Bumper to Bumper Plates

In this episode, Rob talks about the importance of maintaining the ability to hop, skip, jump, and do other movements that we have been doing since we were kids. Rob breaks down the different definitions of each movement and why we should strive to be able to still do them. He also goes over some simple progressions for each one so that you can start to implement them no matter what level of fitness you are currently at. Give it a listen and learn how to regain some of that bounce you once had.

Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre

In this episode, Rob talks about different planes of motion and what exercises belong to each plane of motion. Most exercises done in the gym are done in the sagittal plane, but the frontal plane is also important and should not be ignored in your training. Rob talks about what frontal plane exercises are useful and are worth adding into your program. Spoiler alert: not overrated.

Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre

In this episode, Rob talks deadlifts and why you should do some variation of it in your training. Rob also goes over some common misconceptions about deadlifting and how it can be very safe to do. Then, he'll get into the differences between a trap bar deadlift and a barbell deadlift, which is a frequently debated topic amongst trainers and coaches on social media.

Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre

....but it'd be a lot cooler if you did.

Just kidding. In this episode, Rob talks about how back squatting is a great exercise but it's not exactly mandatory for an effective training program. Rob goes over different squat variations that might work well for you depending on your goals, preferences, and equipment access. Squatting is an important movement and you should be doing it when training, but you're not limited to one type of squat.

Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre

In this episode, Rob dives into how most training methods can be very effective and usually are for people who are new to any style of training in general. He explains why newer lifters experience boost in muscle and strength gains and what to do when you stop seeing such rapid progress. If you are interested in how to make long term progress besides just adding weight each week, then this episode should be helpful for you. Give it a listen and enjoy.

Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre

In this episode, Rob talks about the essentials of building a home gym. He goes over the basic equipment that you should get if you are looking to build a home gym for yourself. After that, Rob dives deeper into other types of equipment that would be good to add depending on your goals, strength levels, and home gym space. Most importantly, he goes over price ranges for each piece of equipment that he talks about so you can figure out a good budget for your home gym.

Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre

Joey Swoll is a fitness influencer with millions of followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. He is known for calling out other fitness people on social media for posting videos trying to shame other people in the gym. He is trying to build a positive gym environment everywhere. In this episode, Rob talks about how not to end up in one of his videos. The episode will feature a list of appropriate ways to behave in a public gym and how to just be a good person in the gym.

Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre

In this episode, Rob talks about what type of training is the "best" for the general population. There are a ton of ways to train for your fitness goals, but it can be confusing to figure out what could work best for you. This episode will feature some templates on how to train effectively depending on how many days per week you have available.

Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre

Welcome to the first episode of the Bumper to Bumper Plates Podcast! In this episode, I will introduce myself, explain why I wanted to start this podcast, and give you a brief history of my education and experience. This, hopefully, will answer the very important question: Why the hell should you actually listen to what I have to say?

Host- Rob Veltre @rob_veltre