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In this one, the guys address training with "junk volume". Doing too much, or too little, and training without intent. How do you avoid junk volume? Tune in and find out.
In this one, the guys debate the age old question, "Is a sumo deadlift cheating?" The may or may not have gotten the tape measure out for this one...
Chancellor and Mike recap The Cloud Peak Classic Deadlift Comp. As well as discuss their favorite accessories to bolster the compound movements of squat, bench, and deadlift. Tune in and throw some of these movements into your training routine!
In this episode, two meatheads dive deep into the meaning of our daily sacrifices…making hard choices to ensure a life lived easy, inspiration, motivation and much more.
In this one, the guys tackle the age old problem of not progressing in the gym. For some, they run their own workouts and are dealing with a ton of problems that are going unmeasured. For others, they have a coach and either they dont stick to the program or their coach is taking them through mindless hurdles that aren't taking them anywhere significant. Hopefully, you can take some of this knowledge and make your own programming a little bit better.
In this one, the guys chat with Rachel and Tanya about their experience competing in their fist powerlifting meet. They talk about the training leading up to the meet, what its like to be on the platform, and they laugh probably way too much.
In this one, the guys give a send off to the legend Louie Simmons, Trey completely falls apart, they chat about Conjugate Method Training, keeping it simple, and having a culture that builds upon itself.
In this one, the guys get incredibly serious about checking the ego. Also, Trey stays present the entire time.
In this one, the guys talk about the difference in being genetically gifted and having good work ethic. It pays to have drive, determination, obsession, and the willingness to put your head down and do the f***ing work...
In this one, the guys talk about the differences in training between males and females. They discuss physiological differences and how both sexes can approach training similarly and achieve their desired results.
In this one, the guys sit down with Ray Green. Ray is the 72 year old legend who started his strength training journey only 6 months ago and has huge amounts of progress with only 2 hours of training a week. He is breaking social norms and inspiring everyone around him. We hope he inspires you.
Boss Ass Day - in this one the guys talk about conquering your inner b**** and living to your fullest potential. Small habits can help form large, disciplined decisions.
In this one, the guys go on a rant about common misconceptions regarding strength training and what to do about it. You're not too old. When done properly, you're not very likely to get injured, at all. Less excuses. More strength training. In one capacity or another.
In this one, the guys chat with Rachel about her journey from the bikini stage to the powerlifting platform, and what the future holds as far as competition and meal prep goes... [insert Peak Meals ad here]
In this one, the guys rant about the dark side of being human and how channeling the negative side of you can be utilized to help you succeed in any realm of life. If you run from it you'll always be running and it will carry over to everything else. But if you channel it and learn to control it for good, there is no telling where you might go...
In this one, the guys put an official wrap on the Fury56 Challenge, announce the winner, and move on with their lives.
In this one, the guys go over what could still be improved with all of the participants of the Fury56 Challenge. They talk about how to address it and move forward, and they introduce the grand COOK OFF
In this one, the guys talk about what is going to set the members of the Fury 56 challenge apart from the rest. The dieting tools they've been given over the last several weeks are just that: tools. Beyond grasping control of your diet, they ask that you look to the future in terms of physical capabilities and set a new goal for the year.
In this one, the guys cover the RP food pyramid that puts overall diet priorities into perspective. It lays waste to the myths and the wasted efforts. This will give you a great idea on what to spend your time on in order to dial in your diet even more.
In this one, the guys cover the controversial subject of CHEAT MEALS and how to build a strategy around the holidays that allows you to track your diet and not leave you with a poor/fearful relationship with food.
In this one, the guys go over how to start adjusting your maintenance calories towards your target goal. They also introduce 1 new challenge, consisting of prepping at least 1 staple meal for your entire week, which can be breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
In this one, the guys introduce new standards to the members of the Fury 56 Challenge. They go over an equation that allows you to find a baseline for a healthy total caloric intake with balanced macros. The new standard is to dial in your diet and establish a baseline that will open a constructive path forward to hitting your dietary goals.
In this one, the guys introduce you to the initial standards of the new challenge, starting December 1st: Fury 56 Challenge. The initial standards include: using MyFitnessPal to track your daily macro/calorie intake, daily bodyweight, taking progress pictures, and uploading your stats to the facebook for your weekly check-in on Sunday. As mentioned in this episode, more standards will be introduced weekly. Stay tuned...
In this one, the guys recap the results of the Sober September Challenge, the Mustache November mayhem, and introduce a new challenge. Starting December 1st, the new challenge will be diet and lifestyle focused. It involves tracking your diet consistently for 8 weeks, and more challenges will be added each week. Money is involved. Its going to get wild.
In this one, the guys discuss problems that surround alcohol abuse, how it effects physical fitness, why and how you should avoid the risk, and then they present a challenge to the public.
In this one, the guys bring on the 4th and final member of the Forge Crew to discuss motivation, training, what it's like to being the youngest gun of the gym, and his take on the culture of Forge Physio and Performance.
In this one, the guys sit down with Asia and Lexes from Maven Massage and Bodywork to discuss how they've improved the performance of the Forge Crew, their journey through strength training, and all of the parallels between strength training and soft tissue therapy.
In this one, the guys open up their first podcast in the new facility and go over a total review of their experience at the Chris Carlin Championships APF Powerlifting Competition in Billings, MT.
In this one, the guys talk about what REALLY grinds their gears about the fitness industry: fad diets, cookie-cutter workout programs, Dwayne the Rock Johnson, dirty gyms, bad trainers, and "evidence-based training".
In this one, the guys provide details on what you can expect from your first powerlifting meet, how to prepare for it, what to bring, and how to strategize for the best outcome.
In this one, we discuss some of the supplemental and accessory movements that we use to increase our performance in the Squat, the Bench Press, and the Deadlift.
In this one, we bring on a REAL nutrition expert to discuss the details of how to manage a diet for weight-loss and weight-gain, she gives tips on how to diet in sustainable ways, then she tricks us into eating vegetables while we stuff our faces with cookies.
In this one, the guys dive deep into the life of a bulking cycle. They cover some helpful tips, minor bits of science, their own journey through bulking, and how to fully embrace the "Thicc".
DISCLAIMER: The following episode is intended for entertainment purposes only. Do not take everything you hear as scientific fact.
In this one, we sit down with one of the heaviest deadlift competitors from The Cloud Peak Classic: Forge's own Sean Lundin. We cover strength training methodology, Sean's personal journey into fitness, a Cloud Peak Classic recap, and what it means to be a solid dude.
In this one, we dive into a simplified version of how to tackle strength training successfully, what the legendary Conjugate Method is all about, what it means to run Conjugate Method, and we make it through an entire episode without creating any new words.
In this one, we sit down with the legendary Jeff Vollmer of Peak Pest Solutions to discuss his journey through strength training and how it has benefited his overall quality of life as well as his athletic performance.
In this one, the guys debunk some common fitness myths while teaching each other lessons along the way about the true meaning of the word breakfast and what it means to have a foot on each leg. More details within...
In this one, we discuss the glory of being forged in Wyoming, utilizing the dark side of the force for your ultimate advantage, we move locations, and Trey gets entirely too close to his microphone.
In this one, we dive further into Atussa's questions about strength training, cardio, weight-loss, masculinity, and Chancellor comes up with a word that is actually real...
In this one, we go in depth on the birth of Forge Physio and Performance, share some of our own stories, answer client questions, and Chancellor creates a new word...