Propane Picks

It’s that time of the week again where we sift through the fitness world and pick out top 10 favourite pieces for your reading, viewing and listening pleasure. If you’d like to be considered for us to include you on this list OR if you’d like to write for us, please send an email to [email protected].

Anyway, on with the list!

Our Number 1 Pick this week is More Questions than Answers – How to avoid the two most common traps new and experienced coaches or trainers fall into all too easily. by Marc Keys for Cast Iron Strength. Here's an excerpt:

The fitness industry, strength and conditioning, sports science and nutrition industry are funny places they straddle science and bullshit almost like no other field or industry.  On one side we have those who are bound by science and won’t lift a finger unless it’s been shown in at least one peer-reviewed study to be effective.  On the other side we have whole sections of people who deliberately muddy the water and pedal complete and utter bullshit like Herbalife or bulletproof coffees.  Only in the field of nutrition could someone become a millionaire by telling people to put butter in coffee and have them under the pretence that it’s in some way “healthy” if you can spin the right words people are absolute cretins when it comes to diet and exercise.

The rest of the list is pretty awesome too!

Optimizing Sleep with Doctor Kirk Parsley - Jason Ferruggia

How Tim Walked his way to a 50 pound weight loss - Nerd Fitness

How to become a powerlifter - Jen Sinkler

Squatting with Patellar Tendinopathy - Jason Eure for Strength Theory

True or False: A High Protein Intake Nullifies the Benefits of Diet-Induced Weight Loss (10%) on Glucose Metabolism - Adele Moussa for SuppVersity

How Supersets Might Be Sabotaging Your Max Strength and Power - Kyle Arsenault for The Athletic Way

Should you weigh your meats cooked or uncooked? - Andrea Valdez for 3D Muscle Journey

Everything You Need to Know About Reverse Dieting - Ben Johnson for Ben Trained

Sciatica and Hip Pain: Deal With It - Bethany Eanes for Breaking Muscle

Podcast Episode 65

Show Notes

Part 2 of Jonny and Yusef's interview with Mike Tuchscherer, Author and founder of Reactive Training Systems,  the man behind the popularization of RPE, IPF 120kg World Chamption and Multiple World Record Holder. They talk work life balance and find out more about how Rate of Perceived Exertion can be incorporated into powerlifting programming.

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Time Stamps

00:35       

How do you programme assistance using an RPE System?

08:00

The most unusual variations of exercises that Mike has programmed.

09:20

Mike on his back injury - how he trains to stay pain free.

13:00

Mike's approach to diet and nutrition.

20:10

How Mike balances training with family life.

27:50

Mike's recommendations for honing and perfecting powerlifting technique.