Muscle Intelligence

Joining us today is Sebastian Oreb, aka the ‘Australian Strength Coach’. In this episode Ben and Sebastian dive into all things strength. They discuss his passion for strength, the process of getting someone strong, the technique he uses with his own athletes & MORE. He opens up about the importance of a healthy mindset and quality of quantity. Find out how if you master the basics of the barbell, you WILL get STRONG! Connect with Muscle Intelligence Instagram (@MuscleIntelligencePodcast)  Facebook (@MuscleIntelligencePodcast)  To learn more about the Muscle Intelligence Lifestyle join the MI40Nation! Time Stamps Where did his passion for strength come? [1:00] How to go ALL IN on that ONE thing. [3:35] What is his thought process when he is introduced to a new client who wants to get STRONG? [4:47] Why you NEED to earn the right to add weight to the bar. [11:22] How he breaks down technique + the importance of NOT maxing out. [20:21] How does he approach volume and intensity with his athletes? [24:00] How does he incorporate recovery methods into his athletes programming? [32:53] The importance of a healthy/clear mindset to getting stronger. [35:40] Does he measure time between sets? [41:38] What body position does he prescribe to himself and his athletes between sets? [48:13] Why he cares about HEALTH when it comes to nutrition. [52:12] What is next for him? [1:01:08] Featured Guest SEBASTIAN OREB #strengthsystem (@australianstrengthcoach) • Instagram Website Related Links/Products Mentioned Bulgarian Training Simplified | T Nation Paleo Low-FODMAP Diet Food List.pages - Kresser Institute Is a Low-FODMAP Diet Best for Digestive Disorders? | Kresser Institute People Mentioned Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (@thorbjornsson) • Instagram Benedikt Magnusson (@benni_magnusson) • Instagram Eddie hall - The Beast (@eddiehallwsm) • Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram Eric Lilliebridge (@ericlilliebridge) • Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) • Instagram Connect with Ben Instagram (@bpakfitness) Facebook (@ifbbbenpakfanpage) Twitter (@ifbbbenpak) Web (BenPakulski.com)

Joining us today is a legend in the bodybuilding community, founder of Doherty's Gym and Arnold Australia promoter Tony Doherty.  Ben and Tony give a behind the scenes look at the bodybuilding world, the meaning of leadership and the story of how Tony built the Australian bodybuilding scene.  Lastly, Tony explains the meaning of his Relentless Momentum mindset and what gym culture means to the community.

We recently had Matt Vincent, multi-time Highlands Games champion and the founder of HVIII Brands in to discuss the mindset that has made him so successful in sport.  Ben and Matt debate which is the better motivator, running from pain or towards pleasure.  Matt also gives us insight into what the Highlands Games are and what it takes to be the best.    What is the mindset behind the HVIII Brand? [0:50] Why it’s important to drive towards the pain. [3:35] Does he think he could have trained better knowing what he knows now? [6:45] Where does the transition come from hating yourself to getting off the couch? The importance of doing something of meaning. [13:37] Why you should love the process rather than getting to the destination. [17:15] How does he self-regulate his training? [18:03] How much does your environment influence your outcomes? [21:30] Was he a fearful kid? [30:30] When he was at his highest peak, what were some of the interventions he would use to move the needle forward? [31:35] What is missing from people’s understanding around hard work? [38:38] What are the events that make up The Highland Games? [43:20] On a scale from 1-10, how difficult is this? What has been the worst injury he has seen? His personal worst performance? [48:25] How did his brand start, why did he start it and what is the mission behind it? [56:25] Why not to do things out of obligation. [1:04:25] His drug trip gone very badly and the lessons learned from it. [1:12:05] How we are all cyborgs and we just don’t know it yet. [1:17:14] Featured Guest Matthew Vincent (@ihviiimattvincent) • Instagram HVIII Brand Goods (@hviiibrandgoods) • Instagram Website YouTube Related Links/Products Mentioned Matt Vincent Books - Amazon.com The Muscle Intelligence Podcast Ep. 152- The Secrets of a Happy Life with Gretchen Rubin The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind - Book by Michio Kaku People Mentioned Gretchen Rubin (@gretchenrubin) • Instagram/Twitter Paul de Gelder (@pauldegelder) • Instagram

Joining us today is Hector Lopez, M.D., CSCS, FAAPMR and the Co-founder of Supplement Safety Solutions. In this episode Ben and Hector dive into all things supplements. They take a deep look into what currently excites him the most in the industry, his involvement in pre/post market surveillance, nootropics, pharmacology of theacrine & MORE. He opens up about involvement in the endocannabinoid system and the ground breaking research he and his colleagues are doing. Find out why bringing new supplements to the marketplace is your business. Keeping them safe and protecting your brand is his.

Thank you for tuning in to Muscle Intelligence.   Due to the nature of this episode we strongly advise that you watch on our YouTube Channel @MI40MuscleIntelligence.   Joining us today is Dr. Mickra Hamilton, Co-Founder/CEO Apeiron Center for Human Potential. In this episode Ben and Dr. Hamilton dive into all things capnography. She takes Ben through a series of tests, then evaluates his overall state and measures how stress approximation events affect his body. They take a deep look into optimize the mechanics of our breath, ways to improve your heart rate variability & MORE. She opens up about the Apeiron Center and the ground breaking research they are doing. Find out how her mission is creating a new paradigm for what is possible for human performance and potential.

Joining us today is Dr. Mario Novo, of The BFR Pros. In this episode Ben and Mario dive into all things BFR, aka ‘blood flow restriction’. They take a deep look into what is going on when someone restricts their blow flow, the negative responses from BFR training, is this novel stimulus for the average person & MORE. He opens up about The BFR Pros and the ground breaking research they are doing. Find out why their mission is to provide the highest level of education and tools for Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training!   For additional resources from this show visit BenPakulski.com/podcasts.

Welcome to the ALL NEW Muscle Intelligence Podcast!  To kick things off we are brining you behind the vail of the Muscle Intelligence lifestyle to give you insight on how Ben and his team #DemandExcellence in their daily life.  Follow along with the practices we use to live our greatest life in our greatest body.