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behind the neck presses, bench presses, bodybuilding, chin ups, dips, motivation, personal training, rows, squats, workout motivation - June 5, 2021

E40 - 3 Steps to Simplify Your Workout When You're UNMOTIVATED

Available on YouTube, Anchor, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio. 00:00 The two sources of "unmotivation" this method can help. 03:00 STEP 1: Pick the exercise that will give you the most "bang for your buck." (List of recommended exercises for every muscle group). 08:10 Why rows are superior to chin-ups. (For the science, check out Jeff Nippard's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/icecream4PRs) 11:09 Optimal rep ranges for legs--why they're different than any other muscle group. 13:03 STEP 2: Get through the ACTIVATION SET. More on "Activation Sets" on Episode 30 of our Podcast "How to...

E39 - Jeff Nelson on Opening Body Shop Fitness: Not Your Average Gym

Jeff Nelson is the founder and owner of Body Shop Fitness LLC https://bodyshopfitnessllc.com/ in Bothell, WA. We discuss the challenges and rewards of opening a specialty bodybuilding gym. Show notes: 02:11 Creating a unique gym experience in contrast with big-box gyms; appealing to high-level competitors. 03:48 American pride and patriotic vibe of Body Shop. 04:38 Why Jeff chose to use all Arsenal Strength equipment, made in Tennessee, and his positive experience with the supplier. 06:08 The thrill of using old-school pieces of equipment like vertical leg presses and pendulum "trebuchet" squat presses 09:45 Opening right when the pandemic hit in...

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May 21, 2021

E38 - Pocholo Cruz & Endo Whywolf on MMA & Breaking Through Your Comfort Zone.

Pocholo Cruz and Endo Whywolf are both competitive MMA fighters and trainers. Pocholo is also a stand-up comedian and host of the show Pankration Philosophy https://soundcloud.com/pankrationphilosophy. Pocholo's 1st appearance on our show was Episode 9 where we discussed his lifestyle and his podcast. Pocholo's IG: @pankrationphilosopher Show notes: 01:25 The value in getting out of your comfort zone. 02:34 Beginning boxing in the Phillipines before moving to the United States. 05:19 Getting in fights at "Bible Study." 08:01 How getting angry can actually cloud your thoughts and effectiveness in a fight. 14:03 How fighting is like a conversation; the problem with...

E37 - Eating Pizza with The Pizza Athlete Himself!

Gregory Boytos is an LA-based award-winning comedian, author, SUPER-ATHLETE (marathons, powerlifting, crossfit, mountain climbing, and lots more), multi-platform marketer, and a PIZZA EATING MACHINE! Instagram: @thepizzaathlete YouTube: ThePizzaAthlete (all one word) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC56a7MJqZpl-IFMAxS1ugig Website: https://www.gregoryboytos.com/ Book (available on website and Amazon): The Great Pizza Experiment Show notes: 00:00 Gregory's bio, how we met, and what we have in common. 03:11 Pizza vs. sandwiches. 05:35 Vegetables are gross. 07:14 Macronutrient ratios of pizza concerning health and athletic performance. 12:39 Intermittent fasting, meal timing, and workout timing; training fed vs. training fasted. 15:45 gluconeogenesis - n - metabolic process by which glucose is produced from non-carbohydrate...

E36 - Frankie Arcega, from "Non-Athlete" to Sponsored Men's Physique Champion

Frankie Arcega recently earned 1st place at the NPC Emerald Cup in both Men's Physique Open E and Men's Physique Master's Class. https://www.fxsupps.com/ DISCOUNT CODE: FXFRANKIE25 Instagram: @fxsupps / @frankiearcega Show notes: 02:25 Why Frankie started competing in Men's Physique. 07:15 The importance of being coached through a competition, and thoughts on prepping without a coach (we can only speak for ourselves; some athletes disagree). 10:30 Our experiences struggling with binge eating. 13:30 Frankie's signature abdominal training methods and other thoughts on carving out a six-pack. 18:11 Favorite (and least favorite) contest prep foods! 24:44 Are you starting your fitness journey...