Live Life Aggressively Podcast w/Mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan

Highly sought-after strength coach, Eric Cressey joins the LLA Show to discuss the following:    

• Eric shares the importance of speed necessary for efficient deadlifts and how it has helped him lift nearly 5 times his bodyweight
• What is the biggest mistake most deadlifters commit
• Are pre-lifting cues an asset to deadlifts or just pre-performance theatrics
• Does Eric feel there is any benefit to deficit deadlifts
• Eric describes the importance of varying your grip for deadlifts
• Is there a good transfer from squat to deadlift or is it the other way around
• Eric shares if there are any benefits to performing a personal mock powerlifting meet
• Eric shares if there is any transfer from Olympic lifting to powerlifitng
• Eric discusses why you should not skip glute-ham raises
• Eric shares his opinion on the use of a weightbelt
• Eric discusses the benefits of the safety squat bar and other various bars
• Are there any merits to unstable surface training
• Mike helps clarify the substances involved in Jon Jones's recent removal from UFC 200 & what is NOT being reported

  All this and much more:   Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

• Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
• Warrior Angels Foundation:  http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
• Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
• Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles:  http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
• Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
• Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
• Eric's Website: http://www.cresseyperformance.com/

    Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. 

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Burn guitarist & top strength coach, Gavin Van Vlack returns to the LLA Show to discuss the following:

• Gavin talks being on tour with his band Burn, running his training facility, & creating multiple streams of income
• The guys discuss the importance of deload weeks, the downside & misconception of being strong first
• Why you may want to bring a newspaper with you the next time you have a heavy weight-training session
• Why should "Under-Roos" become the official sponsor of the LLA show
• The guys discuss the pros and cons of trapbar deadlifts
• How is Wendler's 5-3-1 program currently working for Gavin
• Gavin shares his experience with acupuncture for recovery
• The fellas make their UFC 200 predictions

All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

• Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
• Warrior Angels Foundation: http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
• Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
• Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles: http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
• Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
• Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
• Gavin's Website: http://www.gavinvanvlack.com/

Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. also subscribe, download, rate & review us at: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Burn guitarist & top strength coach, Gavin Van Vlack returns to the LLA Show to discuss the following:    

• Gavin talks being on tour with his band Burn, running his training facility, & creating multiple streams of income
• The guys discuss the importance of deload weeks, the downside & misconception of being strong first
• Why you may want to bring a newspaper with you the next time you have a heavy weight-training session
• Why should "Under-Roos" become the official sponsor of the LLA show
• The guys discuss the pros and cons of trapbar deadlifts 
• How is Wendler's 5-3-1 program currently working for Gavin
• Gavin shares his experience with acupuncture for recovery
• The fellas make their UFC 200 predictions

  All this and much more:   Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

• Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
• Warrior Angels Foundation:  http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
• Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
• Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles:  http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
• Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
• Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
• Gavin's Website: http://www.gavinvanvlack.com/

    Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. 

also subscribe, download, rate & review us at:

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Robert Consulmagno is living breathing proof that Bi Polar disorder & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are nothing more than a fight…One that can be won and one that can be put back in ORDER! Cozmo speaks to Veterans and organizations about his own fight with PTSD & Bi-Polar Disorder and how to mount an effective attack against the chaos of life so that others can be encouraged during difficult times. Cozmo is currently ranked #2 in the World in purple belt Jiu Jitsu as well as a Marine Corps veteran. His bold, nationwide campaign to raise awareness for his fight against Bi Polar disorder and PTSD has raised support and caught the attention of the White House as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs. Cozmo joins the LLA Show to discuss the following:

• Cozmo helps clarify what is bi-polar disorder
• Cozmo shares how early childhood trauma played a major part in his journey and mission today
• How did intense physical training and martial arts become a part of Cozmo's therapy
• Cozmo tells the story of answering ads on Craigslist, driving from Jersey City to Vegas, and Facebook hook ups
• How does Cozmo address those that say his disability is not real
• Cozmo discusses his preparation to set the world record for performing the most standing ab wheel roll outs
• How does Cozmo help counteract "mobbing" in the workplace, and why you may be a victim of mobbing at your job
• Despite all of the earlier pushback, how did Cozmo begin to get a lot of media exposure and more public speaking gigs
• How is Cozmo's story helping the VA look for alternative means to help vets living with PTSD

All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

• Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
• Warrior Angels Foundation: http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
• Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
• Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles: http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
• Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
• Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
• Cozmo's Website: http://supercrazycozmo.com

Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. also subscribe, download, rate & review us at: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Robert Consulmagno is living breathing proof that Bi Polar disorder & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are nothing more than a fight…One that can be won and one that can be put back in ORDER!

Cozmo speaks to Veterans and organizations about his own fight with PTSD & Bi-Polar Disorder and how to mount an effective attack against the chaos of life so that others can be encouraged during difficult times.

Cozmo is currently ranked #2 in the World in purple belt Jiu Jitsu as well as a Marine Corps veteran. His bold, nationwide campaign to raise awareness for his fight against Bi Polar disorder and PTSD has raised support and caught the attention of the White House as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs. Cozmo joins the LLA Show to discuss the following:      

• Cozmo helps clarify what is bi-polar disorder
• Cozmo shares how early childhood trauma played a major part in his journey and mission today
• How did intense physical training and martial arts become a part of Cozmo's therapy
• Cozmo tells the story of answering ads on Craigslist, driving from Jersey City to Vegas, and Facebook hook ups
• How does Cozmo address those that say his disability is not real
• Cozmo discusses his preparation to set the world record for performing the most standing ab wheel roll outs
• How does Cozmo help counteract "mobbing" in the workplace, and why you may be a victim of mobbing at your job
• Despite all of the earlier pushback, how did Cozmo begin to get a lot of media exposure and more public speaking gigs
• How is Cozmo's story helping the VA look for alternative means to help vets living with PTSD

    All this and much more:   Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

• Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
• Warrior Angels Foundation:  http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
• Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
• Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles:  http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
• Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
• Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
• Cozmo's Website: http://supercrazycozmo.com

    Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. 

also subscribe, download, rate & review us at:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 

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This week, Mike & Sincere discuss the following:

• Mike & Sincere answer listener's questions regarding Jim Wendler's 5-3-1 program & how to make it work for you
• Mike reviews the book "How Champions Think"
• The problem with PG movies and being adverse to violence
• Are there any benefits to magnesium testing? If so, which tests and why?
• Why you need Tiger Nut (yes, Tiger Nut) & how it can help boost your testosterone by up to 225% in 30 days
• If a man wakes up with an erection and it's a sign of optimal hormone optimization, what is a good indicator for women

All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

• Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
• Warrior Angels Foundation: http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
• Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
• Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles: http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
• Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
• Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
• Get Tiger Nut Online: http://budurl.com/tigernut

Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. also subscribe, download, rate & review us at: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

This week, Mike & Sincere discuss the following:  

• Mike & Sincere answer listener's questions regarding Jim Wendler's 5-3-1 program & how to make it work for you
• Mike reviews the book "How Champions Think"
• The problem with PG movies and being adverse to violence
• Are there any benefits to magnesium testing? If so, which tests and why?
• Why you need Tiger Nut (yes, Tiger Nut) & how it can help boost your testosterone by up to 225% in 30 days
• If a man wakes up with an erection and it's a sign of optimal hormone optimization, what is a good indicator for women

  All this and much more:   Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

• Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
• Warrior Angels Foundation:  http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
• Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
• Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles:  http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
• Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
• Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
• Get Tiger Nut Online: http://budurl.com/tigernut

    Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. 

also subscribe, download, rate & review us at:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 

Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr


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Joshua Manuel works with high-performance clients who need instant results. During his 14+ years of experience, Joshua has delivered results to professional MMA fighters, members of US Federal Law Enforcement agencies, Department of Defense, contractors assisting US State Department, trainers of Special Operations, and active-duty military. He is a Licensed Master Practicioner of Neurolinguistic Programming with the International Society of Neurolinguistic Programming, and a certified Hypnotherapist. Joshua joins us to discuss the following:

• Joshua describes what motivated him to choose a career as a mindset coach focused on combat athletes
• How can you utilize anxiety to improve your performance in the gym
• What is the most common thing Joshua finds when taking on fighters as new clients
• How does Joshua help fighters come back from a devastating loss and/or injury
• How does Joshua help Sincere overcome the trauma of an incident involving Sincere spanking a guy several times on the ass
• Joshua shares how he helps fighters who perform at a high level in training but drop the ball when it's time for the big fight
• Why is pressure a great training tool and what does Joshua say about working with the things that only you can control
• What is the ideal scenario to help those who have a fear of public speaking
• Joshua shares the story of the fighter he worked with who had to overcome a lifetime of abuse to him and his mother
• Joshua helps break down the stereotypes of hypnotism and discusses if there are any truths to those stereotypes
• What is Joshua's view of float tanks
• What is the one book Joshua recommends to everyone

All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

• Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
• Warrior Angels Foundation: http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
• Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
• Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles: http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
• Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
• Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
• Joshua's website: http://fighthypnosis.com

Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. also subscribe, download, rate & review us at: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Jerry Brainum, is a well-known fitness and bodybuilding nutrition writer, with 35 years of experience and over 5,000 published magazine articles on his resume. Jerry has written and/or served in editor positions for such popular fitness publications such as: Muscle and Fitness, Flex, Men's Fitness, Sports Fitness, Muscular Development, Muscle Mag International, Ironman, and Planet Muscle. Jerry has also served as a nutrition consultant for numerous elite, world-class athletes, including basketball star, Vlady Divac; Vassiily Jirov, voted the "best boxer" at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Floyd Mayweather Jr, David Kamau, and Oscar de La Hoya. Jerry joins us to discuss the following:

• Why has Jerry never opened the bottle of modafinil, despite all of the research touting its benefits of enhancing cognitive activity
• Why should those who turn to caffeine for mental alertness consider adding theanine
• Why should you be careful with the amount of green tea you consume daily
• Why does Mike have an unhealthy, yet healthy, fear of getting old
• Why are the guys talking nootropics, women being attracted to women, and psychology
• What is Jerry's advice for any one who wants to try nootropics
• Jerry shares why eating a balanced diet is usually not enough
• Why does Jerry recommend bacopa over ginko biloba in terms of addressing metal alertness
• What are the actual benefits of cortisol, contrary to popular belief
• Jerry shares a discussion he had with bodybuilding legend Frank Zane regarding Frank gaining weight
• Jerry shares the anti-aging benefits of metformin
• Why going low carb on a ketogentic diet is flawed

All this and much more: Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

• Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
• Warrior Angels Foundation: http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
• Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
• Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles: http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
• Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
• Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
• Jerry's website: http://appliedmetabolics.com

Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. also subscribe, download, rate & review us at: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Jerry Brainum, is a well-known fitness and bodybuilding nutrition writer, with 35 years of experience and over 5,000 published magazine articles on his resume. Jerry has written and/or served in editor positions for such popular fitness publications such as: Muscle and Fitness, Flex, Men's Fitness, Sports Fitness, Muscular Development, Muscle Mag International, Ironman, and Planet Muscle.     Jerry has also served as a nutrition consultant for numerous elite, world-class athletes, including basketball star, Vlady Divac; Vassiily Jirov, voted the "best boxer" at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Floyd Mayweather Jr, David Kamau, and Oscar de La Hoya. Jerry joins us to discuss the following:  

• Why has Jerry never opened the bottle of modafinil, despite all of the research touting its benefits of enhancing cognitive activity
• Why should those who turn to caffeine for mental alertness consider adding theanine
• Why should you be careful with the amount of green tea you consume daily
• Why does Mike have an unhealthy, yet healthy, fear of getting old
• Why are the guys talking nootropics, women being attracted to women, and psychology
• What is Jerry's advice for any one who wants to try nootropics
• Jerry shares why eating a balanced diet is usually not enough
• Why does Jerry recommend bacopa over ginko biloba in terms of addressing metal alertness
• What are the actual benefits of cortisol, contrary to popular belief
• Jerry shares a discussion he had with bodybuilding legend Frank Zane regarding Frank gaining weight
• Jerry shares the anti-aging benefits of metformin
• Why going low carb on a ketogentic diet is flawed

    All this and much more:   Links & Resources mentioned in the show:

• Keep the LLA Podcast free. Become a monthly supporter via $5 or more on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/llapodcast
• Warrior Angels Foundation:  http://warriorangelsfoundation.org
• Purchase Aggressive Strength products: http://strengthbymahler.com
• Purchase Aggressive Strength Bundles:  http://budurl.com/mahlerbundles
• Purchase New Warrior Training products: http://newwarriortraining.com
• Sincere's Top 5 coffee suggestions: http://newwarriortraining.com/coffeestands/
• Jerry's website: http://appliedmetabolics.com

    Listen and download at http://strengthbymahler.com or http://newwarriortraining.com. 

also subscribe, download, rate & review us at:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 

Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr


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