The Jay Ferruggia Show

A hardgainer is someone who has a difficult time gaining muscle no matter what they do. Usually they're skinny-fat. But they could just be skinny. And they could just be fat. Either way, they have less than optimal genetics for this stuff. This struggle is amplified by every "hardgainer" article or training program giving you info that is 100% DEAD WRONG and the exact opposite of what you should be doing. In this episode I'm going to give you the TRUTH about how to get jacked and lean as a hardgainer. In addition to that I'll also be covering: Should you wear a lifting belt, and when? What piece of equipment should be in all gyms? What to do if you can't overhead press? What 3 books changed my life? What mobility exercises should you be doing regularly? Sponsors: Optimal Carnivore - Enjoy the most nutrient dense food on the planet with their encapsulated grass-fed organ complex. Use coupon code Renegade. Thesis - To become more focused, energetic and productive take the 3 min assessment and get your customized nootropic blend. Use coupon code JAY to save 15%. HardGainerTraining.com - Don't do another workout until you read THIS.

Everything we've told you for the last two years about the insane state of the world is now accepted as truth, even though it was "conspiracy theory," when I first said all of it. So really no different than all the other stuff I've been telling you about fitness for the last quarter century. Not accepted at first... No "studies to prove it"... Completely different from the norm. Then all the sudden everyone accepts it as truth and starts doing it. And this episode is no different. I rant on the thing you need to stop doing IMMEDIATELY if you want to have a great 2022. Then I answer your questions including: Is there a big difference between doing 4 strength training workouts per week versus 3? How do you optimally (and safely) train your neck for size and injury prevention? Why don't I prescribe face pulls as much as I used to? What one thing would I bring on vacation to train with? What should you do if you're unhappy in your career? When should you de-load and what should it look like? What to do if you feel tired when adding more carbs to your diet? Optimal meal timing for protein synthesis. What's the ideal rep range, volume, and frequency for building calves? How to you like to program sled work? Sponsors: BiOptimizers - Magnesium Breakthrough is the most potent, complete, first full spectrum magnesium formula ever created. Use coupon code JAY10. Paleo Valley - Delicious beef sticks that are sourced from 100% grass-fed and grass-finished cows. Use coupon code JAY to save 15%. Epoch - Epoch whey protein is a verified grass-fed, delicious tasting and easily digestible whey isolate. Use coupon code JAY to save 20%.

They want you to be weak, fat, confused, scared, relying on them, bitching, complaining, arguing. F*ck that. In 2022 we need to have higher standards than ever. We need to go all in and fully commit to personal excellence in our health, fitness, mindset, career, and relationships. To kick off this episode I'll be sharing my plan to rise above the bullsh*t and dominate 2022. I'll also be giving you my exact Pull/Push/Legs focused full body training template that listeners have requested for a long time. Then, I'll be answering your questions like: Can living in a cold weather environment like the Northeast be bad for mental health? How many eggs in a week are too many? How should I start training at 74 years old? What's your current training split? Looks like you're doing upper/lower? What's your favorite outdoor activity to keep in shape? Is PPL good for athletes? (I'll show you how to make it MUCH BETTER) Do you have any 2022 concerts lined up? Do you have a favorite venue to see a show? Any tips for high cholesterol? (2 SUPPLEMENTS YOU NEED) Best type of workout after a stressful day at work? Should Barry Bonds be in the hall of fame? Was adjusting to life in South Florida a challenge for you? Likes? Dislikes? Notice you're back squatting now. What do you think of the Duffalo bar? For upper body day do you alternate pushing and pulling or do all the push moves first? How many calories do you eat on a typical day? Why do you prefer two sets close to failure rather than one all out set to failure? Sponsors: BUBS- The purest form of collagen , sustainably sourced from grass-fed and pasture raised cows. Use coupon code "JAY" to save 20%. Athletic Greens - With 75 ingredients working together to help 11 different areas of health, Athletic Greens helps detoxify your body, boost your energy, and strengthen your immune system. LMNT - A tasty electrolyte drink mix that gives your body everything you need and nothing you don't.

Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist, is the two-time NY Times/Wallstreet Journal best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his Healthy Rebellion Radio podcast, books, seminars, and as the co-founder of the best electrolyte drink on the market, LMNT. Listen as we discuss: Say goodbye to the diet wars. [7:43] Eliminate nutritional variability with the 7-day carb test. [10:36] Is white rice evil? [12:36] What's the best way to reintroduce foods following an elimination diet? [14:47] Is meat consumption the new smoking? [17:05] Why intermittent fasting may not be for you. [24:56] If fasting is for you, try THIS. [32:50] Are organ meats a must for optimal nutrition? [36:14] Robb's thoughts on veggies and dairy. [38:07] Why chastising meat consumption is almost criminal. [46:06] Is there really a difference between grain-fed and grass-fed beef? [52:15] The ironic truth of plant-based diets. [59:32] Eat more chicken. [1:01:00] The climate change conversation may be skewed... here's why. [1:03:52] Healthy Rebellion: cancelling cancel culture. [1:10:05] The birth of LMNT. [1:20:05] Sponsors: LMNT - A tasty electrolyte drink mix that gives your body everything it needs and nothing it doesn't. Click HERE to claim your free sample pack. BUBS - The purest form of collagen, sustainably sourced from grass-fed and pasture raised cows. Use coupon code JAY to save 20%. Organifi - Organifi Gold provides pain soothing herbs in a delicious golden "milk" that will help you sleep like a baby.

Marcus Aurelius Anderson is a mindset coach, best-selling author of "The Gift of Adversity," TEDx & global keynote speaker, proud veteran, and creator of the Acta Non Verba Movement and podcast. Listen as we discuss his unthinkable victory over death (twice) and paralysis, how he was able to use that adversity as his catalyst for greatness, and how you too can become a better human, leader, entrepreneur, and actualize success across all areas by embracing the adversity in your own life. Key takeaways: What does true mastery really look like? [4:55] How to channel the warrior ethos. [10:14] Entering the gateway to self-discovery. [14:45] If everything is a priority, nothing is a priority. [19:36] Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. [26:03] Why victimhood is dead. [37:45] What are the three keys to masterful communication? [46:35] How can you learn to embrace adversity as a gift? [52:02] The litmus test for determining what's important in your life. [1:03:12] THIS is the main thing keeping YOU from progressing. [1:07:43] Conquering the two extremes of perfectionism. [1:11:53] Are you bullsh*tting yourself? [1:15:28] The value of playing aggressive in a fear filled world. [1:23:03] A day in the life of Marcus Aurelius Anderson. [1:26:17] Sponsors: Optimal Carnivore - Enjoy the most nutrient dense food on the planet with their encapsulated grass-fed organ complex. Use coupon code Renegade to save. BUBS - The purest form of collagen, sustainably sourced from grass-fed and pasture raised cows. Go to bubsnaturals.com and use the coupon code JAY to save 20%. Organifi Gold - Pain soothing herbs and phytonutrients in a delicious golden milk that will help you sleep better at night.

Dan Freed, CEO of the forward-thinking nootropics company, Thesis, knows what it takes to optimize your brain chemistry. Thesis has helped thousands of people become high performers with customized nootropics that improve mental focus, attention, memory and energy. Tune in as we discuss his journey from high school dropout to earning his Master's degree from Yale and starting his company. Dan shares lessons learned along the way and gives you tips and insights on how you can enhance your cognitive abilities. Listen as we discuss: Living proof that self-limiting beliefs are BULLSH*T. [4:35] Did nootropics help Dan unlock his true potential? [16:35] How the customized approach to nootropics by Thesis is like none other. [20:25] What exactly are nootropics, and what can they do for you? [23:34] How to redefine challenges and use them for personal growth. [25:50] Let's take a trip - an excursion into the world of psychedelics. [30:45] Four bonus tips for managing stress and increasing overall well-being. [38:38] Sponsors: Thesis - To become more focused, energetic and productive take their 3 min assessment and get your customized nootropic blend. Use coupon code JAY to save 15%. BUBS - The purest form of collagen, sustainably sourced from grass-fed and pasture raised cows. Use coupon code JAY to save 20%. Organifi - Organifi Gold provides pain soothing herbs and phytonutrients in a delicious golden "milk" that will help improve your sleep.

Here's a brand new training program to help you get jacked and strong this winter.

Michael Chernow is a restaurateur and chef, entrepreneur, TV host, wellness leader, and founder of Kreatures of Habit. His goal in founding Kreatures of Habit was to create easily accessible nutritional products that are rooted in adopting the positive habits he used to transform his life. He accomplished just that with the game changing oatmeal, The PrOATagonist. On top of his many endeavors, Michael holds a natural pro status within the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders. Listen as we discuss his approach to training and nutrition leading up to his upcoming show, how he was able to transform his addictions into a life of fulfillment, and his latest business venture. Key Takeaways: A sneak peek inside Michael's garage gym. [12:20] The power of finding your tribe. [17:13] Sous Vide: The secret to a contest ready body? [21:18] Dissecting the stigma behind carbohydrates. [30:45] Oats are oats, right? Think again... [36:12] How he went from struggling with addiction to happiness, fulfillment, and success. [42:42] From wake up to wind down - what's next for his business? [1:01:35] Sponsors: PrOATagonist - Nutritionally functional and essential ingredients added to gluten-free oats. Optimal Carnivore - Enjoy the most nutrient dense food on the planet with their encapsulated grass-fed organ complex. Use coupon code RENEGADE to save. Cured Nutrition - CBD infused products from Colorado grown hemp that promotes deep relaxation and sleep.

Jake Steiner is a passionate advocate for eye health with a unique perspective; that we can reverse myopia naturally. After a decade of research Jake compiled enough peer-reviewed academic data to back his hypotheses that we've been looking at myopia all wrong, that the 100 billion dollar per year retail optometry industry is little more than a cash cow, that our eyes are not broken, and that myopia is reversible. He's here to share his journey from a -5-diopter prescription to perfect 20/20 vision, as well as simple tips to help you regain perfect vision. Key Takeaways: What exactly is myopia, and is eyesight truly determined by genetics? [7:10] The hidden costs of visiting an optometrist. [12:17] Jake's counterintuitive method to regain perfect vision. [13:40] Why getting outside can be addition by subtraction for your eyes. [17:50] A simple trick to help you combat heavy screen time. [19:38] These ancillary effects of wearing glasses will change the way you see them. [21:00] Two steps to eliminating dependence on corrective lenses. [24:45] The impact of age on vision, and what you can do about it. [27:43] How quickly can someone transform their vision? [32:25] How you can benefit from your daily commute. [34:05] The Renegade Book Club. [37:13] Sponsors: Epoch - Verified grass-fed, delicious tasting and easily digestible whey isolate. Paleo Valley - Delicious beef sticks sourced from grass-fed and grass-finished cows. BiOptimizers - P3OM supplies your gut with powerful, protein digesting bacteria.

Danny Vega, former collegiate Strength & Conditioning coordinator, is the co-founder of Fat Fueled Family - a podcast, blog and YouTube channel dedicated to helping families grow closer through better health. Danny teamed up with his partner Adrian Gonzalez to create a series of growth and development books geared specifically for children. The book series will be the first fictional, character-based publication(s) that shed light on self-development principles and strategies for kids, all revolving around a select group of children characters who possess special abilities. Tune in as Danny provides his insights on navigating the current social climate, and becoming the strongest, most optimized version of yourself. Key Takeaways: Focus on THIS if you want to get stronger and leaner. [5:05] What you can do to thrive during uncertain times. [9:20] Keys to navigating the current social climate. [12:25] These 5 daily habits will increase focus and productivity. [17:38] Autophagy, quarterly fasting, and the benefits of electrolytes and bone broth. [23:00] Danny's unique approach to diet and gut health. [28:15] The "old man" hypertrophy (muscle gain) program. [35:55] The importance of introducing essential life skills to kids. [41:35] Sponsors: Epoch - Verified grass-fed, delicious tasting and easily digestible whey isolate protein. Micro Gainz - Fractional weight plates to help you make small but steady increases to your training loads. Organifi - Helps you fight inflammation and improve your sleep with their organic turmeric products.