Dave Maconi and Bryan Boorstein join Abel (me) to discuss a few cool topics. Time-stamps coming real soon! 0:00 - chitchat for the beginning 5:32 - are deloads common in "bro" lifting circles? 10:52 - realistic expectations vs motivating people 15:03 - kinobody and his contribution to the fitness industry 22:01 - Turkesterone 30:47 - Progressive overload, HST training, Steve Hall/Mike Israetel style progression 44:55 - Muscle building with 5-6 RIR training 52:27 - cheat vs strict form and reverse drop-sets 1:00:08 - Using momentum on pulling movements 1:07:47 - Modafinil, ECA stack and other stimulants/appetite suppressants 1:17:03 - Where can we find you? Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ Insta: @abeltolift Dave's website: https://drdavemaconi.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-PI9YMJ6SXPiqXy2FYfLg Dave's insta: @dave_maconi Find Bryan: https://evolvedtrainingsystems.com/blog/ insta: @bryanboorstein

The host discusses their training history and transition to the fitness industry. They explore different training concepts and approaches. They struggle to find a trustworthy training method until they discover Ley Norton. They reflect on the lessons learned from various training methods and the impact of injury. The importance of training for personal growth is also discussed.

In this video I talk you through all the diets I tried for fat loss and health over 10 years. There will be some talks of everything: - Low carb - Intermittent fasting - IIFYM - Stopping macro tracking - Disordered eating And some tragicomical stories too. 0:00 - intro 1:10 - The beginnign - becoming interested in getting lean, having a six-pack, etc 6:10 - My low carb zealot phase 19:49 - Getting a six pack for the first time 27:50 - Disordered eating 34:29 - Injury and going if it fits your macros-crazy 38:46 - Coming across the evidence based fitness niche 44:20 - The last 6 years: photoshoot, and quitting macro-tracking 52:17 - My current goals and what I do diet-wise Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ insta: @abeltolift

Geoffrey Verity Schofield returns to the podcast to talk about YouTubeing, the sins of social media, high frequency training, bulking, and some other goodies.. 0:00 - intro and small talk 2:05 - talking about youtube-ing, maknig videos, etc 17:45 - free speech on social media doesn’t exist anymore 24:40 - relying too much on social media for content is dangerous 57:45 - Geoff’s current bulk and gaining 30 lbs 1:12:45 - Trying to stay too lean and the downsides 1:18:51 - High frequency training Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ Insta: @abeltolift Dave's website: https://drdavemaconi.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-PI9YMJ6SXPiqXy2FYfLg Geoff's availability: https://www.verityfit.com/ Yt: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObA5o3mcc1felIMAv6cukw Insta: @geoffreyverityschofield

The podcast discusses Mo's successful journey to achieving a lean physique. They explore different methods of getting lean, the importance of satiety index and rebounding after a diet. They also delve into training frequency, switching up training splits, and the benefits of full body routines. The podcast highlights the importance of a holistic approach to fitness and the significance of tracking progress using objective markers.

Kassem Hanson from N1 training gives the other side of the story following my episode with Doug Brignole! 0:00 - intro 1:30 - Kassem's thoughts on my podcast with Doug Brignole 4:00 - How important is optimizing your exercises for muscle building? 12:25 - Are compound lifts really better? 21:18 - Squat vs sissy squat - Kassem's breakdown 34:50 - Dips vs lying skull crushers 55:00 - Lat training 1:16:52 - Upper chest training, is incline work really needed 1:33:26 - Bent over rows, overhead presses and hip hinges - Kassem gives his thoughts on these exercises 1:39:54 - Where can we find Kassem? Find Kassem: https://n1.training/author/kassem/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kassem/?hl=hu https://www.instagram.com/n1.education/?hl=hu Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ insta: @ssdabel

If you enjoyed the video please like, subscribe and comment! 0:00 - intro 2:00 - how long it really takes to "settle" at a lower body-fat 4:20 - why past failures with staying lean were important in succeeding this time 7:17 - why adapting your strategy is important 11:40 - things that don't work for me which I discovered 14:20 - the importance of social support 19:42 - preventing hedonic adaptation 25:56 - the reality of changing your body-fat set point Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ insta: @ssdabel

Doug Brignole is a biomechanics expert who spends most of his time these days educating people about exercise selection for efficient and injury-free muscle building. He is a former competitive bodybuilder, having won Mr. America and Mr. Universe titles amongst other accolades. 0:00 - intro 8:00 - Mike Israetel's critique video 17:41 - Talking about "back" training 24:34 - Building the lats - what's the optimal movement pattern? 42:27 - Developing the "lower lats" 49:25 - More or less training volume for different muscles 58:15 - We argue a bit over the value of compound lifts 1:08:11 - Triceps work - what should we do for the "long head"? 1:24:40 - Lever arms and other biomechanical interesting-ness 1:29:33 - Hamstrings - are hip hinges needed? Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ insta: @ssdabel Find doug: book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606794973/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Website: https://dougbrignole.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dougbrignole/

What makes an exercise "good" or "ideal" for building muscle? I try to give a complete but simple framework here! 0:00 - intro 2:36 - Why the perfect exercise doesn’t exist and why exercise variety is a good thing 7:39 - Why I won’t talk about mind muscle connection, pump,soreness, etc. The factors: 11:05 - Movement pattern = function of the muscle 16:34 - Limiter of the exercise 19:30 - Range of motion? 20:54 - How injurious is the exercise 25:02 - Loadability aspects 31:22 - Form standardization 33:11 - Compound vs isolation 35:36 - Convenience 37:00 - Concluding remarks Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ insta: @ssdabel

In this video I'll address foods that people rate highly during dieting oftentimes, even though they hardly deserve to be staples in most meal plans. It's not the case that these foods are a definite no-go in any amount on a fat-loss diet, but as a core element of a nutrition-plan to get lean, there are certainly much better food options. 0:00 - intro 1:10 - what foods won't feature on the list 2:17 - the rating/score system for the foods 5:09 - 8th place 9:10 - 7th place 12:12 - 6th place 15:32 - 5th place 19:40 - 4th place 22:36 - 3d place 23:28 - 2nd place 27:33 - 1st place Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ insta: @ssdabel Rotating handle I recommend: Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b