The APX Physiology Podcast

Do you have a goal? Are you working towards a goal because you believe it will make you happier? What would you say if I told you this wasn't true?
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In this episode, I discuss some recent ideas based on the Neuroscience books I've been reading and how they can help you when it comes to your own mental health.

In this episode I go through what you can do as a personal trainer to help your clients who suffer with lower back pain. This includes:
- Understanding the nature of the lower back pain and it's implications
- Knowing when to refer out
- How to identify exercises which may make the situation worse
- What to focus on when someone is injured
- How to address long stemming movement pattern issues

Steve Grant from Fit For Film's talk me through their new PForm supplement, covering how it was made, the ingredients that are in it and why it's like no other post workout formula on the market.

I go through the four joints of the shoulder, how you assess them and ways in which you can improve their mobility and function

I discuss the major differences there are when it comes to training men vs training women. This includes considerations in anatomy, pre/post pregnancy and also psychologically. 

I discuss how to optimise back training for yourself and your clients. In this one, I cover:

• The functional role of the Lats and why that must be considered for training
• How to prepare for back training exercises
• The dynamic movement model and how this impacts training
• Back training considerations for the general population; when exercise are and aren't applicable
• How to structure an effective session for your clients

I discuss all things squatting, from;
- Why do a squat?
- What do I need to do before and after squats
- How and why squats are so bespoke to the individual
- Should the knees go over the toes?
- When and why you should raise someones heels
- How to position your pelvis when squatting

I chat with the 2020 Britain's Strongest Man and WSM competitor Adam Bishop. We discuss his training, nutrition and recovery strategies which have enabled him to become one of the world's elite strongman competitors. 

The top two things I would recommend mastering as a way of building your self confidence 

In this episode, I discuss exercise selection and how to periodise a plan based upon an individuals needs and current capability.
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The training topic of the week is shortened range bicep training and the re-requisites needed to do this exercise safe and effectively.
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Finally I go through the pros and cons of barbell training and how applicable it is when it comes to gaining strength and muscle