The Breaking Muscle Podcast

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Mapping Out Muscle Gain Dec 15, 2020

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In this episode, Tom MacCormick explains exactly how he thinks you should train to build the most muscle possible. He explains what anabolic resistance is and why it means you must change your training strategy to keep growing.

He identifies the three key phases of training, P.B.S. for short:

Primer
Building
Solidification

And, he will share exactly how to structure and sequence each phase to maximize your results.

This sequence is the exact framework he has used himself and with his clients to get in photoshoot shape.

If you enjoyed this podcast and took value from it, please rate and review to help us spread the word to motivate and inspire others to take their performance to the next level. For more podcasts like this, visit the Six Pack of Knowledge page.

Your host Tom MacCormick is a personal trainer and online coach whose goal is to be the curator of the greatest hypertrophy experts on the planet. If you are interested in working with Tom or finding out more about him then follow him on Instagram @tommaccormick or visit his website www.tommaccormick.com.

Failure Doesn't Exist Dec 04, 2020

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Ray "Cash" Care. Ray is a navy seal veteran who has leveraged his experience and passion to become an expert on self-improvement, team-building, and fitness.

He is the founder of CONQUER, a leadership, and team-building program designed to push you physically, mentally, and emotionally to break through personal barriers.

Ray will teach you how to learn, grow, and profit from your pain by becoming better from the inside out.

In this episode, we discuss the lessons Ray has learned in his career:

Why failure doesn't exist
The simple (but not easy to achieve) success equation
One hell of a motivational speech from Ray

How To Build A Brand In The Fitness Industry Nov 25, 2020

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Our guest is Andrew Coates. Andrew is a coach, writer, and podcast host. He works with athletes and gen-pop clients with a focus on education and enjoyment.

This means their training, diet, and lifestyle are sustainable for long-term progress.

In recent years, Andrew has successfully branched out to become a prolific content creator. In this episode, we discuss how he juggles coaching 35+ hours a week with weekly podcast episodes, writing articles, and posting on social media daily. We also explore how this has opened up multiple opportunities for him.

If you are interested in expanding your impact within the fitness industry and want practical tips to help you achieve it, this episode is a goldmine.

The Fitness Professional's Road Map to Achieving Excellence Nov 24, 2020

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Our guest today is Mark Coles. Mark is a coach, bodybuilder, gym owner, educator, and fitness business mentor. He has also just released his book, Level Up – The Fitness Professional's Road Map to Achieving Excellence, and reached the top of the Amazon bestseller charts.

In this episode, we explore the valuable lessons Mark has learned from two decades of training and how these can be applied to all walks of life to take you to the next level.

The Trainer Who Trains the Trainers Nov 24, 2020

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Our guest today is Tom Purvis. Tom competed as a bodybuilder, trained at Gold's gym in the 90s with all the top pros, and has educated other fitness professionals with RTS since 1997. He has a wealth of experience and is name-checked as a mentor to many top competitors and coaches. Tom is the creator of RTS and exerciseprofessional.com.

In this episode, we discuss the underlying thought processes that Tom goes through when trying to help someone gain muscle mass. This results in a fascinating insight full of key principles you need to understand to reach your potential.

The Move Well Project Oct 26, 2020

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Our guest today is Chris Peil. Chris is a sports rehabilitation expert who specializes in helping people get back to performing at their best after the medical community has tried and failed. His no-nonsense, logical straight-talking approach is a breath of fresh air compared to much of the hot air and self-promotion you see from people far less skilled.

Chris flies under the radar for someone who works with Olympians, professional athletes, and World's Strongest Man champion, Eddie Hall. His lack of self-promotion is refreshing but robs the world of his wealth of wisdom. Listen to this episode to learn from a genuine hidden gem of the fitness industry.

The Muscle Lab is Open Oct 19, 2020

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Cody Haun is the epitome of a 21st century strength scientists. As he ventures out on his own, leaving academia for private practice, he is set up to track, analyze, and assess every aspect of your training and nutrition.

In this episode, we geek out about:

-Inter-individual heterogeneity and response to training and nutrition

-Starting a research and training practice

-Case studies, database processes, and accountability to trainees

-Ultrasound units, portable metabolic analyzers, and the tools of the trade

The Muscle Doc Makes a House Call Oct 14, 2020

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Jordan Shallow is a chiropractor, strength and conditioning coach, powerlifter and educator. He's the cofounder of Pre-Script, which operates on the three pillars of mobility, stability and strength.

In this episode:

Jordan identifies the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to enhancing performance, gaining strength, building muscle mass, managing injury risk, and developing more robust athletes
He explains how developing a foundation of ability and stability can facilitate an increase in strength

This is an interview I've wanted to do for several months and I'm delighted to finally get it done. Listening to Jordan will shine a spotlight on what your limiting factor is when it comes to getting results, it will identify why you get those nagging injuries or why you keep hitting plateaus in the gym.

Getting Schooled on Building Muscle Oct 09, 2020

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Chris Barakat, MS, ATC, CISSN, is the founder of School of Gainz and Competitive Breed. He is also a competitive natural bodybuilder, researcher, and educator who truly walks the talk.

In this episode, we discuss all things muscle building including:

Whether DOMs are a useful indicator of effective training
What makes a good muscle building exercise
How much variety do you need in your training
Is periodization a useful muscle building tool

As well as discussing Chris' exciting research and insights into the latest science in hypertrophy.

The Trifecta of Strength: Powerlifting, Weightlifting, and Bodybuilding Sep 23, 2020

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Eric Helms of 3D Muscle Journey is an accomplished natural bodybuilder, world-renowned coach and fitness educator. Last year, he competed multiple times on the bodybuilding stage, but in 2020, he set himself the challenge of competing in three different strength sports: weightlifting, strongman, and powerlifting. In this episode, we discuss how he has juggled the competing demands of these different sports.

This episode is absolute gold for anyone who competes in multiple sports, does CrossFit or plays a sport and wants to know how your gym-based training needs to sit alongside and compliment your sport practice and competition.

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