Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi

Dr. Eric Helms is back on the podcast to discuss all things calf training! 0:00- Intro0:30- AFSP Donation3:30- Calf experimentation18:00- Is stretching additive or redundant23:30- How painful is the stretch27:00- Stretching33:15- Maxing out stretch progress38:00- Blood flow restriction43:00- The safety of stretching45:30- Eric’s measurements46:30- My calf experiments 52:00- Long term training55:30- Eric’s varied projects 1:00:00- Where to find EricAFSP: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm...Eric's IG: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/3DMJ: https://3dmusclejourney.com/Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...

Pete Rubish is back to discuss the following: 0:00- Intro 0:30- Catching up with Pete 3:00- Difficulty of a YouTube career 9:00- Coming off all PEDs 13:00- Reviewing Pete’s bloodwork 21:00- Pete’s loss of progress coming off all PEDs 28:00- Back to blood work 52:10- High natural testosterone levels 58:00- My training and gym life 1:01:00- Lifestyle conversation 1:08:00- Former goals Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/ -For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE5OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage:    / @brainsandgainspo...  

Menno is back to discuss his recent comments on TRT use:0:00- Intro 0:30- Intro to Menno 2:00- Dispersing information on testosterone 8:00- How helpful is true TRT? 11:15- TRT in a natural competition 35:00- Making up for bad genetics 37:00- Opening the door to a slippery slope 39:00- Doctor prescribed TRT 44:00- High fat diet to increase testosterone 47:20- Is there a “need” for TRT 50:00- Will Menno compete on TRT?Menno's website: https://mennohenselmans.com/Menno's IG: https://www.instagram.com/menno.hense...Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE5OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...

Q&A 11 with Abel Csabai is live!0:00- Intro 0:30- Memory foam mattress 2:00- Abel’s weight 9:45- Programming tips for unpredictable schedules 18:20- Do small calves have smaller growth potential? 24:15- Thoughts on preworkouts 26:30- Best routines for natural lifters 35:45- Experience with fatigue during/after an intense session 40:00- Positive psychological feedbackPart 2 on Abel's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ssdabel/videosWebsite and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE5OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Today we are joined by Marie Raea, Bostin Loyd's mother.  0:00- Intro 0:30- Intro to Marie 2:00- Bostin’s genetics 2:40- When did Bostin start PEDs? 9:30- Did Boston want help? 11:00- Bostin’s father 13:30- Pushing drugs at an early age 16:00- Leaving family behind 17:40- Coming to terms with the problem 22:00- Shelby Starnes 24:00- Coming to terms with the problem  Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE5OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

0:00- Intro0:20- Catching up1:00- Olympia 20225:30- Exposing Liver King27:00- YouTubing 47:30- Are steroids overestimated or underestimated?52:00- Coaching specifics1:02:30- Would Steve have gone on gear again if he could do it over?1:03:50- Social media pressure1:09:00- Anecdotal bias1:13:40- Fertility1:17:15- Psychology of losing size1:34:30- Olympia 2022 wrap up 

Today we are joined by Dr. Allan Bacon of Maui Athletics 0:00- Intro 0:30- Intro to Dr. Allan Bacon 5:00- Issues with social media fitness 19:00- Reasons for nutrition related stalls 39:50- Reasons for fitness related stalls  42:00- Appetite 45:00- Neural Adaptation 47:30- Reasons for fitness related stalls 54:00- Goal Setting 1:01;00- DeloadsAllan's website: https://mauiathletics.com/Allan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drallanbacon/Allan's FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/99205...Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.comBULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE5OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...

Today we have our first 4-person roundtable to discuss the following topics: 0:00- Intro0:30- Liver King fiasco35:00- Leaning away from “evidence based fitness”50:00- Determining what actually works 1:05:00- Deviation from traditional lifting form 1:16:15- Bulking up1:32:00- Why PED users downsize Abel's IG:Geoff's IG:NH's IG: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhype...Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE5OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/

Abel Csabai and I are back for another talk:  0:00- Intro 0:40- Chiropractors 11:00- Strong biases 19:00- Pain 22:45- Jordan Peterson diet advice 36:00- Back training experiments 52:00- Workout timing 1:00:00- Closing out Abel's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzGVKv513I6... Website and Coaching: https://brainsandgainspodcast.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...-For those looking to support the channel and our donations to various charities, please consider the above link to become a member and have the opportunity to appear on the channel!BULK SUPPLEMENTS AFFILIATE LINK: https://glnk.io/63qn/dave-maconiDiscount code: DAVE5OFFSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

 0:00- Intro            0:30- Alberto’s current season            2:00- Phone usage6:00- Alberto’s current season12:00- Cardio16:00- Future contests21:00- Volume over time29:00- Exercise form            38:00- What has caused progress?            41:15- Genetics video            52:00- Feeling intensity and pain differently