The Working Man's Weightlifting Show

Send a text In episode 35, we wrap up the first season of the podcast with some thoughts about where we are and where we’re headed. What have we learned? Have there been any surprises? Nick and Stephen share their favorite and least favorite things about podcasting. Season 2 teaser Links: Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting Discord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.com Website: www.workingmanswei...

Send a text In episode 34, we share five categories of food to watch out for when losing weight, especially if you don’t feel like counting calories. Processed foods Sneaky fats Added sweets Excess condiments Liquid calories Bonus: portion control Links: Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting Discord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.com Website: www.workingmansweightlifting.com Support the show

Send a text In episode 33, we share the top five mistakes we’ve made in and out of the gym. Not following a program Training with improper rep ranges Not pushing hard enough Not eating enough Not sleeping enough (or sleeping too much) Bonus mistake: not showing up to the gym Links: Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting Discord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.com Website: www.workingmansweightlift...

Send a text In episode 32, we provide tips on how to salvage a week full of missed workouts. What to do when it’s Friday and you haven’t worked out? Making the most of one day in the gym A case for full-body training programs Examination of different training splits and how to make the best out of each situation Why some training is better than no training Links: Instagram: @workingmansweightlifti...

Send a text Episode title: “Will Ab Training Give You A Six Pack?” In episode 31, we give you our take on ab training. Training abs every day Using compound movements to train abs Ab training through back injuries Suggested ab exercises Will endless crunches give you a six pack? Links: Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting Discord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.com Website: www.workingmansweight...

Send a text In episode 30, we discuss the necessity of warming up before lifting weights. What constitutes a good warm up? Why do warm ups matter? Early morning lifters should pay special attention to warm ups Suggested warm up routines A day in the warm up life of the Wiley Brothers Links: Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting Discord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.com Website: www.workingmansw...

Send a text In episode 29, we make a case for meal prep and discuss why it matters for the amateur and professional weightlifter alike. What is meal prep? Why does meal prepping matter? Meal prep tips and tricks Foods that we feel don’t work well for meal prep A list of our favorite meals and recipes that work as well on Monday as they do on Friday Links: Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting Disco...

Send a text In episode 28, we announce our brand new online weightlifting Discord server. Our brand new online community is live at discord.workingmansweightlifting.com Why are we starting an online community? Why Discord? What is Discord and how to join Links: Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting Discord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.com Website: www.workingmansweightlifting.com Support the s...

Send a text In episode 27, we define a lifting deload and talk about when it might be time for you to try one. What is a deload? Recent trends in the weightlifting community’s attitude towards deloading The traditional approach to deloading The modern approach: listen to what your body and mind are telling you When it might not be time for a deload Support the show

Send a text In episode 26, we make a case for including upper and lower back workouts in your routine and share some of our favorite lifts. The benefits of back training Exercises to avoid if you work manual labor Wide-grip back pushups Pull-ups vs. chin-ups Rows: traditional, bent-over, renegade, etc. Support the show

Send a text In episode 25, we share some time-tested tips on quick and delicious ways to pack in extra protein. Eggs in the morning Low-fat cheese sticks The best types and brands of Greek yogurt Extra-stacked protein shake w/ egg whites Cottage cheese for dessert? Support the show

Send a text In episode 24, we discuss re-approaching the gym after taking time off. An honest discussion about overcoming mental hurdles that hold us back Practical tips on avoiding over-thinking and taking action How to re-approach a diet Hemorrhoids come for us all Support the show

Send a text In episode 23, we offer some tips on overcoming fitness plateaus and making progress toward goals. Answers to listener-submitted questions about increasing weight and the best foods/supplements for recovery. What to do when you can’t lift any more weight The crucial role nutrition plays in the gym How to address weightlifting form when it’s holding you back Analyzing your assistance li...

Send a text In episode 22, we discuss and give honest opinions on 5 types of auxiliary weightlifting gear. Weightlifting belts Squat, crossfit, and deadlift shoes Knee sleeves and straps Chalk Lifting straps Support the show

Send a text In episode 21, we offer four tips for better training recovery. Why recovery matters Sleep Food Stretching and Mobility Active recovery Support the show

Send a text In episode 20, we offer five tips for beginner weightlifters in the new year. Programming Learning the lifts Water intake Protein Equipment Support the show

Send a text In episode 19, we recap the last 6 months of training on our 3-day program and outline our new plan for lifting in 2021. Quick summary of our previous 3-days-per-week lifting program Pros and cons of the previous training program Overview of new ‘limited time” weightlifting program Nick’s not ready to refer to his own “pecs” yet Discussion of the issues we’re trying to solve by changin...

Send a text In episode 18, we give practical tips on using the holiday break for year-end reflection and goal-setting. Why holiday break is a good time for reflection on fitness progress and goals Using a fitness tracker to look back and gather information Practical tips on what to reflect on (from a fitness perspective) Stephen tells an embarrassing story from Nick’s past Support the show

Send a text In episode 17, we discuss the importance of tracking fitness progress and note-taking. A brief history on our introduction to fitness tracking Why constant progress is necessary for optimum training The difference between exercise and training Practical tips and recommendations for anyone who wants to get started tracking their fitness goals Paper vs. digital Merry Christmas!! Support...

Send a text In episode 16, we revisit Jeff Cavalier’s ATHLEAN-X program and talk about its strengths and weaknesses. Brief overview of the ATHLEAN-X program A discussion on our favorite parts of ATHLEAN-X ATHLEAN-X for musicians A discussion on our least favorite parts of ATHLEAN-X Parts of the program we’ve kept Is ATHLEAN-X right for you? Support the show

Send a text In episode 15, we discuss our wildly contrasting evening routines, discuss recent commitments, and share some thoughts on how to set up the next day for success. Full recap on post-Thanksgiving holiday lifting Thoughts on the safety squat bar Highly-detailed breakdown of Stephen’s evening routine Contrast evening routine differences between manual labor vs office/teleworker lifestyles...

Send a text In episode 14, we discuss our wildly contrasting morning routines, make some commitments, and share some thoughts on why mornings matter. The Working Men do their best to attract their first sponsor - a butter manufacturer Stephen breaks down his fully-packed daily morning routine Nick discusses his barebones approach to routine Inspirational thoughts on why mornings are special and ti...

Send a text In episode 13, we talk about how to eat and train around large holiday meals. A brief history on Nick’s shoulder surgery Boxing Day isn’t about the sport of boxing Why consistency is key around the holidays What to change, and what not to change, during the holidays How to utilize all those extra calories to reach new training heights Support the show

Send a text In episode 12, we discuss recent flare-ups of old injuries and how they affect training. Stephen’s back injury Training around injuries How to deal with physical stress outside of the gym Recent injury flare-ups Support the show

Send a text In episode 11, we talk about what to look out for when evaluating dietary supplementation. What is supplementation? Why you might, or might not, take certain supplements How to avoid supplement marketing scams A market opportunity: beef-flavored protein bouillon cubes What supplements we take and why we take them Support the show