#70: Brian Johnston And His Freestyle Exercise System For Optimising Muscular Development

Brian D. Johnston was the founder and President of the International Association of Resistance Trainers (I.A.R.T.) a certification institute for fitness professionals, which he sold in 2009, but remains as Director of Education. He is also the Director of Education for Prescribed Exercise Clinic. Brian has lectured internationally on the topics of sport nutrition, health, and exercise science, was the Editor-in-Chief and contributing writer to both Exercise Protocol and FITT Quarterly, contributor to Ironman magazine and was a strength & conditioning consultant to MET-Rx Engineered Nutrition. He has authored over twenty books, including his latest, Advanced Bodybuilding Methods & Strategies, as well as being the exercise and rehabilitation contributor to the Merck Manual.

To contact Brian directly and/or find out how to purchase his books, email logicbdj [at] hotmail [dot] com

We discuss:

• Brian's business and personal relationship with Mike Mentzer
• His various training protocols including triangular training and stutter reps
• His belief that training novelty necessitates optimal muscular development
• And much more

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