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Alex is back with today's Fit Bit. He's answering one of his most requested questions: What does individualized coaching ACTUALLY look like? At PD, we separate ourselves by truly caring about the person we're working with.
Listen in as Alex goes through a real client case and discusses how our coaching team individualizes the entire process to truly ensure success. This is a great episode for anyone, but especially if you are someone on the fence about one-on-one coaching. You can inquire at the link below!
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!
Connect with Coach Alex:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Email: [email protected]
Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes
And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram
Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup
Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app
Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes
Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com
Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com
Follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz
Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_
If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Today, we have a long-time friend and fitness educator, Chris Barakat, joining us! Chris holds a BA in athletic science and an MS in exercise nutrition—among (numerous) other certifications—and he knows quite a bit about growing big arms! He is also a professional natural bodybuilder, father, and husband.
Chris and Alex dig into all things arm training right off the bat. Listen in as they discuss his top movements for arm growth, how to utilize RIR/RPE in arm training, and some of his programming considerations for his clients.
Be sure to download the FREE arms cheat sheet so you can follow along with this week's and next week's arms episode featuring Chris Barakat!
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!
Timestamps:
(0:00) About today's episode
(0:35) Introducing Chris Barakat
(1:50) Chris's ah-ha moment with arm training
(3:21) Chris's top movements for triceps
(5:54) Common mistakes/struggles with arm training
(11:57) Program design for emphasizing arm growth
(15:04) What BFR training is & how to implement it in your workouts
(20:18) Utilizing RIR or RPE in arm training
(23:51) Intensity techniques (supersets/drop sets/etc.) in arm training
(30:45) Chris's favorite biceps movements
(33:59) Programming considerations for forearms
(40:02) Why you may want to include a variety of shoulder angles in arms training
(45:10) Chris's current research
(52:27) Some final arm training takeaways
(56:30) Where you can find Chris online
Additional Resources:
Free Arms Cheat Sheet - https://physiquedevelopment.ck.page/arms
Arms YouTube Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniR9ExKhdPQE6VhQ2BoyaeQt&si=IJ7eUd4-nen04QZh
Connect with Chris:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christopher.barakat
Coaching, Education, & All Other Resources - https://linktr.ee/christopher.barakat
Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes
And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram
Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes
Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app
Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup
Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com
Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w
Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com
Follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz
Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_
If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Coach Charlotte joins us today to issue a challenge to you, dear listener, and to talk about an incredibly important part of making continued progress along your fitness journey—spending time at maintenance.
Listen in as Charlotte explains all the benefits of maintenance phases and reasons why it's so beneficial to spend prolonged periods of time there.
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!
Connect with Coach Charlotte:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cmjones.fit
Inquire to work with Charlotte: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes
And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram
Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup
Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app
Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes
Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com
Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com
Follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz
Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_
If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
The next two weeks are all about arms—which we all use daily, but are we actually training them correctly? We're digging into biceps and triceps and sharing secrets for growing your arms, plus explaining all of the benefits of training your arms.
Be sure to download the FREE arms cheat sheet so you can follow along with this week's and next week's arms episode featuring Chris Barakat!
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!
Timestamps:
(0:00) About today's episode
(0:35) Introducing today's muscle group
(1:18) The anatomy & function of the biceps & triceps
(4:51) Visual benefits of training arms
(13:34) Daily activities involving the biceps & triceps
(15:31) Why should we train arms?
(20:23) Our favorite exercises for biceps
(27:54) Our favorite exercises for triceps
(34:50) Common arm training mistakes
(39:01) Rapid-fire listener Q&A
(39:06) Q1 - Does hand positioning change the portion of the triceps being trained?
(39:15) Q2 - Should women train arms directly? Is direct arm work necessary?
(39:23) Q3 - Will arm workouts burn fat?
(39:54) Q4 - Will training arms make me look bulky?
(40:21) Q5 - Does training arms increase testosterone?
(40:25) Q6 - How often should I train arms if my biggest goal is to grow big arms?
(41:14) Q7 - Can I change the structure of my biceps by training them?
(42:42) Wrap-up
Additional Resources:
Free Biceps & Triceps Cheat Sheet - https://physiquedevelopment.ck.page/arms
Biceps & Triceps YouTube Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniR9ExKhdPQE6VhQ2BoyaeQt&si=IJ7eUd4-nen04QZh
Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes
And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram
Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes
Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app
Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup
Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com
Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w
Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com
To follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz
Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_
If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Alex joins us today for his first PD Fit Bit! In this episode, he is sharing a tweet titled, "Self-discipline isn't difficult, you're just distracted," written by @thedankoe.
Listen in as Alex gets fired up and explains how he has taken these words and implemented these strategies into his everyday life. He talks about how he kicked trying to be perfect (and f*ck up less) and how that motivation has completely changed his life.
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!
Connect with Coach Alex:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes
And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram
Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup
Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app
Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes
Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com
Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com
Follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz
Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_
If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
We're back covering delts today with Dom Kuza. Dom is a coach for coaches and owner of Team Kuza, a health and wellness company, who believes in a science-based approach while also making lifestyle changes both productive and enjoyable.
Listen in as Dom and Alex dive DEEP into delts—more about their function, Dom's favorite exercise to program for clients and for personal enjoyment, and even busting some delt-training myths.
Be sure to download the FREE delts cheat sheet so you can follow along with this week's episode!
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!
Timestamps:
(0:00) About today's episode
(0:35) Introducing Dom Kuza
(2:57) Building delts as a men's physique athlete
(6:30) Dom's favorite delt exercises for this type of athlete
(9:27) Building delts as a female
(11:45) Regulating intensity & frequency
(15:25) Where female athletes need to place the most attention
(18:42) Program design to emphasize delt growth
(20:59) Common delt training mistakes
(25:13) Troubleshooting stubborn delts
(27:04) Intensity techniques Dom likes (& doesn't like)
(34:58) Volume considerations in training
(39:48) Delt training myths
(41:55) Training changes Dom has made since becoming a father
(44:20) The mental challenges of transitioning from competitive bodybuilding to lifestyle training
(47:42) Advice for new dads
(49:47) Wrap-up
Additional Resources:
Free Delts Cheat Sheet - https://physiquedevelopment.ck.page/delts
Delts YouTube Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniQ7RuEzhnzQZikZiLBqbhpv&si=WuYVfYifDJeMH4I6
Connect with Dom:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_domkuza
Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes
And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram
Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes
Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app
Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup
Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com
Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w
Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com
To follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz
Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_
If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Fall is in the air and it's finally football season! Coach Charlotte joins us today to discuss how to enjoy the games each week *without* sabotaging your fitness goals. Listen in as she discusses her pre-game routines and some tips and tricks she utilizes to hit her food and water goals while still enjoying a good tailgate!
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!
Connect with Coach Charlotte:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cmjones.fit
Inquire to work with Charlotte: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes
And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram
Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup
Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app
Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes
Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com
Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com
Follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz
Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_
If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
We are back with a new muscle group today! Over the next two weeks, we will be diving into the anterior and medial delts. This muscle group is one of Sue and Alex's favorites to train and grow. And—delts are incredibly important as they are used in nearly every function of the upper body.
Listen in as we discuss daily activities that the delts contribute to (which is a lot), why you should grow your delts, programming considerations for your training sessions, and some common delt training mistakes.
Be sure to download the FREE delts cheat sheet so you can follow along with this and next week's episodes!
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!
Timestamps:
(0:00) About today's episode
(0:35) Introducing today's muscle group
(1:44) The function of the delts & why they're important
(2:58) Daily activities the delts contribute to
(4:08) The visual/aesthetic appearance of the delts
(9:03) Benefits of growing your delts
(10:23) Our favorite delt exercises
(14:02) Programming considerations for the delts
(17:27) Common mistakes when training the delts
(29:02) Rapid-fire core FAQs
(29:08) Q1 - Do front delts need isolation to grow?
(30:01) Q2 - Would front delts be considered a push or a pull?
(30:14) Q3 - Do side or lateral delts help improve bench press?
(30:51) Q4 - Can you grow side delts with calisthenics?
(31:21) Q5 - Are delts and shoulders the same thing?
(31:28) Wrap-up
Additional Resources:
Free Delts Cheat Sheet - https://physiquedevelopment.ck.page/delts
Delts YouTube Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniQ7RuEzhnzQZikZiLBqbhpv&si=WuYVfYifDJeMH4I6
Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes
And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram
Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes
Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app
Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup
Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com
Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w
Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com
To follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz
Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_
If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
We're back with another PD Fit Bit, and today we're unlocking the secret to 6-pack abs and tips we use here at PD.
Sue is reading her contribution to the Body By Science Research Review by Dr. Bill Campbell. If you're not familiar with BBS, Bill takes all of the scientific jargon and brings it to you in plain English so you can easily digest, understand, and apply the information without searching through research articles.
Bill has been so kind as to allow us to share the March 2024 issue—completely for FREE. So give this episode a listen then head to the links below to sign up for our email list. We will send the information directly to your inbox!
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!
Get the issue for FREE! https://physiquedevelopment.ck.page/bbsissue
Connect with Coach Sue:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/suegainz
Inquire to work with Team PD: https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7
Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes
And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram
Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup
Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app
Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes
Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com
Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE
Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA
For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com
Follow the team on Instagram:
Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__
Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz
Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_
If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
We're back with another guest for our muscle series—we've got James Fryer, a Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, to go even deeper into abs and core.
In this eye-opening episode, James and Alex dive deep into utilizing your diaphragm, pelvic floor, and abs together during ab training, breathing exercises, and how pregnancy and beer guts are actually very nearly one and the same. Plus, we go through some common misconceptions and training mistakes.
Be sure to download the FREE abs & core cheat sheet so you can follow along with this week's episodes!
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!
Timestamps:
(0:00) About today's episode
(0:35) Introducing James Fryer
(1:35) Defining the pelvic floor & how it works (or why it might not be)
(8:28) The importance of pelvic floor health during pregnancy
(14:54) How to determine whether you need to focus on tightening or lengthening your pelvic floor
(17:18) 3 movements (that are NOT Kegels) that people should do to strengthen the pelvic floor
(21:51) Common misconceptions surrounding the pelvic floor
(24:17) How to avoid doming
(28:00) The importance of finding balance
(30:05) Benefits of having a strong core outside of aesthetics
(32:44) How to start incorporating breath work into your routine
(40:21) The relation between breathing & the lower ab "pooch"
(44:45) Addressing lower back & glute tightness
(47:22) The best ways to tell if you're improving
(50:40) Do we need to do dedicate core work or can it be integrated with lifting weights?
(53:17) When should you do your core training?
(55:27) The most common mistakes when training the core directly
(59:45) How to start exploring breathing, rib cage movement, pelvic strength, etc.
(1:05:32) Where you can find James online
Additional Resources:
Free Abs & Core Cheat Sheet - https://physiquedevelopment.ck.page/ms-abs
Abs & Core YouTube Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniRwg6aC_C0REz1PU9UW_9cl&si=MaC_d7RbHh2PI4Va
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Website - https://www.jamesfryernmt.com
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Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media
Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
© 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
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