Muscle Intelligence

How does being sore after a workout contribute to your success?  How can you utilize eccentric loading and isometric training for hypertrophy?  Plus... will glycogen depletion hinder anabolic signaling? Today's episode debunks the many myths and misnomers of building muscle.  We are joined by Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, a renowned fitness expert, who is widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training. Dr. Brad Schoenfeld's PhD thesis focused on clarifying the mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy, and their applications to resistance training; he is also a lifelong drug-free bodybuilder.  Both muscle-building fanatics and novices have a lot to gain from Dr. Schoenfeld's expertise. You'll learn: What causes muscle soreness and how much is TOO much. How to balance heavy lifting with health and wellness. When to utilize full vs partial ROM in your training. How to maximize hypertrophy in the isometric, concentric, and eccentric movement phases. The ONE guaranteed driver of muscle growth. Studies mentioned in this episode: Isoholds Soreness Range of Motion Learn more from Dr. Brad Schoenfeld: Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy All books by Dr. Schoenfeld http://www.bradschoenfeld.com Instagram @bradschoenfeldphd A special offer to celebrate March Muscle Building Month: pick up my 5 body part guides for free at https://muscleintelligence.com/bodypart ====== Thank you to today's sponsor, BiOptimizers MassZymes! MassZymes are the best protein-digesting enzyme on the market.  You are what you digest and assimilate (not what you eat!) and MassZymes can help you absorb up to 3x more protein.  MassZymes are also helpful for recovery, as Bromelain, a key enzyme in the formula, is an anti-inflammatory compound.  Head to masszymes.com/muscle and use code MUSCLE10 to get 10% off and MORE!

Dr. Svetlana Masgutova, creator of the MNRI® program, discusses the importance of nervous system health for performance and brain function. They explore trauma healing, stress response management, and the driving factors for neuroplasticity and neurogenesis. Additionally, they discuss techniques to balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and reverse overtrained reflexes.

No Muscle Building Month would be complete without an appearance by Human Performance Expert Dr. Andy Galpin!  This interview offers tools for you to show up as your BEST, highest-performing self... and the knowledge to fix the things that are standing in your way. Dr. Galpin, whose background is in exercise and movement sciences and bioenergetics, directs the Center for Sport Performance, as well as the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory, at CSU Fullerton.  Dr. Galpin also works as a high-performance director for elite athletes across multiple sports such as UFC MMA, Olympic weightlifting, Wrestling, MLB, NFL, powerlifting, and more. In today's episode, Dr. Galpin deconstructs the major factors of the physiological potential of an athlete, and how to assess each one.  Dr. Galpin's framework allows for immediate assessment of the biggest performance anchors and the most important lifestyle changes... along with a highly actionable breath and hydration protocol, tailored to YOUR needs. You'll learn:  What your body needs to self-correct. The KEY to enhancing sleep, hydration, and training adaptability. A lifestyle model to help you make the most effective training and recovery decisions. The BIGGEST catalyst for next-level performance. Learn more about Dr. Galpin: @drandygalpin on Instagram Dr. Galpin's YouTube channel https://www.andygalpin.com/ Click here to get access to the FREE Performance and Recovery Optimization Guide, and other upcoming Muscle-Building guides.  If your own performance goals are a priority, help those around you achieve their goals by sharing this episode with at least one person. ====== Today's episode is sponsored by BiOptimizers MagBreakthrough!  BiOptimizers makes my favorite, high-quality potent magnesium supplement with all 7 forms of magnesium.  Use code MUSCLE at magbreakthrough.com/muscleintelligence to get 10% off BiOptimizers MagBreakthrough + free shipping.

We're kicking off the third week of Muscle Building Month with some intelligent training tips for MAXIMUM gains.  In today's solocast, I outline the key components of intelligent training, so that you can integrate it into your lifestyle, and focus on self mastery in and out of the gym. You'll learn:  • How to eliminate plateaus with this simple shift.  • How to train to improve EVERY area of your life.  • The difference between isolation and integration.  • How to identify the key impact areas.  • The mindset required to fuel performance. Click here to get access to the FREE Maximum Gains Guide, and other upcoming Muscle-Building guides. These guides contain my top, time-tested tools to improve your training efficiency and mindset. ====== Thank you to our show sponsor Organifi!  Shop with code MUSCLE at organifi.com/muscle for 20% off! Organifi offers juice and adaptogenic blend powders, as well as supplements to support immunity, digestion, and detoxification.  Everything is certified glyphosate residue free, 100% organic, and free of all major food allergens. The RED is my recommendation to enhance nitric oxide production, blood flow, and men's sexual function.  The GREEN is a fantastic nutritional catch-all to balance your energy and detoxify your body.  The GOLD is my favorite nighttime blend; with adaptogenic mushrooms and turmeric to combat inflammation and promote rest (it also tastes phenomenal!). Head over to organifi.com/muscle and shop with code MUSCLE to get 20% off now!

In part 1 of our Muscle Building Month kick-off episode, Annette Verpillot outlined a complete framework for assessing and improving posture.  As we continue with Muscle Building Month in our MI community, Annette is back for an encore about walking mechanics and WHY they're more important than you may think! Annette is a globally-recognized posturologist who created the Posturepro Method, which has gained global recognition for eliminating chronic pain, increasing strength, and improving sports proficiency.  Annette actively works with professional athletes, trainers, practitioners, and researchers to develop solutions to tackle human mobility issues around the world. You’ll learn: The connection between walking and your nervous system. How to use walking to your advantage in ALL training. Why most people walk incorrectly (and how to fix it!) How fixing your gait can improve hip and upper body mobility. Exercises that can CHANGE your life in just 90 seconds per day. Click here to get access to the FREE Episode Guide on improving walking mechanics, and other upcoming Muscle-Building guides. These special EXTENDED guides contain step-by-step frameworks to improve upon your stability, mobility, training efficiency, and physiology. Learn More from Annette:  Website: posturepro.co - 10% off to the MI community when using the Coupon Code MI40. Instagram: @posturepro, Facebook: @Posturepro, Twitter: @posture_pro Youtube: @posturepro1 Posturepro in Tampa at Mi40 for a 2 day in-person course, April 23-24, 2022 Jaw and Body Connection - online course that is presently on sale on pre-launch price of $129 instead of $249 ====== Thank you to our show sponsor Organifi!  Shop with code MUSCLE at organifi.com/muscle for 20% off! Organifi offers juice and adaptogenic blend powders, as well as supplements to support immunity, digestion, and detoxification.  Everything is certified glyphosate residue free, 100% organic, and free of all major food allergens. The RED is my recommendation to enhance nitric oxide production, blood flow, and men's sexual function.  The GREEN is a fantastic nutritional catch-all to balance your energy and detoxify your body.  The GOLD is my favorite nighttime blend; with adaptogenic mushrooms and turmeric to combat inflammation and promote rest (it also tastes phenomenal!). Head over to organifi.com/muscle and shop with code MUSCLE to get 20% off now!

If you've been following Muscle Building Month in our MI community, you'll know that the foundation of muscle growth is correct posture and structural alignment.  To help YOU optimize your posture, I interviewed Annette Verpillot, a globally-recognized posturologist. Annette created the Posturepro Method, which has gained global recognition for eliminating chronic pain, increasing strength, and improving sports proficiency.  Annette actively works with professional athletes, trainers, practitioners, and researchers to develop solutions to tackle human mobility issues around the world. In today's episode, Annette walks us through three main facets of stability, and how each is connected to the nervous system and performance.  Annette offers action items to immediately assess your own posture, and to begin to cultivate postural balance with exercises that can be done in just minutes. You’ll learn: How to balance your nervous system. Why posture SO heavily impacts your performance. What it means to age gracefully (and how to prevent injury). Why getting stronger makes alignment MORE important. Click here to get access to the FREE Episode Guide on postural assessment and improvement, and other upcoming Muscle-Building guides. These special EXTENDED guides contain step-by-step frameworks to improve upon your stability, mobility, training efficiency, and physiology. Learn More from Annette:  Website: posturepro.co - 10% off to the MI community when using the Coupon Code MI40. Instagram: @posturepro, Facebook: @Posturepro, Twitter: @posture_pro Youtube: @posturepro1 Posturepro in Tampa at Mi40 for a 2 day in-person course, April 23-24, 2022 Jaw and Body Connection - online course that is presently on sale on pre-launch price of $129 instead of $249 ====== Thank you to today's show sponsor, BiOptimizers MagBreakthrough!  For an exclusive offer for listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/muscleintelligence and use MUSCLE10 during checkout, to save 10 percent and get free shipping. You can use code MUSCLE10 on any of BiOptimizers' other products as well... I highly recommend MassZymes for optimal protein assimilation, and KAPEX for those on a ketogenic diet. BiOptimizers is true to their name in optimizing your unique biology, to be the best version of you.

Maximize your training with my 9-Step Efficiency Framework for Intelligent Muscle Building. Contrary to popular belief, building muscle and training for longevity shouldn't be hard or confusing. You just don't know how... YET. My 9-Step Efficiency Framework is my gift to you, to help you build muscle quickly, and sustain it for life.  After a 20-year bodybuilding career, and working with countless high-performers around the globe, I've identified the highest-impact habits that you can implement IMMEDIATELY to transform your body. If you haven't signed up for Muscle Building Month yet, you still have a chance to get FREE access to all our brand new videos, resources and weekly challenges.  Apply now to join the Muscle Intelligence Community to make sure you get your VIP ticket to every event, program, and exclusive offer I've got coming your way. In this episode, you'll learn: How to MASTER the foundations of intelligent training. Why you're hitting plateaus, and not making progress. Where your training mindset transfers into EVERY area of your life. How to train for longevity, and true health. How you can learn to LOVE training, and make continuous progress. PLUS... to help you integrate this 9-step program into your life, I've created an extended guide for you, that walks you through the steps.  Access the extended guide (and get notified of ALL upcoming Muscle-Building Month guides) here. ====== Thank you to our show sponsor Organifi!  Shop with code MUSCLE at organifi.com/muscle for 20% off! Organifi offers juice and adaptogenic blend powders, as well as supplements to support immunity, digestion, and detoxification.  Everything is certified glyphosate residue free, 100% organic, and free of all major food allergens. The RED is my recommendation to enhance nitric oxide production, blood flow, and men's sexual function.  The GREEN is a fantastic nutritional catch-all to balance your energy and detoxify your body.  The GOLD is my favorite nighttime blend; with adaptogenic mushrooms and turmeric to combat inflammation and promote rest (it also tastes phenomenal!). Head over to organifi.com/muscle and shop with code MUSCLE to get 20% off now!

"I was a machine... there was one goal in my whole life since I was 12, and that was to be the best bodybuilder on the planet." -Jay Cutler At age 18, Jay set out on a quest to not just qualify for the world's largest stage, but to WIN it. Jay's 10 championship titles can be attributed to his focus, work ethic, resilient mindset and respect for those around him. On this episode, we breakdown Jay's successes, setbacks, and everything in between. Jay is a true champion, and someone I'm proud to call a friend. Tune in for some actionable tips to WIN in every area of your life. You’ll learn: The catalyst to Jay’s success and what he did differently from the rest The ONE major misstep of present-day bodybuilders. What to prioritize while competing at an elite level. The differences over time in the bodybuilding industry Click here to download the FREE Episode Guide Now.  Learn more about Jay Cutler and his nutrition & supplement business at jaycutler.com or on Instagram @jaycutler and @cutlernutrition. ====== Thank you to today's sponsor, BiOptimizers MassZymes! MassZymes are the best protein-digesting enzyme on the market.  You are what you digest and assimilate (not what you eat!) and MassZymes can help you absorb up to 3x more protein.  MassZymes are also helpful for recovery, as Bromelain, a key enzyme in the formula, is an anti-inflammatory compound.  Head to masszymes.com/muscle and use code MUSCLE to get 10% off and MORE! ====== If I have to convince you to prioritize your health, Muscle Intelligence coaching isn’t for you…. If I have to convince you that the best investment you can make is in yourself…. That being fit is not a temporary decision, but a commitment…. That it’s not about MORE or what you do, it’s about BETTER and how you do it...  Or that your physical health impacts all areas of your life, keep scrolling. I’m not in the business of convincing anyone.  I’m in the business of transformation. The individuals who come to us are already high-performers.  They’re committed. Ready. Don’t get me wrong - These guys come with challenges too. They typically have limited time to train, injuries, no gym access, busy families, no customized plans, no specific training knowledge, no coach and an inner fear that it’s going to be too hard. But here’s the tough love you need to hear:  The only difference between these guys and YOU… is that they took action. They stepped in the ring anyway. I’m looking for a few more men who want to transform in 2022. If you’re serious and you’re committed, I’d love to see if you’re a right fit for a program I’m starting in 2022.  Apply now at https://go.muscleintelligence.com/coaching-application/

Are you ready to radically deconstruct the upper limits, and rewire your perception of what's possible? I reached out to Ian after discovering his revolutionary approach to mitochondrial optimization – a subject that is paramount to longevity, performance and achievement.  Ian and I cover everything from how to optimize the body's production of ATP... to the possibility of healing the central nervous system... to space travel... to the infinite links between quantum biology, meditation, and creativity. Ian Mitchell is an inventor, biochemist, and pharmaceutical developer who specializes in anti-aging technology and peak performance. Ian works with NASA astronauts, Olympic athletes, and other top-tier performers who want to experience superhuman gains. You’ll learn: How to regain lost cognitive function. Tools to reverse oxidative stress. ONE thing that offers a huge leap in performance. What it takes to optimize your creative process. KEY takeaways for the health and longevity of our species. Connect with Ian: Wizard Sciences Ian’s Instagram account Click here for the FREE episode guide, which includes ALL mentions from the episode (books, videos, etc.) ====== Today's show is also sponsored by BUBS Naturals.  Check out their Collagen and MCT powder, which go in my morning "Intelligence" coffee every day without fail! Collagen is an unbeatable post-workout supplement that is amazing for joint health, skin vitality, and balancing blood sugar.  Powdered MCT oil offers fast-acting, clean, ketogenic energy; heals gut inflammation, and supports immunity. BUBS Naturals also gives 10% of all sales proceeds to help special operations soldiers transition back into civilian life. Use code MUSCLE at checkout to get 20% off at muscleintelligence.com/bubsnaturals ====== Don't miss out on March Muscle-Building Month!  Muscle Intelligence is coming in hot with exclusive offers, brand new video content, and SO much more.  Get VIP access at facebook.com/groups/muscleintelligence ====== If I have to convince you to prioritize your health, Muscle Intelligence coaching isn’t for you…. If I have to convince you that the best investment you can make is in yourself…. That being fit is not a temporary decision, but a commitment…. That it’s not about MORE or what you do, it’s about BETTER and how you do it...  Or that your physical health impacts all areas of your life, keep scrolling. I’m not in the business of convincing anyone.  I’m in the business of transformation. The individuals who come to us are already high-performers.  They’re committed. Ready. Don’t get me wrong - These guys come with challenges too. They typically have limited time to train, injuries, no gym access, busy families, no customized plans, no specific training knowledge, no coach and an inner fear that it’s going to be too hard. But here’s the tough love you need to hear:  The only difference between these guys and YOU… is that they took action. They stepped in the ring anyway. I’m looking for a few more men who want to transform in 2022. If you’re serious and you’re committed, I’d love to see if you’re a right fit for a program I’m starting in 2022.  Apply now at muscleintelligence.com/apply

"My definition of a leader, to me, is very simple: an individual that's got a vision that's so big, so grand, and so impactful that he or she MUST recruit others who think, feel, and operate the same way in order to accomplish that." - Bedros Keuilian Bedros Keuilian joins me on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast to detail his journey in healing trauma, keeping his passionate edge, and embodying his greatest role to date: an intentional, masculine leader.  After beginning life in the United States as a refugee from the Soviet Union, Bedros Keuilian went from poverty into self-made entrepreneurship, and cultivated an eight-figure business empire. Today's episode is not only raw and honest, but also incredibly timely and important for the state of the world at the moment. You'll learn:  A framework to rise from expert status to self-made celebrity. The BEST way to stay driven, ambitious, and passionate. How to develop the vision, purpose, and clarity to lead effectively. What masculinity is NOT (and why cultural norms purposefully destabilize the concept of masculinity). The unexpected places where discipline can backfire. Bedros' framework for leadership and rising to the top are also detailed in this free episode guide. Learn more about Bedros: https://www.instagram.com/bedroskeuilian/ https://manup.com/free ====== Thank you to our show sponsor Organifi!  Shop with code MUSCLE at organifi.com/muscle for 20% off! Organifi offers juice and adaptogenic blend powders, as well as supplements to support immunity, digestion, and detoxification.  Everything is certified glyphosate residue free, 100% organic, and free of all major food allergens. The RED is my recommendation to enhance nitric oxide production, blood flow, and men's sexual function.  The GOLD is my favorite nighttime blend; with adaptogenic mushrooms and turmeric to combat inflammation and promote rest (it also tastes phenomenal!). Head over to organifi.com/muscle and shop with code MUSCLE to get 20% off now! ====== Today's episode is sponsored by BiOptimizers MagBreakthrough!  BiOptimizers makes my favorite, high-quality potent magnesium supplement with all 7 forms of magnesium.  Use code MUSCLE at magbreakthrough.com/muscleintelligence to get 10% off BiOptimizers MagBreakthrough. ====== If I have to convince you to prioritize your health, Muscle Intelligence coaching isn’t for you…. If I have to convince you that the best investment you can make is in yourself…. That being fit is not a temporary decision, but a commitment…. That it’s not about MORE or what you do, it’s about BETTER and how you do it...  Or that your physical health impacts all areas of your life, keep scrolling. I’m not in the business of convincing anyone.  I’m in the business of transformation. The individuals who come to us are already high-performers.  They’re committed. Ready. Don’t get me wrong - These guys come with challenges too. They typically have limited time to train, injuries, no gym access, busy families, no customized plans, no specific training knowledge, no coach and an inner fear that it’s going to be too hard. But here’s the tough love you need to hear:  The only difference between these guys and YOU… is that they took action. They stepped in the ring anyway. I’m looking for a few more men who want to transform in 2022. If you’re serious and you’re committed, I’d love to see if you’re a right fit for a program I’m starting in 2022.  Apply now at https://go.muscleintelligence.com/coaching-application/