technology in the ŌURA Ring that hasn’t been released.
42:15 - The lack of science behind the 10,000 steps claim.
44:20 - How accurate is the ŌURA ring for measuring caloric expenditure? Activity v metabolic calories the problem with other tracking devices.

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Resources Mentioned ⇾ Discount Code for Muscle Expert Listeners “Bpak” claim it here. ⇾ Exactly what the ŌURA ring tracks. Follow the ŌURA Ring

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49 - The Sleep and Gut Master Class With Shawn Stevenson Oct 02, 2017

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Joining Ben on the podcast today is the man leading the conversation on sleep optimization, best selling author and is the creator of the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast in Itunes, Mr. Shawn Stevenson.

Shawn and Ben go into detail about simple ways you can upgrade your sleep tonight, gut health, hydration, and some shocking new research about gut bacteria, hormones and much more. Ben also shares some of his best takeaways from Shawn’s new book Sleep Smarter,

Topics Discussed:

Effects of growth hormone and cortisol on fat loss.
Nutritional and supplemental strategies for optimizing sleep and body fat loss.
The secret to making habits stick.
How to fix your gut to fix your sleep, growth hormone levels and lowering cortisol.
Chemicals in your water, trace amounts of chemotherapy and antidepressant medications in public water.
The #1 mineral deficiency halting progress in all areas.
Sun exposure and simple steps to reset your cortisol rhythm.

Time Stamps:

5:15 - Sleep horror stories. Sleep deprivation and inflammatory Biomarkers

8:40 - The trigger of aging. Adding years and slowing the aging process.
13:50 - The 3 key changes that transformed Shawn’s body composition, bone density, and regenerated tissue in his spine.
18:52 - The race horse study for increasing bone density.
25:32 - The secret to making habits stick.
28:34 - The true meaning of “organic” and “natural” on foods. Estrogenic and neurogenic chemicals for killing pests.
32:20 - Increasing body fat loss by 55%. Effects of growth hormone and cortisol.
35:30 - Melatonin potent for fat loss? Increasing brown adipose tissue.
37: 30 - How to fix your gut to fix your sleep. The things to avoid that are destroying your gut health and sleep.
40: 30 - The mini hydration master class, trace amounts of chemotherapy and antidepressant medications in public water.
41:37 - Chlorine, Water filters, processed foods and pre biotics.
43:03 - Why the Keto diet could be bad for optimizing your gut.
44:00 - Vitamin C deficiencies and sleep interruption.
44:55 - The #1 botanical for allergies and the best course of vitamin C on the planet.
45:40 - The #1 mineral deficiency halting progress.
48:10 - Are we living in an over-sanitized world? How to expose your kids to the right bacteria.
52:00 - Sunlight, light exposure and sleep optimization
58:00 - Blue light exposure and mitigating its damaging effects.
1:03:50 - Hacking your environment to create a “sleep sanctuary”.
1:07:00 - Common artificial light problems, optimal temperatures for sleep.
1:10:30 - The best to know you're actually getting high quality sleep.

Resources Mentioned

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48 - The 300 Rep Warm Up & Training and Recovery Strategies with 3x World Record Holding Powerlifter Matt Wenning Sep 27, 2017

On the podcast today is one of the strongest men on the planet. 3x World record holding powerlifter, elite strength and conditioning coach for athletes and military and service personnel, Matt Wenning This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes. Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

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When you get really good, it's not how hard you can train but how good you can recover. - Matt Wenning

Matt and Ben, break down the training, nutrition and recovery strategies for developing maximum strength, why you don’t need to squat more to get better at the squat, secrets learned from legends like Charles Poliquin, Stan Efferding and the epic 300 rep warm up used to develop world class strength, muscle and conditioning. ** Mention the Muscle Expert Podcast For 10% off of any products on** https://www.wenningstrength.com/ Topics Discussed

The 300 rep warm up protocol for strength, hypertrophy and motor unit potentiation.
Optimizing carbohydrate intake to reduce inflammation and enhance recovery.
The one type of deadlift you should deadlift before conventional deadlifting for athletes and firefighters for preventing injuries.
How to vary your squat using micro changes to maintain continuous progress without overtraining.
The Law of 72 hours
Recovery secrets from Larry Pacifico AKA “Mr. Powerlifting”

TIME STAMPS 3:15 - Estrogen…is it a defense mechanism of the body? 4:15 - Mitigating inflammation, The problem with IIFYM that people often overlook. 8:00 - Why you don’t need to squat more if you've already mastered it. How to progress your squat numbers without squatting. 10:50 - The one type of deadlift you should use before conventional deadlifting for athletes and firefighters to increase hip mobility. 14:40 - Matt’s weekly rotation of auxiliary lifts for varying stimulus and progressing in strength. 16:50 - Breaking 2x world records while only squatting once every 5 weeks, training hard without over reaching and burning out. 19:30 - The Law of 72 hours. 20:30 - Nutrition protocol and maximizing recovery after a heavy leg session leading up to a powerlifting meet. Key insights from Charles Poliquin and Stan Efferding. 21:34 - Maximizing protein synthesis and minimizing inflammation. 24:14 - Coconut Oil and how Poliquin and helped Matt move end his dependence. 26:10 - Using the ketogenic diet strategically to get big, strong and lean. 27:20 - Sleeping 12 hours. The similarities between Matt and Ed Coan 30:00 - Recovery secrets from Larry Pacifico AKA “Mr. Powerlifting” 37:40 - The epic warm up: Doing 300 reps before maxing and motor unit potentiation. 46:45 - Lime juice and Pink salt pre workout. 47:50 - New training equipment for competitive athletes and powerlifters, the belt squat machine and the tricep bench.

Resources Mentioned

Charles Poliquin

Stan Efferding

Larry Pacifico

Penta Carb - ATP Labs

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47 - Redefining Impossible With Guinness World Record Holder James Lawrence Sep 25, 2017

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Joining Ben on the podcast today is elite endurance athlete, world record holder and author James Lawrence. After losing everything in 2008, James left his job in corporate America and turned to his passion of endurance sports and went on to break two world records in three years. In 2015 James accomplished the unthinkable goal of completing 50 long distance triathlons in 50 days in each of the 50 states. Ben and James breakdown key lessons learned while completing the 50 consecutive triathlons, nutritional strategies for endurance training and much more. Topics Discussed:

Nutrition and supplement strategies for fueling elite performance
The downfall of 2008 and how it changed James’s entire life.
Parenting and making sacrifices to be a good father.
Key advice for training for an ironman.

Time Stamps:

3:15 - Life before before the Iron Cowboy.
4:44 - The Ferris Wheel Story and winning $10,000.
23:10 Making a decision with 80 miles left after falling asleep on the bike.
31:50 - The key lesson and why you need to live in the present.
32:00 Eating 10,000 cals a day and maintaining 4% body fat and supplementation needed to push through all 50 triathlons.
33:50 - The only time to aim for mediocrity.
37:00 - The Iron Cowboy secrets to success.
48:46 - Genetic differences between James and others. What his test results showed.
52:15 - Parenting and sacrifices.
55:10 - Sunday rituals.
57:00 - Advice for Ben’s first ironman.

Resources Mentioned

Discount Code for The Iron Cowboy Redefining Impossible Book “bpak”
Ironcowboy.com

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46 - The Perfect Human Diet? Epigenetics and Unlocking True Human Potential with Dr. Daniel Stickler Sep 21, 2017

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Intro: A true thought leader and man who's leading the way towards unlocking true human potential, Dr Daniel Stickler joins Ben on the Muscle Expert Podcast today to cover epigenetics, testosterone replacement therapy, the perfect human diet, shifting the paradigm of the health industry and tons more. About Daniel Stickler, MD

Co-founder, Apeiron Center for Human Potential
Co-founder, Apeiron Academy
Medical Director, Neurohacker Collective
Vascular Surgeon for 10 years
Full bio here.

Topics Discussed:

The perfect human diet.
Holy Basil for better neuroplasticity.
Drinking ½ to 1 liter of olive oil per week.
Nutragenetics, eating according to your genetics.
Sleep hygiene best practices and fitting your sleep around you genetics.
Which epigenetic marks you can and cannot you influence through lifestyle.

Time Stamps:

4:20 The Apeiron Model for the optimized life.
5:08 The two biggest problems we face as humans
11:05 Treating the body as a whole system. What to biometrics to look for.
12:20 Chronic social jetlag. Optimizing sleep using biometric data.
14:55 Learned helpless and epigenetics
16:16 What a healthy resting breath rate is?
19:20 Shifting the health paradigm.
24:10 Epigenetic mark written in pen vs epigenetic marks written in pencil. Which epigenetic marks you can you influence through life style?
30:40 The difficulty of testing neurotransmitter receptors.
38:10 Formulating Qualia, 90 -95% positive reports from clients.
43:00 Holy Basil and better neuroplasticity?
43:40 modafinil, phenylpiracetam positive and potential negative effects.
46:25 Brining the brain into homeostasis. Qualia’s greatest benefit.
48:40 Aging, not a natural process? The new direction of aging research.
49:44 Hormonal deterioration. Optimizing genetic expression.
51:40 Is hormone replacement the right choice?
52:18 Low testosterone in teenage boys and men in their 20’s.
53:45 Free testosterone….what's an optimal range?
55:45 Are we too aggressive with estrogen reduction? The epigenetic response from estrogen reduction.
57:14 What to go BEFORE turning to testosterone replacement therapy. What can influence SHBG the most?
57:30 The testosterone to cortisol ratio of the best leaders.Effects of cortisol on testosterone.
58:43 Expert lift extension strategies. Dr. Stickler’s personal diet.
59:13 The perfect human diet? The Mediterranean Diet?
1:00:18 Drinking ½ to 1 liter of olive oil per week. The nectar of the gods.
1:01:40 Nutragenetics, eating according to your genetics. Sleep hygiene best practices and more.
1:05:30 The Apeiron Academy and becoming a certified coach.

Resources Mentioned

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45 - Hack Your Genetics and Build The Ultimate Modern Man with the CEO of FitnessGenes Dan Reardon Sep 14, 2017

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The CEO and founder of the cutting edge company FitnessGenes joins Ben to explain the science and application of genetic testing, specific genes snips to be aware of for hypertrophy, testosterone, strength, endurance and what you can do to influence them. About Dan, “Dan is a trained medical doctor (MBChB) with a BSc in Human Anatomy. His responsibilities within FitnessGenes are split between work in Los Angeles as well as the UK. He is a certified personal trainer and has previously worked as a Science Editor for Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazine in the UK, Europe and Australia.” Topics Discussed:

Can you measure your ability push through pain be determined with genetic testing?
The key genes that influence muscular hypertrophy.
Understanding the genetics of testosterone.
Nature vs Nurture how big of a factor does genetics play in muscle hypertrophy?
AVR1B -The gene for muscle strength. Ben’s results.
Fat intake and your genes, what influence does you’re genetics say about your fat intake and the type of fats you should consume.

Time Stamps:

4:30 The birth of FitnessGenes.
10:30 The best array product on the market.
12:30 Can you measure your ability push through pain be determined with genetic testing?
14:00 What are the major gene snips you need to pay attention? Which ones impact your health and performance the most?
15:35 Specific gene snips that reflect what you know about yourself for a fact.
17:48 Nature vs Nurture how big of a factor does genetics play?
21:30 Ben’s gene snips for endurance. The ACE endurance explained.
24:40 AVR1B -The gene for muscle and strength. Ben’s results.
26:45 Specific genes that influence muscular hypertrophy.
29:50 Eating habits and your genes. What the science says.
37:09 Gene snips APO2 and APO5, what they say about your ability to digest saturated fat?
39:10 Carbohydrate metabolism and the specific genes to look into.
45:00 Understanding the genetics of testosterone.
54:20 Ben’s 4 Step process to hacking your testosterone.
56:05 The future of FitnessGenes. Epigenetics and teaching people how to influence their own genes.
1:00:30 The best way to upgrade your physique.

Resources Mentioned

FitnessGenes
Darin Olien

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44 - The Experts Guide To The Ketogenic Diet With Dom D' Agostino Sep 13, 2017

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The leading authority when it comes to the Ketogenic Diet, the man who’s been carving the path and leading the research on ketones for about 10 year comes on the podcast today!

Dr. Dom D’Agostino, associate professor at the University of South Florida in the department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology and a senior research scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition joins Ben to cover the Ketogenic Diet in depth.

Topics Discussed:

Is the Ketogenic diet the most optimal diet on the planet for longevity?
How to optimize the diet for building muscle.
Keto Esters V Keto Salts? What's the difference?
What to look for in a ketone supplement. Dr. Dom’s expert advice.

Time Stamps:

2:30 How Ben met Dr Dom. 4 plate bent rows while fasting.
3:45 Performance declines and the ketogenic diet. Key adjustments for improving recovery and performance with high intensity training.
6:15 How long it really takes to get the real benefits of the Ketogenic diet. It's longer than you think.
7:30 The kind of person who can really benefit from a Ketogenic diet.
11:00 Intermittent Ketosis - Dr. Dom’s exact protocol.
14:30 Improving Mitochondrial function with fasting and cutting the time to get into ketosis.
20:30 Suppressing oxidative stress by beta hydroxybutyrate, gene expression and more.
25:17 Influencing the body to use fat for fuel instead of muscle. Expert tips and supplements for making the switch efficiently.
30:00 Taurine for enhancing the production of ketones?
32:50 LDL with Ketogenic dieting and other biomarkers. Fats to potentially avoid for long term health.
35:30 Kidney stones and how to avoid them while doing Keto.
36:20 Fibrous carbs, should you supplement or get them naturally sourced?
41:20 How much fat per meal? Key guidelines for breaking a fast.
43:35 The one food Ben can’t bring himself to eat! #ttfubc
50:10 How to confirm your even in ketosis for .25 before using blood tests.
52:19 Esters V Salts? What's the difference?
55:20 Ketone salts, Ketoforce and KetoBlitz. New keto products on the market.
58:55 What to look for in a ketone supplement. Dr. Dom’s advice.
1:01:04 Laser like focus with fasting and certain ketone supplements.
1:04 00 Are you less likely to use your own fat if you're using a ketone supplement?
1:06:00 Too much ketones in the blood causing an insulin spike? And George Cahill’s 40 day fasting experiment.
1:08:20 Your brain’s ability to be metabolically flexible.
1:11:50 How to ketogenic diet actually enhances brain function. The nitty gritty details.
1:19:40 Poor sleep, serotonin and hypoglycemia.
1:20:38 The tool Dr. Dom and Ben use to measure deep sleep, REM and light sleep.
1:23:20 Telomeres, less sleep and Ketogenic dieting? Is there a reason for concern?
1:25:00 How to measure your telomeres for cheap.

Resources Mentioned

Ketogenx
George Cahill
Osiris Green Inc
Wild Planet Sardines
beta-Hydroxybutyric acid
ALA
Carnitine
MCT oil
BCAA’s
Taurine

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43 - World's Greatest Formulator, Shawn Wells on Ketogenic Dieting, LSD Micro Dosing, Fasting and Optimizing Brain Performance Sep 06, 2017

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A true world class expert in sports performance nutrition, and supplementation shares his wealth of knowledge, experience and expert advice on the podcast today. Be ready to take some notes, because class in session... Shawn Wells, CEO of Zone Halo Research and Chief Science Officer (CSO) over R&D, Quality Control, and the Regulatory departments of the top non-GMO & natural dietary supplement company in the industry, BioTRUST Nutrition joins the Muscle Expert Hall of Fame list today. About Shawn (Official Bio From Website) “Shawn attended UNC-Chapel Hill, earning a Master's Degree in Nutritional Biochemistry and minor in Exercise Science. His education along with credentials of Registered Dietitian and Certified Sport Nutritionist (CISSN), distinguished him as an expert in performance nutrition. Shawn has held the role of Chief Clinical Dietitian with over a decade in acute and skilled nursing care, grounding his ethics and practice of patient focused care.” What You Will Learn:

The keys to optimizing insulin sensitivity to vastly improve the quality of your life as you age.
LSD and micro dosing. Expert guidelines and advice for someone interesting in experiment with it and using it effectively.
How ketogenic dieting influences cancer.
What food scientists do to keep you coming back for more junk food and never feeling satisfied.
Fasting and losing muscle? The truth from an expert.

Time Stamps:

4:20 - Preventing muscle loss, dementia and alzheimer's important measures to take when you're younger.
6:00 - Creatine for brain function, bone mass and muscle mass.
8:00 - Mitigating insulin resistance. Leucine threshold as you age.
10:10 - Sarcopenic obesity, trading muscle for body fat.
13:10 - Keto and insulin resistance. Metabolic flexibility and more.
15:35 - Food Scientists and the “bliss point”.
17:25 - Berberine, reducing insulin response and optimizing glucose uptake.
22:10 - The only carbs Ben eats.
24:20 - How ketogenic dieting influences cancer.
29:50 - Neuroinflammation and brain fog. Growing new neurons with the ketogenic diet.
34:30 - Key habits for mastering food and the cognitive benefits of the ketogenic diet
36:50 - Fasting and losing muscle? The truth from an expert.
41:10 - Micro dosing LSD. Nootropics and improving brain function.
42:55 - Shawn's experience with micro dosing.
44:45 - Ben’s LSD experience. Plus crucial a warning for those who are looking to experiment with it.
49:50 - The line between supplements and pharmaceutical.
55:40 - Ibuprofen and increased cardiovascular risk for heart attack 3 fold?

Resources Mentioned:

Neuroinflammation

Creatine

Berberine

LSD

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42 - Tom Bilyeu #ttfubc, How To Find Your Passion. Mathematically Shifting Your Perspective. Sep 03, 2017

Today’s guest is truly in a category of his own. A man who fundamentally believes that human potential is limitless. Tom Bilyeu, co-founder of the billion dollar startup Quest Nutrition --- and co founder and host of the wildly growing show Impact Theory shares a very fascinating conversation with Ben about all things mindset, perspective, discipline and success. What You Will Learn:

How to leverage self hatred to fuel your ambitions and propel you towards your goals.
The best way to learn anything.
Tom’s spiritual practices, habits and routines.
What #ttfubc is?
The story behind 25 things you need to do to succeed at the highest level.

More On Tom: Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Tom’s mission is the creation of empowering media-based IP and the acceleration of mission-based businesses. Personally driven to help people develop the skills they will need to improve themselves and the world, Tom is intent to use commerce to address the dual pandemics of physical and mental malnourishment. Tom regularly inspires audiences of entrepreneurs, change makers, and thought leaders at some of the most prestigious conferences and seminars around the world, including Abundance 360, A-fest, and Freedom Fast Lane. Tom has also been a guest on the Tony Robbins podcast and The School of Greatness podcast and has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Success, and The Huffington Post. Tom is currently on the Innovation Board of the XPRIZE Foundation.

Time Stamps:

2:20 - The beginning of Tom’s entrepreneurial journey.
8:30 - Using adaptive stress to construct an unbeatable mindset.
10:55 - The catalyst for change that started it all for Tom.
13:10 - Falling in love, laying in bed for three hours and feeling disgusted.
15:50 - The worst thing that ever happened to Ben.
17:00 - The best way to learn anything.
18:50 - Staying hungry when you have it all and playing at the highest level.
19:50 - How to find your passion.
20:30 - Tom’s vision while at Quest and now with Impact Theory.
24:00 - Using narrative to engineer massive change.
26:50 - The book that completely changed Tom’s Life.
28:45 - Using rituals to define pivotal moments
30:15 - Anchoring events and experiences for a lasting change in your mindset and character.
32:50 - Tom’s spiritual practices, habits and routines.
34:55 - Quantum entanglement. Are we all in the matrix?
40:43 - What your brain is making up. Seeing things that aren’t really there.
44:50 - Tom’s #1 piece of advice for everyone.
45:40 - Tom’s superhuman set of habits and beliefs that shape his reality.
50:30 - Tom’s daily routine. Meeting yourself in times of suffering.
53:15 - #TTFUBC and the story behind. Discipline. Man up.
55:15 - Key lessons learned from the 0 to $1,000,000,000,000 with Quest.
58:20 - The 25 things you need to do to succeed at the highest level and Where to get it. (link below)
1:01:05 - Optimizing time. How Tom prioritizes his time and dominates everyday.
1:03:00 - Think-a-tation, more routines and email.
1:08:40 - The genie analogy and an awesome question to ask when hiring.

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41 - The Best Kept Secret In The Industry, Tom Purvis Aug 31, 2017

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The most amazing thing about statistics is that its kind of like a girl in a bikini, what it shows you is great but what it hides is far more interesting. Deepak Chopra

INTRO:

The trainer of trainers and the godfather of exercise, Tom Purvis comes on the show to discuss exercise mechanics, the current problems in education in the fitness industry and expert principles to use in your training to guide you to injury free and pain free training.

If you're not familiar with Tom, here's a short list:

he's the creator of RTS® The Resistance Training Specialist®, an advanced program where his monthly classes are sold out regularly
Former host for the Bowflex informercials.
Consulted for NASA, US Air Force, Nautilus, CYBEX International

Despite the accolades , Tom's unique view of exercise and tendency to challenge popular beliefs about training and exercise is what makes this episode a must listen.

Be ready to shift your paradigm about biomechanics, exercise, range of motion, functional training, sports specific training and more after this episode.

Time Stamps:

3:30 - What exercise really is? Exercise mechanics not biomechanics
6:00 - Thinking vs Knowing. The dogma of tradition.
9:00 - Mechanics before sets, reps, and other industry bullshit.
15:20 - Where to start with mechanics, why Tom hates certifications.
17:20 - Is moving through full range of motion worthless?
18:00 - Assessing your available range of motion. Respecting your individual range or motion.
20:00 - The experts guide on the MOST important parts of the motion to control. Having ownership throughout a range of motion. Key tips for finding and respecting your range of motion.
22:40 - What it means to be extremely sore? Good or bad?
24:10 - Maximum hypertrophy, Tom’s insights on building mass intelligently.
26:28 - Progressing your range of motion. How to squat deeper. Childish mistakes not to make.
29:10 - If you're trying to improve your squat you should? What the great Fred Hatfield said.
33:35 - Sports specific training shouldn’t be what people think it is. Understanding the body before trying to make perform better.
39:00 - The best place to start for personal trainers who want to improve their skills.
40:40 - Joint combination influences. How to enhance range of motion.
43:50 - The negative effects of going outside of your joint range of motion.
45:20 - Tightness is not wrong. A symptom not a cause for loss of ROM.
47:32 - Stability. The real definition. Joint management.
50:20 - Working through injuries, optimizing joint health and tissue integrity. Have, own and tolerate.
53:20 - The RTS principles. Micro progression, strategic variation and more.
55:40 - Resting between reps?
57:00 - Full range challenge, why you need 2 different exercises with very different resistance profiles.
1:00:30 - Complimentary exercise. Why most bodybuilders have to do 30 sets of dumbbell rows.
1:02:15 - The ideal exercise? Keys for picking the best exercises for hypertrophy.
1:05:20 - Retraining your brain to get the most from every rep.
1:07:24 - Inertia and hypertrophy, why you need to eliminate most of the time and when you should use it.
1:12:15 - Crossfit. Marathons and improving quality of life.
1:14:20 - Intelligent words from Ben.
1:15:40 - Tom Purvis’s bodybuilding career.
1:22:00 - The first step for getting into the fitness from Tom Purvis.

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40 - Hack Your Recovery,Testosterone and ATP Production with Photobiomodulation Aug 28, 2017

Discover what could be the missing key to unlocking new levels of performance in your training, recovery, health and much more with todays episode. Our guests are the creators of the ultimate in-home red light therapy solution and come with tons of medical research to back up some the of amazing benefits claimed by using this untapped recovery tool. Today Ben is joined by the co founders of Joovv, Justin Strahan and Scott Nelson. The episode covers the ins and outs of photobiomodulation ,exact protocols for using LLLT(low light laser therapy) and how top athletes, NASA and practitioners on the cutting edge are using this new technology to completely upgrade their performance and health. Exclusive Muscle Expert Discount code ($25 off): use code "MUSCLE"

What You Will Learn:

The overhyped effects of UV rays and what recent research has shown.
The performance, health and aesthetic benefits of red light therapy such as accelerated injury recovery speed, increased muscle thickness and decrease stress and fatigue.
The optimal protocol for hacking you recovery and performance using red light therapy.

Time Stamps:

6:40 Boosting the 4th phase of cellular respiration, ATP production and the power light.

9:30 The missing 3rd leg of optimizing mitochondrial production, nutrition, exercise and ?
10:05 Specific wavelengths of sunlight and need to know basics of light.
11:40 The near infrared window? The most effective wavelengths for optimizing recover.
16:05 The overhyped effects of UV rays.
21:49 NASA research, LED’s and the breakthrough finding for Joovv.
25:30 Immediate deep tissue benefits and long term benefits of low level laser therapy.
26:20 Justin's personal light therapy protocol.
27:37 When Dr. Mercola uses Joovv to reduce lactic acid post workout. Recommended dosage for optimizing recovery.
29:00 Double blind study shows 50% more muscle thickness using low level laser therapy.
31:43 Accelerating injury recovery with (LLLT) therapy.
34:30 Why NASA was studying photobiomodulation, reducing muscle loss and more.
36:00 Pre and post workout light therapy.
44:00 Specific benefits behind specific wavelengths used in Joovv.
50:30 How long does a Joovv device last?

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38 - Reversing The Damaging Effects of Bodybuilding, and Optimizing Protein Digestion Pre Contest With Jordan Peters Aug 14, 2017

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Timestamps

7:00 - The best approach for gaining muscle mass fast.

11:10 - The real life sacrifices required to building an extreme amount of muscle.

13:44 - Continuing education as a bodybuilder.

14:30 - The damage incurred from chasing rapid muscle mass and pushing the envelope as a bodybuilder.

16:30 - Jordan’s extensive health regimen. Reducing Kidney, and liver stress for bodybuilders. Unknown supplements for liver, plaque accumulation and more.

19:40 - Trenbolone, creatine kinase

33:00 - Balance is bullshit.

33:35 - Progressive overload...pointless? Potentially dangerous? When and where this is true.

35:30 - Earning the right to push the weights. Going till your head explodes and the crossfit mentality.

38:55 - Building 30 lbs of muscle. Jordan’s step by step strategy.

42:29 - Squats = No growth Why Jordan doesn’t squat anymore.

44:35 - 9 Plate hack, the danger zone. Toeing the line and knowing when not to.

47:40 - Mike O'Hearn, 49 and benching over 450 lbs and squatting ridiculous numbers.

49:30 - Expert tactics for getting slimmer waist during prep. Meal size restriction, vacuums and diet and abdominal training strategy.

52:55 - 2 Game changing tips to start doing better vacuums in less than a 72 hours.

54:35 - Optimizing protein sources to avoid food sensitivities and Growth Hormone. Ben’s growth hormone intake while competing.

1:00:38 - New drug PGF? Fat cell death?

1:03:20 - DMP, fat burners and energy balance confusion.

Resources mentioned

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39 - Deconstructing The "Titan" Mike O Hearn Testosterone Hacking, Daily Routines and Refusing To Be Outworked. Aug 14, 2017

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I may not have the best genetics, but I can’t be outworked. - Mike O Hearn

Intro:

One of Ben’s favorite training partners from Venice Beach, the Titan, Mike O Hearn joins the list of legendary names to come on the podcast. Ben and Mike dissect his early beginnings, being the youngest of 9 children, training with strength legends at age 14, the daily routines, rituals, supplements and meals Mike use to stay photo shoot ready 365 days a year and much much more.

Be sure to say hi to Mike on instagram and share this episode with your training partners, friends, and family!

TIME STAMPS

5:10 Why Mike train at 4am everyday.

9:10 - Mike O Hearn’s breakfast at 3am.

10:00 - Does Mike O'Hearn track calories? Intuitive eating?

10:45 - Eat 5000 cals at 48.

11:45 - Training with legends at 11 years old. Doyle Kennedy, Ed Coan and others.

13:30 - Admitting to overtraining.

16:30 - How Mike’s training has changed.

17:15 - Wolf’s Law

18:50 - What’s happening behind 500lb incline bench press that 99% of people don’t see.

19:50 - Training connective tissue not for just pushing heavier weights

22:34 - Experiments with average Joe’s over 40.

24:20 - Mike O'Hearn's current training regimen.

26:20 - Ownership, making your muscle work not dumping tension on the joints

29:30 - Leveraging weak positions to better your physique.

32:40 - 17 sets of dumbbell rows, doing what you suck as 10x more.

37:30 - Nutrition, testosterone, biohacking and more.

44:10 - A 1 year experiment for growth.

50:31 - Mike’s testosterone biohacking advice.

54:10 - Advice the every 20 something year old.

59:05 - Mike’s nutrition meal by meal Mike never

1:00:00 - Sleep the one question Mike never answers. 6hrs V 10hrs ?

1:06:20 - Vitamins, BCAA’s, Collagen

1:08:40 - The mental damage from injuries.

1:10:50 - Not running away from food.

1:13:40 - Living to 120

1:15:50 - The hardest working training partners on the planet.

1:18:40 - Commercial real estate, restaurants and Mike O'Hearn's new supplement line.

1:21:40 - Full squat v half squat. A small rant and an intelligent answer.

1:24:00 - Superleague? The new blend of strength v physique

Resources Mentioned

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37 - Bret Contreras Bigger Stronger Faster with Better Glute Training Aug 14, 2017

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Intro:

Bio mechanics expert and glute specialist, Bret Contreras PhD joins Ben on the podcast to dig into the details on enhancing speed, strength and building powerful glutes. Bret, and Ben cover controversial studies that have recently been published, internal vs external cueing and when to effectively use each plus three of the biggest paradigm shifting truths about hypertrophy from Bret.

Timestamp

5:45 Beyond skinny, Bret’s early days of being weight less than most girls.

19:50 Barbells V Plate loaded for athletes? And Muscle architecture.

21:30 Force velocity profiles, the shotgun approach vs just focusing on weaknesses. Which brings about better performance results ?

22:20 Quarter squats better for jumps and sprints.

29:40 The huge pendulum swing in the research community.

31:42 The Force vector theory.

36:05 Where research needs to go to deliver useful info for coaches and athletes.

39:30 Internal v external cueing? When to use which?

47:30 The greatest advantage of training like a bodybuilder that everyone can benefit from.

50:40 Autoregulation, tempo for reducing injury and training around them.

Resources mentioned

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36 - The Holy Grail of Hypertrophy, Naked Meditation, Cortisol Resistance and Mastering Life By Changing Your Perceptions with MindPump and Alvin Brown Aug 09, 2017

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If you thought round one was great, then round two is like winning the Olympia. Join The MindPump crew, Alvin Brown and B Pak on at very in depth conversation about everything. Ben, Adam, Sal, Alvin and Justin cover the mental, physical and recovery techniques, tactics and mindsets for building extreme muscle, 10xing your sleep, modulating your stress response for better training results, reducing cortisol and mastering your life and happiness. Timestamps 4:30 - Ben’s training with Haney Rambod 7:00 - Why Ben hired Haney. Overtraining and changing the stimulus. 9:31 - Adrenal fatigue, overtraining and the symptoms. Pushing the gas pedal too much. 11:50 - Cortisol resistance? Testosterone resistance? 14:11 - The common patterns and types of clients every train runs into. 15:40 - The biochemistry of cortisol resistance. Periodizing your stimulus. Cryotherapy and the constant stimulation of cortisol. 16:50 - Why you wake up at night between 1 AM - 3 AM. What ancient chinese medicine, blood sugar spikes and more. 18: 32 - How to naturally reduce cortisol. 19:41 - Alvin Brown, Ben’s former life coach, managing perceptions, The Upside of Stress. 22: 20 - Manipulating your stimulus for greater strength and hypertrophy training. 23:50 - When to transition, from strength to hypertrophy? The key factors. 29: 30 - Why you shouldn’t do cardio after weights. How to better arrange your training. 30:30 - Controlling your breathing patterns intra set. How to control your heart rate and increase output per set. 33:15 - Intra workout stretching is stupid. Do this instead. A tested and proven protocol for advanced hypertrophy gains. 37: 07 - The holy grail of hypertrophy.. 41: 15 - Losing muscle, Creatine kinase decrease, Ben’s testosterone lab results. 50:20 - Sleep hacking 1on1, the toxins effects of your mattress. 54:18 - Social lag, A possible 12% increase in heart disease and other disease. 56:20 - Meditating naked at 4:30 AM 58:34 - The silent epidemic, anxiety. Learning the coping mechanisms for managing and mastering your life. 1:04:30 - Meditation, energy, Being the observer. 1:06:30 - The Power of Now 1:09:10 - The concept of time. Shame guilt and resentment. 1:15:20 - Why you should fast more and do more “ball builder” workouts and stoicism. 1:19:30 - A great way to bond with your spouse pre and post sex. 1:22 20 - The greatest life hack period for bodybuilders, competitors and anyone looking to achieve more in life.

Resources mentioned

The Upside of Stress

The Power of Now

The New Earth

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35 - Engineering The Ultimate Modern Man, Understanding What Women Want, Not Losing Muscle While Fasting and Morning Routines with Paul Carter Aug 07, 2017

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1:02:25 What you eat before training often has a more dramatic effect on your post training nutrients and just eating after - Paul Carter

Author, coach, speaker, awesome dad and good friend Paul Carter joins Ben on the Muscle Expert Podcast today! The conversations goes into much more than just your typical fitness podcast episode, Paul and Ben cover all the major areas every man needs to master to live the ultimate life. Become their version of the ultimate modern man. Build better relationships with your partner and much more.

Key Insights:

Tactics for better focus and practicing meditation during training and being present all the time.
How to retrain your body to eat intuitive eating and not eating just because of old belief and fear of losing muscle.
mTOR and cancer, fasted training, decreasing protein intake for the longevity,
Recovery protocols for life,
Parenting,
Pauls his latest book with Christian Thibaudeau, the maximum muscle bible and much more.

Timestamps

12:40 Feeling like a man, be sexy, “I am statements” for you and your partner. Avoiding comparisons, appreciating the process.
13:00 Are you afraid to express emotion?
14:30 The negative impacts of suppressing emotions, Paul’s recovery protocols, responding and coping with stress.
18:00 How to mitigate stress and optimize your day.
19:45 The benefits of creating “Whitespace” Why you need to create white space in your day for brain recovery.
23:00 Paul’s trick for immediately bringing you out of your head and back to the present moment. A trick for avoiding fights with your significant other.
26:10 How to meditate during your training, slowing the breath during sets, reducing perceived exertion and maximizing output.
27:33 Breathing into the muscle you're working, Quality vs quantity? What Dorian Yates got right early on. The optimal amount of sets to perform when training
34:31 The real reason why Ben got into bodybuilding and why Ben left it.
38:20 Re- learning your intuitive eating, how to reprogramming your body to not eat like a bodybuilder.
39:04 The Dove Bar Story.
41:30 mTOR and cancer. How much protein should you eat?

34 - Christian Thibaudeau Overcoming Depression, Mastering Insulin Sensitivity & Neurotransmitter Balance Through Nutrition & Supplementation Jul 30, 2017

Take your body, brain and life to the next level with Christian Thibaudeau and Ben as they go into detail behind what's holding a vast majority of people back from reaching more muscle, less stress and more success in life. World class strength and conditioning lecturer, elite coach and author, Christian Thibaudeau joins Ben to unpack the key areas of health that move the needle and how to optimize them through nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle. Christian holds nothing back as he talks about his past struggles and personal battles with depression and how has grown and overcome them.

Quotes from the Episode:

“Take Control of Your Brain, Your Body and Your BALLS” - Ben Pakulski

Nobody fucking cares about what you lift in the gym - Christian Thibaudeau

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33 - The Keys To Creating An Unbeatable Mind with Mark Divine, Former Navy SEAL and Founder of SEALFIT Jul 29, 2017

Joining Ben today is Former Navy SEAL, NYT and WSJ Best Selling Author, SEALFIT founder and CEO, Mark Divine. Not a muscle expert but an expert of the mind, developing mental toughness and discipline. Mark and Ben cover strategies and practices for mastering your mind, developing focus, overcoming ego and much more in this episode. Both Mark and Ben also share some details on their current projects to help upgrade the next generation of men. Mark was also kind enough to extend a special limited time offer for listeners of the the Muscle Expert Podcast for the ultimate resource for achieving amazing results in your life be sure to take capitalize on this opportunity!!!! Mark is offering a FREE 30 day trial to join Unbeatable Mind Online Academy. The Unbeatable Mind Online Academy is where Mark teaches about his life work including all the secrets he has discovered that helped him become Honor Man of BUD/S Class 170, Navy SEAL Commander, and ultimately on to start five successful multi-million dollar businesses, write four best selling books all while balancing family and optimal health. You will learn all the daily practices and philosophies you can adopt to develop a truly UNBEATABLE MIND. Go to https://unbeatablemind.securechkout.com/30day. Time Stamps:

13:10 The pussification of parenting in 2017. The everybody gets a medal mentality.
16:40 The real answer to raising the best children as humanly possible.
17:35 Marks earliest memories.
18:50 Zen meditation, slowing your thinking. Training karate.
24:20 The unbeatable mind for kids and the encyclopedia of bodybuilding for kids. Bringing science and proven methods to build the ultimate young adult.
32:00 Zen meditation with monks in Woodstock.
37:25 The 3 dominate stages of development. Where respect begins and influencing your development.
45:48 Tapping into your whole mind, gaining access to the entire brain.
47:20 Overcoming ego, emotion and what makes elite performers produce results in real life.
54:05 Feeding the courage wolf. Going through the hardest events in life and finding the discipline to push through.
1:02:00 Never arriving but always becoming, the daily process of self mastery in all areas of life.
1:06:18 Winning your mind and winning your day. The Step by step path to mastery and where it starts. The mental and physical tools to start developing self mastery.
1:09:00 The burning the boats mentality and where it begins
1:12:50 One day one lifetime. Everyday counts.
1:13:35 Entering the flow state, developing deep awareness. Activating the flow state with your environment.

Resources Mentioned: The Unbeatable Mind Podcast The Unbeatable Mind Book Unbeatable Mind Academy 8 Weeks To Seal Fit Seal Fit Academy Kokoro Camp The Way of The Seal

32 - 10x Your Deep Sleep, Brain Wave Training and the Perfect 3 Step Post Training Recovery Protocol with Serial Entrepreneur & BioHacker Matt Gallant Jul 25, 2017

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On the podcast today is highly successful serial entrepreneur, master bio hacker and sleep optimization expert, Matt Gallant. Matt’s co founder of Bioptimizers, the creators of Masszymes one of the Muscle Expert sponsors, in this episode Ben and Matt cover exactly how Matt is moving the needle in his sleep, recovery and brain performance.

Matt, shares his latest tools, strategies and techniques for upgrading his sleep, training recovery and brain for peak performance, Matt also breaks down the 5 disrupters of sleep and several of his best tools he is using to maximize every minute shut eye, how he's training his ability to slow brain waves at will, the perfect three step recovery protocol for turning the parasympathetic nervous system and the little known skill every fitness professional must learn to get better results with their clients.

Time Stamps:

8:00 Getting uncomfortable they key to adaptation. How humanity has gotten weak.
12:12 Getting into flow, creating flow states, intense squats for getting uncomfortable.
15:20 Wim Hof breathing and one trick to activate your parasympathetic faster.
16:40 Hacking Recovery with this 3 pronged approach after every workout. The best possible way to hack your recovery from training.
18:07 The Bemer, opening blood capillaries for 2x recovery.
20:53 The most important skill everyone needs to learn to get better in every area of life.
25:43 Neurofeedback, learning how to change your brainwaves at will. Energy psychology and deleting things out of the limbic system.
31:10 EFT and Tapping, Digging deep and deleting defects.
41:00 The ultimate secret weapon every fitness professional should master.
54:15 Letting go and staying with emotions, Tapping try this and share your experience with us on Facebook. An ask from Matt.
1:03:00 Hacking the biggest area that can 10x your life. A long list of biohacking sleep tools from the master.
1:01:00 The 5 disrupters of sleep.
1:04:50 Optimizing sleep by optimizing temperature before and during sleep.
1:09:55 How to block ALL wifi signals and EMFs to unlock your best sleep.
1:12:15 Getting into alpha for deeper sleep. Supplements and strategies.

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27 - Losing 100lbs of Solid Muscle, Optimizing Gut Health, The Pillars of Hypertrophy, Men's Physique and Steroids and MORE! Jul 05, 2017

Joining Ben on the podcast today is Sal, Adam and Justin from MindPump Podcast. No stones were left unturned in this extremely in depth episode. From intermittent fasting, steroid in Bikini competitors, the key pillars of optimal hypertrophy training, to a glimpse into Ben’s childhood, Ben’s journey to losing 100 lbs of muscle.The guys cover it all! Topics: Losing 100 pounds of muscle. The pillars of hypertrophy training Rest and recovery Gut health tips for better growth and digestion

29 - Chris Duffin The Mad Scientist of Strength, Squatting 4x Bodyweight, The Road to a 1000 pound Deadlift, Whiskey and Deadlifts and more Jun 29, 2017

Known as the “Mad Scientist of Strength” Chris Duffin joins Ben on the Muscle Expert Podcast today for an extremely insightful episode! Chris shares the story of his very challenging beginnings, growing up homeless in Northern California and eastern Oregon, graduating valedictorian and his success as a corporate executive and athlete. Ben and Chris also dissect the necessary cues for mastering the squat and improving stabilization for better execution for all exercises, whiskey and deadlifts, the road to a 1000 pound deadlift and MORE!

31 - John Rusin, The Experts Guide to Building Injury Free Muscle & The 6 Phases of the Perfect Dynamic Warm Up for Hypertrophy Training Jun 29, 2017

Joining us on the Muscle Expert podcast today is elite sports performance coach and the creator of Functional Hypertrophy Training (FHT), Dr. John Rusin. Dr Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, speaker, and writer. His clients range from MLB All-Stars, NFL All-Pros, Olympic Gold, Bronze and Silver Medalists, All-World IronMan Triathletes, World-Record-Holding Powerlifters, Elite Bodybuilders and Figure Competitors. Ben and Dr. Rusin get into the six phases of the perfect dynamic warm up, key insights from Fred Hatfield, the best test to identify red flags in your movement quality and much more. Be sure leave your comments on the episode over on Facebook and become a part of the Muscle Expert community! In this Episode: The 6 Phases of the Perfect Dynamic Warmup Functional Hypertrophy Training Primer sets for enhancing movement quality. Creating tension and how to maximize your ability to contract under load.

25 - Dean Somerset, How to upgrade your mobility training for great muscle gains and pain free training and more Jun 26, 2017

Ben’s new go to mobility guy Dean Somerset, joins Ben on the Muscle expert podcast today to break down how to optimize active range of motion, specific drills and assessments you can use for shoulder and hip mobility, how to upgrade your mobility training for great gains and pain free training and more. This episode is full of actionable strategies for taking your training and results to the next level. Visit http://www.benpakulski.com/ Muscle Expert Podcast is hosted by IFBB Professional bodybuilder Ben Pakulski, listen in as he interviews the top leading experts in field of strength, muscle hypertrophy, brain optimization, and other top performance experts on how to build the upgraded modern man. For expert muscle building articles, videos, resources and more visit http://www.benpakulski.com/

28 - Simple But Effective Life Hacks, Overcoming Devastating Injuries and Making Your Vessel Fit For Life With Derek Woodske Jun 19, 2017

NCAA National Champion and all american in track and field, world class lecturer on exercise and sports performance, strength and conditioning, elite coach, and close friend Derek Woodske stops by the Muscle Expert Podcast today. Ben and Derek discuss some of his most valuable lessons for all men in all walks of life from brain optimization, forging the athlete mentality, how to be a genuinely good person and Derek’s best “life hacks” for achieving anything. This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes. Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today!

Life hack, show up first, leave last. - Derek Woodske Time Stamps: 10:33 Pursing goals alone. Achieving greatness in anything. Limiting beliefs and role models. 22:30 Athlete mentality vs normal gym goer mentality 25:10 The introvert Illusion. 28:30 Depression, Dealing with injuries, Losing the vision. 30:30 The jack of trades mentality of today. 33:33 Going narrow V going wide. 36:30 The Instagram message that changed it all. 43:00 The definition of greatness 47:00 Mentally recovering from an devastating injury as an athlete 48:10 How to become incredibly productive and inspired. The Muscle Expert Thought Process and the Modern Man Movement. 52:15 The Best Life Hack Ever. 53:00 How to overcome the monkey mind and eliminate excuses from your life. 59:50 The insurance theory 1:06:10 Something meat eaters are blind to. 1:13:30 Evil comes many different forms. 1:19:33 Essentialism, optimizing brain function and performance. 1:25:33 How to really fail as a human. What not to do. 1:29:33 The book that saved Ben’s marriage. 1:31:33 Logic v Emotion. 1:39:30 The iron culture bond 1:44:00 What Derek’s listening to.

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30 - Brad Schoenfeld, latest research on the mind muscle connection, future of nutrition and training optimization, eccentric training and more! Jun 16, 2017

This podcast is brought to you by BiOptimizers our digestion expert sponsors upgrade your digestion for optimal recovery and better nutrient uptake with MassZymes. Get 23-45% off plus an additional 10% off and 1 free bottle of HCL Breakthrough when you checkout the MassZymes here. This podcast is brought to you by Gasp! Top notch quality training wear, Muscle Expert approved training gear! Get 10% off when you use the discount code BEN10 at checkout at Gasp Online Today! Today on the Muscle Expert podcast Brad Schoenfeld, MSc, CSCS, the hypertrophy specialist joins Ben on the Muscle Expert Podcast today to explore and discuss the latest research on the mind muscle connection, eccentric training, optimal training volume for advanced and untrained trainees, ideal protein intake according to the current research, the future of nutrition and training customization using genetic testing, utilizing intraset stretching protocols for hypertrophy and much more! In this Episode: 5:00 - Breaking research on the mind muscle connection and does it translates to muscle growth. 8:50 - Eccentric training Vs concentric training, muscle damage and what Dr. Schoenfeld has found. 14:30 - Standardizing for muscle recruitment, higher standards for exercise technique and exercise execution in bodybuilding research for 18:40 - Why the research is not enough. 22:20 - Intra stretching, the best growth Ben’s ever seen and exactly how to do it. 26:10 - Regulating training volume, what the research says about training volume for advanced and untrained trainees. 30:00 - Going to failure V. Stopping short? What the research says. 32:00 - Eccentric training and the MAPK pathway. What's actually happening inside the muscle. Intracellular signaling. 36:20 - Powerlifting v Bodybuilding routines and what Dr. Schoenfeld’s research has looked at when comparing the two head to head. And More! http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/brad/

26 - Dorian Yates Ayahuasca, Pre workout Rituals, Psychedelics and Electric food. Jun 09, 2017

Arguably the greatest physique of all time, 6x Mr. Olympia, Dorian Yates. Today on the Muscle Expert Podcast, Ben gets to interview the man who inspired him to become a professional bodybuilder. Ben and Dorian explore bodybuilding, ayahuasca, steroids in the 90s, battling injuries, DMT, the birth of a new functional physique competition and much more! Visit http://www.benpakulski.com/ Muscle Expert Podcast is hosted by IFBB Professional bodybuilder Ben Pakulski, listen in as he interviews the top leading experts in field of strength, muscle hypertrophy, brain optimization, and other top performance experts on how to build the upgraded modern man. For expert muscle building articles, videos, resources and more visit http://www.benpakulski.com/

24 Dave Bautista Wrestling, Acting and Building A Superhero Physique Jun 09, 2017

Joining Ben today is six-time world champion wrestler, actor, bodybuilder and MMA athlete Dave Bautista. This conversation covers much more than just training and muscle building. Ben and Dave dig into the little shared stories of Dave’s early acting and wrestling career, What’s Dave’s current training goals are and how he is approaching his lifting these days. Dave shares the pivotal times and harsh challenges throughout his early childhood and in his 20’s that lead him to the WWE and long hard road to becoming a 6x champ. How he got into acting after leaving wrestling at the height of his career, overcoming multiple failures trying to land huge roles in some of his biggest movies and much more. The recent training and nutrition adjustments, creating the superhero physique and more. Visit http://www.benpakulski.com/ Muscle Expert Podcast is hosted by IFBB Professional bodybuilder Ben Pakulski, listen in as he interviews the top leading experts in field of strength, muscle hypertrophy, brain optimization, and other top performance experts on how to build the upgraded modern man. For expert muscle building articles, videos, resources and more visit http://www.benpakulski.com/

23 Joe Bennett The Hypertrophy Coach, Proper exercise selection, muscle activation techniques and the holy grail of muscle building. Jun 09, 2017

MI40's own Head Trainer, Joe Bennett jumps on the podcast today to lay out some expert strategies, tools and tips for jumpstarting your hypertrophy gains today. Ben and Joe walk you through specific muscle activation techniques, the do's and dont's of hypertrophy training, exercise selection and why a having a large variety of exercises may not always be optimal for muscle growth. Key takeaways from the episode: -The key to building muscle is not about moving more weight, -There is no "best exercise" it depends on my variables specific to the person's body. - Understanding how to identify the a few Key symptoms that you're doing an exercise wrong will save you a lot of time and keep you from injuring yourself. More info and resources here! http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/joe/

21 - Craig Ballantyne: Engineering The Perfect Life. Higher Standards for Higher Performance May 31, 2017

Today on Muscle Expert Podcast our expert guest is Productivity & Success Transformation Coach, co owner of earlytorise.com, highly successful author and the creator Turbulence Training Craig Ballantyne. Craig breaks down the nuts and bolts of having the Perfect Day and how to set your day up for extreme productivity. He was also extremely kind to share 5 FREE copies of his highly recommended book The Perfect Day Formula. Craig and Ben dig into how Craig personally plans, executes and get the most out of everyday using the principles in his book, how to create more freedom through discipline, what not to do in the morning and at night to ensure high productivity and more.

22 - Ben Esgro, Brain Optimization and Discovering New Supplements May 29, 2017

Today on Muscle Expert podcast Ben Esgro, COO and Co founder of De Novo Nutrition joins Ben to dive deep into neurotransmitter health, brain focus, chemistry, performance, pharmacology and the future of scientific research. Visit http://www.benpakulski.com/ Muscle Expert Podcast is hosted by IFBB Professional bodybuilder Ben Pakulski, listen in as he interviews the top leading experts in field of strength, muscle hypertrophy, brain optimization, and other top performance experts on how to build the upgraded modern man. For expert muscle building articles, videos, resources and more visit http://www.benpakulski.com/

20 Stan Efferding Expert Sleep, Nutrition and Recovery Strategies For Elite Performance, Vertical Dieting For Muscle and More! May 26, 2017

Today on Muscle Expert Podcast Stan "The Rhino" Efferding joins Ben for deep conversation on training, recovery, nutrition, sleep, hydration and much much more. Stan is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter. Stan is only one of 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds raw in competition. Stan holds the title as the World's Strongest Bodybuilder. He shares some of the most impactful strategies and key concepts he learned from his mentors such and training partners such as Mark Bell and Flex Wheeler. Visit http://www.benpakulski.com/ Muscle Expert Podcast is hosted by IFBB Professional bodybuilder Ben Pakulski, listen in as he interviews the top leading experts in field of strength, muscle hypertrophy, brain optimization, and other top performance experts on how to build the upgraded modern man. For expert muscle building articles, videos, resources and more visit http://www.benpakulski.com/

Muscle Expert Podcast 019 - Kai Greene: Mindset mastery, overcoming obstacles, becoming your own greatest ally May 22, 2017

IFBB Pro and founder of Dynamik Muscle, Kai Greene joins Ben on Muscle Expert Podcast today. Kai shares his early childhood experiences that lead to his massive drive to becoming a success on the bodybuilding stage, how journaling changed his life and career, what his days were like before the 2009 Arnold prep, what effort and hardwork really is, his meditation practice and much more! For links, resources and more go to http://www.benpakulski.com/podcasts/podcasts19/

Muscle Expert Podcast 018 - Charles Poliquin: Neurotransmitters, food intolerances, training for performance, forging olympic champions May 15, 2017

Ben & Charles dive into how neurotransmitters dictate an athletes needs for supplementation, training program design, and periodization; the controversial topic of intermittent fasting; how food intolerances can have a dramatic effect on body composition as well as the lessons Charles has learned about when to follow experience versus 'studies'.

Muscle Expert Podcast 017 - Kris Gethin May 09, 2017

Join IFBB Pro Ben Pakulski and Kris Gethin as they discuss everything ranging from how to prepare for the Ironman triathlon as a bodybuilder, hyper-recovery techniques for both muscle building and super endurance training, Kris' super-shake morning ritual, mentorship, and how to keep yourself driven and motivated in training and life.

Muscle Expert Podcast 016 Ben Pakulski and Dr. Jacob Wilson Discuss Muscle Building Training Oct 04, 2015

Muscle Expert Podcast 016 Ben Pakulski and Dr. Jacob Wilson discuss Training methods with acute variables for maximum gains in muscle building - how many reps, sets, volume, rest, isolation vs compound exercises, periodization, type of execution. EVERYTHING you need to take your muscle building efforts to the next level. It comes down to SO MUCH more than just adding "weight". You do NOT want to miss this one. itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ben-pakulski-podcast-muscle/id725296816?mt=2 Useful links: MI40Nation: http://www.mi40nation.com The Muscle Prof:https://www.FB.com/themuscleprof If you don’t have iTunes, check it out on the website here: http://www.benpakulski.com/muscle-expert-016/ ‎

Muscle Expert Podcast 015 Flex Wheeler Interview by Ben Pakulski Sep 26, 2015

Muscle Expert Podcast 015 Flex Wheeler Interview by Ben Pakulski - with one of the greatest bodybuilders of ALL TIME. One of my very first bodybuilding idols. His nickname was Skinny Kenny...any guesses? "Flex" Wheeler of course! You do NOT want to miss this one. itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ben-pakulski-podcast-muscle/id725296816?mt=2 Useful links: http://www.mi40nation.com If you don’t have iTunes, check it out on the website here: http://www.benpakulski.com/muscle-expert-015/ ‎ And make sure to check out The Flex Wheeler Story "Dare2Dream"here - D2dmovie.com

014 Muscle Expert Podcast - Ben Pakulski And Mark Coles Fat Loss and Body Transformation Jun 25, 2015

Muscle Expert Podcast 014 - Ben Pakulski And Mark Coles are back at it again. Topic of the discussion revolves around the application of exercise in fatloss and body transformation. Itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ben-pakulski-podcast-muscle/id725296816?mt=2 Useful links: http://www.mi40nation.com If you don’t have iTunes, check it out on the website here: http://www.benpakulski.com/muscle-expert-014/ ‎

013 Muscle Expert Podcast Ben Pakulski and Mark Coles Interview Oct 17, 2014

Muscle Expert Podcast 013 - An exclusive call with Mark Coles, after stepping on stage earlier this year for the very first time, Mark won his class and went on to receive an invite to the British Championship where he came 2nd out of an extraordinary lineup. Itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ben-pakulski-podcast-muscle/id725296816?mt=2 Highlights of the Podcast: - Ben and Mark discuss Mark's training, his prep and transformation, providing an inspirational and powerful insight into the mindset of what it takes to transform your body. - Mark talks about his background, injuries, learning and how even starting bodybuilding at what would be considered a late age, 28, how over the past 10 years he has built a physique that stands out on stage. - What does it take to be a bodybuilder? This call will give you open access into exactly what needs to be done. Click here to have a listen: Itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ben-pakulski-podcast-muscle/id725296816?mt=2 Useful links: http://www.mi40x.com If you don’t have iTunes, check it out on the website here: http://www.benpakulski.com/muscle-expert-013/ ‎

012 Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & John Kiefer Discuss Carb Backloading Oct 07, 2014

The master, the creator of “Carb Backloading” John Kiefer on the NEWEST Muscle Expert Podcast... Podcast 012- Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & John Kiefer discuss carb backloading Highlights of the Podcast: - Hormone regulation through carb backloading - When is the best time to eat your carbohydrates - How to gain muscle and lose fat - Break through muscle building plateaus - Manipulate cortisol levels in the body - The best time to train - And much, much more! Click here to have a listen: Itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ben-pakulski-podcast-muscle/id725296816?mt=2 Useful links: http://www.mi40x.com

011 Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & Dr Jacob Wilson High Fat Vs High Carb Diets For Muscle Growth Sep 07, 2014

Want to discover how to structure a diet for maximum performance and optimal body composition? We’ve go you covered - Muscle Expert Podcast 011- Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & Dr Jacob Wilson High Fat Vs High Carb Diets For Muscle Growth Highlights of the Podcast: - How to structure a diet for maximum performance and optimal body composition - The logic, science and practice of Ketogenic style dieting - What Ben is doing to put on 20lbs for the Arnold Classic. - The exact diet Dr Wilson follows to stay on top of his game and get huge at the same time. - Tips, Tricks and Cues for maximizing any nutrition plan Click here to have a listen: Itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ben-pakulski-podcast-muscle/id725296816?mt=2 Useful links: http://www.mi40x.com http://www.ut.edu/JacobWilson/

010 Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & Muscle Genes Discuss Muscle Genetics Aug 20, 2014

Want to discover your ULTIMATE human potential? We’ve go you covered - Muscle Expert Podcast 010- Ben Pakulski & Muscle Genes Discuss Muscle Genetics

Highlights of the Podcast:

-The role genetics play in muscle growth

-How to maximize your individual muscle role

-How to up regulate or down regulate hormones

-External factors that affect genetics

-How to get exploit your genetics for a maximal potential and much, much more!

009 Muscle Expert Podcast - Ben Pakulski & Dr Jacob Wilson Teach Workout Periodization for Muscle Growth Aug 02, 2014

Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & Dr Jacob Wilson Teach Workout Periodization for Muscle Growth

An IFBB PRO and one of the worlds top researchers openly discuss all methods and mechanisms to maximizing muscle gains.

Highlights of the Podcast: - Periodization as a beginner, intermediate or advanced lifter - Exercise selection for maximal growth - How to bring up weak body parts - Exercise manipulation to hit all muscle fibres - What is optimal for workout frequency and apply workout “splits”? - Minimizing plateaus - How to get HUGE, JACKED, and much, much more!

Useful Links: http://www.ut.edu/JacobWilson/ http://www.mi40x.com

008 Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & Dr Jacob Wilson How the Structure the Perfect Workout for Growth May 09, 2014

Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & Dr Jacob Wilson How the structure the perfect workout for growth

An IFBB PRO and one of the worlds top researchers openly discuss all methods and mechanisms to maximizing muscle gains.

Highlights of the Podcast:

- 5 major modes of hypertrophy

- Longitudinal hypertrophy and the role of muscle sarcomeres

- The structure of muscle and how a muscle grows

- How muscle contritile units contribute to muscle growth

- What is optimal in terms of range of motion

- The difference between getting a muscle maximally shortened and lengthened

Useful Links:

http://www.ut.edu/JacobWilson/

007 Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & Dr Jacob Wilson Discuss Cardio for Fat Loss Mar 07, 2014

Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & Dr Jacob Wilson Discuss Cardio for Fat Loss:

Dr. Jacob has an unparalleled dedication to the sport of bodybuilding, and has devoted the majority of his life to helping thousands of bodybuilders reach their goals. His academic achievements are vast, and include degrees in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology, dozens of publications, and extensive experience teaching and public speaking. Sit back and learn from their muscle building knowledge in the realm of bodybuilding. Learn the optimal way to build muscle from these brilliant professionals

Highlights of the Podcast:

- The best way to get shredded with cardio

- How to design an individual cardio protocol

- How to eat around your cardio workouts

- When you should be doing your cardio

- What type of cardio you should be doing and WHEN

- Personal insights to what BPAK has been doing for his cardio protocols

- The science behind what is optimal when it comes to cardio

- And much, much MORE!

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006 Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski & Dr Jacob Wilson Discuss Metabolic Flexibility Jan 31, 2014

Muscle Expert Ben Pakulski And Dr Jacob Wilson Discuss Metabolic Flexibility

Dr. Jacob has an unparalleled dedication to the sport of bodybuilding, and has devoted the majority of his life to helping thousands of bodybuilders reach their goals. His academic achievements are vast, and include degrees in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology, dozens of publications, and extensive experience teaching and public speaking. Sit back and learn from their muscle building knowledge in the realm of bodybuilding. Learn the optimal way to build muscle from these brilliant professionalsHighlights of the Podcast:

- How to optimize your physique through metabolic flexibility and nutrition timing.

- The difference between eating fat or carbohydrates at various points in the day.

- The hormonal response to the presence of carbs and fat.

- The difference between metabolic flexibility and metabolic inflexibility.

- How to use fat as fuel rather than storage.

- The effect mitochondrial density and distribution has on metabolic flexibility.

- An explanation of insulin resistance and sensitivity.

- The best way to become insulin sensitive through metabolic flexibility.

- The myths, history and research behind high fat vs high carbohydrate diets.

- What exactly you should eat for breakfast to optimize body composition

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005 Muscle Expert John Meadows & Ben Pakulski Discuss Training Secrets of the Pros Dec 03, 2013

What you will learn on today's show:

- How to enhance your intra workout/post workout recovery protocol.

- The use of DI and TRI peptides vs BCAAs.

- Overcoming genetics.

- Bens favorite teacher.

- What BPAK and meadows are doing to bring up their backs and what they REALLY think is necessary around the workout to build muscle.

- And much much more...

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004 Muscle Expert John Meadows & Ben Pakulski Discuss Tom Platz Leg Training Nov 14, 2013

Today, John Meadows shares his once in a life time experience - being trained and coached by the legendary Tom Platz (AKA "The Golden Eagle", AKA "The Quadfather)

Tom Platz was and is one of the most sought-after guest speakers in the world of bodybuilding, nutrition and general fitness. He was a Professor and the Director of Bodybuilding Sciences at ISSA for 14 years. Tom has a Masters in Fitness Science, Bachelors in Science Physiology and Nutrition from Wayne State University and Michigan State University, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of California.

What you will learn on today's show:

- John's insight and experiences coaching with Tom Platz.

- What it takes to develop a World class physique.

- How to periodize and rotate workout regimes.

- The best way to optimize your bodybuilding knowledge.

Useful Links:

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003 Dr Jacob Wilson Interviewed by Ben Pakulski & John Meadows Oct 29, 2013

Dr. Jacob Wilson interviewed by Ben Pakulski and Mountain Dog John Meadows.

Dr. Jacob has an unparalleled dedication to the sport of bodybuilding, and has devoted the majority of his life to helping thousands of bodybuilders reach their goals. His academic achievements are vast, and include degrees in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology, dozens of publications, and extensive experience teaching and public speaking. Sit back and learn from their muscle building knowledge in the realm of bodybuilding. Learn the optimal way to build muscle from these brilliant professionals

What you will learn on today's show:

The optimal breakfast for performance, muscle and fat loss.
A perfect morning supplement regimen to support muscle anabolism.

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002 John Meadows and Ben Pakulski Interview Oct 18, 2013

Today, Ben Pakulski and Mountain Dog John Meadows share their muscle building experiences in the realm of bodybuilding. Learn the optimal way to build muscle from these two brilliant professionals.

What you will learn on today's show:

John Meadows shares his upcoming opportunity to train and learn from Tom Platz.
The best way to progress with leg development.
How to apply the variable of mechanical torque/tension for maximum muscle growth.
Manipulation of the exercise strength curl for better development.
How to prioritize your exercises to optimize your muscle building results.
Minimize injury by adjusting exercise wear patterns.
What it takes to build an impressive physique.
The best times to manipulate lifting tempo.

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