Brutal Iron Gym

1771 - Mindset - What Keeps You Motivated?

If you're struggling with motivation, if you're struggling to continue to put in the work day after day, today's podcast WILL help!!!  In today's podcast we discuss a viewpoint that can help you keep pushing through the work and continue to progress towards your goals!

1770 - Training - Programming Technique to Improve a Weakness or Lagging Body Part

Want a quick and effective way to strengthen a weakness and/or grow a lagging body part?  In today's podcast we share a programming technique called a "Trailing Superset" and provide examples for how you can use this technique to turn your weaknesses into your strengths!!!

1769 - Nutrition - How Much Protein Can We Absorb in One Meal?

Need to catch up on your daily protein at the last meal of the day?  Want to eat extra protein hoping for extra muscle growth?  Have you wondered, "How much protein can I eat in one meal?"  If so, then today's podcast is for you!!!  In today's podcast we discuss not only how much but what type of protein is best to eat at what times depending on your individual needs!

1768 - Q&A - Carbs vs Fats for Workout Energy

Which should you eat before your workout... Carbs or Fats?  Which is the best nutrient to fuel your workout demands?  In today's podcast we discuss which style of training matches best with which nutrient, AND, other important factors to consider when designing the best nutritional approach for your needs!

1767 - Mindset - The Reality of a Consistent Routine

Do you with consistency?  Do you have a plan for each day but the plan seems to always fall through?  You can't gain traction, you can't seem to get things on track?  In today's podcast we discuss the reality of consistency and how you can be more consistent even within the inconsistencies of life!

1766 - Training - How to Strengthen Your Bench Press Lockout

Are you struggling to lockout your heaviest bench presses?  In today's podcast we share 5 tips that will help increase your lockout strength!!!  And, paired with today's podcast, we have an educational video on our YouTube channel titled "How to Strengthen Your Bench Press Lockout".  Check out that video along with today's podcast!!!

1765 - Nutrition - What is the Best Source of Protein?

Wonder if you're eating the right protein sources?  In today's podcast we discuss a "protein priority list" to help you know the "how much", "when", and "what" of protein to ensure you're on track! 

1764 - Q&A - How to Correct a Soft Knee Deadlift Lockout

If you have trouble creating a straight legged lockout position for your deadlifts today's podcast can help!!!  In today's podcast we share 3 tips that will help you correct a "soft knee" deadlift lockout!  Today's podcast is also paired with an educational video on our YouTube channel under the name Brutal Iron Gym.

1763 - Mindset - Getting 100 from 80

Are you struggling with not being able to give 100% to your goals?  Do you feel frustrated that you're not able to make faster progress?  In today's podcast we discuss how to best maximize what you are able to get even if you can't maximize what you're able to give.

1762 - Training - Programming Concepts for Greater Results in Less Time

Want to get greater results in less time?  Of course!!!  In today's podcast we share two programming concepts that will 100% amp up your progress without adding any extra time to your workouts!!!  Listen in to learn more!!!

1761 - Nutrition - Why You’re Not Losing Weight Even If Your Calories are Correct

Are you tracking your calories but you're not seeing the weight loss you want?  In today's podcast we discuss the top 5 reasons (plus 2 bonus reasons!) why you may be correct in calories BUT not seeing the results you want!!!  Listen in to learn!!!

1760 - Q&A - How Can I Challenge Myself in Training Safely?

Do you want to have great intensity and self-challenge in your training, but, you're afraid to get hurt or to "over do it"?  In today's podcast we discuss 5 tips that will help you challenge yourself in safer ways!

1759 - Mindset - Why Aren’t You Changing It?

Do you have a habit that you know is holding you back?  If so, are you actively working to correct it?  Or, do you know it's there, feel the pressure of it, but aren't really directly addressing it?  In today's podcast we discuss why, even if you know what to change, you can often be hesitant to actually make the change... and how to overcome that hesitancy!!!

1758 - Training - Why You Should Train Your Back Before Your Bench Press

Training your back directly before your bench press could be a GAME CHANGER!!!  Have you tried it?  In today's podcast we discuss the benefits of training your back before presses that will help you achieve all around better results!

1757 - Nutrition - Using Time Blocks for Easier Macronutrient Tracking

Are you struggling to hit your daily macro targets?  Do you end the day without enough calories for a proper sized dinner leading to you going to bed super hungry?  Do you end the day so far behind in protein there's no possible way you can catch up?!!  In today's podcast we discuss the tip of using Time Blocks to help you reduce tracking stress while increasing accuracy!!!  Listen in to learn more!!!

1756 - Q&A - Should I Follow the Macro Suggestions on the Food Tracking App?

Are you using a food tracking app to track your macronutrients?  If so, are you trying to follow their suggested numbers?  If so, those may not actually be the best numbers for you!!!  Listen in to learn more!!!

1755 - Mindset - Am I Full of Crap

Are you full of crap?  How do you know?  In today's podcast we discuss how you can make additions and changes in life without losing sight of the your main goals in life.  Listen in to learn more!

1754 - Training - Alternate Squat and Deadlift Training for Greater Strength

If you want consistent strength PRs with less aches and pains then you would benefit from alternating your training focus between Squats and Deadlifts.  Pushing one lift while working on technique of the other and then switching those focuses every 2-4 programs is a GREAT way to make consistent progress without feeling consistently beat up!  Listen in to learn more!

1753 - Nutrition - Why You Need High Calorie Days During Fat Loss Diets

Eating lower and lower calories, driving down your caloric intake in order to burn body fat will cause you to mentally and physically burn out.  By using caloric cycling you can lessen the mental and physical stress, actually be able to eat MORE, and can diet for longer!!!  Listen in to learn more!

1752 - Q&A - Will Steroids Help Me Grow Faster?

Would steroids help you get bigger, faster?  You may be surprised by the answer!!!  Listen in to learn more!!!