Brutal Iron Gym

911 - Training - Teaching Lat Engagement in Squat Bench Deadlift

In today's podcast we discuss Lat engagement in the Squat, Bench, and Deadlift.  We discuss the purpose of Lat engagement for each lift along with assistance exercises to learn the feeling of creating Lat engagement, and we share additional educational information and FREE technique review!!!

910 - Nutrition - Sample Nutrition Program to Address Under-Eating

Eating less but still gaining weight?!!  Today's podcast is FOR YOU!!!  In today's podcast we discuss a nutrition program specifically designed to help counter under-eating as it contributes to fat gain.  We discuss meal timing, food selections, along with ALL the details of the program!!!

909 – Event Prep – Cutting Fat Before Vacation

In today's podcast we discuss the approach we're using to help a fellow trainer prepare for a upcoming vacation!  They want to get as lean as possible BUT have to navigate that process while recovering from a surgery!  We discuss our nutrition, training, and supplement plans AND how YOU can use the same approaches for your goals!!!

908 - Mindset - Addressing Self-Care Guilt

Do you struggle with guilt over addressing your own needs?  Do you feel you're not worthy?  Do you feel you should take care of others first?  Do you feel selfish when addressing self-care?  In today's podcast we discuss these feelings and how to better view self-care

907 - Training - Client Training for a TV Role - What We Focused on the Most

In today's podcast we discuss the training approach for a client who is preparing for a television role!  They have 3.5 weeks to maximize leanness and muscular volume.  In yesterday's podcast we discussed the diet we wrote for this goal and in today's podcast we share the training program!

906 - Nutrition - Client Diet for a TV Role - What We Focused on the Most

Recently I wrote a diet plan for a client wanting to get in shape for a television role.  We had 3.5 weeks to get in the best shape possible.  In today's podcast we discuss the diet plan in detail; the calorie structure, macronutrient balance, and food selections.  We break down the "why" of how we created the plan and how YOU can do the same!!!

905 - Q&A - When Do I Need a Coach?

In today's podcast we discuss a listener's question of when is the right time to get a coach.  Should a beginner get a coach, or, are coaches only for advanced athletes?

904 - Mindset - There Are No Bad Workouts

Have a bad workout?  NO YOU DIDN'T!!!  There is no such thing as a bad workout!!!  Listen in to find out why we believe this to be true!

903 – Training – Strength Training – Building the Pyramid

In today's podcast we discuss the structure of strength building workouts and what MUST be addressed in training to be both the strongest and safest you can be in max effort lifts!

902 - Nutrition - Diet Review – Peak Body Composition

In today's podcast we analyze a listener's diet!  They're dieting to achieve peak body composition; low body fat with maximal muscle growth.  We discuss what they're doing right, what they can improve, and the lessons YOU can apply to your own goals!

901 - Q&A - Why Do Men Lose Weight Faster Than Women?

Is it true that men lose fat faster than women?  If so, why?  We discuss this answer in today's podcast!!!

900 - Mindset - How to Manage Stress and Still Make Progress

We all face stress, but, we all still want to reach our goals!  How can we best manage the stresses we face while still progressing towards our goals?  We discuss this topic AND give answers on how to do so in today's podcast!!!

899 - Training - Do You Want to be Cool or Do You Want Results?

What are you training for?  The illusion?  Or the reality?  Do you want to LOOK like you're progressing, but through short cuts, or, do you actually want to EARN the results you say you want?

898 – Nutrition – Diet Review – Fat Loss – Under-Eating & Meal Timing

In today's podcast we review a listener's diet and give specific advice on what and how to address what is holding them back from reaching their goals!  If you'd like a FREE diet review please email us at brutalirongym@gmail.com

897 - Q&A - Programming Around Injuries

In today's podcast we discuss how to train to address injuries to the shoulders, low back, and knees.  We talk through a program recently written for a client who has all three injury concerns, listing the exact exercises and reasoning for their selection, and how you can use that reasoning to create workouts for yourself!

896 - Mindset - Developing Progressive Consistency

With today's podcast our listenership will have reached over 100,000 downloads!!!  Thank you so much for all of your support!  And, as a gift in return for your support, in today's podcast we share 3 rules that can help YOU live your best life by developing progressive consistency towards your dreams and desires!  Your best life awaits you!  What are you waiting for?!!

895 - Training - Comparison of Training Styles

In today's podcast we ask a listener question by comparing the pros and cons of CrossFit, Bodybuilding, and Strength training.  We discuss how you can decide which style of training is best for you, and, how to avoid the common pitfalls of each training style.

894 - Nutrition - My Trainer Said I Can't Eat Carrots

In today's podcast we answer a listener's questions in regards to fat loss and aesthetic competition prep.  We discuss the need to eat when the body is hungry and how to best balance a caloric deficit for fat loss without causing long-term negative metabolic effects

893 - Trainer Education - Social Media Marketing - Who Should I Market To?

In today's podcast we discuss a concept covered in a recent trainer consultation.  We discussed in regards to social media marketing the need to balance content that is directed towards who you want vs who you can get.  How to best target both categories of clientele, how to improve your confidence to do so, and how to improve the effectiveness of your marketing in general.

892 - Mindset - Topics from a Recent Client Consultation

In today's podcast we discuss topics covered in a recent client consultation including the benefits of caloric cycling, how to best reduce calories based on the desired amount of reduction, benefits of main lift warm ups included in movement preparation, the benefits of coaching, and much more!!!