

RP Strength Podcast
Nick Shaw
On the RP Strength Podcast, RP co-founders Dr Mike & Nick Shaw breakdown tons of hypertrophy training, nutrition, and other fitness related topics. As a bonus, you'll get plenty of laughs as they go down various tangents on every episode!
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Oct 16, 2023 • 53min
Gym Etiquette Part II
Debate over filming in the gym, the influence of gym policies, and the discomfort of certain exercises. Discussion on internet trolls, lack of privacy, and societal attitudes towards surveillance. Negative aspects of commenting and online fame. Surveillance implications on privacy and safety. Tips for speaking on camera and gym etiquette issues.

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Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 25min
The Do's And Don'ts of Gym Etiquette
The hosts discuss gym etiquette, including talking during sets, getting offended easily, gym chaos, working in, music and body odor. They also cover wiping down equipment, giving unsolicited advice, and shirtlessness at the gym.

Oct 2, 2023 • 53min
How To Train Kids Pt. II
0:27 Working on vacation 2:58 Training kids recap 8:18 Smith machine throws explained 10:46 Ab training for sport 13:58 Progression for children 22:15 Technique reinforcement for kids 28:13 Growth hormone 29:19 Buying equipment for kids 32:56 Vacations, weekends, deloads 35:45 How to make kids hate exercise 42:43 Eating and sleep and soreness 44:57 Most important things teach kids 51:37 Seeing kids competitive side

Sep 25, 2023 • 45min
How To Train Kids
Speakers share funny anecdotes about their London trip and moose hunting in Canada. They debunk myths about weight training stunting growth in kids and discuss injury concerns. Emphasize the importance of not forcing kids to train, starting training at a young age, and fighting with kids about nutrition. Explore child programming and the impact of growth hormone. Discuss the challenges of training kids and how to progress their weights.

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 22min
Injury vs Pain - How to Comeback from an Injury
1:33 Working on labor day 3:06 Pain and injury recap 6:04 Pain is weakness leaving the body & motivational sayings 14:05 What to do when feeling pain 22:50 What to do when pain doesn’t subside 26:03 When to take time off 33:15 Trying to come back fast from injury is the wrong mindset 38:34 The Tren Twins and teens on drugs 42:11 Training one arm if the other is injured 45:56 Training lighter after injury and BFR training 48:00 Nick is traveling to his homeland 50:45 When to see a doctor 58:47 What can doctors actually do for you 1:03:00 Sports medicine doctors 1:11:54 Mike asks chat gpt about injury recovery

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Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 10min
Pain vs Injury - How to Tell the Difference
Speakers discuss pain versus injury and the importance of understanding the difference. They explore pain tolerance, different types of pain, and tips to determine severity and nature of pain. Personal experiences with forearm elbow pain and technique modifications are shared to alleviate pain and reduce injury risk.

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Sep 4, 2023 • 58min
Should You Train While Sick?
The hosts reflect on their rap career and discuss leg training, determining growth in studies, and training while sick or hurt. They emphasize the importance of good health and body composition and give guidelines on when to rest. They also discuss returning to training after hernia surgery and touch on the use of antidepressants and cyanide tablets in space.

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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 10min
What Is The "Best" Exercise
The hosts discuss the concept of the best exercise, emphasizing variation and personal preferences. They explore evolutionary psychology, misconceptions in bodybuilding exercises, and the qualities that make an exercise effective. They also share their favorite exercises for chest and back, and even offer a quick and easy pasta recipe with a comical twist.

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Aug 21, 2023 • 53min
All About Protein Powder
The podcast covers interesting topics such as cheat meals, whey protein powder, different types of protein powder, the impact of enzymes on digestion, concerns about teenagers participating in physique sports, and strange food combinations enjoyed during the massing phase.

Aug 14, 2023 • 52min
All About Deloads
The podcast discusses the concept of deloading in training and its benefits, including managing fatigue, maintaining muscle, and preventing burnout. They explore how often to deload and the indicators of excessive fatigue. The impact of performance enhancing substances on fatigue and the importance of rest, recovery, and adaptation are also discussed.