Barbells and Banter

Barbells and Banter

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Barbells and Banter episodes

  • Ep 119 - Why you shouldn't skip warming up

    This week on Banter and Banter... shred talk, warm-up talk, and gym social etiquette talk.


    This week's topics:

    1. We're buying our feelings again 8:28

    2. Why we currently don't have coaches 29:33

    3. There's always more to shred 36:14

    4. What's the best warm-up approach? 51:31

    5. How social are you at the gym? 1:00:22


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    1 hr 12 min
  • Ep 118 - Cardio makes you bigger & stronger

    Are high reps cardio? How much should you cut for a comp? How often should you compete?

    This week's topics:

    1. Body image with bodyweight changes 6:00

    2. Are high-rep lifts/sets cardio? 28:20

    3. It's more than the actual exercise 39:08

    4. When is the weight sacrifice worth it? 49:10

    5. How often should you compete? 55:47


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    1 hr 11 min
  • Ep 117 - Why your weak muscle groups are weak

    These are the aspects you need to focus on, to push through that next plateau.

    This week's topics:

    1. Ben's newly acquired wound 10:35

    2. Difficulty sleeping when dieting? 22:01

    3. Why you hate certain exercises 30:11

    4. What I've learned by journaling 48:35

    5. Mentally locking in for training 53:30


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    1 hr 16 min
  • Ep 116 - It always comes back to a deficit

    What do new lifters get wrong? Hell, what do experienced lifters still get wrong?

    This week's topics:

    1. What's the point of ice baths? 33:01

    2. Is your training too specific? 42:03

    3. More activity vs. Less calories 54:35

    4. Bench arch for hypertrophy? 1:06:01

    5. Advice for new/young lifters 1:10:26


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    1 hr 20 min
  • Ep 115 - Aspects we see in our best clients

    Things we regret and would do differently when dieting, recommended types of food and supps, and more.

    This week's topics:

    1. Food review - needs more salt 1:32

    2. What makes a great client? 28:11

    3. Why your "why" should matter 40:55

    4. What would we do differently? 51:03

    5. Recommend "diet" food & supps 1:03:28


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    1 hr 20 min
  • Ep 114 - The last 10% most people miss

    Can you have too much volume? What is length tension? What's the optimal way to poop?

    This week's topics:

    1. The art of gym selfies & posing 17:48

    2. Accepting 80% adherence vs. 100% 25:21

    3. This is the optimal way to poop 34:59

    4. Can you do too much volume? 39:15

    5. Why is length tension important? 1:04:02


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    1 hr 14 min
  • Ep 113 - The most vital part of a training program

    Cut vs. bulk programs? The best training split? Refeeds - when & how? And more.

    This week's topics:

    1. Fake Jordans, F1 drama & loud noises 6:16

    2. How our current diets are going... 21:57

    3. When & how to implement a refeed 42:43

    4. Cut vs. build - Different programs? 55:12

    5. What's the best training split? 1:10:25


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    1 hr 21 min
  • Ep 112 - Missing training while on holiday

    Welcoming Jase back from 3 weeks in the Philippines and Indonesia, the boys catch up on training, world news, and local goings-on.

    This week's topics:

    1. Is not training on holiday bad? 11:52

    2. 2nd-screen shows & good gym gear 31:30

    3. The rollercoaster of hire cars 41:22

    4. Bali is the best place in the world 47:48

    5. No reception but lots of kangaroos 1:04:25


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    1 hr 10 min
  • Ep 111 - What do the hard sets mean to you?

    Ben and Jess talk about why they and their clients train, as well as educate us on Aussie cultural fashion.

    This week's topics:

    1. Trackies, socks & 'Black & Blue' Rick 2:45

    2. Capitalising on internet fame 31:04

    3. Training like a bodybuilder is hard 41:12

    4. Why do you personally train? 53:15

    5. Why you shouldn't hire a coach 59:55


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    1 hr 20 min
  • Ep 110 - Applying athlete mentality to your life, ft. Adrian Brown (Grounded Strength)

    Adrian from Grounded Strength discusses with Ben all things bodybuilding mentality, powerlifting mentality, and applications to help you in everyday life.


    Adrian: Instagram


    This week's topics:

    1. How we text / speak has changed 13:01

    2. We still get imposter syndrome 23:50

    3. The obsession with video games 31:06

    4. Applying sporting mindset to real life 41:00

    5. Powerlifting vs. bodybuilding mentality 55:55


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    1 hr 17 min

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