The Jay Ferruggia Show

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**The Jay Ferruggia Show**

If you’re a high-achieving man over 40, who wants to get ripped, build muscle and be fully optimized, this is the premier show for you.

Known as “The Transformation King”, Jay Ferruggia has over 30 years experience in the fitness industry. He’s a trusted advisor to WWE, UFC, MLB, NFL, LiveStrong, Schwarzenegger, and Fortune 500 companies. And there’s no one better at helping midlife men make identity-changing transformations.

You’ll learn simple, cutting-edge strategies that will help you finally build the body you want… and keep it for life.

Latest Episodes:

#454: Underrated/Overrated - Squats, Frequency, Kettlebells, Fasting & More Sep 13, 2022

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You don't have to look very far to find a bunch of overrated, gimmicky nonsense.

From fitness to society. The world is full of bullsh*t.

But, it's not all bad.

There are quite a few underrated things that often get criminally overlooked.

So I decided, why not play a little game of under or overrated to settle the score and clear the air? Tune in to find out my thoughts on everything from tartufo to kettlebells and much more.

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#453: What Is Progressive Overload and Why Should You Care? Sep 09, 2022

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Progressive overload is the key to getting the results you desire in the gym and actually changing your physique.

But what exactly does that mean?

And what's the best way to go about it?

I've got you covered on all of that, and much more, in today's Q&A.

Questions answered include:

What's the foundation for successful training? [2:51]
Should your training method be based on your chronological or training age? [12:49]
How can you ensure you're avoiding injuries and not crushing your CNS? [13:55]
Are protein and carbs necessary post-workout? [17:13]
Should you manipulate carbs and fats on cardio days? [20:10]
Is it possible to build bigger delts without destroying your joints? [22:20]
What to do if you can't front squat? [26:37]
My Top-5 wrestlers of all-time? [27:35]

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#452: Avoid These Mistakes If You're Looking to Get Shredded Sep 06, 2022

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Getting shredded is hard.

It's also quite simple.

With the proper training program, macros, and recovery it simply comes down to putting in the work.

That's the challenging part.

Waking up every f*cking day determined to crush it and dominate.

The easy part?

The split, the diet, the methods. And I've got you covered on those here today.

Are you making this mistake when calculating your macros? [2:35]
Is chicken a quality protein source? [7:02]
What's the best way to sequence lower body days? [13:37]
What's the key to becoming more explosive and athletic? [15:13]
Should you be getting your fat from oils? [21:12]
Do chin-ups belong on arm day? [23:02]
How do you actually get results in the gym? [25:12]
Which exercises should you avoid for shoulder health? [30:38]
When's the most important time to have carbs? [35:17]
Glute hams or nordics? [38:10]

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#451: How to Become Indispensable, Eliminating Knee Pain, and Does Soreness Matter? Sep 02, 2022

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Questions.

Answers.

White walls.

Wait, what?!

Yep. We're covering everything you need to know to become unf*ckwithable in ALL aspects of your life in today's Q&A.

What's the ONE THING you can do to make more money, get in better shape, and live a more fulfilled life? [4:40]
Dealing with knee pain? Try this. [16:17]
How much muscle can you really put on in a year? [17:28]
What's the best way to start a career in the fitness industry? [21:20]
Is soreness a good indicator of an effective workout? [24:08]
Are high rep sets with light weights good for hypertrophy? [28:04]
What's the best split if you have limited time? [31:20]
What are the most easily digestible foods to help with hitting macros? [32:58]
Is static stretching the key you're missing? [36:30]
What can you do to become indispensable? [44:28]

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#450: Why You NEED Sensory Deprivation In Your Life with Max Casa Aug 30, 2022

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Max Casa, founder of Max Vitality, is a lifelong martial artist, performance coach, and master of sensory deprivation.

After countless health obstacles, he dedicated himself to finding the easiest and most effective recovery therapy. He found that through float tanks which not only healed his body, but enhanced his mind and deepened his spiritual connection.

After experiencing the life-changing benefits, he now aims to spread his knowledge on the benefits of floating. Listen and learn how you can use this powerful tool to enhance recovery, reduce stress and anxiety, and optimize your life by strengthening and balancing your mind, body, and spirit.

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#449: How To Get Chiseled Abs, Thrive Through Uncertainty, and The Top-5 Exercises for Bigger Biceps Aug 23, 2022

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The difference between the reflection you see in the mirror, and the person you want to become, is the choices you make each day.

Far too often I hear guys say they want to look like they're fresh out of NFL training camp when they take off their shirt. But they're eating and drinking like the junior varsity offensive line coach who still fantasizes about his not so glorious, glory days.

Your goals must align with your actions. And your actions must align with your words.

If not, you're wasting your time and the time of everyone around you.

We've all been there. And I've got the answers you need in today's Q&A...

The secret to developing abs like a MMA fighter? [4:30]
How to improve your vertical jump and maintain explosiveness as you get older? [9:56]
The most important skill for you to develop outside of the gym? [12:58]
Can you progressively overload dumbbells if you only have 5 lb. increments? [14:30]
What are the Top-5 bicep exercises? [17:40]
Is it possible to make pushups better for hypertrophy? [20:52]
Is there an optimal angle to get the most out of pressing exercises? [25:38]
What are the best exercises to alleviate knee pain? [28:51]
How can hardgainers get jacked and lean? [33:02]

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#448: The Warrior Mindset w/ Green Beret, Nick Lavery Aug 12, 2022

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Chief Warrant Officer 2, Nick Lavery, is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces - commonly known as Green Berets - currently serving the United States citizens as a Special Forces Warrant Officer, Assistant Detachment Commander.

Nick is widely recognized as an experienced subject matter expert in special operations, intelligence fusion, and mission planning and execution; having won numerous awards including the Silver Star, 3 Purple Hearts, and 2 Bronze Stars.

He recently released his book, Objective Secure: The Battle-Tested Guide to Goal Achievement, and he's here to share some of his experiences with you today.

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#447: The Perfect Training Split to Get Strong & Shredded Aug 10, 2022

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I'm often asked, "what's the best training split?"

The simple answer?

The one you enjoy.

The split is meaningless if you're not locked in or are skipping workouts because you dread going to the gym.

Now figuring out how to effectively design a particular program, maximize muscle growth, and minimize injuries? A little more complex. But I'm back with another Q&A where I break it all down for you and answer a few more questions like:

What's the best training split for maximum muscle? [5:41]
5 ways to immediately improve your barbell back squats. [7:44]
What simple changes can you make in your daily life to increase longevity? [10:11]
What goes in to designing an effective full-body program? [11:58]
Can diet alone improve your skin health? [21:06]
How do you reduce feeling full but still hit protein goals? [22:58]
What's the best way to adopt new habits and become a more positive influence to others? [25:09]
How can you reduce overuse injuries? [29:47]
What's my favorite side delt exercise? [32:55]

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#446: The Insider's Guide to Optimal Strength Training Jul 29, 2022

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You've got questions.

And you know, I've got answers.

I'm back with another jam packed Q&A to help you live and train optimally, feel your best, and crush your goals. A few of the questions I address today are:

How can you avoid the inevitable elbow, forearm, and shoulder issues that come with chin-ups? [3:00]
Can you make significant progress on a 4-day, push pull legs split? [7:20]
What is clean failure? And how many sets should you be taking to failure? [9:18]
What's the easiest way to fix poor posture? [11:12]
How much protein should you be eating per day? [13:47]
How do you navigate multiple rep ranges? [16:42]
What's the best way to do drop sets? [28:52]
How many days should you train per week? And what to do on off days? [31:18]
Who are my recommended kettlebell training pros? [34:52]

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#445: 30 Days to Ripped Jul 26, 2022

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Wanna know how to lose fat fast? I've got everything you need to know on today's episode.

We cover the exact details of training, cardio, diet, macros, what to eat, how to recover, daily activity, sleep, supplements and more.

If you're ready to finally see your abs and lose the love handles once and for all this is the episode for you.

**Get the workouts, diet, and coaching you need to get shredded, fast. AND compete to win $1,000 at Ripped in 30**

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