Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

In this discussion, Dr. Stuart Phillips, a notable expert in exercise science and nutrition, challenges common misconceptions about muscle growth. He critiques misguided views on hypertrophy and highlights the debate between myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. The conversation also unpacks the frequency of protein intake, advocating for fewer, higher-quality meals. Phillips raises skepticism about collagen supplementation and the efficacy of amino acids, emphasizing the need for rigorous research over marketing claims.

0:00- Intro 1:00- Disagreements with Renaissance Periodization 13:00- Social media discrepancies 18:00- Different “gurus” and camps on form 19:30- Evolving views on form 26:00- Kassem’s training history and strength 31:00- When would you want to emphasize contracted positions? 42:00- Are we breaking past previous barriers? 1:00:00- A counterargument against keeping exercises constant 1:30:00- Signing out and where to find Geoff and Kassem

Health and wellness enthusiast Nicolas Verhoeven discusses curcumin benefits, skin health with collagen, melatonin dosage, and the hype around supplements. Emphasis on prioritizing foundational health practices over quick-fix solutions.

        0:00- Intro            1:00- Nic’s background            4:00- Oreo’s bringing down LDL              25:00- Cholesterol            31:00- High sodium intake            36:00- Low saturated fat experiment            49:00- Minnesota coronary experiment

0:00- Intro0:30- Progression in the natural community  4:00- Shifting training routines and priorities8:00- Issues with “optimal” biomechanics training17:00- Specific exercises26:00- Lifting with Mike Israetel and Jared Feather40:00- Perception when shredded vs bulked44:00- Calisthenics58:00- Bro splits  1:06:00- What’s next for Alex?1:09:00- Vegan diets / health

0:00- Intro1:00- Aaron going on TRT9:00- What has Aaron noticed on TRT so far?25:00- Focus on health31:30- Reasons for going on TRT37:30- Placebo vs real results39:30- Blood work44:00- Bryan’s cardio kick47:30- 10 Exercises for Life52:30- Placebo anecdote54:00- Feeling better with age56:00- Experimenting when on TRT1:01:00- Aaron’s calf training

Fitness expert Abel Csabai discusses inauthentic relationships on social media, comparing pull up strength when heavier vs. lighter, tips for looking bigger in person, strength training for older lifters, and making gains with poor sleep.

0:00- Intro 1:30- Temptation to try other methods of training 8:30- Volume per exercise and per week 20:30- Is cheat form necessarily wrong? 33:00- Sports background relating to training ideologies 37:00- Can we be confident in what worked for us? 47:00- The utility and health of bulking up 58:00- Balancing life and lifting

0:00- Intro1:30- Eric Helms’ progress7:45- Can advanced bodybuilders detect progress without being contest lean10:45- Competing next12:45- New failure data22:00- Bodybuilding vs Powerlifting27:30- Natural lifters taking advice from enhanced lifters29:00- Reps in Reserve / deloads36:00- Advanced training progress44:00- Would you avoid TRT to stay natural?54:00- Finasteride            58:20- Recent data on high volume            1:05:30- What are we looking forward to in the new year

Two fitness influencers discuss YouTube collaborations, MMA fights, pull-ups, bulking challenges, bone density in MMA, and the philosophical dimensions of fitness. They reflect on their fitness journeys, personal growth, and the challenges of content creation in the lifting community.