The Barbell CEO Podcast

This video, Gym Hacks I Would Tell Every NOOB Lifter, came about after talking with a few semi-beginner lifters who were looking back at their first few months of training in the gym, and the struggles they had as a NOOB (beginner) lifter

Most of the struggles these NOOB lifters faced in the gym were AVOIDABLE... it just took some more thought, planning, and preparation.

I will share with you some gym hacks to improve your workouts, not look like an idiot in the gym (or feel like one), and not walk around looking like a NOOB. 

I will also go over the DO's and DON'Ts of the gym culture, and how you being on your phone between sets may be the biggest red flag out there...

Enjoy!

PS, if you are struggling to find a solid workout plan, check out my:

In this episode I wanted to share with you my main goals for 2023. Most of these are goals I am always working towards, however I like to set out and attack them in 90-day intervals to stay focused and not get too lost in the long-term vision and paralysis by analysis stuff.   

Also, here are some resources that I found helpful for each goal I am pursuing:  

FITNESS 

In this episode, we discuss the science behind muscle growth from training with machines vs free weights. The short answer is, machines can build muscle just as much as free weights, however each offers unique benefits that you should be aware of. I hope you enjoy this podcast, and be sure to check out the full video episode (shot in 4K) on the YouTube channel!

In this episode I share with eight (8) diet tips to help hard-gainers gain more mass during a bulk. Conversely, I discuss ways you can stay on track during your fat loss diet, and what things you should/should not be doing if you are struggling during your diet. 

We all know that person who is stacked on top yet struggles to gain size and strength in their legs, despite saying they train them. Personally speaking, this was something I struggled with for years, but finally was able to get to the bottom of my small leg syndrome once and for all.

For most individuals, lack of gaining leg size can come from insufficient training volumes, lack of proper range of motion during lower body exercises, and poor recovery due to excessive high-impact cardio exercises.

In this episode, I will discuss reasons why you may struggle with gaining leg size and strength, offer you some exercises and techniques to build leg mass, and share a few workouts with you that you can start doing to get your progress going ASAP.

We sit down with repeat CrossFit Regionals athlete (team and Individual) and coach, Jay Adams, to discuss the idea of "constantly varied" and whether of not it is the best approach if you are limited in strength and power. Variety is key in functional fitness, but can be confusing in a programming sense of how much of a good thing is a bad thing. Jay and I try to bring clarity to programming that may seem messy, and offer athletes, members, and coaches an outline to determine HOW MUCH VARIETY they actually need.

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In this podcast, I answer questions about bulking for hardgainers, how to get abs without crunches and sit ups, and weight recommendations for strongman sandbags (and more)!

• Question #1 - What is my favorite source of protein to meal prep?  
• Question #2 - How did I get my abs if I don't do any ab training? 
• Question #3 - How can an ectomorph endurance athlete gain muscle? 
• Question #4 - What should you absolutely not eat? 
• Question #5 - Recommended strongman sandbag weight for strength and metcons? 
• Question #6 - When to bulk/cut for weightlifting? How big should you get, and when should you plan to finish your bulk/cut cycle before competition

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In this podcast, I answer questions about eating carbs, bodybuilding for weightlifters, and squatting with knee pain!