Episodes

One of my favorite topics with some great feedback from live viewers as well – what to do when your show or goal date is over? How do you transition gracefully into the next phase and avoid a horrible rebound? I tell some stories of the good and the bad and offer tips to improve the transition going in both directions. The usual myth/rant/recap sections make their normal appearance as well!

When does embracing the “hardcore” mentality become a liability? Is your relentless pursuit of being awesome holding you back? Also, I talk about ways in which you can truly screw up your macro tracking – some obvious, some less so! Includes the weekly recap, myth and rants segments as well!

Everybody loves a good cheat meal, RIGHT???? In this episode I talk about why they AREN’T needed, but why you might want to implement one anyway along with some alternatives and some do’s and don’ts. Also: sustainability in bodybuilding. It’s a marathon, not a sprint – so how can you make sure you’re in it and progressing for the long haul? As usual also the weekly recap, dispelling bodybuilding myths, and a quick rant!

What are the pros and cons of working out in a home gym? Take it from someone who has done a lot of programming for garage warriors. Also, are workouts really better if you have a partner? I go over the good and the bad there as well. And finally, body fat percentage testing – why should you care, if at all? I dig deep into the weeds and go over what to trust and what not to!

Gotta lift big to get big, right bro? Not so fast buddy – in this episode I break down the differences in training for size and strength. Also, how to identify when you’re stressed, how that can kill your gainz, and how to manage it more effectively!

Chest: every guy overtrains it, so why isn’t every guy busting out of their shirt? Because they are doing it WRONG – listen in on how to fix it. Also, when you need to travel and have to take your gains with you, I have some tips to make the process a little less painless. A little preparation goes a long way!

After my excursion to the Knox Classic yesterday, I have a *lot* of thoughts on some weird posing I saw and also a bigger picture look at how to fix the horribly broken NPC show structure that makes things unnecessarily hard for everyone involved.

So yeah, I took a little time off to sell/buy a house and move, but I’M BACK! A quickie for this week, talking about how to select a weight for an exercise and how to know if you’ve chosen wisely. Experienced lifters, this one’s for you too.

There’s no sense in getting fancy with partial range of motion until you really understand what FULL range of motion is like and how to know if you’re achieving it. It might not be as simple as you think! Also – when life throws something at you that forces you to take extended time off (like surgery or something similar), how do you deal with that? What can you expect to happen during your time away, how can you bounce back and how can you make the recovery process a little less painful and mor...

Glute training tips for women AND men – because we all could use a little help! Also, logging your workouts – refer to this post for a companion visual and breakdown of some of the things discussed here. Also: bodybuilding myth debunked, Q&A, and the weekly rant!

Prep is long and hard, whether for a show or some other goal – finding and developing your strategy for maintaining focus is absolutely key to your success. Also, how to use the scale to track daily weigh-ins without driving yourself insane.

Every bodybuilder has to meal prep, but how do you make it easier and more efficient (discussion starts at 6:00 in). Also, the sequel to macros 101: MACROS 102! Fine tuning your flexible plan for optimal results (discussion starts at 37:42)