The Buffer

Man's Search for Muscle

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Discussing philosophical concepts that can apply to fitness and physique development

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The Buffer

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Apr 11, 2026

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Episodes

The key to inner strength and outward power 12.09.2020

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

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

List of things that have vastly improved my results

Maximizing muscle gains 29.08.2020

How I've physically rebounded from the COVID lockdowns

Athean X XERO program final review 28.08.2020

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

First post-wedding episode, what to do after a challenge is done??

Atomic habits - implementing life changing habits 17.08.2020

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

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

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

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

How incorporated ideas from Ben Pakulski and Jeff Cavalier

Dealing with fruatration 27.07.2020

Not achieving success especially whole dieting is very discouraging.... But how to overcome it?

A death at the gym 20.07.2020

How my training program is shifting and some pretty crappy news

I'm back!! 19.07.2020

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

First impressions of the at he program XERO

Raid Shadow Legends podcast 26.04.2020

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

Just me rambling

Rewarding bad behaviour 01.04.2020

To give into threats or not to??

Principles: humility and accepting reality 24.03.2020

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

My gym is closed. WTF now??? Damn you Corona virus!!?

Episode 2.11 - MI40 program & Principles by Ray Dalio 15.03.2020

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

How I got through some winter blues today

209 - courage, integrity and combat 17.02.2020

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

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

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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