Brutal Iron Gym

1050 - Training - Individual Differences

In today's podcast we discuss the needs and benefits of individualized programming and how YOU can individualized YOUR OWN programming!

1049 - Nutrition - Advice - Consider the Source and Intended Audience

In today's podcast we cover a specific piece of nutritional advice a listener received from a fellow gym-goer.  We cover the origin of the advice, whether it's "true" or not, and how YOU can better discern what advice you should put into action!

1048 - Q&A - Bench Press Training Program Featuring Bands

In today's podcast we talk about the benefits of Reverse Band and Regular Banded Bench Press !!! AND !!! we offer a FREE 10 week Bench Press program featuring how to use bands to produce a new bench PR!!!

1047 - Mindset - 5 Ways to Improve Consistency

In today's podcast we discuss 5 ways you can improve your consistency!!!  Whatever you want to be more consistent with, this podcast WILL HELP!!!

1046 - Training - Programming for a New Deadlift PR

Increasing Deadlift strength is helpful for all strength sports but also for maximum aesthetic development as well!  In today's podcast we breakdown a training program structure with specific workout examples that we recently created for a podcast listener.  Check it out, and give it a try!!!

1045 – Nutrition – Tracking Calories per Meal

In today's podcast we discuss a listener's questions in regards to food shopping and cooking, and how to best track calories per meal to achieve best dietary results!!! 

1044 – Q&A – Specialty Barbells

In today's podcast we discuss various specialty barbells; their benefits and best exercise usage.  We also discuss whether or not they're worth the money and if you do purchase them how to best rotate them into your regular training!!!

1043 - Mindset - Grow with the Flow

In today's podcast we discuss how to "grow" with the flow!  Instead of "going" with the flow and passively following life wherever it takes you... how can regain a sense of control, how can you still push forward to achieve your goals no matter what life throws at you?  How can you continue to "grow" in the face of life's challenges?

1042 - Training - Morning vs Evening Workouts

In today's podcast we discuss the pros and cons and the biggest concerns (what to watch for) with each training option; morning vs evening.  Which is better and why?

1041 - Nutrition - How to Manage Loss of Muscle Definition While Building Muscle

In today's podcast we discuss how to mentally and nutritionally manage body fat gains while building muscle AND we also discuss how to manage potential muscle loss while losing body fat!  So, this is a helpful podcast for both goals of weight gain AND weight loss!!!

1040 - Q&A - Female Muscle Building Program Review

In today's podcast we take a look at a specific training and nutrition approach used by a female listener with the goal to build muscle and improve her shape.  We discuss her program and what changes she can make to improve her results.  The benefit of this discussion is that YOU can use what's discuss to help you on your muscle building and shaping journey!!!

1039 - Mindset - How to Stay Motivated During Setbacks

In today's podcast we discuss how you can stay motivated to keep pushing forward even when the challenges seem overwhelming, when it may feel like you'll never get to the end, when you feel like you're ready to give up.  Don't!  Listen to today's podcast to strengthen yourself to keep pushing forward in spite of all obstacles!

1038 - Training - How to Add Cardio for Fat Loss When Running Hurts

If running hurts you knees, but, you want to add cardio to help fat loss... what do you do?  In today's podcast we provide the answer!!!  We discuss the best approach for fat loss while managing aches and pains associated with traditional cardio!!!

1037 - Nutrition - Hidden Mistakes - Macronutrient Percentages

In today's podcast we discuss a hidden mistake, something that could be holding you back even though you're eating the right calories AND eating healthy foods!!!  So, if you're working hard at your nutrition, but, it doesn't seem to be working, check out today's podcast to learn more!

1036 - Q&A - Quad Sweep & Knee Extension Strength

In today's podcast we discuss how to program knee-specific quadricep musculature to improve your quad sweep AND both your squat and deadlift!!!  Essentially how you can have both bigger and stronger quads!!!

1035 - Mindset - Who Are You Doing This For?

In today's podcast we discuss mental health in relation to handling negative criticism from others and from ourselves.  How can we navigate negative feelings that stem from negative comments / self-beliefs to still be our bests and stay on track towards our goals

1034 - Training - How Often Should I Workout?

In today's workout we cover how often you should workout based on your individual goals!!!  We cover workout frequency, per week workout schedule, AND, what to focus on in each workout!!!  Tons of information!!!

1033 - Nutrition - Macronutrient Quality - What are the Best Foods?

In today's podcast we discuss how to select the best foods for your goals and needs.  What goes into the decision of what food is best and how can we make the best choice!

1032 - Q&A - Addressing Early Hip Rise in the Deadlift

In today's podcast we discuss technique, mindset, and physical contributors to the movement issue of early hip rise in deadlifts.  Correcting this issue can protect the low back from pain while helping you lift more weight!!!

1031 - Mindset - Motivational Quotes

In today's podcast we share 5 motivational quotes and discuss how they can help YOU live your best life!!!