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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast

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Sep 21, 2021 • 46min

The 10 most Underrated foods for fat loss (and staying lean)

In this video we'll cover the 10 most underrated foods for getting lean and staying lean. 0:00 - intro 2:10 - the scoring system for the foods 8:22 - what types of foods did NOT make it to this list 10:23 - 10th place 13:57 - 9th place 16:48 - 8th place 19:33 - 7th place 23:50 - 6th place 26:09 -5th place 30:25 - 4th place 33:44 - 3d place 37:24 - 2nd plac 40:59 - 1st place, WINNER! 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
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Sep 12, 2021 • 40min

My Strength Standards continued with real life examples (+What about relative strength?)

Dive into the debate between relative and absolute strength as the discussion unfolds. Discover how individual experiences influence perceptions of strength and muscularity. Real-life examples featuring athletes like Mario Tomic illustrate these concepts vividly. Explore the surprising strength of those who focus on muscle without lifting heavy. The speaker shares personal insights into their own strength levels and training journey, emphasizing the unique factors that shape everyone's fitness experience.
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Aug 29, 2021 • 33min

Strength standards - For looking like you lift

In todays video we talk in depth abotu the topic of strength standards - how strong should you get on various lifts, such as the bench press, overhead press, chin up, the romanian deadlift and the squat, if you want to have a physique that looks like that of someone who lifts? 0:00 - other strength standards out there and how I went about making mine 2:05 - The 3 strength/physique levels explained 5:18 - The good and the bad side of strength standards in general 12:37 - The lifts that we will evaluate The results: 12:48 - Bench press averages 14:35 - Overhead press 16:05 - Chin up 17:31 - Some added notes on chin ups 20:18 - Romanian Deadlift 22:26 - Squat 23:33 - Summary and my rough strength standards 28:39 - My philosophy about strength standards 29:55 - Strength standards on machines? 31:36 - Concluding remarks 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
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Aug 15, 2021 • 37min

How I Train At The Moment - And How I Recommend YOU To Train

In todays video I’m giving you an overview of how I train at the moment, and I will contrast that to how I would recommend others to train whose goal is to build the most amount of muscle possible. At the moment my main priority is not to build muscle in the most efficient way possible, in fact I’m happy if I just maintain for the time being. Some things however you could still implement from the way I train and could benefit you, even if your goal is to grow in the most effective/efficient way possible. Some of the other things...not so much. 0:00 - intro 1:57 - how my training is structured - general overview 8:01 - things I do in my training that could benefit you (if you want to build muscle) 8:20 - effort/volume 10:18 - muscle group specificity and overlap between movements 17:09 - no minimum per session volume 19:14 - no exercises on a piedestal 20:37 - pairing exercises up - training in a circuit-like fashion 22:52 - Things I do that you definitely DON’T want to do (if you want to build muscle) 23:14 - not focusing on progression in the lifts and lack of tracking 25:55 - waay too flexible scheduling of workouts 28:17 - fluctuating training volume week to week 29:49 - not tracking body-composition 30:39 - not eating enough to grow (hardgainers and advanced lifters, pay attention) 33:01 - conclusion Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b insta: @ssdabel
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Jul 19, 2021 • 28min

Body-Recomp protocols, and how to set them up (the unsexy truth)

Learn the ins and outs of body recomposition - who can do it, how it works, and why you may not have experienced it yet. Contrasting a 'regular cut' with a recomp to understand the differences in approach. Gain insights into successful body-recomp protocols and the importance of tailored training and monitoring for optimal results.
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Jul 14, 2021 • 25min

Greg Doucette's Main - Gaining - Is It The Best Way To Build Muscle?

In this video I'll address whether "main-gaining", as popularized by Greg Doucette is the best approach to building muscle, and whether it can really replace traditional cutting and bulking cycles. Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b 0:00 - intro 2:38 - Bulking is silly because it just makes you fat? 5:30 - Using bulking as an excuse to eat like an a**shole 6:56 - What main-gaining actually means in practice 10:59 - This is not about staying shredded all year 13:35 - The issue with tracking down tiny surpluses 15:58 - How people can interpret main-gaining in the wrong way 17:29 - My criticism: the issues I have with the main-gaining approach
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Jul 9, 2021 • 17min

How To Bulk With NO Fat - Gain - The Truth

Can you actually bulk without gaining any body-fat? The podcast explores the challenges of lean bulking and gaining muscle without fat-gain. It discusses the difficulties of precise calorie control, tracking weight gain and muscle growth, and the non-linear nature of bulking and fat gain. The necessity of bulking for muscle growth is also explored.
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Jul 1, 2021 • 22min

Lean Bulking Successfully - 5 Fundamental Principles

Learn how to successfully lean bulk by focusing on key topics such as the rate of weight gain, managing fat gain, monitoring body composition, and tracking relative strength. Discover the fundamental principles and tips for optimizing muscle growth without excessive fat gain.
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Jun 14, 2021 • 24min

The most reliable way to Build Muscle

In today's video I'll talk about how you can set your training up in a way so that the likelihood that you'll ACTUALLY build muscle is the greatest it can be. 0:00 - why is there so much disagreement over how to train optimally? 1:04 - the limitations of training studies 1:56 - the limitations of anecdotes 2:35 - measuring muscle growth is hard 4:39 - Think of setting up your training like an investor (not like a gambler) 8:13 - Where research, anecdotes and common sense overlaps 12:38 - Optimizing for trackability 17:57 - Only add more complexity when necessary 22:19 - Conclusion Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b Coupon code for 10% off ABELC10 insta: @ssdabel
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Jun 5, 2021 • 29min

Life under 10% body-fat - My experience after 2 months

This podcast explores the speaker's experience of maintaining a 10% body fat percentage and evaluates various aspects of life, including appetite management, sleep, energy levels, libido, mood, training performance, and life flexibility. They discuss the challenges and trade-offs of staying lean and offer a verdict on its sustainability. The podcast also touches on the parallels between driving difficulty and maintaining low body fat percentage. Overall, it provides insights into the speaker's personal journey and offers coaching and mentoring services for those interested in achieving sustainable self-development.

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