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Ep 95: Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras on the Science of Building Muscle and Strength 1

Dec 29, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with Bret Contreras. Bret is a strength and conditioning coach, published author, researcher, inventor, PhD and a lifelong student of strength training. This might be my favorite podcast of the year! Sit back, relax and enjoy.

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Instagram: @bretcontreras1

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Ep 94: Craig Ballantyne on the Perfect Day Formula 0

Dec 27, 2017

In this episode, I talk with fitness and business coach Craig Ballantyne. Craig is the author of The Perfect Day Formula, creator of Turbulence Training and the owner of earlytorise.com. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Instagram: @realcraigbalantyne

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Ep 93: The Macro Barista on Getting Fit with Coffee 0

Dec 22, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with the macro barista, Alex Moe. We talk a lot about flexible dieting, living a healthy lifestyle and how to order macro friendly drinks at Starbucks! Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Instagram: @TheMacroBarista

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Ep 92: The Business of Online Coaching with William Grazione 0

Dec 19, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with IFPA Bodybuilding Pro, Entrepreneur, Owner of Metabolic Evolution Coaching, father and husband, William Grazione. We talked about Will's story and how he got into the fitness industry.

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http://metabolicevolution.com/

Instagram: @william_grazione

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Ep 91: Taylor Atwood The Most Underrated Powerlifter in the USAPL 0

Dec 15, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with 4x USAPL National Champion, Taylor Atwood. We dig into what it takes to be a powerlifting champion. Are you really giving 100% effort? Are you removing all self-limitations? Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Instagram: t_atwood

Facebook: Taylor Atwood

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Ep 90: Life Beyond Coaching with Joey Percia 0

Dec 13, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with Joey Percia. Joey is a repeat guest on the show and we had a fun time catching up. The last time we talked, Joey was transitioning his coaching business online. Now, about a year later, he is a former fitness pro turned copywriter and marketing consultant.

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http://joeypercia.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joey.percia

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Ep.89: Food Quality vs. Quantity, Eating on a Budget, Motivation and Recovery 0

Dec 11, 2017

In this episode, I talk about the question of food quality vs quantity, how to eat "healthy" on a budget, tips for motivation, the basics of recovery and more.

This is a solo podcast...just me and the mic!

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Absolute Strength is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health-conscious people like weightlifters get lower rates on their life insurance.

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Ep.88: Unleash Your Strongest Self with Jason Ferruggia 0

Dec 8, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with fitness industry vet and the host of Renegade Radio, Jason Ferruggia. We talk about overcoming financial struggle, evolving and growing as a person, and training for the long game. Sit back relax and enjoy!

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http://jasonferruggia.com/

Instagram: @JayFerruggia

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Absolute Strength is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health-conscious people like weightlifters get lower rates on their life insurance.

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Episode 87: The Best Natural Bodybuilder of All Time Doug Miller 0

Dec 6, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with pro natural bodybuilder and the owner of Core Nutritionals Doug Miller. We talked a lot about training, nutrition, and supplementation in this one. What does it take to build arguably the best natural bodybuilding physique in history? Find out here! Sit back, relax and enjoy.

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https://www.corenutritionals.com/

Instagram:@DougMillerPro

YouTube: @DougMillerPro

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Episode 86: Becoming Jailhouse Strong with Josh Bryant 0

Dec 1, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with former powerlifter and author of Jailhouse Strong, Josh Bryant. We talked a lot about how guys make incredible gains while incarcerated. We also touched on some advanced techniques to improve your powerlifting total. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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http://jailhousestrong.com/

Instagram: @JailhouseStrong

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Episode 85: CEO of Caffeine and Kilos Danny Lehr 0

Nov 24, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with the owner of Caffeine and Kilos Danny Lehr.

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https://shop.caffeineandkilos.com/

Instagram: @CaffeineandKilos

@danny_lehr

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Episode 84: Training for Life with Brandon Lilly 0

Nov 21, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with powerlifter and author of the Cube Method Brandon Lilly.

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https://www.brandonlilly.net/

Instagram: BrandonLilly3

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Episode 83: How to Build a Pro Bodybuilding Physique Naturally with Cohn Wolfe 0

Nov 17, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with pro natural bodybuilder Cohn Wolfe. This was a great conversation, I had so much fun talking with Cohn.

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Instagram: @cohnwolfe81

YouTube: @CohnWolfe

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Episode 82: Travis Mash on How to be a World Champion in Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting 1

Nov 14, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with weightlifting coach and former world champion powerlifter Travis Mash. This conversation was great. We touched on the history of powerlifting, training for a super total, issues with the USAPL and more. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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https://www.mashelite.com/

Instagram: @masheliteperformance

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Episode 81: Living the Fitness Obsession with Ben Esgro 0

Nov 3, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with the founder of De Novo Nutrition, Ben Esgro. We talk about a wide range of topics including, the science behind supplementation, training, nutrition and weight cutting for powerlifting.

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https://www.denovonutrition.com/

Instagram: @DeNovoNutrition

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Episode 80: Jacob Ross on Training Pro Athletes and Building a Career in the Fitness Industry 1

Oct 31, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with strength and conditioning coach Jacob Ross. Jacob has a unique background in the fitness industry. He has worked with athletes of all ages, sizes and skill level including the likes of NFL running back Matt Forte and NBA player Luol Deng. It's rare to get an inside look at how pro athletes really train. How do they warm up, what lifts do they do, etc? We talked a lot about that in this episode along with how to build a "dream" career in the fitness industry. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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https://www.jacobwross.com/

Instagram: @jacob.w.ross

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Episode 79: John Meadows on the Practical Aspects of Building Muscle 0

Oct 27, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and coach, John Meadows. I remember reading about Meadows Mountain Dog program in the magazines 7-8 years ago. John is a legend in the bodybuilding world and has a ton of knowledge. This episode is filled with practical information about training and nutrition. My challenge to you is to try and pick up at least one thing to implement this week. Enjoy!

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https://mountaindogdiet.com/

YouTube: MountainDog1

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Episode 78: US Open Powerlifting Champ Ben Pollack 0

Oct 24, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with Elite Powerlifter Ben Pollack. Ben recently won 40 thousand dollars at the CETC US Open for the best lightweight lifter. Ben is one of the best powerlifters pound for pound in the world. He also has one of the best physiques in powerlifting right now. We talked a lot about Ben's training, nutrition, and weight cutting strategies that have helped him in his powerlifting career. There is a lot of quality information in this episode. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

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http://phdeadlift.com/

Instagram: @Phdeadlift

YouTube: Ben Pollack

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Episode 77: Find Your Why with Zach Rocheleau of Flexible Dieting Lifestyle 0

Oct 20, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with Zach Rocheleau. Zach runs Flexible Dieting Lifestyles. If you want to see some food porn, head over to his Instagram! We covered a lot of topics in this one. Everything from overcoming injuries, changing career directions, and of course how to make your food look and taste amazing while still fitting your macros. The overarching theme of this podcast was simple. If you want to achieve great things, you must first find your "why".

I hope you enjoy the episode.

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https://www.flexibledietinglifestyle.com/

Instagram: @TheFlexibleDietingLifestyle

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Episode 76: 2017 USAPL Raw Nationals Review, Sugar and Broscience 0

Oct 17, 2017

In this episode, I answer questions submitted from my newsletter.

Podcast Questions:

*Question 1.) 2017 Raw Nationals Review + My thoughts on DLB competing in the USAPL.

*Question 2.) A- With more recent studies coming out each day about how bad sugar is for you and how backward our guidelines for nutrition are, do you think we should follow more of a higher fat and lower carb diet rather than this low-fat medium carb medium protein diet the doctors have been feeding us since the 50s? I hear a lot of talks that higher fat diets are more beneficial for a healthier lifestyle (I’m not talking about keto). B- Are whey protein shakes used to help meet protein goals, cost effective? Or is it cheaper to get your protein from only food base sources.

*Question 3.) I know you are an evidence-based coach but are there any aspects of “bro science” that you use for yourself or clients? Why or why not?

*Question 4.) A- In your opinion does the squat help or aid in the deadlift? Do you think for example if you only did deadlifts in your program without squats and then added squatting to the program you would see an improvement in your deadlift? B- Have you ever watched Steve Austin’s broken skull ranch? If so have you ever thought of doing it and how do you think you would fair?

*Question 5.) How long should you rest between sets when the goal is strength?

*Question 6.) What are your favorite movies to watch for motivation?

*Question 7.) How do you compensate carbs for fats or vice versa what is the exact equation? For example when you go over and trying to even it out through the following days, or planning on eating a bit more for a specific occasion?

*Question 8.) Who are your favorite YouTubers? Furthermore, which do you think provide the most to their viewers?

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Episode 75: Natural Pro Bodybuilder Chris Elkins 0

Oct 13, 2017

In this episode, I sit down with natural pro bodybuilder Chris Elkins. We started off the conversation talking about the state of natural bodybuilding. Is natural bodybuilding dead? What are some things that might have caused a decline in Natural Bodybuilding?