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141: Joe "Hypertrophy Coach" Bennett - Foundations of Hypertrophy: Execution & Effort Feb 11, 2019

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Joe is better known as the hypertrophy coach, for good reason. He has years of experience with thousands of people and has found common ways to help people reach their goals. His focus has been getting as jacked as possible, he has some very insightful and interesting lines of thought on what is important when trying to get muscular. I think you guys will really enjoy this episode and it will give you something to think about. Timestamps: 06:30 Joe on what execution really means? 17:35 Joe touches on RPE/RIR 26:07 Joe talks about strength curves 39:24 Joe's opinion on "going by feel" 46:09 Joe talks about limitations of mistakes and sub-optimal approaches https://www.instagram.com/hypertrophycoach/ www.hypertrophycoach.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRZC4kbD4lIVe02LL2H27Aw/featured Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqYelk3HB9M __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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140: Training to Failure w/ Scott Stevenson & Mike Israetel Feb 04, 2019

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Training to failure roundtable! Dr. Mike & Dr. Scott get into a discussion around training to failure, the relative intensity and overall training volume. You don't want to miss this! Timestamps: 01:05 Scott's general hypertrophy philosophies 09:09 Mike responds to Scott's methodologies 18:22 Scott gets back to Mike's comments and talks about muscle fibre types 23:19 Mike responds to Steve's summary points and getting strong over time and going to failure 28:49 Scott talks about continuous progress and RIR 37:09 Mike's system of failure points 42:35 Scott reflects on Mike's points 50:20 Mike gets back and brings up systemic fatigue 54:44 Scott brings up the Schoenfeld Volume study 01:01:23 Mike's take on the study 01:09:38 Responder observation Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv82bRETc0 __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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139: Nick Tumminello - 4 Exercises that get an Undeserved bad rep Jan 28, 2019

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Nick Tumminello is the 2016 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year, and the Editor-in-chief of the NSCA Personal Training Quarterly journal. He’s the author of three books: Building Muscle and Performance, Strength Training for Fat Loss, and Your Workout PERFECTED. He’s been a trainer for over 20 years, is the former strength coach for team Ground Control MMA and has trained professional athletes in field, court, combat and physique sports. This time, Nick delves into 4 exercises that get an undeserved bad rep. Timestamps: 01:25 Nick talks about his article 12:47 Nick elaborates on the stability ball crunch 15:35 Nick on avoiding hip flexors kicking in for ab movements 19:13 Nick talks about Smith machine squats 24:37 Nick's co-authored article on leg extensions 31:11 Nick shares his thoughts about pain as a good indicator of something not working? 35:16 Nick closes with behind the neck pull-downs 40:26 Nick's opinion on upright rows and impingement for shoulders 43:43 Nick further discusses Sissy squats 46:28 Nick's view on exercises that are underrated/overrated for hypertrophy http://nicktumminello.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nicktumminello https://www.instagram.com/nick_tumminello/?hl=en https://twitter.com/coachnickt?lang=en Article - https://www.t-nation.com/training/not-dangerous-4-falsely-accused-exercises Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMlVA8o8h7c __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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138: Shelby Starnes - Key things for a Successful Prep Jan 21, 2019

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Shelby Starnes is a champion bodybuilder and fantastic coach. In todays episode we dig deep into Shelby’s methdologies for contest prep, specifically going over what he see’s as the key ingredients to a successful prep, differences between males and females and finishing with his top tips for up and coming coaches. Shelby is a super nice guy and I really enjoyed this chat, I know you’ll enjoy it. Timestamps: 01:33 Shelby speaks about key things for a successful prep 15:06 Shelby's take on health strategies in a contest prep 21:29 Shelby talks about major differences between males and females 26:14 Shelby's observations on interindividual differences 33:06 Shelby shares his carb up methodologies 39:37 Shelby quickly touches on screwing up peak week 40:46 Shelby gives insight into other modalities to get people lean 45:21 Shelby speaks about special things needed to do to get people stage ready 51:00 Shelby's take on what makes a good coach Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cMjOGmA_MU __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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137: Mike Israetel - The fallacy of Optimisation Jan 14, 2019

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This time, Mike is talking about the idea of optimisation, he brings up warning signs of negative neurotic behaviour and them becoming a habit and furthermore he continuous speaking about how to identify find what's optimal! Timestamps: 00:00 Mike starts with talking about optimisation 13:06 Mike talks about down-sets for strength training 19:51 Mike brings up warning signs of negative neurotic behaviour and them becoming a habit 33:28 Furthermore he continuous speaking about how to identify find what's optimal? 43:20 Mike's take on Peri-workout 75-85% of carb intake? 46:43 Mike speaks about exercise selection when massing vs. cutting Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ4OdQOSOYA __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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136: Miguel Blacutt - Muscle Damage, Glucose Disposal Agents & CBD-Oil Jan 07, 2019

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This time, Miguel is covering things on his article about Muscle Damage and Hypertrophy. Furthermore, he delves into the topic around GDA's and CBD-Oil. Article: http://revivestronger.com/2018/11/01/chasing-damage-and-soreness-why-it-can-reduce-gains/ Timestamps: 02:44 Miguel talks about what he's been up to 07:18 Miguel touches on a recent article about muscle damage 10:57 Miguel speaks about the main driver of hypertrophy 12:05 Miguel continuous speaking about things that lead to muscle damage 20:42 Miguel gives insight on BFR and muscle damage 23:04 Miguel talks about practical tips 28:26 Miguel adds other thoughts on the practical applications 30:30 Miguel begins with the topic on CBD-Oil 34:24 Miguel answers the question about human data for CBD oil 36:44 Different forms of CBD products 41:06 Miguel's take on myths and fads. (Thanksgiving and holiday relaxation) 51:04 Miguel ends with talking about GDA's Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvqziVTvD7c __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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135: Massing Roundtable - Mike Israetel & Eric Helms Dec 31, 2018

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This is the Massing roundtable. Dr. Mike Israetel and Dr. Eric Helms get into a discussion around the general principles of getting big!. This implies things like rate of weight gain, body fat %, insulin sensitivity and much more! Timestamps: 01:45 Eric's change of perspective on the rate of weight gain since Abel's podcast 04:50 Mike responds to Eric's view 11:15 Mike continuous talking about slower rate gain for more advanced lifters? 13:56 Eric gets back on Mike's question 16:03 Steve chimes in and shares his experience of the rate of weight gain 16:58 Mike admits that his former recommendations were wrong 20:05 Eric talks about rate of weight gain for female athletes 23:20 Furthermore, Eric speaks about a cut-off point with gaining and high body fat percentage on p-ratio and muscle gain 26:39 Mike's take on the same topic 33:47 Eric gets back on comments made by Mike 35:13 Mike follows up with his thoughts 37:47 Eric then talks about that if you've never been obese, gaining fat cells a concern? 41:05 Mike's take on the matter 43:18 Considering pushing to higher BF levels to increase muscle mass 46:10 Mike's take on the matter 52:01 Eric responds to Mike's view on the amount of weight you want to put on 54:22 Eric get's into the topic around Insulin sensitivity 57:45 Mike shares his opinion on insulin sensitivity 01:04:28 Mike's take on the argument some people make in justifying methodologies/supplements to get minor % out of this 01:08:52 Eric's take on the matter and carb timing Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYskXqmcah4 __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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134: Tom Venuto - Bodybuilding And Fitness since 1989 Dec 25, 2018

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Tom Venuto is a world-renowned writer, author of burn the fat, feed the muscle. I first came into contact with Tom and his work via the Fit Cast, he was incredibly clued up and well spoken. Since hearing him there I purchased his book, which was one of the first pieces of true evidence-based literature I had read. Tom himself was a champion bodybuilder, taking home his fair share of trophies. Today we dig into how the bodybuilding landscape has changed. Timestamps: 02:09 Tom talks about how he learned compared to in the past and now 05:36 Tom shares his thoughts on how has the industry and bodybuilding evolved? 07:32 Tom's experience with personal anecdotal evidence that isn't backed by science 13:29 Tom's take on genetics and volume/intensity of high-level bodybuilders 16:41 Tom's views on fads 20:48 Tom's nutritional approach and any changes over time? 23:45 Any things Tom tried from other Bodybuilders? 27:21 Tom's specific principles 29:17 Tom's observation of common trends that lead to success 31:44 Tom's take on preventing or work around injuries Tom's Website: https://www.burnthefatinnercircle.com/ Tom's E-Mail: https://www.burnthefatinnercircle.com/public/contact-us.cfm Tom's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burnthefat/ Tom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomvenuto/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fftCcIiX7Y __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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133: Leanna Carr - Psychological & Physiological demands of Contest Prep Dec 18, 2018

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Leanna Carr is a mental performance and fitness coach She has a masters in sports exercise psychology, with her pro status as a natural figure competitor and as a powerlifter in the 63kg class, she is a smart, strong and powerful human being. She is also good friends with many of our previous guests such as the guys at team 3DMJ and frequently talks at seminars about the psychological aspects of the sports she is involved in. Today we dig into her expertise as a mental performance coach. Timestamps: 02:26 Leanna talks about the psychological consequences of competing 07:37 Leanna's experience with eating disorders after a comp prep 15:17 Leanna's take on post-show strategies and pre-show considerations 19:26 Leanna speaks about psychological relief by a third party such as a coach 22:59 Leanna continues with talking about anxiety and offseason struggles 24:57 Leanna mentions to help people with the focus and mindset between performance/physique athletes 31:36 Leanna talks about the loss of the menstrual cycle 37:11 Leanna's take on how to maintain 39:39 Leanna's experience with Women who are unable to get their period back 42:40 Leanna's approach to unplugging and taking "you time" 47:28 Leanna ends with social media and balancing your life IG: https://www.instagram.com/leanna_carr/ Email: Leannacarr1@gmail.com Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COEoSnJS8EU __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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132: Scott Stevenson - Post-Contest Recovery Strategies Dec 10, 2018

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This is part 2 with Dr Scott Stevenson; bodybuilder, coach & writer. Scott has a PhD in Applied Exercise Physiology and has published peer-reviewed scientific literature. He is also a competitive bodybuilder with plenty of success, with four overall titles, including the 2009 NPC Mr. Arizona, and four top 5 national level showings. With over 30 years lifting experience and more than 2 decades of coaching Scott blends the science with anecdote to get results. His philosophy is to keep an open “beginner’s minded” approach to finding what works. You’re going to love today’s episode. Timestamps: 00:27 Scott start by talking about critical thinking and dives into the variability of individual responses 09:01 Scott goes into talking about recovery methods 11:37 Scott follows up with speaking about a "Perceived recovery status scale" 19:12 Scott speaks about strategies post contest 33:31 Scott talks about "The Deadzone" 36:50 Scott ends with mental aspects of the post-show period "Be your Own Bodybuilding Coach": https://drscottstevenson.com/byobbcoachresources.html Scott's Website: https://www.integrativebodybuilding.com Scott's Contact: scottwstevensonme@me.com Scott's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeBodybuilding/ Scott's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/scottwstevenson/ Scott's Twitter: https://twitter.com/IBBFortitude Scott's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_training/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNmw6RbIymg __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

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