How Eric Janicki Packed On 85 Pounds of Muscle #386

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Aug 10, 2025

Eric Janicki, a fitness expert and bodybuilder with over 20 years of experience, shares his inspiring journey of packing on 85 pounds of muscle after 30. He emphasizes the power of full range of motion and its pivotal role in injury prevention. Janicki dives into his intense training approach that aligns with pain-free movement and discusses the importance of mental resilience in bodybuilding. He also shares insights on building a business around his passion and the potential of future fitness tech, promising a transformative perspective for anyone in the weightlifting community.

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ANECDOTE

Gym As Emotional Outlet

Eric Janicki turned to lifting after childhood trauma as an emotional outlet.
A powerlifter friend introduced him to the gym and sparked lifelong dedication.

ANECDOTE

Near-Constant Training Habit

Eric Janicki rarely takes days off and treats the gym as his lab.
He estimates being out of the gym for at most a few days since age 11.

INSIGHT

Full Range Over Heavy Partials

Eric Janicki moved from heavy partials to full range training to better stimulate muscles.
That shift boosted his physique and eased joint issues.

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Show Notes/Description

What happens when you combine obsessive consistency, pain-free movement, and training intensity with surgical precision? Eric Janicki joins Ben Pakulski on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, for a powerful deep dive into the evolution of his training philosophy, from early football grit and aesthetic modeling to intelligent bodybuilding and elite physique coaching. Eric shares the personal journey that shaped his mindset, why full range of motion changed his physique, and how intentional training helped him eliminate chronic joint pain. They explore nuanced programming, the psychology of progression, and the future of fitness tech and coaching. Whether you're an aging athlete, bodybuilder, or everyday lifter, this episode will change how you train forever.

Points To Watch Out For

How deep-range training fixed chronic knee and back pain
Why most lifters never fully activate their muscles
The truth about joint health and full range of motion
How Eric gained 85 lbs of muscle post-30
Building a business around passion and purpose

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About Ben

Ben Pakulski is the Chief Performance Officer to elite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and top athletes. With over 25 years of experience, he coaches high achievers to build the physical, psychological, and metabolic resilience required to lead at the highest level.

As the creator of the Muscle Intelligence framework, Ben specializes in aligning biology and behavior to drive sustained peak performance. His mission is to redefine what’s possible for people in their prime and push the boundaries of human potential.