Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Brian DeCosta - Elite Genetics, High Volumes, What Motivates Top Athletes


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0:00- Intro

            0:30- Charity donation

            1:30- Background on Brian

            5:00- Genetics

            10:30- What is truly impressive?

            13:30- Is it harder to draw motivation as you become more successful?       

            18:00- Training with Mike Israetel and Jared Feather

            19:30- High training volumes

            21:30- Deloading and periodizing

            25:00- Recovery and supplements

            31:30- Social media and phone addiction

            37:30- The psychological benefits of exercising regularly

            41:30- Thinking about the aging bodybuilder

            43:00- Physical endeavors outside of bodybuilding

            49:00- Strength comparisons relative to bodyweight

            53:00- Dealing with criticism from others

            1:01:00- Coaching as a long-term career

            1:05:00- Where to find Brian 

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