Ben Yanes & Ethan Grossman

Modern Meathead Experience

Health EN ↓ 75 episodes

If you're a meathead, you should really listen to this podcast. 

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Author

Ben Yanes & Ethan Grossman

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.modernmeathead.com

Latest episode

Feb 3, 2025

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Episodes

#50 - Why Ranking Exercises is Dumb 08.07.2024

Join our online community here: https://modernmeathead.com/group Time stamps: 0:56 - Discussing the trend of ranking exercises 6:51 - Applying hierarchy concept to exercise selection 10:59 - Unconscious fostering of biases in exercise selection 21:32 - Training with partner assistance for reps 31:59 - Research-based recommendations 33:32 - Focus on specific muscle groups 43:10 - Potential appearan...

#49 - Ben on the RDV Podcast 01.07.2024

See the RDV Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dZghYWV9urp2N7ZzT9CB2?si=c8ebdd9b743c4156 Time stamps: 0:32 - Misunderstandings about exercise 2:59 - Importance of understanding resistance in exercise 5:23 - Average gym-goer vs. modern Meathead perspective 9:20 - Science aims to answer questions iteratively 13:32 - Future of training likely to include both length and partials 18:25 - N...

#48 - How to Make Programming Changes 24.06.2024

Join our online community here with a 7-day free trial: https://modernmeathead.com/group Time stamps: 0:27 - Deciding on exercise changes post-competition 4:55 - Assessing progress through data and visuals 10:45 - Factors influencing performance and fatigue 12:31 - Disconnect between muscle growth and performance 21:51 - Importance of setting clear fitness goals 27:56 - Emphasizing enjoyment and s...

#47 - Ethan Returns - Lessons From Competing 17.06.2024

Join the Modern Meathead Community with a 7-day free trial here: Time stamps: 0:51 - Addressing rumors and drama 5:34 - Balancing life post-competition 7:30 - Shifting focus to health and fitness 9:22 - Transition between shows and current state 10:54 - Impact of physique presentation in the industry 18:04 - Contest prep duration and approach 20:08 - Physiological impact of depletion and carb load...

#46 - Ben on The Muscle Growth Podcast 10.06.2024

See the Muscle Growth Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TBy1wFQocjsf4MGqPVNKV?si=51d607cc87bd4690 Time stamps: 0:00 - Introduction to lifting journey 4:07 - Discussing worst injuries from sports 6:34 - Transitioning away from powerlifting 9:59 - Discussing spinal extension and flexibility 12:44 - Perspective on lifting, strength, and injury prevention 19:40 - Importance of understanding...

#45 - Adam Meakins 03.06.2024

Follow Adam here: https://www.instagram.com/adammeakins/ Time stamps: 0:26 - Delving into the intricacies of pain and injury 2:30 - Common misconceptions about pain 5:51 - Pain does not always indicate structural damage 8:29 - Assessing pain and injury individually 10:35 - Problems with pathologizing anterior pelvic tilt 16:46 - Dealing with individual responses to pain misconceptions 21:46 - Impa...

#44 - Alec Blenis 27.05.2024

Follow Alec here: https://www.instagram.com/alecblenis/  Time stamps: 0:02 - Unique voice in social media 3:53 - Avoiding distractions for creativity 6:00 - Practice and time lead to improvement 8:56 - Transition to working with athletes 10:33 - Understanding the impact of assumptions in biomechanics 18:03 - Misconceptions about spine as a single joint 22:06 - Addressing unnecessary concerns...

#43 - Dr. Jeremy Dinkin: All Things Chiropractic 20.05.2024

Follow Dr. Jeremy: https://instagram.com/rsm_athlete_doc Join the Modern Meathead Community: https://www.modernmeathead.com/group/ Time stamps: 0:18 - First expert appearance on the show 3:46 - Traditional vs. integrated Chiropractic models 6:08 - The RSM model: Resilience Strength Movement 8:29 - Three-step process for pain relief 11:12 - Importance of patient education and mindset 16:36 - Addres...

#42 - Ben on the Key Nutrition Podcast 13.05.2024

See Brad's Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WMpz1zfTL8YSjBtshPUBU?si=adef9943fce149cc Time stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 04:29 - Ben's Background 08:50 - Personal Training  11:30 - Content Creation 17:06 - Good & Bad Exercises 19:00  - Overtraining 23:00 - Lengthened Position Training 31:50 - Social Media Experts 36:00 - Small Fires 42:45 - Delt Pressing 45:47 - Rethinking...

#41 - Why "The Stretch" Isn't Better 06.05.2024

Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to training in the most stretched positions 01:22 Contextual overview of range, length, and partials in training 04:00 Deep dive into lengthened position training 06:15 Example of a leg extension and its impact on muscle length 09:20 Discussion of specific studies on partial range of motion 14:00 Analyzing research data and studies related to lengthened training 17:...

#40 - Range of Motion Deep-Dive 29.04.2024

Join the community here: https://www.skool.com/modern-meatheads  Time stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Relevance of Range of Motion in Exercise 03:00 - Misconceptions and Questions About Range of Motion 05:00 - Defining Range of Motion 08:00 - Types of Range of Motion 12:00 - Implement Range of Motion 16:00 - Joint Range of Motion 20:00 - Muscle Range of Motion 24:00 - Practical Examples...

#39 - Exercise Mechanics, Technique, & More 22.04.2024

See Rich's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qtugBwhTpZ1AalroNwGR0?si=5ef235658c2b4d44 Time stamps:  00:00 Introduction and Overview 03:02 Importance of Biomechanics and Exercise Mechanics 06:25 Significance of Technique in Muscle Growth 14:10 Balancing Technique and Effort 22:02 Balancing Exercise Approaches 28:03 Effectiveness of Exercises for Muscle Growth 35:36 Consideration...

#38 - The #1 Problem With Social Media 15.04.2024

Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Update 01:14 Social Media's Influence: Upsides and Downsides 02:49 Understanding Ideological Subversion 07:41 Influencers and Ideological Influence 13:07 Exposing Ideological Manipulation: A Personal Experience 20:32 Soundbite Science: The Pitfalls of Oversimplified Concepts 21:35 Dangers of Soundbite Science 26:10 Critique of Fitness Pseudo-Experts 35:42 Pathol...

#37 - Ben's Guide to Troubleshooting Exercise 08.04.2024

Time stamps: 00:00 Ben addresses Ethan's absence and upcoming competition. 02:23 Injury is more complex than the simple equation of load versus tissue tolerance. 06:32 Understanding stress and its impact on physical performance. 09:07 Practical tips for troubleshooting exercise discomfort. 20:03 Initial considerations for skill acquisition and exercise troubleshooting. 22:09 Steps for assessing co...

#36 - Strength 01.04.2024

Time stamps:  00:15 Defining Strength and its Contexts 08:51 Strength as a Composite Outcome 15:57 Strength in Hypertrophy Training 22:43 Evaluating Progress Over Time 26:11 Expectations During Bulking and Cutting Phases 29:15 Understanding Realistic Expectations 34:27 Adaptation and Progression Across Skill Levels 39:18 Training Dynamics: Natural vs. Enhanced Athletes 44:13 Hypertrophy vs. S...

#35 - Injuries 25.03.2024

Join the community here: https://www.skool.com/modern-meatheads Time stamps: 00:02 Discussing the impact of flu on confusion and energy partitioning. 02:08 Insights into personal experiences of hypoglycemia and the psychological state. 03:32 Adapting work habits during illness. 05:48 Conceptualizing injury in sports and training. 08:06 Reflecting on the complexities of injuries in powerlifting. 10...

#34 - Majoring in the Minors 18.03.2024

Join the community here: https://www.skool.com/modern-meatheads  Time Stamps:  01:36 Majoring in the Minors 05:37 Understanding Measurement Challenges 12:57 Navigating Acute Variables in Research 19:26 Understanding the Influence of Formal Education and Social Media on Fitness Content Creation 23:30 Framing Fitness Goals Within the Context of Personal Constraints and Motivations 34:42 Re...

#33 - Ben's Take on "Science" 11.03.2024
#32 - Lower Body Training (part 2 - how to train each group) 04.03.2024

Join the community here: https://www.skool.com/modern-meatheads-6372/about  Timestamps: 00:02 Lower body training overview 06:32 Setting up leg extension machine 18:01 Execution cues for leg extension 18:30 Lower body training cues 23:45 Training under fatigue and discomfort 27:41 Lower body pressing options 37:34 Focus on control during exercises 40:04 Strategies for optimizing leg press tec...

#31 - Lower Body Training (part 1 - principles) 26.02.2024

Join the PT Community here: https://www.skool.com/modern-meatheads-6372/about  Timestamps: 00:02 Introduction and Framework Overview 01:25 Categorizing Squats and Hinges 05:35 Personal Training Journey: Squat vs. Hinge 15:22 Flexibility and Functionality Debate 19:33 Open-minded approach to training 25:02 Individualized training considerations 31:10 Understanding knee-over-toe concept 35:42 S...

#30 - Should you do every set to failure? 19.02.2024

Join the community here: https://www.skool.com/modern-meatheads-6372/about  Time stamps: 00:30 Question Definition: Training to Failure 04:42 Binary Thinking and Training Intensity Spectrum 09:22 Muscle Growth Goals and Training to Failure 13:41 Research Trends: Failure and Hypertrophy 20:04 Metabolic Adaptations Complexity 25:20 Training Volume and Effort for Hypertrophy 35:57 Progression Fe...

#29 - First Principles of Hypertrophy Training 12.02.2024

Join the community here: https://www.skool.com/modern-meatheads-6372/about  Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Hypertrophy Training Principles 02:05 Understanding First Principles 08:46 Foundation of Hypertrophy: Stress Physiology 15:25 Controlling Stress: Interaction with Force 19:47 Exercise Analysis and Research Interpretation 20:30 Fundamental Principles of Force Application 30:20 Exercis...

#28 - Deloads 06.02.2024

Join the community here: https://www.skool.com/modern-meatheads-6372/about  Time stamps: 00:01 Introduction to Sponsored Episode and Personal Trainer Community 02:05 Setting a Timeframe for Training Blocks 07:59 Customizing Timeframes for Individual Clients 12:46 Observational Phase and Collecting Data 16:02 Goal-Oriented Approach for Decision-Making 19:01 Training Duration and Goals 22:18 Pr...

#27 - "Corrective" Exercise 29.01.2024

Podcast Breakdown: 00:01 Understanding Corrective Exercise 05:09 The Medical Paradigm and Corrective Exercise 10:38 The Feedback Loop of Seeking Solutions 16:19 Transitioning from Corrective Exercise 23:41 Paradigms of Corrective Exercises 27:39 Challenges with Corrective Exercises 30:06 Managing Training Load and Behavior Changes 34:30 Consideration of Manual Therapy 36:21 Diagnosis and Empowerme...

#26 - The Problem with Long Muscle Length Training 22.01.2024

Time stamps: 00:02 Introduction and context setting 04:07 The debate around full range of motion and partial range of motion 08:27 Body of literature on range of motion and hypertrophy 12:05 Appropriate range of motion and loading 16:11 Balancing tension and resistance profiles 19:55 Discussing the comparison between short and long muscle length training. 27:05 Discussing the concept of "audience...

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