Monster podcast episode with Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland from data driven strength on failure training, reps in reserve, and the importance of training "intensely". Can we leave 5 reps in the tank and get as good of results as if we trained to failure? We investigate this question from a scientific, anecdotal and logical standpoint. 0:00 - intro 0:37 - how Zac and Josh got into the research over RIR and failure training 10:42 - What training to failure actually means - is there a scientific consensus? 14:25 - Is actual failure (missing reps) significantly different from just going to 0 RIR (0 reps in reserve) 20:54 - autoregulating volume when training close to failure 29:57 - so, what do you (Zac and Josh) think of the importance of going close to failure at this point? (we should have started with this) 42:45 - at 80% of 1RM proximity to failure is not important anymore only repetition count? 45:20 - beyond 5RIR, diminishing returns or no returns to train more "intensely"? 50:12 - swinging in the other direction and advocating training super far from failure 55:54 - is failure training never WORSE in research? 58:40 - practical issues with very submaximal training 1:10:55 - why do so many people spin their wheels and not get anywhere with their training if training close to failure is not that important? 1:19:20 - progressive overload mysteries 1:22:19 - training at long muscle lengths, how important is it? 1:33:40 - prior "models" we had for muscle growth (which were more like FADs) 1:40:11 - practical recommendations for failure proximity and RIR 1:50:10 - where can we find you and your work? Coaching and consultations with Abel: https://ssdabel.com/ Zac: https://www.instagram.com/zac.datadrivenstrength/?hl=en Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.datadrivenstrength/?hl=en Data driven strength: https://www.data-drivenstrength.com/
What are the things that really matter, what things matter less, and what are the really overrated things for building muscle? More detailed timestamps coming soon! Time-stamps: 0:00 - intro The Categories: Overrated category 2:12 - Periodization 3:26 - Different Training Phases 4:26 - Variation Overrated, some good stuff though Subjective feelings in training - 6:07 Mind muscle connection - 9:32 Tempo/Time under tension - 11:48 Warming up - 11:36 Special Prehab and corrective exercises - 15:24 Advanced training techniques (Drop sets, rest pause, etc) 17:20 Death Zone Training - 18:48 The perfect exercises 20:56 Relevant, these things matter (though often not as much as you think) Rest periods - 22:55 The training split you're doing - 24:01 Training frequency - 26:39 Rep-ranges - 27:59 Important - 29:02 29:42 - Training volume Technical execution - 31:55 Injury management 32:29 33:51 - Exercise selection Essential! - 35:17 33:54 - Intensity of effort 38:08 - Progressiveness 39:35 - Conclusion Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ My patreon with exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ssdabel insta: @abeltolift
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
0:00 - intro 1:35 - sports I did when I was young 3:25 - super-slow training - The first formal training style I tried 8:15 - Bro-split training, stopping training and then super-slow again 15:00 - Learning from Layne Norton: training volume, more frequent training, etc. 18:35 - Martin Berkhan style-training 20:50 - Breaking through my first training plateau 26:00 - Training while cutting, hitting 2 plates on the bench for the first time 29:18 - Coaching with Menno and my shoulder injury + lots of education 35:43 - Working with Borge Fagerli and my biggest muscle-growth spurt 40:32 - Making high volume training work 44:43 - Rambling about the ideal way to train and what drives muscle growth for the end Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ insta: @abeltolift
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
Mo and I worked together and he applied many of the things I talk about on this YouTube channel very successfully. His journey to a very lean physique was a big success not just in terms of improving his body-comp, but also in terms of gaining useful life-hacks that he will be able to rely on in the future in his pursuits of staying lean! 0:00 - how/when we began working together with Mo 1:26 - What different methods you tried before for getting lean 9:26 - The approaches that many of us try for getting lean (fasting, keto, etc) 16:11 - The satiety index of your diet and why its important, and why a big food list is not required 18:30 - Rebounding after a diet to some extent 28:28 - Transitioning out of a diet - it's a skill to get good at over time 36:36 - Training frequency and full body routines, and why I recommend them 40:47 - The need for switching up your training split from time to time - is there such a need? Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ insta: @ssd.abel
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/