The Buffer
Man's Search for Muscle
Discussing philosophical concepts that can apply to fitness and physique development
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Apr 11, 2026
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Episodes
The key to inner strength and outward power 12.09.2020 8:27
This was inspired by the first "tool" in the book Tools by Phil Stutz and Barry Michaels
Full-body vs split routines 05.09.2020 15:19
What is the most effective training method for hypertrophy, full body or bro split?
Game changers for building muscle, burning fat & accomplishing goals 01.09.2020 22:06
List of things that have vastly improved my results
Maximizing muscle gains 29.08.2020 11:56
How I've physically rebounded from the COVID lockdowns
Athean X XERO program final review 28.08.2020 12:02
My final thoughts on Jeff Cavaliere's at-home training program, how it compares to P90x etc.
What now? Habits part 2 21.08.2020 17:30
First post-wedding episode, what to do after a challenge is done??
Atomic habits - implementing life changing habits 17.08.2020 25:54
My summary of the book by James Clear and how I'm making use of the ideas
Exercise finishers and limiting beliefs 15.08.2020 14:20
Looking for ways to improve the finer points of exercise and thought
My 3,2,1 training protocol for size strength & fat loss 07.08.2020 15:45
Workout protocol: https://shawnthebuffer.wordpress.com/2020/08/07/my-321-training-protocol/
6 Creative ways to achieve Progressive Overload and speed up muscle gains 02.08.2020 15:57
How to push your body to make progress. Blog: https://shawnthebuffer.wordpress.com/2020/08/02/6-creative-ways-to-achieve-progressive-overload-and-speed-up-muscle-gains/ Meditation: https://soundcloud.com/shawn-buffington/pst-workout-meditation-updated-dec-4-2019?ref=clipboard
Mechanical drop sets, making progress 31.07.2020 12:08
How incorporated ideas from Ben Pakulski and Jeff Cavalier
Dealing with fruatration 27.07.2020 13:57
Not achieving success especially whole dieting is very discouraging.... But how to overcome it?
A death at the gym 20.07.2020 11:41
How my training program is shifting and some pretty crappy news
I'm back!! 19.07.2020 1:00:17
Back on the saddle, training in the gym philosophy and a little about my work and home life
AthleanX XERO (non-sponsored) program review 1 22.05.2020 18:44
First impressions of the at he program XERO
Raid Shadow Legends podcast 26.04.2020 13:25
This is a little out out of the norm, but kind of fun, touching on the Raid Shadow Legends game app, and how it helped me conceptualize personal character growth
Covidiots 24.04.2020 18:46
Just me rambling
Rewarding bad behaviour 01.04.2020 19:04
To give into threats or not to??
Principles: humility and accepting reality 24.03.2020 38:25
Principles discussed and I ramble into other territory including why evolution doesn't not explain the origin of life
No gym... How the COVID-19 pandemic affects my workouts 17.03.2020 13:55
My gym is closed. WTF now??? Damn you Corona virus!!?
Episode 2.11 - MI40 program & Principles by Ray Dalio 15.03.2020 31:03
Discussion of a lot of ideas beginning with principles, the MI40 program by Ben Pakulski, Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle by Tom Venudo and various principles from Ray Dalio's book such as gratitude and encouragement
Motivation & training plan 05.03.2020 24:11
How I got through some winter blues today
209 - courage, integrity and combat 17.02.2020 23:38
In this episode I use an example of a conflict in my work life to illustrate how doing the right thing is difficult, including quotes from Jordan Peterson and Dave Grossman (On Combat).
The importance of Fatherhood 10.02.2020 26:02
Are present fathers important? Why? How can we encourage young men to understand the importance of responsibility?
Optimal breathing for physical and mental performance 06.02.2020 31:59
Primarily a review of the Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McEown as well as a brief discussion on occlusion (blood flow restriction) training
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