BuiltByBarbells Podcast

Nothing to promote here but here's a list of the topics discussed in this episode (no time-stamps though...sorry bois).Topics DiscussedHard work & consistency alone got them where they are (and the problems with this). Why viewing nutrition as a secondary, non-essential focus is massively hindering you.Distorted perception of "hard" training.Impatience and misunderstanding realistic rates of progression as a more advanced lifter.Not outsourcing.Thinking they need to do more/less training than they actually do.Closing: Education is your friend.

#14 Body Image Issues, Body Fat Distribution & Designing A New Training BlockTopics DiscussedBody image issues related to lifting and the cyclical phases of gaining/dieting we go through.How fat should you get when bulking?Differences in bodyfat distribution across people.Why a true RPE 10 is something most people seldom experience (and why we could all be training harder).Why I’m moving gyms.How much should you change your training when designing a new training block (mesocycle)?In this episode I discuss body image issues, my relationship with my body image and why a distorted self-perception is so prevalent among lifters. Following on from this I also address the age-old question of how fat should one get (or how lean should one stay) when bulking to maximise progress and how bodyfat distribution plays a big part in how lean some people can look despite being “heavier” while gaining. I also discuss a handful of other topics in-depth, such as why most people seldom train anywhere near a true RPE 10, why I’m moving gyms and how many variables should you change when designing a new training block.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.How To Find Me;Coaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.comAll My Social Media: https://linktr.ee/BuiltByBarbells

#11: Where Have I Been? Changes To My Training & Nutrition, Goals For The End Of The YearSo, it’s been a while (or at least it certainly feels it) and fuck it feels good to be back.In today's podcast episode I go over where I’ve been for the past couple of months, some big changes I’ve recently made to my training, go into detail on my current nutrition as well as my goals for the end of the year and the structure I have set up to achieve them.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.How To Find Me;Coaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.comAll My Social Media: https://linktr.ee/BuiltByBarbells

Topics Discussed•How has your programming methods & philosophy developed over all the years of training and coaching athletes?•What are some of the biggest differences in your approach to training now for yourself & athletes vs how you may have done 5-10 years ago?•How was the concept of emerging strategies developed?•Individual response to training.•If you could give one piece of advice to yourself 5 years ago on...#1 How to better understand the concept of programming? What would it be?#2 How to improve your quality of coaching for athletes? What would it be?In this episode I had the pleasure to speak with Mike Tuchscherer, Founder of Reactive Training Systems and Coach of (at the time of writing this) of 12 IPF World Record Lifters, for a very thought provoking conversation surrounding various topics regarding training. We also discussed how Mike’s Emerging Strategies approach developed and his incredibly analytical and methodical approach to training, which I certainly benefited from and hope all of you can take something away from this talk too.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.Mike’s SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/miketuchscherer/?hl=enRTS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs9S1Uqx7vYYzzQFkf5qcAgRTS Podcast: https://reactivetrainingsystems.libsyn.com/Website: https://www.reactivetrainingsystems.com/How To Find Me;Coaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.comAll My Social Media: https://linktr.ee/BuiltByBarbells

Topics DiscussedHow much training volume is enough?Can too much volume be detrimental to progress?How frequency should people train each muscle group per week?How important is Periodisation for hypertrophy?What to do if the general recommendations for training don’t work for someone?How important is technique for maximising muscle growth?Should training be sustainable?How important is training environment for maximising progress?Why Jeff decided to stay natural.Why we should all stop to “smell the roses” and appreciate how far we’ve come.Jeff’s Competition plans for 2021.My appreciation for Jeff and the whole Team 3DMJ for what they have done for me and the entire industry.In this episode I had the privilege to sit down with Jeff Albert's for what has to have been my favorite Podcast episode so far. We discussed SO many different topics in this conversation from the basics of training programming to long term considerations for progress and how to balance life and the gym. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.Jeff Albert's LinksInstagram: @3dmj_godfather (or @Team_3dmj)Website: https://3dmusclejourney.com/Podcast: https://3dmusclejourney.com/podcast/Coaching: https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/How To Find MeSocial Media Links: https://linktr.ee/BuiltByBarbellsCoaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.com

#10: Autoregulation, Direct Forearm Training & Rest Between SetsTopics Discussed;How I implement autoregulation into my training.Thoughts on direct forearm training.Resting between sets.In this episode I share some recent changes to my training and how the improvements this has had. I also discuss my thoughts on direct forearm training and my decision to start training them consistently, starting several months ago. And finally, why I no longer time my rest periods between sets and how to better decide how long to rest between sets.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.How To Find Me;Coaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.comAll My Social Media: https://linktr.ee/BuiltByBarbells

Topics Discussed•Update on his training during lockdown.•What made him decide to make the transition to using anabolics?•When do you personally think is a good time for people to consider taking anabolics (if at all)?•Responsible vs excessive doses - IS MORE BETTER?•Blasting vs Cruising?•Genetic response to anabolics?•Differences Training Natural vs Enhanced?•Differences in Nutrition Natural vs Enhanced?•Plans for Competing, moving into Twitch etc?In this episode I sit down to talk with Thomas Maw (TMCycles) about all things steroids and his journey of documenting his steroid use over the years via Youtube. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.TMCycles SocialsInstagram: @tmcycleshttps://linktr.ee/tmcyclesHow To Find MeInstagram: @builtbybarbells_Facebook: /BuiltbybarbellsYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/BuiltByBarbells-YoutubeCoaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.com

Time-stamps;0:53: Update on my training (planned to discuss nutrition & completely forgot lol).14:45: Training Muscles vs Movements?24:10: Training to Failure vs RIR/RPE?In this episode I give you guys an Update On how My Training has been going and some new things I am beginning to implement in the pursuit of improving my training, heavily influenced by my discussion with Jeff Alberts, which will be dropping VERY soon if it hasn’t already. I also discuss my thoughts on the concept of Training Muscles vs Movements and my recent findings that shifted my understanding of this concept. Finally, I give a comprehensive breakdown on the topic of Training To Failure vs RIR/RPE and finish up with some practical recommendations of how to best apply these concepts to your training. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.How To Find Me;Coaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.comAll My Social Media: https://linktr.ee/BuiltByBarbells

Free Full 2 Hour Version: https://youtu.be/JwsvyvYLLj0In this episode I sit down to speak with Stephen Screamer Manuel, former 105kg IPF Powerlifter, National Level Competitive Bodybuilder & all-round absolute bell end (his words, not mine lol). Contrary to the normal format of the podcast, this episode turned out to be a very casual conversation between the two of us, resulting in us pretty much just talking shit for what was actually 2 hours and having a laugh. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.Connect with StephenInstagram: @ScreamermanuelPodcast: @ProjectnattygoatpodcastHow To Find Me;Instagram: @builtbybarbells_Facebook: /BuiltbybarbellsYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/BuiltByBarbells-YoutubeCoaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.com

#6: Solo Episode - When To Change Exercises For Hypertrophy, Refeeds + Diet Breaks & Beginner, Intermediate Or Advanced Lifter?Time-stamps;Listener QuestionsJay Oakes: 0:46: “Thoughts on intra-workout (carbs, BCAAs etc) nutrition?”Mike Hewson:8:21: “Do you still deadlift and is it worth deadlifting for the sake of deadlifting? I feel like they just ruin me and I don't get any better at them. Are they worth doing in the high rep range at all to build size? Sorry that's like 3 questions.”Topics21:26: How Much Protein Do You REALLY NEED?28:10: Carbs VS Fats For Fat Loss?37:05: How To Know If You Are A Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Trainee? 45:38: Refeeds & Diet breaks.53:15: When To Change An Exercise For Hypertrophy?In this solo episode I answer some listener questions and also discuss various other topics, such as How Much Protein Do You REALLY NEED, which is better: Carbs VS Fats Fat Loss, How To Know If You Are A Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Trainee and a whole host of other things.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.How To Find Me;Coaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.comAll My Social Media: https://linktr.ee/BuiltByBarbells

Episode #5 with Jay Bell - How To Be Successful In The Fitness IndustryTopics Discussed;•Introduction to Jay Bell.•What drew you to coaching people?•How to run a successful coaching facility.•Biggest lessons he has learnt from running his own business.•How to be a successful entrepreneur.•Stoicism and why it has become so popular lately.•Top 5 Book recommendations for business AND Stoicism.In this episode I sit down with Jay Bell, Owner of Proactive Performance and all-round top bloke. We discussed SO many things, from business to psychology to Stoicism. I genuinely really enjoyed this talk with Jay and I'm certain that you all will too.I hope you enjoy this episode.How To Find Jay;Instagram: @jaybell1Website: https://proactivehull.fit/How To Find Me;Instagram: @builtbybarbells_Facebook: /BuiltbybarbellsYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/BuiltByBarbells-YoutubeCoaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.com

#4: How To Tell If Someone Is Natural, Tracking Calories vs Intuitive Eating & Intermittent Fasting Time-stamps;1:45: Should you use Intermittent Fasting?7:53: Optimal Meal Frequency for Gaining vs Dieting?21:13: Tracking Calories vs Intuitive Eating?38:14: The Black/White Mindset.47:54: How To Tell If Someone Is Natural Or Not?In this episode I discuss the utility of Intermittent Fasting and when and who it may be a useful tool for, meal frequency considerations for those Gaining and those Dieting, the value and freedom that not tracking calories can actually provide, black and white thinking that is so pervasive (and equally as destructive) in the fitness industry and the question the hot topic that is how to tell if someone is natural or not (and more importantly why that is such a flawed question).I hope you enjoy this episode.How To Connect With Me;Instagram: @builtbybarbells_Facebook: /BuiltbybarbellsYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/BuiltByBarbells-YoutubeCoaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.com

Topics Discussed;•Why Mark started Powerlifting.•Becoming IPF World Champion.•What it requires to win at the highest level in any sport (mindset, lifestyle etc).•Why Mark decided to make the shift away from Powerlifting to losing 40kg/90lbs and starting BJJ.•Reflecting on what is truly important to you and keeping perspective on your hobbies.DescriptionIn this episode I had the opportunity to speak with Mark MacQueen, 2017 IPF World Champion in the 120kg+ weight class. We discussed a lot in the episode, ranging from Mark’s personal experiences in Powerlifting and how he started in the sport to what he underwent to become IPF World Champion and what it truly takes to succeed at the highest level in any sport. We also discussed his transition away from competing in Powerlifting to losing 40kg/90lbs in bodyweight and starting BJJ, leading him to winning the IBJJF European Championships. I personally really enjoyed this conversation, particularly regarding the more philosophical/psychology based topics we delved into.I hope you enjoy this episode too.How To Connect With Mark;Instagram: @Markmacqueen2Coaching: Markmacqueencoaching@yahoo.co.uk (link in his instagram bio)How To Connect With Me;Instagram: @builtbybarbells_Facebook: /BuiltbybarbellsYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/BuiltByBarbells-YoutubeCoaching: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.com

Podcast Episode #2: Protein Timing, Deloading When Cutting vs Bulking & My Thoughts On Rest-Pause TrainingTime-stamps;0:59: How To Deload When The Goal Is Hypertrophy (Muscle Gain)?12:10: Deloads When Cutting vs Bulking?15:35: How Important Is Protein Timing?21:05: My Thoughts On Rest-Pause Training28:15: How To Track Your Training (and WHY YOU SHOULD BE)In this episode I discuss how I approach deloads when the goal is hypertrophy, both when in a gaining/bulking phase and when in a fat loss/cutting phase. I also discuss the importance of protein timing, my thoughts AND experience with Rest-Pause Training and how to track your training (and why almost everyone should be). I hope you enjoy this episode.How To Connect With Me;Instagram: @builtbybarbells_Facebook: /builtbybarbellsEmail: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.com

Podcast Episode #1: How I Set Up My Training & Why, How To Grow Lagging Muscle Groups & Misunderstanding Principles Of HypertrophyTime-stamps;1:05: Why I Started This Podcast2:15: Update On How I Currently Structure My Training            (Why I Prefer An Upper/Lower Split vs Push/Pull/Legs)9:10: How I Grow Lagging Muscle Groups21:00: The Importance Of Exercise Order34:05: How To Make Even Better Progress During Lock-down47:35: How Training With A Training Partner Has Taken My Training To Another Level  62:00: Upcoming Plans With This PodcastIn this first episode I discuss how I currently structure my training, how to bring up lagging body-parts and how the current pandemic highlighted to me a serious misunderstanding of the principles of hypertrophy for many people who thought they could no longer make progress without a gym.How To Connect With Me;Instagram: @builtbybarbells_Facebook: /builtbybarbellsEmail: Builtbybarbellscoaching@gmail.com