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Ep 850 – Why Women Over 40 Need the Barbell w/ Hailey Babcock
Think strength training is optional after 40? Think again. Hailey Babcock joins John to unpack the real challenges women face in midlife. From hormones and muscle loss to the misinformation dominating social media, and why picking up heavy weight might be the most important health decision women make after 40.
Ep 849 – Hard-Earned Hypertrophy Lessons
John sits down with resident Power Athlete Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, to share the hard-earned hypertrophy lessons they wish they’d known starting out. From mistakes that kill gains to strategies that actually work. Tune in for tips on building muscle, strength, and resilience.
Ep 828 – Hypertrophy 101: Lessons From the Iron Trenches
John and Arash share the hypertrophy lessons they wish they knew starting out. From mastering compound lifts and progressive overload to avoiding junk volume and caffeine traps, these battle-tested insights will save you years of wasted effort in the gym.
Smash the Anabolic Window Myth. Build Real Gains.
Building muscle isn’t about chasing hacks or obsessing over myths like the “anabolic window.” Protein is essential, but it works best when paired with consistent training, smart nutrition, and recovery.
The Lifting Mistake That’s Costing You Muscle
Mechanical tension is the cornerstone of real muscle growth, but most lifters misunderstand where it truly happens. While eccentrics and isometrics play a role, the concentric phase, the grind of lifting against gravity until failure, is where muscles are pushed to their limits and forced to grow. Learn how to train smarter, push harder, and unlock your full strength potential.
Muscle: The Ultimate Longevity Drug
Muscle is the ultimate longevity drug, yet most people are losing it without realizing what’s at stake. Strength isn’t just about performance; it’s your body’s best defense against aging, disease, and metabolic decline. We break down why muscle is the key to a longer, healthier life and how you can start building it today. Don’t just survive, thrive.
Mastering the Power Athlete Anabolic Diet
Learn how to successfully implement the Power Athlete Anabolic Diet for peak performance. Discover key strategies for adaptation, hydration, and fueling.
5 Reasons Why Your Scale Is Taunting You
Cutting weight is like tacking a rep-max back squat- it’s a challenge, you might want to quit,…
Three Ms for the Aging Power Athlete
“What are you training for”? Anyone who has spent enough time in Power Athlete land will understand…
Ep 658 – Mo’ Muscle, Less Problems w/ Dr Gabrielle Lyon
Your meatsuit is not only attractive, it’s your first line of defence to illness. If you were…