It is Monday and it is CHEST DAY! The most popular day of the week for most, but does it HAVE to be chest? Is it possible to have other muscles on your body that you can train on a Monday? Of course! There are many reasons why you may train chest on a Monday but also as many reasons to NOT train chest on a Monday. So what is the best option for you? Well, in this episode there are a few reasons in particular we pick out to discuss the pros and cons of training chest at the beginning of the week and how to mix things up if it just doesn't go your way.

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It is the final battle between two powerhouses! Barbell and dumbbell exericses! Which is better? Well, it depends on the application but in this episode we break down why each would be better and for what purpose. There are always applications for different movements and equipment, and depending on what your goal is, you would be wise to select one over the other. Here's why!

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The internal muscles of the core are everything for your physique! And not just for the aesthetic appeal, but for the function as well. Improved strength and reduced risk of injury are hands down the most important reasons to improve your TRUE core muscles. In this episode I go into what moves are best to fire these deep stabilizers and WHY it is important to do so. You have to take stock in your body and understand WHY these things are necessary. Then it won't feel like a useless chore. It is your life and it is only good advice if you take it!

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Bodybuilding is the development of muscles in proportion to one another. Each area of the body fits into the larger whole like a puzzle piece. This system creates a balance inside and out that prevents injury and allows for magnificent force production and functional capacity.

The deltoid (shoulder) is no different and makes up an important area of the upper arm that provides great detail and an amazing compliment to anyone's physique. Here are the guidelines and tips to make sure your shoulders have that popping effect.

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The nutritional supplement industry is a multi-billion dollar ecosystem of people making money hand over fist on your back. EVERYONE always asks me about what they should take to build muscle, what they should take to lose fat, what they should take take take take TAKE. It's all about what will make it all go faster.

This episode breaks down everything possible about the supplement industry including what you should look out for, how they are marketed, the legal aspects of what they are telling you and MORE. If you are in the fitness field, as a trainer, an enthusiast, someone who currently takes or has taken a supplement, you NEED to check this episode out. One of the most important shows I have done to date.

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Abs are not magical unicorns, they DO exist and you can be consistent and train to obtain them. However, just going to the gym with the primary goal of getting a "six-pack" is NOT the best way to go about it. That is a terrible quantitative goal and will lead to you getting discouraged and quitting more often than not.

This episode covers the most important steps to consider when looking for a flatter and leaner stomach. There are many dimensions to the core and a lot of it circles around nutrition and daily habits outside the gym. What you do for your training is very important as well, but do not ignore what has to be done outside in your daily life.

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You're on your way to the gym, sucking down a fruit smoothie listening to Britney Spears, thinking about how you're going to "rock" this workout today. Uh, well you MIGHT have a good workout, but are you really setting yourself up for the work you need to do?

Your training is WORK, there's no way around that. It is hard work and it is disciplined consistent work. You can't go half-ass and think that you will get all the results of your dreams. It is all or nothing. Work hard, or go home. This episode covers the most important preparation skills to focus on when heading to the gym (even if you train in your own home). I also tell you what I personally do when I'm lifting, and how to visualize your sets and reps for maximum output.

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Overtraining is commonly overlooked as an important part of a fitness program. In the short run (during your workout) you want to overtrain, overload the muscles, cause stress that breaks down the body and causes it to need to repair. After all, that's how you grow and get stronger and build muscle.

Yet too much training without the proper recovery and/or nutritional support and you can have a slew of problems ranging from mood disorders to injury and illness. That's right, illness. Make sure you are avoiding these pitfalls with the techniques described in this episode. It just could save your training.

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Everyone wants weight loss or muscle gain right NOW. Now, now, now, you want it right NOW. Well, it's not going to happen right now, and it will only happen after a shit ton of hard work. You may not like that answer, but it is the only truth that you need to be aware of. Ignoring that fact will frustrate you when you endlessly search for a quick fix. There are many factors that could be holding you back from a seemingly simple and straightforward goal. Go back to the basics and look at the points discussed here in this episode, then attack them.

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The hip and the knee are intertwined in their destiny - The hip is the base of the core and the knee stems off of the core and is dependent on the hip for stability and mobility. The way the body works is to alternate stable joints and mobile joints throughout the body. This provides a network of mobility and stability without compromising either. Imagine if you only had ball-and-socket joints all over the body! That wouldn't work out very well.

In our situation, the hip is supposed to be strong but mobile, while the knee is designed to be stable. Issues arise when the hip becomes brittle and stiff with bad daily habits such as sitting and the knee is forced to take some of the mobility work into its own "hands". Avoid this high-risk injury situation and create better balance throughout your body. Remember, that in addition to improving flexibility and mobility where it is supposed to be, you will improve your aesthetics and strength output in addition to muscle-building capacity.

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