Lunge & Lift Podcast

Today we cover all the fancy jargon used to programme sets and reps: 🤔 Why might we use a superset, a drop set, EMOMs, AMRAPs etc. etc.? 💪 How can we use these to integrate movement mechanics into training as well as warmups? 🏋 What are the differences when selecting one of these devices for hypertrophy vs performance? 👀 Complications that arise for mixed modal or CrossFit training 📝 Key princ...

Today we discuss the differences between loading tools and positions: 🤔 What actually changes between front rack, back rack, overhead, BB, DB, KB etc. 💪 How does this effect the experience in a muscle? 🏋 What are the differences when selecting loading options for hypertrophy vs performance? 📝 Key principles for understanding the effects of each loading strategy And much more! ------------------...

Today we discuss DYSfunctional Bodybuilding: 🤔 Is bodybuilding really bulletproofing our bodies? 🏋️‍♀️ How well does isolated hypertrophy work support our compound lifts?🤕 How can bigger biceps lead to injury? 📝 Top tips for deciding whether you should add bodybuilding movements to your programme And much more! 📝 The 4 best deadlift exercises you’re not doing pdf download 💥 DOWNLOAD HERE - ww...

Today we go through the top 6 reasons you're not getting stronger: 💪 Bodybuilding vs Strength Training 🏋️‍♀️ Programming considerations for volume, freqency and variation 😱 Controversial thoughts on form and technique 🏃 The interference effect of other training And much more! --------------------------------------- 📝 The 4 best deadlift exercises you’re not doing pdf download 💥 DOWNLOAD HERE...

Today we get into shoulder training, taking a complex joint and giving some simple guidelines: 🤔 How does the arm bone connect to the back bone? 🏋️‍♀️ How well do normal gym movements suit the anatomy of the shoulder? 🤕 What are the common reasons shoulders get injured in the gym? 📝 Top tips for better shoulder health and performance that most people don't do And much more!   ------------------...

Today we are rejoined by Sam Kitching @samkitchlondon from @nobull to learn about how the US heavyweight is making moves into Europe:   🤔 What actually is the origin of NOBULL? 📝 What are the brand values that really set it apart from its competition? 🏋️ How do they work with @crossfit and the community? 🏈⛳️ What other sports are NOBULL planning to grow into? 🦸‍♂️ Why coaches are the unsung h...

Today we are rejoined by Liam from @ph_nutrition to get down and dirty with vegetables, investigating: 🤔 What actually is the carnivore diet? 🥦 Are vegetables trying to kill us with their toxins? 🫀Does eating only animal products have any nutritional gaps? 🫐 Where does fruit fit into all this madness? 🥩 In light of all the confusing nutrition advice out there, how do we eat? 📝 Top tips for a...

Today we are rejoined by @joffsyboy_2.0 to deepen our understanding of medical scans for sports injuries: 🤔 How do all the different types of scans work and compare? 🏋️‍♀️ What are the extra considerations when dealing with athletes? 🤕 Why might a scan be necessary or unnecessary? 📝 Top tips for getting and interpreting scans if you need one And much more! ------------------------ 📝 The 4 best...

Today we take a deep dive into set up & stance - Whats the best stance width when squatting & deadlifting? - The best stance for max performance - To squat with toes in or out? - What to consider if you have asymmetries And much more! ------------------------ 📝 The 4 best deadlift exercises you’re not doing pdf download  💥 DOWNLOAD HERE -  www.lungeandlift.com   SHOW SPONSOR @the_training_stimul...

Today we get geeky on all things posture: 🤔 What actually is posture and how does it work? 🏋️‍♀️ What is the impact of our training on posture? 🤏 Surprising tweaks that help change our posture 🤯 Why "bad" posture might actually help us in our sports And much more! ------------------------ 📝 The 4 best deadlift exercises you’re not doing pdf download  💥 DOWNLOAD HERE -  www.lungeandlift.com  ...

Today we discuss our own training in detail and discuss: 🤔 What are our goals and priorities? 🏋️‍♀️ Which movements do we focus on progressive overload? 🤏 Tweaks and adjustments to get exactly what we want 📈 How you can apply these principles to your training/clients to maximise efficiency And much more!   ------------------------ 📝 The 4 best deadlift exercises you’re not doing pdf download ...

Today we touch on another common issue and get into Knees: 🤔 What does it mean if your knee hurts on the front vs inside vs outside vs back? 🏋️ What exercises could help each type of knee pain? 👀 What can you do to try and figure out what's causing your own or your client's knee pain? 📝 How programming can be the cause and the fix of knee pain And much more!   ------------------------ 📝 The 4...

On Monday we give some pointers on navigating the holiday gains conundrum: 🏋️ Should you continue to train when you're on holiday? 🤢 How not to repeat our breakfast buffet mistakes 🗒 What to do with your programme and limited kit 🏖 Striking that balance so you tick all the boxes And much more!   ------------------------ 📝 The 4 best deadlift exercises you’re not doing pdf download  💥 DOWNLOAD H...

Today we get into the nitty gritty of being a strong mofo: 🏋️ Building barbell strength for the beginner vs experienced athlete 🧑‍🔬 Peaking for competition, adjusting training/nutrition ⚖️ "Feels vs reals" - how to be objective and smart about weight selections 🗒 Programming strength cycles for those interested in competing 🧠 Lessons learned from Big Rob's powerlifting meet And much more!   ---...

Today we discuss one of the most common issues in the gym: Lower Back Pain (LBP) and get into: 🤔 What can cause LBP? 🏋️ Should you continue to train when your back is hurting? 🧑‍🔬 When is it time to get a scan? 🗒 What's the plan for managing a back spasm And much more!   ------------------------ 📝 The 4 best deadlift exercises you’re not doing pdf download  💥 DOWNLOAD HERE - www.lungeandlift....

Today we get a bit philosophical and discuss: 🤔 Is Rob going to get stronger and stronger forever? 🏋️ At what stage are you fit or strong enough? 📈 What are the costs and sacrifices that go with continual improvement? 🤯 We consider the idea of using your fitness instead of always building it And much more!   ------------------------ 📝 The 4 best deadlift exercises you’re not doing pdf download...

Today we tackle an often asked question and explore: 🤔 What actually constitutes movement mechanics? 🏋️ Why might MM be the key to lifting heavier, moving faster or running longer? 🧑‍🔬 What scientific principles underpin our understanding of MM? 🦵 Why the same knee pain can be triggered by opposite issues 🤯 Some crazy examples of things that seem not to make sense until we apply the lens of M...

Today we welcome back @ph_nutrition to tackle the big question and get into: 🤔 Why is it that vegan/vegetarian is thought of as healthy? 🥩 What's in meat that makes it good and/or bad for you? 🧑‍🔬 How is nutritional scientific research carried out and what does that mean about our conclusions? 🙅‍♀️ Why you might feel better excluding OR adding meat to your diet And much more! STUDIES LINKS  ...

This week on the podcast, Ash & Rob breakdown the commonly disregarded warm up portion of a training session. Find out What’s the best way to structure your warm up The importance of thinking in 3D Finding a balance between spending too long warming up and not warming up at all The case for foam rolling. When you should use one. How to get the most out of the least   Why Ash keeps his warm up card...

Today we talk about season planning/macrocycles: 🤔 What is a macrocycle and why is it important? 🏋️‍♀️ What to work on when? How do you blend together your various training goals? 🤕 Peaking blocks are they a good idea for everyone? 🙅‍♀️ Common programming mistakes to avoid And much more! --------------------------------- Want to get Stronger in LESS time? STRONGR60 - Find out more here  https:/...

Today we review the CrossFit Open: 🤔 What is it and what's it actually for? Qualifiers for the elite vs Inclusive fun 🏋️‍♀️ Workout review - were they good tests? 🤕 Are they a good idea for everyone? 👩‍⚖️ Our opinions on what's good and bad, and how to learn from it And much more!     --------------------------------- Want to get Stronger in LESS time? STRONGR60 - Find out more here https://rob...

Today we welcome back @chloesalt93 on the pod, for a long awaited follow up on: 📅 What's the deal with training around periods? 🏋️‍♀️ Should women be training differently to men? 🧘‍♀️Top tips for working with rather than against your body 🤔 Mythbusting - is creatine bad for women? 🧐 Extra considerations when coaching female athletes   And much more!   --------------------------------- Want to...

Today we welcome @benjyblake on the pod, discussing:   🤔 Why take on the mammoth task of starting a shoe company? 👟 What is it actually like to design and build a shoe that makes it so hard? 🔮 The future of trainers (sneak peak) 🛹 Other influences and brand values for @rad_global 🦶 What nutritional change grew Ben's feet 1.5 sizes!   And much more!   --------------------------------- Want to...

Today on Lunge and Lift, we teach you how to boss workouts, covering: 🤔 What does pacing actually mean? 🏋️ Why you shouldn't reduce training too much during the Open 🔂 To repeat or not to repeat, that is the question. 📉 Redlining and how to switch to plan B if you mess up 💣 When to pull the pin And much more!     Want to get Stronger in LESS time? STRONGR60 - Find out more here https://robstub...

Today, we go deep into Triplanar Training, and moving in 3D, covering:   🤔 What even is it and what's the point in it? 💪 How to use it to give our muscles a better stimulus and train or "activate" any muscle 🏋️ Why you'll be stronger if you train in 3D 🧘‍♂️ The unintentional benefits to our mobility and stability And much more!   Want to get Stronger in LESS time? STRONGR60 - Find out more here...