Welcome to the second edition of an all-Q&A session on the R.D.P podcast. In this episode, I address everything from handstand progress, building strength in a calorie deficit, why I think the burpee is an overrated exercise, and what my favorite episode of Star Wars is. Too many questions to list here, so dive right in!RDP […]

Workout programming can seem like trying to navigate through a maze.  Is high volume or low volume better for building muscle? How many sets should you do? Is one exercise per muscle group good enough, or should you use several? Join me as I make workout programming much simpler and straightforward so you can make […]

Frustration and disappointment abound within our fitness culture. We all start with certain beliefs and expectations, and almost none of these are ever met. It's always tempting to either quit or take massive action, like adopting extreme measures (I'm going t do 1,000 push-ups a day and eat only kale salads), but these seldom work in […]

Richard Monoson is a pro-card master-class natural bodybuilder who's been able to breathe new life into his strength training with overcoming isometrics.I recently sat down with Richard to learn about using isometrics to build muscle and why it's still effective for building strength after 60.[powerpress] Isometric resources mentioned in this episode: Overcoming Isometrics book: https://amzn.to/2ZiC5lPIsotrainer […]

How do you know if your workouts are effective? Is it effective because you work up a good sweat or feel sore the next day? What if you stick to the perfect workout routine and push yourself as hard as possible?Sore muscles and a good sweat can be satisfying, but they are not reliable indicators of […]

Fitness can get incredibly expensive, especially when you add up monthly costs like gym memberships, coaching, supplements, and workout gear.  Staying in shape shouldn’t break the bank. Many of the most effective diet and exercise resources are available at little to no cost. So here are some of my favorite ways to build muscle, burn […]

In this episode of the R.D.P. Podcast, I share why I'm currently focusing about 80% of my strength workouts on Isometric Training. Specifically, I'm using Overcoming Isometrics for its unique qualities and how it can bring a lot of time under tension to the muscles. Q&A Timestamps14:11 Locking knees while training25:41 Thoughts on Mindful Eating35:11 how do […]