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In part seven of our Training Series, we are covering the Biceps. Bryan covers some of the anatomy associated with bicep training. Then we provide our top exercise picks and our reasons for effective training of the short and long heads of the biceps. Then we break this down into our three equipment availability tiers, a commercial gym setup, a garage gym of CrossFit facility, and then DB / Bands only.

Timestamps
0:00 - Life/episode updates
24:08 - Training your biceps
28:52 - Commercial gym training
59:24 - Garage gym/CrossFit gym 
1:08:33 - Training on dumbbell/bands-only program

Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️
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Part six of our series of episodes named the “Design Series.” So far we have covered the Upper Back, Lats, Shoulders, Quads, Chest, and Hamstrings. Today we are talking Triceps! Bryan guides us through best approaching program design for effectively training the medial, lateral, and long heads of the triceps broken down from three equipment availability tiers, a commercial gym setup, a garage gym of CrossFit facility, and then DB / Bands only.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Life/episode updates
24:39 - Diving into triceps training
33:01 - Routines that you can do in commercial gym training
47:04 - Garage gym/CrossFit gym training
1:00:18 - Options on dumbbell/bands-only program

Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️
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Part five of our series of episodes named the “Design Series.” So far we have covered the Upper Back and Lats, Shoulders, Quads, and Chest. In today’s episode we are covering the Hamstrings. Bryan comprehensively walks us through how to best approach intelligent program design for effectively training the hamstrings based on three equipment availability tiers.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Life/episode updates
21:18 - Introducing your hamstrings
26:24 - Commercial gym training
42:24 - Your options on a garage gym/CrossFit gym
56:30 - Training on dumbbell/bands-only program

Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️
https://coach.strakernutritionco.com/bio

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Episode 156 is our monthly Instagram Q&A episode for May 2024. As always, this is one of our favorite episodes we get to do. And we encourage listeners to submit contextual questions so that we can help you get the most out of your personal eating and training endeavors. Catch you next month!

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Life/episode updates
12:24 - Tips for stubborn chest fat loss?
14:37 - 1 and ¼ reps are more TUT, but is it worth the sacrifice in load for hypertrophy? 
16:20 - In regards to the Pulldown and people with long arms…Bring the bar to touch chest on pulldowns is failure? I feel like I can get more stimulus going heavier but only coming to the chin. 
19:58 - How would you program for a small group of 4 people for 45-50 min strength session? 
23:41 - What are the actual differences between men and women for training and nutrition?
28:42 - I think I’m addicted to exercise. Definitely dependent. Is there a point where it’s unhealthy? 
35:38 - Thoughts on high reps (like 20+) when prioritizing leg growth? 
39:29 - Pros/cons of “smart coaching apps” (macrofactor, carbon etc…) as compared to working with a real coach?
43:13 - How to prevent muscle loss during a cut?
45:48 - How would you handle a client that struggles with binge eating?
48:42 - Recommendations for intra-workout nutrition?
52:44 - Will be entering a gain season soon but want to follow a hybrid program (Alec Blenis). How much slower should I expect my progress to be when compared to a traditional hypertrophy program? 
55:28 - How stable can a lift be before stability becomes a limiting factor? Like for split squats and db presses? 
58:53 - Strength training for a golfer? 
59:38 - Possible to increase your metabolism? Or just BS? 
1:03:05 - E2 is on the low end, lifestyle and sleep and body fat is in check.
1:05:11 - Suggestions for boosting Free Testosterone? SHBG is not high, and Total Testosterone is 600 ng/dL

Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️
https://coach.strakernutritionco.com/bio

Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️
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Join us as we delve into some of our current goals; in regards to training and other tangential goals. Aaron discusses his much anticipated Men’s Physique prep, while Bryan discusses his updated training approach for bike season, and a new project on Instagram. Bryan has started a new page that is autobiographical in nature, following his lifting journey from youth to current. @a_lifters_life_story

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Life/episode updates
7:33 - Bryan’s new Instagram page: @a_lifters_life_story
19:22 - Aaron’s plan on competing in men's physique in the NPC IFBB
41:22 - Training for bike season

Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️
https://coach.strakernutritionco.com/bio

Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️
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In Episode 154 we discuss choosing the right reverse dieting strategy and the pros and cons associated with each. Reverse dieting involves gradually increasing calorie intake after a period of dieting to find a new maintenance level. We explore two strategies: the hard and fast approach, where calories are increased immediately, and the incremental and slower approach, where calories are increased gradually over time. We cover the psychological and physiological factors to consider when choosing a reverse dieting strategy, as well as the impact on training. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of reverse dieting and offers insights for dieters looking to transition out of a dieting phase in the best way for themselves.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Life/episode updates
27:33 - The concept of the reverse diet
30:45 - Strategy One: Hard and Fast
31:37 - Strategy Two: Incremental and Slow(er)
34:54 - Advantages of Strategy One
37:54 - Potential drawbacks of Strategy One
45:53 - Pros and Cons of Strategy Two

Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️
https://coach.strakernutritionco.com/bio

Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️
https://paragontrainingmethods.com

Follow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️
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Once again it is time for our (mostly) monthly Instagram Q&A episode. This week we have 25 questions that we answer. These episodes are always a favorite of ours to record so a big thank you to all the listeners who submitted questions.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Life/Episode updates
11:27 - If moving to hypertrophy / machine focused can that negatively affect other activity areas such as hiking, biking, etc?
13:51 - With all the volume studies lately and so much per session volume, are we ready to throw junk volume out?...
17:26 - When returning to an exercise after months away, does NOT starting at the same weight/reps as prior indicate that no progress has been made?
20:18 - How long to stick with a movement? Until plateau?
23:53 - Does Creatine really show benefits maintaining LBM while cutting or is it all marketing hype?
25:04 - Are alternating limb movements underrated?...
30:04 - Can you elaborate on the Omega 3 index being tied to longevity?
https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2022/3/omega-3-levels-healthy-years (Framingham Heart Study)
34:41 - Updates on your Tongkat experiment?
36:06 - As an intermediate, can you still add muscle eating at maintenance or is a bulk required at some point? ...
42:28 - Is it ok to rotate movements...
44:20 - Cardio destroys muscle?
47:04 - Tips for improvements in digestion?
48:08 - Top fallacies/lessons you learned about starting a business?
(see Episode 142 at 1:16:00 mark (question on business lessons/growth))
49:31 - If you were going to rewrite the T-nation article on strength standards for beginner to advanced... https://forums.t-nation.com/t/strength-standards-are-you-strong/284633
53:10 - If you can’t secure yourself down for movements like pulldowns/rows in a home gym or DIY at a Globo gym...
54:09 - How to know when to give another macro increase in a growth phase?
55:39 - Do you think metabolic adaptation occurs faster with a larger deficit?
57:02 - At what point does all the optimization stuff get in the way of just being tough?....
1:01:39 - Daily Supplements for a natty (see Episode 148)
1:01:56 - It feels like Rhonda Patrick is gaining a lot of steam in the space. Thoughts?  https://www.emedevents.com/speaker-profile/rhonda-patrick 
1:05:31 - Better to have a second home in San Diego or Costa Rica? 
1:07:53 - Hurt my back and could only train arms 4x/week. Now how do I train to keep the gains?
1:09:59 - Would it be ideal to train 7x a week given no recovery issues? 

Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️
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Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️
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This week we have none other than Lyle McDonald himself on the show. Lyle has authored a number of books on nutrition and training in the early to mid 2000’s that helped shape many of the concepts in the industry that are now commonplace. He’s also quite the polarizing figure and for good reason too.

This is a two part episode, where we spent over an hour discussing training, then another hour on nutrition. Tons of gems of knowledge delivered as only Lyle can!

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Nearly 20 years have passed since you released “A Guide to Flexible Dieting.” How do you feel about its impacts on the diet and fat loss approach since?
3:29 - How people went to the extreme
20:09 - Understanding maintenance
36:51 - Individual variability and challenges


Find More from Lyle McDonald:
https://bodyrecomposition.com/

Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️
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This week we have none other than Lyle McDonald himself on the show. Lyle has authored a number of books on nutrition and training in the early to mid 2000’s that helped shape many of the concepts in the industry that are now commonplace. He’s also quite the polarizing figure and for good reason too.

This is a two part episode, where we spent over an hour discussing training, then another hour on nutrition. Tons of gems of knowledge delivered as only Lyle can!

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Getting to know Lyle McDonald
1:37 - The Interplay of failure and volume
14:55 - Bryan’s question
27:03 - Disassociating to numbers
36:55 - Biomechanically correct movements
41:53 - Lengthened movements / short movements


Find More from Lyle McDonald:
https://bodyrecomposition.com/

Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️
https://coach.strakernutritionco.com/bio

Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️
https://paragontrainingmethods.com

Follow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️
https://evolvedtrainingsystems.com

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Episode 150 centers around Bryan’s recent weekend at the N1 HQ for Hypertrophy Camp with numerous experiments exploring “lengthened exposures” and training density. We think that you will find some of the outcomes here rather thought provoking, as did we. Bryan wraps up the episode expanding upon Episode 143, where he turned a version of his 10 Exercises for Life into a twice weekly program he will run this Spring as he again shifts his training prioritization towards a cardio focused modality.

Bryan’s Referral for N1 Events and Courses:
https://n1.education/n1-events/ref/boorstein

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Life/Episode updates
9:53 - N1 Hypertrophy camp
17:20 - First day partials test - FR+partials vs 1&¼ reps vs partials only across 3 diff movements (DB Bench, Cable Pulldown, Prime “lengthened” pulldown)
27:13 - Discussion around same muscle group supersets, and impact of stability
32:22 - Leg/Quad test: Alternating Leg Ext to hack versus leg extension THEN hack
41:10 - Arm test with 90 sec rest versus 2 min rest (and impact of R to L)
45:33 - Examples of increasing density that we used with SUPER DUPER Sets (antagonistic, non competing,and same muscle group)
49:58 - The big takeaway from all these tests
53:30 - Bryan’s Spring Training program

Training hard, but don't look like it? Aaron closes that gap ⬇️
https://coach.strakernutritionco.com/bio

Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️
https://paragontrainingmethods.com

Follow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️
https://evolvedtrainingsystems.com

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