Muscle Intelligence — Longevity, Training & Human Performance with Ben Pakulski

Most men I talk to are obsessed with high-impact output. They always want the best results possible for their body, business, and family.  They want to do the right things (effectiveness), do those in the right way (efficiency), and do it with intensity (the multiplier of the output). And if you value these things… you MUST check out this interview I did with Matt Gallant. Matt is one of those peo...

Most men who come to me for guidance don't have huge bodybuilding goals. They're usually successful, well established men seeking new levels of potential and performance; wanting more fulfillment and purpose out of life. Building an impenetrable body, even if it's not to compete on stage, allows you to live your greatest life.  Not just for yourself, but to lead your family, team and community. Ju...

If you ever find yourself running out of energy by the end of the day, unable to quiet your racing mind, having a hard time getting and staying focused before a meeting or workout… I recorded this quick episode to teach you the Three Primary Intervention Techniques to regulate the nervous system. This is one of the most important tools I teach my clients, because it's imperative for ambitious men...

I recently simplified our training framework into just three, easy-to-follow steps. If you're looking to upgrade your programming or execution, you'll want to take notes.  I share the limitations, symptoms and how you can succeed in each phase to become more effective.   In this episode, you'll learn: The #1 Thing you MUST Eliminate for Optimal Health Top High-Impact Habits to Burn Fat and Build M...

Building a lean, healthy and muscular body isn't hard. Nor is becoming a better man, husband, dad and leader.  What's hard for most men is committing to things for a long period of time. Relationships, workout programs, diets, jobs, businesses…  We're surrounded by shiny objects and our culture has made it easy and acceptable to change directions all the time, without penalty. So I recorded this s...

Want a chance to take a LIVE class with me? Apply for a ticket to the FREE Muscle Intelligence Training on February 4th, to 10x upgrade your nutrition plan effectiveness, at muscleintelligence.com/tickets - seats are limited, so act now! [**See more information at the bottom of the show notes] As high-achievers, we know that nutrition, like pursuing any goal at a high level, is nuanced. So it won'...

Want a chance to take a LIVE class with me? Get tickets to FREE Muscle Intelligence Trainings on January 26th and February 4th, to 10x upgrade your effectiveness in the gym, and with your nutrition at  muscleintelligence.com/tickets  - seats are limited, so act now! Save 10% on ALL BiOptimizers products at bioptimizers.com/muscle10 Today's episode is a new Six Pillar Series episode, where I talk w...

Want a chance to take a LIVE class with me? Get tickets to FREE Muscle Intelligence Trainings on January 26th and February 4th, to 10x upgrade your effectiveness in the gym, and with your nutrition at muscleintelligence.com/tickets - seats are limited, so act now! Save 10% on ALL BiOptimizers products at bioptimizers.com/muscle10 In today's episode, I take a deep dive into the first three categori...

Want a chance to take a LIVE class with me? Get tickets to FREE Muscle Intelligence Trainings on January 26th and February 4th, to 10x upgrade your effectiveness in the gym, and with your nutrition at muscleintelligence.com/tickets - seats are limited, so act now! On today's episode, I discuss the key to improving all aspects of life... EFFECTIVENESS .  Not just effectiveness in the gym, but also...

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested,  click here  to see if you qualify. The single most effective tip for making every exercise more effective and maximizing progress is…  Become able to see and understand the overlap of the direction of applied force relative to the path of travel of the ins...

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here to see if you qualify. 99 times out of 100, the real reason you stop during your training is not because the muscle you're training fails. This means there's a lot of room to improve the DEPTH (intensity) of your workout. Increasing depth is way...

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here   to see if you quality. Anyone who adheres to a training plan knows that, no matter how perfectly you stick to and execute your reps, cardio, and recovery, there are always a few unplanned ups and downs. This can present some challenging decisio...

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here   to see if you quality. Developing a true champions' mindset is a two-fold process.  The first shift requires a dedicated practice of awareness, intentionality, and purpose. However, mindset also incorporates a physiological component that can b...

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here   to see if you quality. After my clients have mastered the foundational pillars of health and body composition optimization - training, nutrition, and lifestyle - their next question is often, "What supplements should I add into my routine?" Bet...

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here   to see if you quality. It seems to be now widely acknowledged by medical doctors and wellness practitioners that stress either contributes to, or is a major traceable root cause, of various ailments and disease.  However, while stress is a comm...

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here   to see if you quality. Today's podcast is centered around the pillar that I believe holds the key to unlocking new levels of health and performance: the breath.  Breathing is a simple, foundational practice that is often overlooked in the world...

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here  to see if you quality. Fasting has gained massive amounts of attention in the last several years.  With most of the fasting information being both generalized and confusing, I've compiled the most useful practices for effective fasting, that my...

Muscle Intelligence has opened the doors temporarily for new members ready to start in January 2023. We train Champions. If you're interested, click here   to see if you quality. Those who have high standards for lifestyle optimization are fully aware that it's not JUST about what you do in the gym or the food you fuel your body with… Cognitive performance and daily mental acuity are HUGE when it...

I get a lot of client and community questions about programming, and whether training for strength and hypertrophy are synonymous.  The short answer is - they're not… While strength and hypertrophy training have plenty of overlap, the primary goals and signaling of each respective programming model differ. Today's episode gives you an insight into the exact process I use to program for BOTH streng...

If you were to rate yourself in the five most important areas of your life, how many would be 5/5? Many people believe it's "hard" or unrealistic to perform at their best consistently but the truth is that you don't have the framework YET. The first step is to change your relationship with the word "hard." The second step is to set high standards for growth AND accept criticism.  The third step is...

Today's episode takes a deep dive into the best upper body training techniques - to help you break through the barriers that slow muscle growth and leave you prone to injury.  You'll get my proven tools for foundational strength, as well as my specific protocol for hypertrophy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to maximize muscle growth, as well as train for longevity.  Click here...

When approaching a body transformation, one of the most common mistakes people make is trying to skip ahead to the more nuanced layers of training, nutrition, and lifestyle. These are the fine-tuning elements that, without mastering a few simple things first, are almost completely irrelevant. Today's episode outlines the top three essential levers for transformation that you MUST master, before ge...

I'm asked questions regularly from our coaching community about being more effective and efficient with time, training, work - you name it. I define "effective" as performing as close to your peak as possible on a daily basis, and being truly intentional about the way you choose to live your life in each moment. And what I've found is that being a highly effective human requires the development of...

Today's interview is with Dr. Doreen Saltiel, an outstanding resource in the process and nuance of optimizing testosterone levels. This episode is the ultimate guide on how to balance testosterone with lifestyle protocols, peptide options, and/or hormone replacement therapy. By the end of this interview, you'll know what your options are for treatment, how hormonal symptoms are implicated within A...

Today's podcast is the fourth in our Six-Pillar Series, and takes a deep-dive into the pillar of life optimization that is often overlooked, but which also holds the KEY to true transformation: our environment. I intentionally selected a handful of episodes from the past year that offer straightforward, actionable advice, as well as deeply reflective practices to help you discern the best path of...