Iron & Grit Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jordan Hosbein
Iron & Grit is about weight training, physical fitness, mental toughness, self improvement, and increasing your productivity in the gym.
Recreational time is meant to be a time to explore, reflect and ponder what could be. Take advantage of this time to re-create yourself for the better.
Progress is paid for in action. Achievement is won in consistent intentional work. Go get yours. And never give up until you get it.
After you start seeing results training become fun. It’s harder to stay away from the gym than go to the gym.
My friend at the gym was much older than I thought because he trains like a 20 year old athlete. Find out why working out keeps you looking young.
It takes time and effort to unlock gains. Through learning, trial and error, the only way to make great progress is earned through experience.
Here’s a tip to improve muscle fiber recruitment while doing bench press and other chest exercises.
Here’s a very effective and efficient workout routine you can do in 20 minutes or less.
This is the toughest workout you’ve never done. Listen in and jolt your physique to new realms of strength and athleticism.
Here’s an interesting observation and analysis I’d like to share about cold drinks and why they are not good for you.
No joke, if you want more energy and focus to absolutely crush your workouts this is what you need. Hit me up for the good stuff.
Understand the word decision means to pick a thing and kill the rest (figuratively speaking).
This is a routine from the Golden Era of bodybuilding. The 1970’s when Arnold and the guys ran the show.
Seriously don’t. There’s so much information out there about fitness it will make your head spin. This is how you can handle it and make progress each day.
Have a plan. The best plan you can then get started with your training. A good plan keeps you on task and helps you show progress.
You won’t get big with that attitude. You need to really want to gain muscle because it’s hard freakin work.
Success or failure lies in focus. The duration, purity and intensity of your focus is what makes all the difference in your amount and rate of progress.
Everyone has an opinion and the world is louder than ever. Here’s a way to filter it and reconcile contradictions.
Don’t let your front delts take over during your bench press. Try this stretch before chest day to increase your chest activation.
Get outside. Get sunlight on your skin and absorbed into your body through your eyes. Watch your health and well-being skyrocket friend.
Here’s the big secret. Manage this variable and you’re well on your way to achievement.
There two types of people in the world. The quick and the dead. Get moving. Fitness is much more than what you think it is.
The is a story of my old friend Joe. Joe is 65 and in great shape without touching weights.
Pull down attachments come in all shapes and sizes. Each one uniquely designed to help you grow a strong, wide back. Try them all out and see which works best for you.
Spoiler alert: calves are not genetic. Guys with big calves train calves. Guys with small calves do not. Here’s how you can train calves to make them blow up.
This is the most underrated and underutilized piece of gym equipment. Too bad so sad for those whomst overlook it. Here’s how you can cash in.
Do floor cleans, hang cleans, and clean and press and watch your body transform before your eyes.
I’m building a massive library of exercises on YouTube. Check out my page at Iron and Grit Fitness for exercise inspiration.
Tall guys are built different and should train accordingly in order to make progress and avoid injuries and annoying muscle imbalances.
Training will keep you looking young. All it takes is a quick observation to prove this.
There are unique times when it might be wise to take advantage of the momentum around you. When it’s harvest season you better stock up
Become stronger, longer and more supple by stretching. Don’t overlook it. Stretching is a secret weapon for recovery and feeling at peace.
Don’t buy the bullshit stories you tell yourself about what other people are thinking. You have know idea what other people think, nor should you care.
People dog on CrossFit but it’s actually a great way to train for a lot of people for many reasons.
Will we ever be able to alter our genetics to design the body we want? I think we are going there and here’s why.
I’m sure you’ve heard that if there’s a will there’s a way. Well, it’s true. You make the way (and the way makes you). Keep grinding and don’t stop and you can’t help but break through.
Make sure you get a good warm up before lunching into your workout. Here’s how a two-pronged approach to get a great warm up.
Here are three things you can do that make you feel better about yourself no matter who you are or where you’re from. Enjoy.
Words are powerful. Don’t take them lightly. They can create and destroy. It’s a matter of how you wield them.
Sometimes things happen in life good or bad, but you never know what it will lead to, so hang in there.
Don’t get lost in dogma. Try new things that feed your creativity and allow yourself to have fun with training.
Just because someone has the look you want doesn’t mean they know how to help you do it. Your personal trainer needs to possess these attributes. Otherwise you’re wasting your money.
Train each leg one at a time. Exercises like split squats and lunges help build stronger and more complete looking lower body.
Barbell complexes are a simple affective work out you can do at home in less than 20 minutes and here’s how you do them.
Where will fitness be in 10 years? With VR and the digitization of medicine there is huge potential.
It takes a ton of action to get good at something. So hang in there and don’t ever get discouraged. It takes time and it gets better in time like fine wine.
The rewards of a healthy fit physique are massive. Focus on improving your fitness and you will enjoy the perks for life.
That’s a quote from Teddy Roosevelt, American badass. Find a way to accomplish your goals come what may. Adapt your approach but hold firm in your outcome.
Here are some foods that are great to eat before a training session. As well as how much to eat and when to eat them!
Sometimes you need to adjust your training approach. This is how you do it and still make progress.
Your new goal is to do a pull-up. The pull up unlocks so many health and fitness benefits I could spend all day talking about it. This episode boils it down to a few points.
George Eiferman was an old school bodybuilder who preached the benefits of daily leg training.
Cardio should be a part of a well rounded fitness routine. Here are a few ways to do cardio and why it’s important.
Focus purely on your objective and the accomplishment with follow much easier. All it takes is a decision.
Sometimes rest days serve as a tactical retreat. Use them appropriately for maximum benefit.
Keep your training simple. Simple squats and pull ups combined make a better workout than anything fancy you might find out there.
You’re not going to feel 100% everyday. Will yourself to do what you said you were going to do. That’s is the way.
If you’re a glutton for punishment 20-Rep Squats are for you. They are a great way to level up your gains.
Injuries suck. The best thing to do is act them with smart training. However, if they happen here’s what you can do to keep making progress.
Perfectionism is an excuse to procrastinate. Do what you’re going to do and do it now. Then do it again tomorrow. And do it again every tomorrow.
Training splits are subject to debate. This episode explores a few training splits I’ve seen success using.
People use food as a crutch when things aren’t going well. This is an exploration into why people eat bad when they know they should be eating well.
Morning training is way better than evening training for many reasons however this is a big benefit to opt for early morning training sessions.
Just show up and do what you say you’re going to do. Follow through until you finish. This says you up for success.
Here are a few things to look for in a personal trainer to get the most out of your experience.
The quality of your life os directly tied to your digestion. Learn how to eat for optimal energy, digestion and health.
Some say 8 hours others say 10, while a few get by beautifully on 6 or less. This episode explores optimal sleep and can help you sleep better and sleep ‘faster’.
Shoulders and triceps take over too much when training chest. Pre-exhaust those two muscle groups prior to chest exercises. This lets your chest get direct work.
Take your health seriously. Taking your health into your own hands. People who are serious do it everyday.
I rolled my upper back with a PVC pipe today and it felt amazing. Like a nice deep tissue massage. Also try lightening the load when back training, suck in your gut and breathe in deep to expand your rib cage.
Sugar is a drug. Quit eating sugar and refined carbs for two days and you will have nasty withdrawal symptoms. Yikes.
Many people struggle engaging their chest. These exercises are excellent for building mind-muscle connection and really feeling your chest work.
You need to reimagine yourself before you can change your image. This is a good one. Listen.
Affirmations are a shortcut to get what you want. They work by programming your super powered subconscious mind to work on your behalf.
Every bite of bullshit you swallow brings you closer to your demise. Once you know what’s in your food you will never look at it the same way again.
Skip the fake foods with synthetic ingredients. They are the reason you are sick, overweight and unhappy.
Avoid certain foods to enjoy healthy glowing skin. Don’t eat these foods unless you want to break out in zits.
Pyramid sets are a super effective way to train legs safely and are very effective for growing strong, athletic legs.
Try doing something new when you are stuck in the same ol’ routine. It will help with your mental and physical well-being.
New training can make huge progress quickly. Over time the rate that you produce muscle mass will reduce. Here’s what to expect.
How can an 80 year old man have the immune system of a 20 year old? Find out in this episode.
Leg training is often overlooked but is essential for a quality physique and overall health.
When life’s in a rut you must seek out new things to do. This give you energy and makes you excited for life.
Start something new today. If you fail, good, that means you tried. You just need to restart everyday until it becomes habit. You will get better but you need to try!
Just show up consistency gets results commitment is what separates winners from losers you need to show up even when you don’t feel like it and give it your best effort every single time
Try these two exercise variations for incredible results. You will see and feel the difference immediately!
Your mental inputs determine a lot of your outcomes in life. Be aware of your environment and what you read and watch. It all impacts you for better or worse.
When we o cut certain things out of my diet I sleep less and wake up feeling more rested. It’s incredible.
Have a plan to make progress faster. Proper Planning is a superpower and will improve your results significantly.
Accumulated fatigue wears you down. Learn how to fight back with the tips in this podcast.
Increase your testosterone levels naturally and maximize your T before reverting to artificial means. Here’s how you increase your testosterone levels naturally.
Life happens but it’s up to you to do all you can to stay on track. Low on sleep, hungover, sad, there are many reasons to skip a gym session but you must overcome.
Morning workouts changed my life. They primed my day and helped me take control of my destiny.
Im coming off a 36 hour binge eating like crap. I woke up this morning feeling like crap. The reason? Listen to find out.
Listen to your body’s feedback to improve your next set. Here are tips to have a better gym session and make progress faster.
People are unhappy when they live unnaturally. This episode shines light on how to live naturally in an unnatural world to become happy and healthy.
Your body adapts quickly. Add variety to you workout routine to keep making progress. Learn tips and techniques in this episode.
In this episode I talk about the Best Exercises for Building chest muscles. They are the best three exercises I’ve found to activate my chest muscles and build full, dense muscle!
This podcasts talks about how to think positively and always realize there’s an opportunity somewhere to be found.
I’ve set goals and missed them. No worries, just keep going and fail your way to success if need be!
In this episode I talk about how good companies have making a fortune at the expense of your health.
In this episode I talk about the six Best Bodybuilding foods. They are complete sources of balanced nutrition to keep you healthy and energized.
Anything worth having takes a lot of work to acquire. Gains are hard to come by and are only achieved with a lot of work. Embrace the grind and learn to Love the Process.
In this episode I explain how we leave a lot on the table. If we had systems in place we can better realize our potential and get great results faster!
In this episode I talk about high intensity training and how it’s a fast and effective way to build muscle.
In this episode I talk about an old school leg exercise that’s great for sculpting defined quadriceps.
In this podcast I talk about how combing the right foods is paramount to having incredible energy. Digestion is an energy intensive process. Eating the wrong foods at the same time makes you tired. Learn what foods to eat and which foods to avoid in this episode.
Here’s one trick that will build a wider, more beautiful back. Try it next time you are at the gym and let me know how it goes!
In this episode I give a quick tip to build bigger biceps. It’s just a small adjustment to your lifting technique and makes a big difference.
In this episode I talk about the perception of modern bodybuilding and why I’m focusing more on fitness and health.
In this episode I talk about how the best athletes get to the top. They have a chip on their shoulder and work like crazy to make their vision a reality. They are driven by a deep compatible anger that they channel into Greatness.
Having a plan will make your fitness pursuits way better. A plan keeps you focused. A plan keeps you moving forward. Having a plan will ensure your workouts are more effective and efficient.
This is the one thing you can do to burn more fat instantly. No gimmicks, just science and experience. Try it out and tell me about your results.
A lot can change in eight weeks. A client of mine made amazing progress in less than eight weeks. He lean bulked a few pounds and looks great. That’s what happens when you commit and buy into the process.
In this episode I’ll talk about why it’s so easy to fall off a diet. I gained 7 pounds in 2 days of bingeing! Here’s how you can avoid it and not stress out if it happens to you.
Hi everyone, if you need help getting fit let me know and I will do my best to help you!
In this episode of the podcast I talk about the importance of food and how to make healthy decisions. Do not outsource your health! Your life is a product of your choices! Choose wisely.
In this episode I talk about how you can build muscle without weights. Isometrics can be used to gain muscle mass without ever touching a weight. It all starts in the mind.
In this episode I tell you a secret method to increase your strength instantly. There are two things you can do to get stronger and build a bigger chest.
In today’s episode of the Iron & Grit podcast I talk about the problem with supplements. Why 99% are a waste of money and probably do you more harm than good.
In this episode I talk about the benefits of Farmer Carries. Farmer Carries are an extremely underrated exercise. They provide an outstanding workout for anyone regardless of fitness level.
In this episode I talk about the power of ideas. One idea can change your life. Learn how to turn yourself into and idea factory by capturing your ideas daily.
In this episode I talk about the bastardization of science. Science is now a buzzword used by fitness hacks to sell you bogus products. Always do your own research. BUYER BEWARE.
In this episode I talk about how to have better workouts using bodyweight exercises. Bodyweight exercises are completely undervalued and are you secret weapon to building a great physique.
In this episode I talk about pull ahead time. These are the days when you take action while others relax. It’s the early Mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays where you work to pull ahead from the pack.
In this episode I talk about the benefits of early morning weight lifting and how it’s the best thing you can do for yourself.
In this episode I discuss if you should workout the same muscle every day. Is it good or bad for you? How and why would you do it? I answer these questions and more in today’s podcast.
What is Grit? In this episode I talk about how to develop grit and why it’s critical for success and living a good life.
This is my best tip to get a great work out in less than 20 minutes a day no matter where you are or how busy you are use this tip to work out and see results without spending hours in the gym every day
In this episode I talk about the optimum amount of meals you should eat every day. Should you eat one meal for fat loss? Or six meal for building muscle. We dove into the details in this episode.
In this episode I talk about how to beat skinny-fat forever! I tell you the main causes of skinny-fat and the ways you can correct it!
In this episode I talk about meal prep and how it helps you win. If you meal prep you’ve already won half the battle. It keeps you on track and coming back better than ever.
In this episode I talk about how to deal with anxiety at work and the stresses of life. I’ll talk about tips I used to turn myself from a nervous wreck to strong force confident in my abilities.
In this episode I break down the difference between structured programming and scientific principles of building muscle and strength, vs. the ART of bodybuilding and how discovering your art makes all the difference.
In this episode I discuss the benefits of the greatest fat loss diet known to man! I’ve used this diet to lose a lot of weight quickly and keep it off!
In this episode I talk about three incredible ways to build more muscle. Most guys are leaving gains on the table. Don’t be one of them! Maximize your gains with these techniques.
Here’s my take on the Keto diet. I’ve tried it and it worked. But there are some things you should know.
A calorie is much more than a calorie. You need to consider what’s in a calorie to effectively gain or lose weight.
Losing weight is a high hurdle to get over. In this podcast I explain how to loss fat as fast as possible.
In this episode I talk about how I fell off the wagon this holiday season and how I’m going to lose the extra weight
Here I talk about a heavily debated topic: body recomposition. And how you can make it happen.
Take back your time. Be more productive. Focus on the good habits and working to fulfill your destiny.
In this episode I talk about meal prep and why I love it. It saves me time and money every week. It’s a way for me to eat well and control my weight and energy.
I gained seven pounds in one day. How did this happen? I’ll explain the number one cause of weight gain.
In this episode we explore the many benefits of training legs. Burn more fat, get your testosterone right, and build more muscle with legs workouts.
How to begin a workout routine if you’ve never trained before or if you’ve been out of the gym for a while. Workout plans and strategies to help you succeed.
Here we talk about eating and training for weight loss. Also discuss why muscle building is the best policy for burning fat.
In today’s episode I talk about the importance of workout intensity and why Stronglifts 5x5 and Mark Rippetoe’s Starting Strength are overrated and under effective.
In the first ever episode of the Iron & Grit Podcast, I introduce myself and tell you why I love weight training. I talk about what got me into lifting weights and why I am passionate about fitness.