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Matt and Scott discuss how their passion for training has waxed and waned over the years, how they currently feel about training, and the two types of attitude most clients approach the barbell with.

Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at [email protected] and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!

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Matt and Scott discuss how their passion for training has waxed and waned over the years, how they currently feel about training, and the two types of attitude most clients approach the barbell with.

Matt and Scott return to the MED toolbox to discuss the importance of PR's in measuring the success of a program. Of course, PR's are inherent in the novice linear progression, during which the athlete hits PR's for 3x5 every workout, or every other workout as an advanced novice.

The PR then becomes a weekly occurrence for the early intermediate, then perhaps biweekly for the mid-intermediate. Texas Method, for instance, calls for a 1x5 PR each week on "intensity day." For athletes more advanced than this, where we begin to enter theoretical programming territory (because, as we have discussed ad nauseam, most people, even athletes, do not advanced beyond this stage), the PR is typically discussed in terms of a 1RM. At some level, this makes sense, as advanced strength athletes are, by definition, competing in strength sports where the 1RM is tested.

An advanced athlete may train in a 6,8, or even 12-week blocks to obtain a 1RM PR. However, this does NOT mean that she does not also hit 3RM, 5RM, or sets-across PR's during the training block. Matt believes this is a crucial and overlooked point when discussing programming, particularly the use of volume. Many of his advanced lifters hit a number of PR's during their training cycles besides the 1RM. The implication is that, when programming, the focus should be on the PR itself, rather than adding sets. In other words, the number of sets shouldn't be the goal, the PR for a given rep range or number of sets should be the goal.

Therefore, coaches should only prescribe as much volume as needed to continue driving PR's for the rep ranges being trained during the cycle. For strength athletes, the 1RM remains the gold standard for measuring success, but it does not diminish the importance of other PR's.

Most importantly, focusing on the PR when programming ensures that we are using quantifiable data to determine whether the athlete is getting stronger, instead of subjective measures such as RPE.

Got a question for Matt and Scott? Email us at [email protected] and we'll answer your question on an upcoming Saturday Q&A!

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4. Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength.

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Matt and Scott return to the MED toolbox to discuss the importance of PR's in measuring the success of a program.

It's no secret by now that Matt and Scott are men of passion. Occasionally these passions evoke such entertaining tirades, fulminations, and fervent orations during the podcast that they must be shared. This is one such occasion.

If you'd like to ask Matt and Scott a question, email [email protected] and we'll feature you on a future Q&A episode!

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1. Online Great Books is opening enrollment on July 8th. Spots are limited, so visit https://onlinegreatbooks.com/barbell-logic/ to sign up for the VIP waiting list. When enrollment opens, if you sign up through this link you will save 25% off!
2. Save 50% off your first month of online coaching at Barbell Logic Online Coaching using the code TEAMBLOC
3. Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz.
4. Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength.

Connect With Matt

• Matt on Instagram
• Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt's website
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• Silver Strength – Scott's website
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It's no secret by now that Matt and Scott are men of passion. Occasionally these passions evoke such entertaining tirades, fulminations, and fervent orations during the podcast that they must be shared. This is one such occasion.

Today Matt and Scott welcome back Dr. David Puder, psychiatrist and host of the Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast, to discuss one of Hambrick's rules -- don't date someone you wouldn't marry. Dr. Puder shares some of his "red flags" of dating and offers some practical tips for evaluating potential mates for those currently navigating the dating market.

Some of Dr. Puder's red flags include:

1. When I think about this person, do I already want to change them?
2. Would I want to have my future children with this person? Or, alternatively, would I want this person to babysit my children?
3. Could I see this person being a good father or mother?
4. Am I feeling a pull to rescue them in some way?
5. Am I focusing only on the positive things about them (maybe 1 positive thing) and ignoring their faults?
6. Does this person try to control everything about them, including me?
7. Does this person react to obstacles with anger, rage, blame, or shaming others?
8. Does this person blame others for their mistakes, where they are in life, or the problems they face?
9. Does this person make impulsive decisions with their money or other choices?
10. Does this person shut down, disengage, stonewall, or emotionally distance themselves during arguments?
11. Does this person still have emotional energy tied to past relationships? Positive or negative lingering feelings.

Do YOU have a burning question about dating and marriage? Send it to [email protected] and we'll answer it on a follow-up episode with Dr. Puder.

You can find Dr. Puder on Instagram @dr.davidpuder and you can listen to his podcast Psychiatry & Psychotherapy on iTunes and all other major podcast outlets.

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1. Online Great Books is opening enrollment on July 8th. Spots are limited, so visit https://onlinegreatbooks.com/barbell-logic/ to sign up for the VIP waiting list. When enrollment opens, if you sign up through this link you will save 25% off!
2. Save 50% off your first month of online coaching at Barbell Logic Online Coaching using the code TEAMBLOC
3. Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz.
4. Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength.

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• Matt on Instagram
• Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt's website
• Matt on Facebook
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• Silver Strength – Scott's website
• Scott on Facebook
• Scott on Twitter

  Connect With the Show

• Barbell Logic on Twitter
• Barbell Logic on Instagram
• The Website
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• [email protected]

Today Matt and Scott welcome back Dr. David Puder, psychiatrist and host of the Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast, to discuss one of Hambrick's rules -- don't date someone you wouldn't marry. Dr. Puder shares some of his "red flags" of dating and offers some practical tips for evaluating potential mates for those currently navigating the dating market.

After 200 episodes and counting, we've heard from a lot of new listeners, some of whom are beginning their barbell journey for the first time. While we encourage everyone to go back to the first 20 or so episodes, in particular #15 - How to Kill It In Your First Starting Strength Session, this episode is an overview of what to expect when you start training, including common pitfalls to avoid.

Discounts

1. Online Great Books is opening enrollment on July 8th. Spots are limited, so visit https://onlinegreatbooks.com/barbell-logic/ to sign up for the VIP waiting list. When enrollment opens, if you sign up through this link you will save 25% off!
2. Barbell Logic Online Coaching is running a summer sale! Save 50% off your first month of coaching using the code TEAMBLOC.
3. Use discount code LOGIC to save 10% off microplates, dumbbell microplates, and more at Microgainz
4. Use discount code LOGIC to save $10 off belts and more at Dominion Strength

Connect With Matt

• Matt on Instagram
• Barbell Logic Online Coaching — Matt's website
• Matt on Facebook
• Matt on Twitter

  Connect With Scott

• Scott on Instagram
• Silver Strength – Scott's website
• Scott on Facebook
• Scott on Twitter

  Connect With the Show

• Barbell Logic on Twitter
• Barbell Logic on Instagram
• The Website
• Barbell Logic on Facebook
• [email protected]

After 200 episodes and counting, we've heard from a lot of new listeners, some of whom are beginning their barbell journey for the first time. While we encourage everyone to go back to the first 20 or so episodes, in particular #15 - How to Kill It In Your First Starting Strength Session, this episode is an overview of what to expect when you start training, including common pitfalls to avoid.