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Wise Lifting with Luke Tulloch

Author: Luke Tulloch

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Fitness industry myth busting, research review, and tips for personal trainers and serious lifters.
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This episode details several methods I use in my programs to make them as time effective as possible - without compromising on gains.Get 4 free effective, efficient programs at the link below:-> Tap here.
I forgot someone

I forgot someone

2025-04-1611:22

This one’s a bit more personal. I was ticking all the boxes-training, business, family, life- but still feeling flat. Then I realised I’d forgotten someone kind of important... me.If you’ve ever found yourself juggling everything except your own needs, this might strike a chord. I share a simple mindset shift (and a calendar trick) that made a big difference.InstagramWebsiteEmail
I tackle the critical role of exercise selection in program design. Explore specificity for powerlifting vs. physique, the real value of variety, and why sometimes less is more. Learn to make smarter choices based on your goals and training phase for maximum results.WebsiteInstagram
Did you know that pain doesn't always mean damage? Or that your brain plays a huge role in how much you hurt? In this thought-provoking episode, I explore the fascinating science of pain and injuries, debunking common myths and offering a new way to understand your body's signals.Discover the surprising connection between your mind, emotions, and physical discomfort, and learn practical steps to manage pain, build resilience, and get back to doing what you love.
Unlock better health, fitness, and mental clarity by mastering your sleep. This episode goes beyond the basics, explaining why sleep duration matters based on research, linking it to body composition, training results, mood, and long-term health. Get actionable tips on sleep hygiene, creating effective routines, the importance of daylight, managing stimulants like caffeine and alcohol, and simple bedroom optimizations to significantly enhance your sleep quality and quantity.My websiteMy IG
What's an adequate length to maximise muscle growth?Is ROM arbitrary?What's the potential role for partials?Does the resistance profile matter?Should we ignore short-biased movements?My websiteMy IG
What's the best training split?How often should you train a muscle group?Is the best training frequency different for strength, muscle growth, fat loss?Is there a limit on the amount of productive volume per session?My IGMy Website
I discuss the strengths and limitations of research - and practical experience. How do you know if a study is actually any good? When should you rely more on your own training experiences? And how can you use each to make your training and nutrition better? My IG My Website
Learning to cook, budgeting, being a Charles Poliquin fanboy, calisthenics training, travelling (and more)...these things all changed the course of my fitness journey. My website My Instagram
They're farming you

They're farming you

2025-01-2214:48

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How do you know you did enough (or too much) in a workout? Muscle soreness? The pump? Sensation? Performance? Subjective recovery? Instagram My website
Most goal-setting approaches focus on the wrong things, which is why it's so common to lose the initial momentum and excitement of goal setting so quickly. Check out Foundation here.
I give my thoughts on Milo Wolf's quad exercise tier list. Instagram Sign up free for in-depth emails
https://weaklyweights.podbean.com/ Luke and Will discuss training volume for muscle and strength on the Weakly Weights podcast. @w.berkmanpt  @_luketulloch   www.luketulloch.com/membership 
06 - Microbiome

06 - Microbiome

2019-01-0824:41

 @_luketulloch   www.luketulloch.com/membership  In this episode I run through the basics of the gut microbiome, if and when we should use probiotics and the potential health outcomes of altering our microbiome. Read the accompanying blog post here: https://www.luketulloch.com/blog/the-microbiome-and-gut-health
05 - Listener Q and A

05 - Listener Q and A

2018-12-1827:23

 @_luketulloch   www.luketulloch.com/membership  Melatonin Using bands, strength curves mTOR and how it works as an integrator
04 - Resources I Use

04 - Resources I Use

2018-12-0926:00

Some of the resources and people I follow in the industry. Where and how to find research papers? Who to follow and why?  @_luketulloch   www.luketulloch.com/membership 
What are Type 1 and Type 2 errors? What is statistical significance, and does it even matter for practical results? How do we judge the quality of a study? How come researchers don't often test more than 2 or 3 groups at once?  www.luketulloch.com/membership  @_luketulloch
Some basics of training the general population client. luke@lucidhealthcoaching.com @_luketulloch   www.luketulloch.com/membership  Read the accompanying blog post: https://www.luketulloch.com/blog/training-for-the-average-gym-goer
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Limarys Mercado

Great podcast !!! I was listening for more like does sitting in the sauna or doing cryo increase neat ?

Dec 5th
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David Blomkamp

I’ve never understood how alcohol can be considered a macro-nutrient. Alcohol is derived from carbohydrates. Beer-wheat, hops, yeast. Vodka-potatoes. Wine- grapes. Gin- juniper berries...

May 14th
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