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Some say that linear progression (LP) only works for lifters who have never trained before.  Others think that they'll only do LP once, but this isn't the case.   Intermediate and advanced clients who have never completed LP find that an abbreviated LP leads to PRs, as the simplicity and intensity of adding weight each session drives rapid progress.   Following an injury, a break from training, or...

To increase our strength, we follow the stress recovery adaptation cycle.  If you complete your programmed training, you receive stress.  As LP gets harder, how do you maximize recovery?   adequate sleep enough calories and protein rest between sets reduce weight jumps account and try to minimize stress from life GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE! Get Matched with a Professional...

Why study biomechanics?  Biomechanics allows us to understand what constrains our lifting (gravity, center of mass, center of balance, limb lengths) and helps offer solutions.  It explains why lifters with different anthropometries will have different back angles for the same lift and why a lifter might be better at the squat than the deadlift.  It helps explain why certain errors might occur and...

Times below are times FOLLOWING the pre-roll ad:   2:25:  Have you found it more effective to rotate the supplemental lifts in waves or run them out? 4:40:  What do you mean when "the deadlift slows down" or "a lift slows down?"  Especially how do you do this without a coach?   6:45:  Any recommendations for buying a rack and platform for outside?  How do you maintain the equipment outside?   10:4...

Matt and Dr. David Puder discuss how barbell training can improve mental health and assist those combating depression and other psychological struggles. Rebroadcast from Dr. Puder's podcast Psychiatry and Psychotherapy.

Guest hosts:  Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with Jaime Collins You're an athlete.  You're not a victim.  You're not a patient.  You're training.  You're changing your habits, you're owning your health and fitness, you're putting in work and getting better.  You know why you're training.  You're an athlete, and you have an athlete's mindset and approach.   Beyond the athletic mindset, there is...

Guest hosts:  Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with Ann Buszard Dr. Sullivan, Noah, and Ann discuss the most-undervalued step of the stress-recovery-adapation process:  recovery.  The further examine sleep, the often underexamined contributor to recovery.  They discuss recommended sleep hygiene habits to get asleep quickly, stay asleep, and get quality sleep.  They also examine nutrition, with a...

Guest hosts:  Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with Debbie Wrotslavsky Dr. Sullivan, Noah, and Debbie discuss how she came to Greysteel and how it differed from her previous fitness experiences.  Her friends noticed her improved posture and she felt better throughout the day.   They discuss, first and foremost, how training females and males is mostly the same.  Certain patterns and choices seem...

Guest hosts:  Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with Laura Welcher Dr. Sullivan, Noah, and Laura discuss both the underlying programming principles and then some of the specifics of programming for masters athletes.  Laura discusses her programming and experience with coaching at Greysteel and through Barbell Logic.  They discuss some of the specific rep ranges and programming methods that have wo...

Guest hosts:  Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with John Claassen An expectation exists in many people that as we age we lose capabilities.  This message gets promulgated by much of the medical community.  "You have a bad knee" or "you have a bad back" and you can have surgery or take medication to manage it, but that is all you can do.  John Claassen--a 93-year old athlete of aging--is an exampl...

Guest Hosts:  Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden Dr. Sullivan and Noah discuss the importance and uniqueness of strength compared to other physical attributes.  They address how older clients know the importance of strength and understand it allows them to function in everyday life and combat the sick aging phenotype.   They discuss the exercise selection criteria and the exercise medicine criteria...

Guest hosts:  Jonathan Sullivan and Noah Hayden with Ann Buszard Dr. Sullivan and Nurse Ann Buszard discuss their medical careers, observations of the "sick aging phenotype," and the failures of the medical industry to confront the underlying causes of this cluster of sicknesses and symptoms.  They discuss how strength training directly addresses the causes of the sick aging phenotype.  They talk...

How do we program the Olympic lifts if we want to add Olympic lifting or potentially compete in an Weightlifting meet?  Andrew, Matt, and Niki discuss how to add Olympic lifting to a more traditional program with a focus on the Big 4 lifts.   Andrew recommends adding the power variants first--usually the power clean.  The cleans can replace the volume deadlift slot and move to the first exercise o...

People often sabotage their training and grow frustrated by the lack of progress.  Delivering too much stress, not taking proper steps for recovery, not protecting training, and having too much variability in their training prevent the stress-recovery-adaptation cycle from successfully occurring and driving progress toward our goals. You may deliver too much stress, from which you cannot recover a...

Matt and Scott talk to Professor Paul at two different points in his cancer struggle —while he was receiving cancer and following his successful defeat of cancer. They discuss not only how strength training helped him during his fight against cancer but how building a base of strength and muscle mass helps in the case of a future diagnosis. Life throws curveballs, and unexpected obstacles arise. Y...

Everyone faces difficulties in life and must confront how and if to overcome them. Some —for whatever reason—have to overcome larger difficulties.    Learn the story of Miles "Smiles" Taylor, the man whose inspiring story has garnered the attention of Arnold Schwarzenegger and others. Hear about his hard work, perseverance, and determination to not accept false limitations. BLOC sales and special...

Scott, Matt, and David discuss practical legal experiences —good and bad —and how people and business owners should approach legal matters and protect themselves. Whether you're considering a small business, are an inspiring strength coach, or simply want to better understand the law through some entertaining yet educational stories, this is the podcast for you. BLOC sales and special offers:  htt...

What creates elite performance? Learn about the story of Gillian Ward—a truly world class athlete. From an early age, she demonstrated a proclivity for physical activity. Through drive and dedication, she crushed local records and eventually moved onto world records in many different sports.    Discover the humanity, tenacity, and experiences behind the athlete and person, Gillian Ward. Whether yo...

Our relationships and experiences help make us who we are. How do we learn the values we exhibit? How does one's upbringing affect the rest of one's life? What leads to success and contentment? Scott, Matt, and Frog discuss stories and experiences that touch on these timeless questions. BLOC sales and special offers:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/ Want to try online coaching for FREE? Email ex...

Matt, Scott, and Grandpa Reynolds reminisce about memories and growing up. They discuss the values they learned and lived from their upbringings.  BLOC sales and special offers:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/ Want to try online coaching for FREE? Email experience@barbell-logic.com for a free trial of Barbell Logic Online Coaching. You'll get feedback on your technique and programming from a Ba...

Matt and Scott talk with John Wilson about fighting against and training through cancer and cancer treatments. John's diagnosis of stage 4 cancer shocked him, but he regrouped and decided to tackle cancer head on. He continued to train and has inspired people in the strength community through his example.  BLOC sales and special offers:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/ Want to try online coachin...

Sybil, Scott, and Matt discuss Sybil beginning strength training at the age of 79 and continuing to train into her 80s. She describes how gaining strength has improved her quality of life by enabling her to accomplish everyday tasks. Beyond the topics discussed, you get some appreciation for Sybil's vivacity and tenacity. BLOC sales and special offers:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/ Want to tr...

Matt and Brett discuss the process behind programming and exercise selection, starting with the excitement and motivation that novice linear progression training brings, as a lifter sets a PR every workout. They move through the progression of MED changes taking a lifter from LP to intermediate training and beyond. They cover how different supplemental and accessory changes change the main lifts. ...

Brett reflects on his strength journey, including success and stumbles at meets and how the process has changed him. Brett discusses why and how he began the Art of Manliness, which transforms into a discussion on authenticity and meaning. The episode ends with Brett answering questions from an audience. BLOC sales and special offers:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/ Want to try online coaching...

Scott, Matt, and Brett discuss Brett's initial foray into strength and some of the progress he made, including weight gain and weight loss. They cover the physical and mental benefits of strength training and voluntary hardship. They also discuss how welcoming and supportive the strength community is despite how things may appear on the covers of fitness magazines or social media posts. BLOC sales...