Ben Pollack

Ben Pollack, a powerlifter turned bodybuilder, shares his unique insights on transitioning between the two sports. He discusses the mental and physical challenges of shifting focus and the distinct training methodologies involved. Ben emphasizes the importance of recovery and monitoring health, especially with regard to dietary changes and anabolic use. His personal journey reveals how each discipline can learn from the other, while also exploring the role of sled training and isometrics for improved performance.

In this podcast, Greg and Eric talk about incredible feats of strength, glycogen depletion and loading, lower back pain, phototherapy, coffee as a pre-workout supplement, and interview Ben Pollack, an expert in powerbuilding and the history of physical culture.