The Superordinant Goal

We are officially back from winter break with a brand new schedule! We’ll be releasing episodes more frequently from this point forward, with new episodes posted every Thursday.

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric share some updates on their Road to the Stage and Road to Athens segments, which is followed by a discussion of some recent Feats of Strength. After that, Eric’s Research Review segment takes a deep dive into the research on ATP supplementation, and Greg briefly discusses a brand new Stronger By Science article about row variations. Next, Greg presents a Coach’s Corner segment that revisits the topic of goal setting with an in-depth discussion about how to set an effective superordinate goal, and how important it is to continuously maintain alignment throughout your entire goal hierarchy. Eric also answers a listener's question about carbohydrate sources and the glycemic index, and Greg and Eric close out the show by paying their respects to two remarkable people who recently passed away.

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Intro/Announcements (0:00)

Road to the Stage / Road to Athens (2:39)

Feats of Strength (5:07)

• Krzysztof pulls 484.5kg, 1068lbs with straps
• Jamal Browner pulls 483kg/1065lbs with straps
• Danial Zamani 350kg(771lb) Bench Press in training
• Bill Gillespie Benches 1129 [ATWR]!

Research Review: ATP supplementation (12:33)

Studies discussed:

• Effects of oral ATP supplementation on anaerobic power and muscular strength
• Effects of a supplement designed to increase ATP levels on muscle strength, power output, and endurance
• Discrepancies in publications related to HMB-FA and ATP supplementation
• Interaction of Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate Free Acid and Adenosine Triphosphate on Muscle Mass, Strength, and Power in Resistance Trained Individuals
• A Single Dose of Oral ATP Supplementation Improves Performance and Physiological Response During Lower Body Resistance Exercise in Recreational Resistance-Trained Males
• Dose Response of Acute ATP Supplementation on Strength Training Performance

SBS Article Discussion: Does Your Rowing Grip Actually Affect Back Development? (42:19)

Coach’s Corner: Goal alignment (44:00)

• An Evidence-Based Approach To Goal Setting And Behavior Change

Q&A: Does the glycemic index matter? (1:02:09)

To Play Us Out: (In memoriam) Thich Nhat Hanh, Bud Jeffries (1:09:39)

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